The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-04
ALUMNI HOLD FORTH.
J. THOMAS HEFLIF DELIVERS
THE ADDRESS
Meeting Of the Trustees Of the Uni
versity. Of Afabama-The rresi-
dents Reception a Bril-
liant Function,

Tuscaloosa, June 2-(Special )-Hon J.
Thomas Helm OF Chambers made the annual
address before the Alumni Society of the Uni
versity of Alabama today at II o'clock. The
society had its usual meeting at o'clock and
transacted routine business.
Mr. Helm was greeted with much enthu-
sasm. His fame as an orator having pre-
ceded him. there were anticipations of a rich
literary and oratorical effort and the audi
ence not disappointed. Mr. Helm had
chosen for his subject a most fertile theme
one with which he was familiar and OF which
he was more justly proud, Alabama and
most ably and eioquently did he handle it.
He likened the State unto plain country
girl modest and beautiful. When in 1873 she
became a sovereign State. armed with the
certificate Of Statehood with the simple cos
tune Of Democracy. she went forth TO fight
LIES battles in the civic world. She con-
tinued in happy relations with Uncle Sam until
1850. when he violated the marriage contract
by ignoring her rights State and con-
spring to discharge the servants of her house.
hold without her consent. she objected to the
separation and sued for divorce in the Court
Of Arms.
While her cause was just. the arbitrary &C.
tion Of the court made it apostolic to obtain
the relief sought and the suit was abandoned
~ App0HattoA, "HcH RECOMMENDATION Wds
had and Uncle Sam took Alabama in his arms
and asked, Who's sweet, and she, like a
blushing maiden, said. "Bofe of u.s." and they
have lived In peace and aInity since.
The days Of reconstruction were pictured and
it was told how the waste places built
up and how today no barrier stands in the
way OF her greatness and power and where
now there walks hand-in-ha industry and
enterprise and results. tell of the great re-
sources and enterprise of her people and the
rapid strides she has made in the development
Of her wonderful resources.
There's glory in the shuttIe's song.
There's triumph in the anvifs stroke.
There's merit in the brave and strong,
Who dig the mine or fell the oak.
Rising about the plane of a mere money
a fair share of this worlds goods. the citi-
zen remembers his relation to the State, finds
pleasure in guarding her civic life and honor
and above the dust and smoke of Industrial
pursuits burn the altar fires of his citizen
ship. He tells how the education of her chill
dren is being fostered and improved her youth
and Is better hitting them for craftsmanship
and pillow,
The state wants and will have large hearted
manly men, men who shall join her chorus and
proiong the psalm of labor and the psalm OF
love, not the demagogue who hungers for
the loaves and fishes of the Government and
who shaped his creed for his cravings, and
swallows his convictions for job, but the
citizen who has at heart the welfare of his
State and dares to attack and destroy every
form Of corruption and wrong. He paid
glowing tribute TO the University and hon
ored members of the Alumni Society many
vice to the State. and are yet serving her
faithfully and well. and he concluded by say
ing that ~ l could arouse in you the fires
of patriotism. kindled by the faithful service
and achievements of Aiabamiaus, IL l could
breathe into your hearts their liberty-loving
spirit, II could make you love Alabama as
she merits TO he loved. and to e.
consecrate your hearts, your strength and your
genius to her highest and best interests, l
duty done ana feel that had in measure at
least upon this occasion served my State"
Tho speech was an able and eloquent one.
worthy the man and the occasion and was re-
ceived with much enthusiasm.
The Alumni banquet was held this afternoon
in the mess hall at the University. Hubert
Davis, one of the trustees. officiating as toast
master. The menu was all that could be de-
sired .--~a--
Resolutions by w n seed were adopted ten
dering thanks to Senator Morgan and ex-Sens-
tor Pugh for securing land grants to the
Governor JeIks responded to the toast Ala
bama,' and made splendid showing for both
the industrial and financial progress of the
State.
DR.. wyman spoke the outgoing president,
while Mr.. Abercrombie as the incoming ex-
ecutive: spoke to the toast Public Education
in Alabama
Other splendid speeches made by Hon.
James L. Tanner of Birmingham on 'Dema-
New Alumni Alex NJ CARRIER of ITALIA
dega on the influences Of the University of
Alabsma and nd T. P Coleman in heb behalf tr,S OF
ute to DIR. wyman
other splendid speeches were made by Or.
J. T. Searcy, William w. brandon and +. S,
Moody The banquet, which proved most
happy OCCASION closed with song by Mr.
Hefin.
Tuscaloosa has enjoyed in many years was
that of the president of the University OF
last evening. large number Of persons were
present throughout the entire evening and
until the wee small hours throngs were com
ing and going The old colonial mansion was
beautifully decorated in keeping with the ei"-
gance of the occasion. Will dainty frappe
was served by charming young women eIsbed
delightful music throughout the entire evening
Altogether the affair was one OF the mos' eve
Or. Andrew P. Montague, Pm D. IL -
President Of the Furman University at dreen-
VILE. s. c.. will deliver the commencememt
grafton tomorrow at 10 o'clock in Clark Hail
At 1880 there will he the conft ring OF DC
recention will be held in the dining hall.
Among other important business transacted
at the meeting of the Board OF trustees o.
the University last evening Colonel Henry b.
Foster was appointed one OF the special com
nittee to adjust and rearrange insurance on
the University buildings. 1t was ordered that
the insurance on the professors houses be
fixed at $1,000 each. This covers only a
small part Of the value but II Is deemed SUI
hcient on account of their isolation II was
also decided by the board to invest the incom-
ing president with the power AMI authority
TO select the commandment, hence all applica-
tions ana recommendations were ordered to he
referred to him. The secretary of the board
was Instructed TO send kilograms OF sympathy
to Colonel Stansei and Messrs l'omax ana
Pratt trustees. all of whom are absent on dc-
count of Illness, ~
The petition of n. A. Grayson for degree
NJ IL, D. was granted Mr. Grayson having
taken the course several years ago Mr.. c
Fl. Young was also granted a diploma on pc,
tition Governor William D. jerks presided
al the meeting Those present were: super
intendent Of Education John w. Abercrombie.
Colonel j. H Caldwell. John E: II: Glenn
NJ stevens trustees, and Mr-Phares Coleman
and Dr. John Little Of the Advisory Board.
CAPTAIN j. E. Webb is in the city but was
absent on account Of illness. 90
Yesterday at 1890 the contest for the Mary
Fern medal for excellence in drilling was held
in Clark Hall. Captain Collier ana aro ths