The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-09
FINAL EXERCISES
At JACKSONVILLE
DR.. J. H. PHILLIPS OF BIRMING-
HAM DELIVERS THE BACCA-
LAUREATE ADDRESS AT THE
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

Jacksonville. June -(speciaL)-Com-
NAL school at this place closed today
when DIR. J. H. Phillips Of Birmingham
delivered the baccalaureate address.
DIR. Phillips has a commanding person.
atty and he is a clear thinker and
strong, magnetic and logical speaker.
His address at this place today was
mastery effort. He took as his subject
1.-The Law of Development" drawing
beautiful and striking comparison be-
tween material and spiritual develop
ment, taking iron ore in its different
stages of "dye-dirt,' iron. and steel as
his Illustration, and comparing these diff
ferent stages to the higl- school. college,
and university education. He enforced
very strongly the relative value of the
individual and the metal in the different
stages of development.
The predominating thought of DR.. Phil
lips address was that acknowledgment
and service constitute the ultimate con-
ception of all education. He said: THE
method of development is progression,
the condition is sacrifice, and the end is
service"
The address of President Daugette on
delivering the diplomas to the graduates
was short and appropriate.
Those to receive diplomas were as fol-
lows: Miss Della ,ewart, Miss Minnie
Bishop. Miss --nnie Rae Milligan and
Messrs J. Il. Coker and W. T. Howell.
DIR. Newman of Talladega preached the
commencement sermon Sunday before one
of the largest audiences that has ever
been assembled in the college chapel.
DIR. Newman took as his text from
Matt. v.-41: whatsoever shall compel
thee to go a mile, go with him twain"
His address was strong, instructive and
inspiring.
Notwithstanding the somewhat unfa-
vorable weather, the reception of Presi-
dent Daugette at his home on Main street
Monday evening was one of the most elab-
crate and enjoyable social functions that
has ever been held in the city of Jack
sonville.
The extensive lawn and the veranda
were profusey lighted with Japanese
lanterns, presenting very attractive view
to the passersby and bringing out the
large old colonial building in strong re-
lief. The hall and reception room were
decorated with ferns and evergreens. An
extensive musical programme was ar
ranged and during the evening Miss
Crook, Miss Hames, Miss Burke. Mrs.
Morse and w. M. Hames Jr., rendered
several enjoyable selections. Instrumental
music was furnished by Majors band
of Gadsden.
The punch bowl was presided over by
Hiss Addie Hammond. Those who received
were: Miss Holcombe, Miss Martin. Miss
Carrie Miss ANNIE Miss Bert and Miss
Florence Stevenson, Miss Peake and Miss
Bradley.
Hon. W. w. Bowling Of Lafayette. de-
nvered the alumni address at the college
chapel yesterday morning, taking as his
subject 1.-The Mission of the American
Citizen"
Mr. Bowling advocates that it is the
duty of every American citizen to preach
respect for law" He Furthermore says
that we are on the verge of Imperialism.
and unless there be a radical change in
the state of our political affairs some
american Caesar will arise to convert
out present democracy into the glitter of
an imperalistic government"
His address was a strong one, and 1t was
highly enjoyed.
After Mr.. Bowlings address an alumni
meeting was held in the college chapel
and the following officers were lected:
w. w. Bowling, president; Miss Madge
Wilkinson. vice president; w. r. High
tower second vice president; Miss Annie
Stevenson, secretary; Miss Rae Milligam.
treasurer.