The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-09
BOYS GOT DIPLO LOMAS
CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE
 BARNES SCHOOL.
Earnest Address to the stuaents By Df Q. A. stakeIy-Class President
 Had CAarwe ~f Prs9rann.

The closing exercises of the Barnes School for boys took place yesterday morning at the Church of Christ. corner CAfoma and Church streets. when the graduating class, composed ot four young men received their diplomas
 The unique feature Of the exercises was that the class president. Chhton caraon navidson, took charge of the nrorram ana made the opening ad- dress, afterwards introducing the sneaker of the day--Dr. Charles A. Stake1y.
 The auditorium was crowded with the narents and friends of the young men who after months of patient faithful esfort had reached the end of the jour. ney that means but the beginning of another for which these past months have been preparatory. and during which time they have laid the founda- tion for a future full of brightest prom fses
 To complete the Barnes school course requires six years. two years each Tn lower, a junior and senior class. The examinations are thorough and the system of marking, as explained py Professor Barnes. is severe NO excu.- es are taken and only the pest m avery line of work counts The closing oY inc eighth year of the Barnes school Is marked with splendid record. q number of boys receiving high marks in each department Of the institution. which to merit, required constant ap- n1ication and incessant work.
 Dr stakely in his address to the school commended the young men ot the graduating class in terms or h.sn- est praise for the work wn'cn tney bay. done inc past year and spoke an eloquent exhortation to them TOT rop tinuance in the future of the same e.- fort to. live up to the high stanoar"' which. to merit, required constant ap- they have shown marked capabilities and determination of purpose.
 T did not come here this morning to shake rose bush" said Dr. Stake ly, "the air is full of the congratuia- tions of the season. The students have done we'll through the year and their praises are on the lips of all and Tn all that can say I am simply adding my voice to other voices in the show ering of compliments congratulations and good wishes.
 The Barnes school stands for more than outside show; 1t stands for the real and the practical in life; its renu- tation Is known far and wide. The students of this school have been n1ads to work and when they receive honors 1t Is for work faithfully done The theme of my remarks today is in keeo- ing with the spirit of the day-the spirit of growth
 In concluding his address. Dr. Stakely turned to the young men of the graduating class and addressed them earnestly.
 Young gentleman" he said learn to cultivate a genius for growing New CT at any time be satisfied with present attainments. May you grow; may you grow through youth's garnering time. and when the snow flakes of winter block the doors of life upon you may there be ministered unto you an abtin- dant entrance into that upper and bet ter Kingdom where all Is life and every form divine"
 The four young men who received diplomas wero James Walker Browder, John Morgan Browder. Clinton Gordon Davidson and John Jones Ellis.
 The Honor Roll of the Barnes School is taken from the record of attendance. conduct. recitAtions and examinations The following were the honor pupils of the three classes for the year
 Seniors--Gordon Oliver McGehee, Ar thur Mitchell Mead. Arnold Loeb Hirsch, John Jones Ellis and Clinton Gordon Davidson.
 Juniors--Julien Max Stressburger. James Madison Garrett. Tandy Glaze Finn, Warren Mills Amerine. James prury Flowers and James Edward Enipe
 Lowers-Hervey Abner Brown, Earle Wayne Holmes, Warren Crenshaw Brown, Alex stewart Elliott and Earl Dumas Chambers.