The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-19
ASSOCIATION
 ELECTS OFFICERS Second Day of Educational As sociation Brought Enthusiasm PROF, WILSON PRESIDENT Resolutions Adopted Regretting That Hon. John w. Abercrombie Will
 Give Up Office of State Super
 intendent of Education.
PROF. WILSON PRESIDENT

The second days proceedings of the Alabama Educational Association were marked by increased activity, interest and enthusiasm among the three hundred or more members of this association In attendance, and in fact 1t seems 10 be l the unanimous opinion of those assembled that the high tide of the Alabama Ed ucational Association has been reached in this convention.
 It is hard to know where to begin In de- scriblng the incidents, features and pro- gramme of the day. Everything was quick actlon." so to speak, but every thing was conducted in a systematic and thorough manner, indicating the excellent organization of the association. The head quarters of the association at the Hill- man, rooms Il and 12. prove convenient and needed innovation. It Is here that all visiting members are entertained and all information concerning the city Is ob- l tainable. These headquarters are under l the supervision of the teachers of Jeffer- son County, who have taken the matter of the entertainment of the visiting teachers in hand.
 Election of Officers. l Besides tie regular programme yes- terday, the election of officers of the as- | sociation for the ensuing year was held and resulted in the selection of the fol- lowing men, all well known in the educa- tional circles of Alabama.
 Iresldent-Prof. M. c. Wilson of the State Normal School, Florence.
 First Vice President-G. w. Duncan, superintendent of public schools, Au- burn.
 Second Vice President-Thomas R.. Walker, superintendent publis schools, Wylan.
 Third vice prcsident-M Lulie Jones, principal of tho high school, Russcllville.
 secretary-H. J. willingham, president Agricultural School, Wetumpka.
 Treasurer-W. E. Striplin of Tallassee. 1 Executive Committee-C. B. Glenn, Bir- mingham; W.R. Harrison, Union Springs; s. R. Butler Huntsville.
 The Association of County Superinten- dents of Education. a branch of the Ala bama Educational Association, was also in session all of yesterday and besides the discussion of affairs pertaining to their official work, elected the following officers for the following year:
 President-J. D. Humphrey, Huntsville.
 Secretary-W. c. farrell, Lafayette.
 Resolutions were adopted by the super intendents regretting the loss of Hon. John w. Abercrombie from the head of the State educational department, and 1 fait f,,Y work while he occupied that position.
 Resolutions were also adopted thanking the city and citizens of Birmingham for their kindness and hospitality.
 About thirty county superintendents of education were present at this meeting. This association Is four years old, hav- ing been organized by Mr. Abercrombie in 1898,
 New Branch Organized.
 Another branch of the Alabama Educa- tional Association was organized yester- 1 day afternoon at the Hillman, composed of the presidents of the agricultural schools of the State. Those present at the meeting were: President Douglas All l len of the First District; President J. A. Duncan, of the Second District; President H. J. Willingham, of the Fifth District; President E. J. Cauthen, of the Sixth Dis trict; President J. B. Hobdy. of the Sev- enth District; President M. K. Clements, of the Eighth District; President J. A. B. Lowry, of the Ninth District. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the com Ing year:
 Tresident--M. K. Clements. Secrctary-J. B. Hobdy
 i The object of this association of super intendents Is for inc discussion of the work and progress of the various agri- cultural schools of tho state and also the work of the experimental stations. This association will meet for further organi- .ation at the First Baptist church this morning at S:3O o'clock.
 | It has not yet been decided where the state association will hold It's next con- vention The matter of selecting a place 1 Is left with the executive committee and they state they will announce the time and place of the next meeting In few l days.
 | The convention will adjourn today at noon. and at 8 o'clock this afternoon, by invitation of the Commercial Club. they will be given a trolley ride over the city. The cars will start from the Hotel Hill man promptly at o'clock. returning at T.
 Address By MT. Graham. Last night the association was enter