The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

pletes her sixty y-eighth year and her sixty-ninth session. History Is diff ficult subject to follow accurately. We honor the two noble men whose DOT traits adorn our stage, for they are worthy and their work was good. But there are others who deserve praise for their part in founding our school. but whose names have not been promi- nent because certain historic facts con- corning them were until lately un- known. Mrs. Julia Barron is one of those to whose generosity and wisdom the Judson owes so much. A letter re- gently written by a friend of hers places Mrs. Barron among the most in- terested founders of the Judson.
 After vocal number by Miss Ethel Pitts the address of the morning was delivered by Rev. J. 8. Kirtley of El- gin. III.
 It was followed bx the song "our Alma Mater and the last stanza.
 "Then let us one and all.
 Answer the stirring call,
 Judson Arise!
 Bring from anear and far
 Lives that all loyal are
 To make her the brightest star
 In college skies"
 was sung with an enthusiasm which showed something of the spirit of the forefathers had entered the hearts Of the present generation.
 On the lawn al platform under The Senior Oak" indicated that there was to be more honoring of the past. Class of 1907 were standing when their President, Miss Margaret watrous, stepped up on the platform and spoke for the class.
 The Junior Class was banked around the King Red Wood" and stately "arbor artae" tree. Fro0 their ranks Miss Ada Chrisman stepped out and ad- dressed the assembly.
 Then they sang the song of The Mighty Eleven" the presidents of Jud- son-Father Jewett, Noble sherman. Noah Davis, Nash, Battle, Rawlings. Sumner, Gentle Gwaltney, Frazer. Averett and Dr. Patrick. Really live is he
 The sophomores., led by their presi- dent, Miss Bertie Heard. gathered around the famous Confederate Oak" sang the story of how Tong. long ago 1t shaded some soldiers brave in gray" This was followed by speeches from freshmen, Mise Katheleen Steele, Grace Justice, Katherine Strong and Annie Trayior, recalling spots famous in Jud- son history--"The Haunted Well" The Sentinel Cedars," Psyches Grave" and "Old MT. Bob vests Gingerbread Shop"
 The Irreguiars hung their colors above the 'rell-Tale Log as Miss Ruth May told them its history. The senior class in elocution adopted the most symmetrical and perfect little oak on the lawn for their own Talking Oak" and Miss Madie Terry spoke.
 Then the president of the class of 1907 again went to the platform and said: This Senior Oak though not the oldest nor largest tree on the lawn. is yet one of binding interest to se- niors of all ages. Under this tree the class of 1898 performed to the admi- ration of all their friends Shakespeare's "As You Like It." It was a beautiful moonlight night. Here Orlando wooed Rosalind to the envy of all the young men in the audience who had a sim liar passion. And a dignified matron in this audience can still remember how she inpersonated Touchstone in his\motley Surely they were a great class, and because of them this tree has ever since been known as the Senior Oak" and shall be so called to the end of time. Here Orlandos may come--and hang verses wherein seniors are so admired And here swains fresh from the forest of Arden may still woo gentle shepherdesses--thoug 1t can only be the grave and revered seniors. It is so decreed by the class of 1907,
 
 on every Founders Day the senior coll ors of the class of that year shall float high and wide from this tree as e sig nal that bashful youths who fear to speak the words may let this tree be their book, and in its boughs their thoughts may character-that every eve which from this Judson looks may see this love witnessed everywhere.
 Miss Vivian Barron hung garland on the senior oak, with. T charge ye, juniors, guard well this sacred tree. Come not near it until such a time as ye have succeeded us, then seek your orlandos here"
 Miss Minnie Lee Rainer, with long, ffuttering ribbons of the green and green" announced that the class of 1907 had adopted full-grown tree as theirs--they were too ambitious to wait for one to grow. And 1t was on the presidents lawn. One day it would throw It's shade over a handsome pres ident's mansion. "All hall the Presi- dents Oakr all hail! all hail" Joining hands the seniors sang around the tree should auld acquaintance be for got, and never brought to mind" Dr. Klrtley, the speaker of the morn ing, was escorted to the platform by pr. Patrick and spoke few words con- corning one whom the Marion people hold in great esteem--Dr. s. s. Sher- man of Chicago, who was the second president of the Judson. pr. sherman is s1 years old, but still has an affec- r tionate interest inN the Judson, and sent his greetings to this happy occa- sion.
 rounded out the pleasures of "Foun- ders' Day" When you looked on | Mother Judson enthroned like a queen amid fair daughters and brave sons 1 in-law. under a canopy of pink and white you did not wonder at the loyal tv of her children Her cheeks were as bIooming as those of her youngest daughter. though the snowy hair at tested that sixty eight years do not pass and leave no traces of their steps.
 Attended by two of her most beauti- ful children. surrounded by loy | friends and willing subjects Mother Judson sat on her throne to receive her guests. She was a beautiful wo- man even though crowned with years. Her eyes were bright. her cheeks rosy. vet we called her venerable mother" | In real life she is known as Mrs. Walter Beasley, nee, Miss Charlotte Bessie Dex- |