The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-05
A. P. l. YEAR
 NEARING END Visitors Throng the Old
 Campus. TIE PRIZES ARE AWARDED ". B. Gottlieb of Macon Wins
 Most HonorS. Governor Conner and Board of Trustees Are Planning Great Improve ments for Alabama's Fine
 Tech. School.
BY LOUIS sTERNFELD.

Auburn, June 4.-(Special )-The most successful commencement Auburn has ever had is nearing a close.
 This has been a splendid closing week of the Alabama Polytechnic In- stitute. The attendance has gone be- yond the expectations of even the most optimistic, the entertainment and d. version afforded has eclisped former year, and the array of speakers and orators, imported for the festivities has been unequalled, 1t is said, since the birth of the college. The thou sands, who are here, will leave clearly convinced of Auburn's mission. Auburn has profited and the people have profi- ted Auburn has been glad to show the people that she is accomplishing a work for the South's scientific and in- dustrtal uplift; the people have gained an insight into Auburns work.
 Auburn. 1t is believed, is on the eve of more activity and improvement than it has ever known. The board of trus- tees. including the States chief execu- tive. has manifested such deep inter- est in the work of the institution that the members have, not only attended every event scheduled on the program, but they have inspected every strip of land, every building, shop. room and every piece of equipment owned by the college.
 
 Governor Conner spent two hours this morning in going over the State experiment station. His associates. some of whom have already gone it seems are looking after Auburn. Everything appears to point to great future for the orange and blue.
 The Board of Trustees. excepting the time spent inspecting and attending events of importance, resumed work
 a n'C continued to grind throughout the day for Auburn's welfare. During the morning, reports of standing commit tees on grounds, repairs, the experi- ment station, the library and courses of study were received and complimented by the executive body. A number of other matters of routine. it is said, were considered. and the trustees took up the project of installing a complete lighting system for the college grounds and buildings.
 The Board. together with the Build ing Committee, also spent much time in discussing plans for the erection of the four new buildings It was said they considered a tentative proposal for the purchase of land as sites for the buildings, but, when the Board re- eessed for a few minutes at p. m. to see the military display, no final action had been reached. It was decided not to erect an agricultural building this year. This building would cost $75, 900.
 Awarding of Prizes.
 The awarding of prizes was conduct cd tonight in Langdon Hall in the presence of a large audience.
 M. B. Gottlieb of Macon County, a sophomore, carried off the honors. He received two gold medals. one the medal offered by Judge w. H. Thomas of Montgomery for the best essay, and the other for the best debater in the wirt literary society. The young man competed not only with his classmen but with members of the higher classes in college.
 The contest for the best orator in the 3unior class was won by Roy Tender son Liddell, of Wilcox County. MT. fAddelI was presented with 8 gold medal. He is an exceptionally bright young man. Nine students competed in fhe junior Reclamation held Monday morning.
 The gold medal for the best debater tn the websterian Literary Society was awarded William M. Howell of Bar bour county.
 The medal for the member of the