The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-26
GreatDayin Tuscaloosa
For University Alumni

OF the enlarged student body. and that
the equipment of the present building
II entirely inadequate. 1t was stated
that well lighted. well ventilated
gymnasium with full equipment OF
apparatus and baths did more to-
ward a high moral standard for the
student body than any other agency
of the University.
Few words we're, however, INDUCED
in. The class of 1896 pledged $500. the
class of 1893 pledged $500. and Gen.
Louis v. Clark. OF Birmingham. entered
an individual subscription of $500.
making the total $1,000 raised within
u period OF ten minutes.
A committee OF the alumni was then
appointed to see the general body OF
the alumni relative to the scheme, and
II Is stated by prominent members
present that the total sum will be
raised by the beginning of the coming.
term. The scheme was not generally
known 10 the alumni. and while there
are several classes at reunion this
year. the great majority of the soci-
ETY. have not heard Of the scheme.
As soon as the committee on sub
scriptions makes its report in the fall.
committee will be appointed to con-
slider plans and location for the new
building.
Good Treasury Report.
The treasurer of the society, J. H.
Fits, made his report to the members
showing much progress for the past
year. 1t was announced that J. Pier
pont Morgan had donated $1,000 to the
fund of the society for the benefit OF
poor students. With the gift of Mr..
Morgan II was announced that the to-
tai fund of the society for this pur-
pose amounted to $4,000.
1t has been rule of the society that
only Juniors and Seniors attending
the University might take advantage
of this fund, but by resolution intro
duced this morning 1t was decided TO
make the aid Of the fund available to
all classes, including entering students
Formerly IL had also been the custom
to lend but 5000 to an applicant, but
a resolution this morning provided that
$500 might be borrowed at any time.
The condition of this fund was shown
to be most satisfactory in that there
were at present but four men who were
indebted to the fund for past loans.
Treasurer Fits expressed his conf
dence to the body that this indebted
ness would be repaid within a short
finances generally of the body were in
excellent condition.
The open meeting of the society was
then announced, and Clark Hall was
packed with the visitors to commences
ment, and the general student body.
to hear the address to be delivered by
Hon. Henry ID. Clayton.
MIR. Clayton Speaks.
Mr.. Clayton was introduced by Hon.
H. F. Reese of Selma, President of
the, Society. After acknowledging the
Introduction Mr.. Clayton responded up
on the topic, Federal Encroachments
on the Right of Local Self-govern-
ment.
He said:
Mr.. President. Ladies and Gentlemen:
One may count himself happy. as
do, who enjoys the advantages afforded
by this institution nv dear old alma
mater, and who has the privilege of ad-
dressing this audience. so truly rep
resentafive OF the Intelligent lpeople OF
every section of Alabama. This COM
mencement Is the occasion for special
felicitation on account of the useful
work of our university in the promotion
of learning in our beloved Common
wealth. 1t is also a proper time fol
congratuiation upon the remarkable
general advancement of the cause OF
education, and. indeed, the exercises
here. up, to this good hour. incident to
the closing of the scholastic year are