The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
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 4aSgsss sy Hen. '. 3. Graham of Tel. Msrriags of Fisa Q. Mosaft--asisses coale, Williama, Matthews and Jackson. Delivery of certihcates
 The address of Mir. Graham was . chaste and scholarly effort mainly alone the lines of an industrial education for opr boys and girls: He handled his suay- his speech was m.ch enjoyed by hll who heard it. s
 Colonel Faikner. pr. Dickinson and Superintendent Abercrombie were called on and all spoke entertainingly and had good word for the school Governor Jelks delivered the certificates to the following young ladies and made feE happy remarks which were well received: r, Acsdmieshesy & s Gsraon sss1s oaTress ssrs Bessie Brigham lSafgent
 Normal-Nannie Ogle Shivers.
 Business Courss-Luciie Lamar Allen. Margafet Elizabeth Watson.
 of the M proeesdiass sf sRs Board. among which was a reholuti6li changing the hats now worn. which have eecome an eye-sore to the girls. Colonel Faiknef change cha As and the girls | said they ali loved him for hts thoughtulness of their per- sonal appearance. The old headgear ia the Oxford Cap. made of dress material, trimmed with black cord and taAael. and they are happy that there Is to be q change designed and made up in the dresa department of the school.
 Superintendent Absrchon1bie had fla vored an appropriation of sis0.Do0 by the next L~sisfaturs for the school and the Governor acknowledged it's jugtice and intimated that it would net be te5 much. - The Governor made pleasaiit reference and criticism of the remarks of the others, and was frequently applauded. . Dr. Peterson then spoke tfeelingsy and oloquenily from the text, Not by might. nor by power. but by My Spirit and he reviewed the work of the year and vas much encouraged by the results and oy what had been said in behalf of the school by others. 1 hus closed the eker. elses of the school tor the term.
 The School.
 1 visited the entire plant of the school and was most agreea5ly surprised to fird such maenlficent equipment an all departments, in many instances oniy temporary. but 1t did remarkably well for the money that has been given them. mess. Academic and Normal. for be 1t known to their credit. that while it Is the main purpose of this institution to train the hand, 1t K atso provided that the heart and mind may be also trained, mental culture as well, it being regarded as highly essential to their success along tho Industrial lines that they shou.d know how to spell. to construct an Eng. l.sh sentence, be versed Tn commert.t Il mathematics and other business forms, mental culture being iong ago acknosl- edged te be an essential precedent in industrial training.
 There Is a business course which cov- CTS three years, and Is planned for those ho wish to prepare for industrial pur- suits. Advanced studeEts may get thu ougf ir two years There are also Academic, English. historical mathematical pc a. gogical normal. Latin, chemical and clos cutionary courses of which the students may avail themselves while acquiring proficiency in the industrial departments, of which 1 will attempt especial mention as from personal inspection found them to be as thorough and as well equipped considering the means at command. as have ever seen
 Bookkeeping and Penmanship.
 This department Is presided over by MT. James A. Moore. whQ Is fully competent to discharge its duties. The course ex- tends through two years and the work IS designed for students of the junior and bookkeeping gives 1t prominent place In industrial training and no vocation In life Is complete without some knowledae of accounts. and helps the pupil in what ever business they may be engaged. The increasing demand of the present age for husiness training has excited the atten- ton of many of our leading educators, and as result. we find bookkeeping has a place in the curriculum Of our schools and colleges. The pupil Is instructed 'n the simplest clements of the science. pro- gressina gradually and systematically te the most complete conlbinstiorp' givipuu prominence to pr actical applications All business papers such as notes. ora..s are received and issued by the pupils. giving them a proper conception ot real business transactions.
 Text Book.--William and Rogers Com nlete Bookkeeping. and Eliis's Tablet Sys- tenn. ,
 The pupils are thoroughly drilled In permanship and the foundation laid TOT neat, iegible and rapid business writing.
 Physical Culture. This is regarded as most essential to the health of the student and is as i'm portant as development of the mind The tory exercises without apparatus for stretching the muscles. siipping tht joints and oettihg up the figure; calls thenics. light gymnastics, military dr,ll' gymnastic games, Swedish symnas,nSs, over by Miss AustilI. The renular work Is supplemented by practical talks ar personal hygiene. anatomy and the phys iology of exercise.
 Stenography.
 stenography and tynewritine in this busy age. have ena hled business and pre- fessionai men with ,.e largest corres- pondence to delegate much of their work to others to relieve them of tn ? tlrudgerv and toll of every day woTk. Tn conseauence shorthand writers have be- come indispensable factors everywhere, and the demand is constantly tncreas- inE. The equipment n this deparfment IS most comrlete and Miss overton presides over 1t with capacity and ability.
 School of Telegraphy,
 This departm snt had an enroilment of ty fnty-two this session Seven gradu- ates Certificates awarded when receive across. wire and copy. twenty-five words