The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-04
BARKER SCHOOL
PLANS ACCEPTED
BOARD OF EDUCATION DECIDES
TO ADVERTISE IMMEDIATELY
FOR BIDS-MoRE TIME FOR THE
OTHER GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Bids for the construction of the new
Barker Grammar school will be adver-
tised for Immediately by the board of ed
ucation The new school building will be
located on the corner of Thirteenth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street, north.
The board of education at its regular
monthly meeting, held yesterday, re-
ceived a report from b. A. Thompson
with reference to the plans for the new
school, MIR. Thompson reported that d.
A. Heinrich, whose plans were adopted,
had made the required changes In the
original drawings and that the same were
acceptable. The report was concurred in
and the architect was instructed to adj
vertise for bids for the construction of
the building, giving ten days notice to
contractors. certified check for $500.
made payable to the city treasurer, must
accompany all bids
Further time was given Miller & Mar
tin the architects, for the new South
Highlands Grammar schools to make GER
tain changes in their drawings.
Contractor Poul and Architect Will
din appeared before the board and dis
tuHStu lle DlilitI VI VII iilt
new high school. This was left with
President Drennen Certain stairways in
the new high school will be changed from
wood to brick at a cost of $3.50
Contractor Poul reported that progress
is being made In the construction of the
new high school After approving the
regular monthly bills and accounts the
board adjourned.
President w. M. Drennen. Eli p.
Smith, James j. Smith and b. A. Thomp-
son We're the members of the board pres
ent.
determined to organize and began to flg-
IRE upon the best methods the Alabama
scheme was Immediately presented and
gave the outlines to the organization in
our state. The American Medical asso-
citation itself is not different in Its re-
organization from the plan which was
originated years ago in this state by the
brain of that ilrustrious genius, DR..
Cochran.
Concluding Advice.
my final word, young graduates. to
you is to be an EDUCATED, affiliated gem
tleman, and as soon as you are located
join your local and state medical assoc
Citations and lend a helping hand in the
Improvement of your profession, Be a
positive element in the great civic COM
pound Do not be a negative medical
nomad"
After Dr. Giants address Lieutenant
Governor Cunningham was called upon
and he made a felicitous address to the
graduating class.
After complimenting their good looks,
he advised them to go and get married
If they could find the right woman, good
cooks preferred. lie continued: young
men, the sheep skins you hold in your
hands represent what you think you
know. You will awaken some day in the
future to the sad realization of what you
don't know. / beg you as a friend to
look out for the good old grandmothers,
with their teas and poltices. They Will
look you over carefully and will come
very close to your worth. You can't fool
these good old sisters. Tend to your
business, young gentlemen, and don't run
for governor unless you are asked to;
and If that call does not come. even UNI
til 11:45,' go any way
"Dr. Sholl advised you to collect your
bills carefully. just as any other business
man does. Young man when you learn to
do that come back and tell the faculty
and we VIII give you another diploma.
My student friend, you have chosen a
most responsible profession. Be conscl-
entious in that profession; be honorable
and sober; be just to all mankind, and do
your duty. but If you are fond of milk and
honey you will have to look to another
world"