The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-08
CLOSES YEAR'SWORK
ADDRESS TO BOYS BY JUDGE
 THOMAS.
Two Students, Arnold Loeb Hirsch and Gordon Oliver McGehee, Com- pIefe Course at Barnes School
 With Great Credit.

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 The Barnes School for Boys closed yesterday a most Auccessful year with the delivery of an Axcellent and force- full address by Judge William H. Thomas.
 There were two graduates of the school, Arnold Loeb Hirsch and Gordon Oliver McGehee. Both boys made rec ords of which their friends were justly proud. They will both enter different universities for the further advance ment of their education.
 The exercises were held yesterday morning in the Barnes School building on Clayton Street, the building which was once the home of Col. A. J. Pickett. the historian, and one of the most noted buildings in the city. The pre- siding officer was himself one of the most interesting features of the exer- cises. He was Henry Charles Tar borough. one of the boys of the school. who was elected by his fellow stu dents. He presented the different participants on the program. conduct ing himself with goodness and dig nity.
 The exercises began with music fur nished by the Home Orchestra This and other selections rendered by the orchestra were thoroughly enjoyed. Prayer was offered by Elder J. M. baTu63t IOT HO luuS tAS AC1R VI tAc school, and who Is father of Professor D. R. Barnes, who is now its head.
 Judge Thomas chose to speak to the school on stepping Stones" He told his hearers that he was not there to make them laugh and to entertain them. for he was not much of a story teller at best. He took it that his mis- sion was to bring them message, to talk to them in way that might do rAnui~ffa success in life, Judge Thomss spoke of health He told the boys that tile care and conservation of their health meant much for them in their life in the world before them. He advised them, too, to become a member of the wall-to-do class as soon as they could do so. with honesty and integrity. In doing so. they were more apt to become good citizens.
 Judge Thomas had also a word to the parents many of whom were pres ent He spoke of the disposition of parents to turn their boys over to the teacher, the preacher and the Sunday school teacher and then wash their hands of all responsibility for them. In doing this, they fell Into serious error
 Judge Thomas discussed. in con vincing way. the elements that made for success in the life of man. He drew the comparison between the edu- cated and the uneducated man, and quoted statistics to show the greater number of successes achieved in life by the educated man over the unedu- cated.
 After a selection by the orchestra. Professor P. R. Barnes made the an- nouncement of the honor rolls He spoke of the exacting requirements made by the school for a place on the honor roll It required three months industry, perseverance. attendance and daily work. It was. in short. an evi- dence of all-around scholarship. He then read the honor roll, as follows:
 Upper and Senior Division--James Madison Garrett. first; Gordon Oliver McGehee, second; Tandy Glaze Finn, third Arthur Mitchell Mead, fourth; Arnold Loeb Hirsch, fifth.
 Junior Division--Julien Max Strass- burger. first; Kent c. F. Wheeler, sec ond; Oscar Porter. third.
 Lower Division-Roger Aston Jones, first: Hervey Abner Brown. second; i; Earl Wayne Holmes. third; Charles An drew Harris, fourth; Warren Crenshaw Brown, fifth; Emmett Crook Ruth. sixth; Milton LeGrand Wood, seventh; Lawrence Lisle McClendon, eighth. ' Special mention was made of the splendid record of Arthur Meade Mitch ell. who went the entire month witk- out having a single charge made against his department. He was given A double F, or a double excellence"
 A fine record was made in his studies by Julian Max Strassburger. who re- ceived A certificate of proficiency in seven different studies and in doing so made an exceptional record. He received a mark of excellence" In every recitation. James Madison Gar rett received certificate of prof. ciency in six studies.