The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-18
THE DENTISTS ADJOURN.
Dr. W. E. Proctor of Sheffield Elect.
 ed President.

GU ETSSloSAt.
 Tuscaloosa. May 17.-tSpecial.)- )-After three days session. the State Dental As- sociation finished it's work last evening and the dentists are leaving on every train for their respective homes. This session is pronounced one of the most entertaining and profitable that the or ganization has ever held. Yesterday af- ternoon's session was devoted to the cleo ton of officers, resolutions, etc. Drs. H. c. Hassell, George Yam and F. A. Johnson were appointed a committee to petition Congress as to naval dental reg ulations. It Is not generally known, but Alabama is not only the first State in the United States but the first in the world to pass any laws concerning den- tistry. The election of oficefs for the coming year resulted as follows: Presi- dent, Dr. W. E. Proctor of Sheffield; First Vice President, pr. H. Clay Has, sell of Tuscaloosa; Second Vice-Presi- dent. Dr. N. N. vann of Attalla; Secre- tary, Dr. J. T. Cook of Florence; Treas urer, Dr. W. B. Fulton of Birmingham. Dr. J. c. Wilkerson of Selma was re- elected a member of the Executive Com mittee. Dr. J. A. Allen was elected a member of the Examining Board, and Dr. T. M. Allen was made press editor. Res olutions were adopted rendering special vote of thanks to the dentists of the city, the hotels and the faculty and students of the Alabama Central Female College. Birmingham was selected as the next place of meeting for the association. This meeting will convene the second Tuesday in May, 1903.
 At the meeting of the State Board of Examiners, Miss Cora c. Collins of Ath- ens Alabama, received a certificate In dentistry. Miss Collins Is the second wo- man to receive a certificate to practice dentistry in Alabama, Miss M. T. Haley of Birmingham being the first.
 Last evening an elegant reception was given the graduating class of the Ala bama Central Female Collegee by Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Giles. The grand old building was draped in the senior colors. while around the massive columns bunting was festooned. The reception was held in the rotunda and in the ample room that was once used for the House of Representa- tives, dainty refreshments were served Dr. and Mrs. Giles were assisted in re- ceiving by Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Dawson and the faculty.
 The closing exercises of the Tuscaloosa graded schools were held yesterday al , the school building. and large numbers were visitors to the institution. The graduation exercises were held in the city hall in the afternoon from to 6. The exercises wepe very delightful, consisting of solos. quartettes. recitations and g very striking address by Dr. John Var Lear. which was most inspiring to youth reminding him that there was room botf on the bottom and top for ambition: young people Mayor William G. Coch rane made a brief speech to the graduat ing class, and delivered diplomas to Mis-: Willene Bealle. Otis Hayslett and Der nard T. Collier. Medals were presented to the following: Myrtle Williams. Will liam Prude. Clayton Brantley, Leta Bolin Bertha Pettus. The faculty, which ha: been reelected for next year. consists of James Henry Foster, superintendent ! Bliss R. Edgar, principal of the higl | school; Misses Alice Wyldman. Bessi | Minhinnet. Clara Werner, Leila Harris Anna Baker. Alice Grote, Belle Strick land, Minnie Cox and Fanelle Crawford.