The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-23
ATTENDANCE MAY
 REACH 5OO MARK State Normal At Jacksonville Has AuspiciouS Opening CROWDED TO THE LIMIT Growth of College Has Been Little Short of Phenomenal and Exten-
 sions Are Being Planned.
 Financial Standing Good.

Jacksonville, September 22-(Special)- Over 200 students were enrolled on the first day at the opening of the twenty. | sixth session of the State Normal col. lege this morning, and the prospects are that this will be by far the most sue cessful year within the history of the in- stitution, as new students are arriving on every train. The work of the college will not be well under way before the end of the week, by which time 1t is hoped that the total enrolment will have reached the 400 mark, and before the re- view term begins 800 are expected. thus beating last years attendance of 464 from 54 counties.
 The address of President Daugette at the chapel exercises this morning was simple and inspiring. He told of the great demand for trained teachers, the increased interest of Alabama in educa- ton in general and briefly reviewed the growth of this institution, referring in- cidentally to his ambitions for future ex- pansion.
 Phenomenal Growth of School.
 It was believed that the present s5o.- GOO building would for few years meet the demand of the attendance, but it has already shown signs of nadequacy and Architect c. w. Carlton of Anniston was in the city today, preparing plans for fu- ture growth one of the buildings in im- mediate prospect being a chapel, thus allowing more room In the main building for class work. The growth of the school has been little short of phenomenal, and before another decade has passed it is hoped to have the campus we'll dotted with spacious structures, library build ing and dormitory nearer the school. ]
 The college chapel was well filed with students and visitors this morning, those addressing the students besides Presi- dent Daugette being the Rev. W. T. AL len of the Episcopal church, Dr. Bate man of the Presbyterian church, the Rev. MT. Hickey of the Methodist church and others.
 All Available Space Taken.
 Every arrangement has been made by President Daugette to meet the demands of the increased attendance. All avail able space in the building will be used and several new houses have gone up to accommodate newcomers. At the college the campus is being cleared off and ar- engagements have been made with c. D. Martin to grade the grounds for more beautiful effect.
 Athletics have been given an impetus at the Normal by the addition of F. A.. Harwood, a Virginia man. to the faculty. He stated today that he is pleased with the prospects for a winning team, and he got large squad out this afternoon for the initial practice. Tentative ar engagements have been made for a game with Howard college at Anniston on Oc- tober 16
 Financial Standing.
 The financial condition of the school has been found to be good. State Ex- aminer Purifoy pays a just compliment to George P. Ide, treasurer of the school. MT. Ide presented itemized receipted vouchers for all sums credited and pre- scented from President Daugette dupli- cate and numbered tickets of receipts given pupils for money collected from them, all collections being made by the treasurer.
 The following statement shows the status of the finances for the past year: June 1. balance. $e6.21; state appropria- tion $15,OO0; incidental fees collected. | $3,15S.72; from county superintendent of education, s2,319 .55; June 30, 1908, over ] draft, $1,346. 20. Total disbursements, $2l, 1 Ss5. .6S In addition to this MT. Purifoy re- ports from the treasurers book a total 1 disbursement of $16,900.7 .7s on the building | account. On the debit side of this ac- | count was an item of $1O,000, from a mu- nicipal bond issue for the school build 1 ing; also $4OOO item representing loan secured through mortgage on the old l courthouse building.