The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-30


ing year. The report of the treasurer
showed that the finances of the institu-
ton were in better condition than they
had been in sometime. The attendance
at the board meeting was large and con-
siderable enthusiasm was manifested.
Last night at the college chapel the
Rev. DR.. Robert G. Patrick, president
of the Judson college at Marion, deliv-
cred the annual address before the lit
erary societies.
Prize Drills.
Yesterday afternoon the battalion and
prize drills were held and proved to be
one of the most interesting features OF
the commencement. The company drill
was held on the campus and the manual
of arms drill was held in the assembly
hall. The captains medal was won by
Cant. w. A, Counts of Company C. The
Rev. I. p. Galloway of Talladega pre-
scented the medal to the successful Of
ficer. The colors, which will be carried
by Company C during next session, was
presented to First Sergeant Russell by
the Rev. J. II. Longcrier.
The manual of arms drill was very ex-
citing and when Cadet ]. II. Snodgrass
won the prize he was given an ovation by
his fellow cadets. Professor Lynch OF
Russellville presented the medal to Cadet
Snodgrass.
The Judges of the drill contests were:
Lieut.. Col. Hughes b. Kennedy, Capt
Lucian c. Brown and Captain Scale or
the Alabama National Guard.
One of ,the most pleasant features OF
yesterdays programme was the reception
given the students and friends Of the
college by the Howard College Cooper
alive association. The reception was held
in Renfroe hall and the large dining hall
and reception rooms We're elegantly deco
rated number of young ladies COM
rrises the committee. During the after
noon delicious refreshments were served.
Sophomore Contest.
Yesterday morning the sophomore held
their defamation contest, the gold medal
being won by o. G. Morris
The speakers and their subjects were as
follows:
]. II. Aikens, 'Tife's Battle"
A. f. Loftin, 1.-The New Declaration of
Independence"
w. f. Hendrix, safety in the Rock"
w, T, Bell 1.-The Eloquence Of james
Ctin."
e. Bryan, "rhe March Of Mind"
II. j. Martin, benjamin Hits Reply to
Biaine'
o. G. Morris. 1.-THE Deathbed of Bene-
dict Arnold
w. Wear 1.-The Old Actors Story
This morning at 10 o'clock the Junior
class will hold an oratorical contest, and
tomorrow night the Alumni society will
hold banquet in the dining hall of Rem
froe hall. The commencement exercises
will be held tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
Tho Faculty.
The following is the faculty reelected
yesterday:
Andrew Philip Montague, Ph. D., LII d.,
president and lecturer on literature and
history.
Robert Judson WALDORF. A. NJ. profess
sor Emeritus of pure mathematics.
Edgar Poe Hogan, A. M, (member
American Chemical society and American
Association of Advancement of Science),
chairman of the faculty and professor of
chemistry and biology.
Edward Brand, A. NJ, tmember Ameri-
can Mathematical society, Professor of
mathematics and physics.
Allen ]. Moon A. M. profess of Greek
and Latin.
Gus W. Cunningham. A. NJ. professor
of English and mental and moral sciences,
M. G. Garrett. A. NJ, principal of the
academy.
John C. Dawson, A. b., professor of
modern languages.
The Rev. j. A. Hendricks, A. M, in
structor in the Bible.
T. A. Gum, 3. s.. instructor in mathe-
mates.
The Rev. J. O. colley, A. b., instructor
in English
Davis f. Stakely, A. b., LII. b. in
structor in business methods and Latin.
C. C. Jones. NJ. D., college physician.
c. Harry Miles, director OF physical
training and athletics.
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