The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
FeIcitouS SSpeechesMadeY day by Famous Men from All
 Parts of United States
JELKS, ABERGROMBIE, HILL
 WELCOME THE VISITORS
Day Began With Academic Procession On the Historic Campus-Con-
 gressman Towne Will Speak Today.
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by departments it is as follows: Acade- mic 247; engineering, 32; law, 39; medicine, 153; pharmacy, 22. Including the summer school the total enrolment for the year Is SGT.
 ''Prior to 1895, women were not admitted. Since that time they have been admitted to the academic department on equal terms with men. Fifty-two young women are enrolled this year. The professors report that they perform their duties in a Satisfactory manner, and the records show that they not infrequently win the highest honors.
 7'Except the interruption mentioned, the University has been in continuous opera tion since the opening in 1851. Over seeVn Thousand students have been in attend eance and over two thousand have been Graduated
 ss3'The requirements for admission to the ,freshmen class are those fixed by the As sociaton of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Southern states. No other .eollege in Alabama enjoys the distinction of holding membership in that associa- tion.
 N "The expenses of a student here are re- fnarkably low. Residents of the state pay no tuition in the academic depart ment If they live in the dormitories. the pay per session of nine months, for board and lodging, fuel. lights, laundry, phy-
 
 nasum fees, the sum of $150.
 Alumni Prominent in Public Life.
 ''The alumnal body has given to the service of the state and nation some of the ablest and most distinguished of men. II almost every state of the union, whether in peace or in war, whether in public or in private life, they have per formed useful and conspicuous parts. Every field of endeavor has been touched and illumined and uplifted The names of many of the alumni add luster to the states history, and the memory of matchess achievements of some is heri- tage of the common country.
 "Such, in brief, ladies and gentlemen, is the history of the institution which you honor by your presence on this occasion. I have recited it for the information of those who have not had the opportunity to study 1t, and to refresh the memory of those to whom it once was familiar.
 '"We feel highly honored by the pres ence of so many representatives of other colleges, so many public officials, so many representatives, of the press, so many former students, so many patrons so many friends. Your coming brings sincere pleasure to our hearts, and we trust that it will not be without pleasing ex- n-yienees to you.
 sf'Every officer, every member of the faculties, every student of the University of -..abama. joins me in extending to each and all a hearty greeting, a most cor dial welcome"
 Hill on Behalf of State.
 The address of welcome on behalf of the state department of education was made by State Superintendent of Educa- lion T. w. Hill. He made ringing and optimistic talk, which was received with enthusiasm. MT. Hill said in part:
 "It is the duty of the republic to edu- cate it's people and the true object of ed ucation was realized by the founders of our government in providing land grants for schools. The founders of the Universi- ty of Alabama saw the requisites for upbuilding d nation and the strength of their position has been vindicated by the brilliant career of the institution which they brought into existence. During all the years since 1S3l when the university was founded, it has marched steadily on- ward, undeterred by the shocks of war,