The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-26
BRILLIANT BANQUET BY HOWARD ALUMNI Commencement Exercises to Be Held This Morning TRUSTEES MET YESTERDAY President Montague Announced That Deficit Was Smaller Than it
 Has Been In Years-Yester-
 day Busy Day.
TRUSTEES MET YESTERDAY

The banquet of the Howard college alumni was held Last night beginning at 8:30 at the Hotel Hillman. It was at- tended by 5S of the alumni Among the visiting guests were H. J. Willingham, a member of the state board of educa- ton, and candidate for state superin- tendent of education, and w. L. Sampey of Gadsden. The entire graduating class of 10 young men was presented, as were also the facalty and board of trustees. An elaborate menu was served, after which the speaking began.
 The toastmaster, Prof. A. J. Moon, be- gan by calling the attention of the gentle men scheduled to speak to the motto for the evening, "Quidquid praecipies, esto brevis," which, he said, freely translated means, Say what you have to say and sit down." Dean George w. Macon and Ray Rushton of Montgomery, who were to be the first speakers on the pro gramme. were not able to be present.
 The first speaker introduced was Nal colm E. Nettles a member of the present graduating class, who spoke on ''Fhe Class of 'O9.' He spoke of the duty which the young men of his class felt imposed upon them to carry the glory and honor of "Old Howard" out into life with them He complimented the faculty ana ex- pressed his firm belief in the greatness of Howard.
 Next on the programme was selec- . ton by the faculty quartet, composed Of Professors Dawson, Berry, Olive and Fowler-"Old Howard Can Teach and Her Teachers Can Sing" The music was most pleasing and several encores were re- sponded to.
 The Rev, Dr. w D. Hubbard, local pastor next spoke on ''The Preachers of Old Howard" I've can't discuss How ard" he began, without speaking of her preachers Howard has not failed to meet the demand of the state for orators, whether at the bar, in the pulpit or on the platform Our preachers have stood un- der the very arch of progress; among other things they have put out many tigers eyes" He paid a glowing tribute to Dr. Hawthorne, whom he declared was the greatest orator produced by the college. He also spoke words of high praise for Dr. Toy, an alumnus Of the college now connected with the depart ment of theology at Harvard university. q have intended to forego speaking of myself" he concluded, "but from the standpoint of self-giving and self-sacri- ficing it would be hard to find nobler set of men than Towards clerical alumni"
 The next speaker was Prof. w. c. Griggs, principal of the Henley school. His subject was "Our Alma Mater and Athletics" He emphasized the need of a well-equipped gymnasium at the college as well as more prominence in football and baseball. Dr. E. F. Hogan followed, choosing for subject, Even Medicine Takes Off Her Hat to Our Alma Mater," and outlined the triumph of Howard alumni in the field of science. W. L. Sampey of Gadsden next spoke on How ard College and Leaders in the Business World"
 H. J. Willingham, the next speaker, told of Howard College and the Public Schools"
 The quartet rendered another selection which was followed by speeches from President James B. Ellis of the board of trustees, and President Montague of the college. Dr. Montague spoke on "Old Towards Yesterday Today and Tomor- row" He spoke eloquently of the great work accomplished by the institution in the past, it's present thriving condition and the glorious outlook for the future.
 The programme was brought to close with the chorus of Burns "Auld Lang Syne," in which all the assembled alumni joined
 Board of Trustees Meet. The beard of trustees of Howard col lege met at il o'clock yesterday and the following officers were elected; J. B. FL lis, Selma, reelected president: S. $. Broadus, Decatur, reelected vice presi- dent, P. c. Ratlifr. Birmingham, re-elect- ed secretary; Prof. A. J. Moon, East Lake. reelected treasurer; D. c. Coonar-