The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
sS0UTHERN'S ALUMNI DAY Two Very Interesting Addresses. DAY WAS GREAT SUCCESS Mr. Sanford of 0pelika Speaks in
 Morning. -a- H. Mangum Delivered the Alumni Address, Recalling His own school Days snd Calling Attention to Cheapenins of In-
 aividsal Worth.
 

Greensboro, June S.--(special. )--The historic Southern University and its fwenty-six acres of almost perfectly level ground never looked more at- tractive than today with it's well kept lawns, beautiful avenues and artistic driveways, bordered by superb, broad spreading water oaks, its artistic gymr nasium building. fine athletic field, consisting of a ball diamond, grand stand. tennis courts and basket ball ground.
 Fences having been removed. the homes of the faculty belonging to the University are thrown Into one and PresidAnt Hosmer's substantial brick ivy covered mansion, with its great columns makes a handsome and pie furesque approach to a beautiful iand- scape.
 At 10;so o'clock Monday morning the sophomore prize declanation drew many of the visitors and local people.
 Twelve of the sophomores entered the contest and all did honor to the teacher of expression. The speakers were A. W. Connerly. D. Y. Register. A. H. Mcdonnell. c. H. McCann. J. Palmer Cumming, J. A. Deaver. Thos. J. Gross. M. E. Ward. E. L. Pringie, R. E. Meggs. J. W. Webster and B. F. Ray. Miss Kathleen Waller gave much appreciated group of Scotch ball. lads President Hosmer introduced her to the audience as our little song bird.
 Miss Waller is a graduate of the Southern University and Is a great fa- vorite with her alma mater, who ai- ways gives her an ovation, wherever an occasion is presented.
 The Junior contest was held at s:s0 p.im. The exercises was attended by quite an enthusiastic audience. as there were several very popular men in the contest. The speakers were5 c. Hal Cleveland, Grand Men of the South; C. A. Yeibel. John T. Morgan; A. F. Shafer. The Birth of the Modern World; R. J. Haskew, Pursuit of an rfes'; c. A. DeBardelaben, Destiny"
 This afternoon a fine exhibition was given in the gymnasium. Many stunts were done with Indian clubs and par aliel bars.
 Burt P. Richardson. Professor of sci- ences, who has had charge of the gym this session. and has made such suc- cess. tenders his resignation and 1eaves for two years of study abroad at Hell delberg and Leipsic.
 Mir. Sanford Speaks.
 This was alumni day at the South ern University. The features of the morning exercises were the literary aQQTcSBeB. Sanford of Opelika made the address before the literary societies.
 On being introduced, he expressed his pride as an Alabamian and Meth odist on contemplating the wonderful history of this finstitution of learning, fun of good works. blessed memories after speaking of the wonders accom- plished in the past century, he said in part:
 'Who can forecast the possibilities of human thought in the material world, during the coming century. Through all the changes of the centuries there has been no change in moral truth, and this Is the message would leave with these students. Moral worth is che only solid foundation of human character and that is the same yes- eerday, today and forever.
 There have been changes along all lines, but there is nothing that can add to or detract fro mthe great funda- mental truths that underlie character. Tn the storms of life integrity Is the refuge of the soul and character is the shining shield in every hour of trial.
 "when God implanted within the conception of human heart the Di- vine attribute of truth and integrity, He stamped them with His immortal seal and placed them as fixed. un- cHduBedDtc StdHS III tHe noTIIOn OL the soul.
 The speaker next directed his re- marks to character building. The greatest lesson taught Is the ability to think, he said.
 A distinction was drawn between a consumer of thought and a producer of thought. He said: "An undeveloped mind. an immature life, can no more read an immoral book or peruse the product of a profane and ungodly writer without imbibinE and assimi- iating the thoughts therein. than the Immaculate hands of virgin can han dle the coals of furnace, without becoming soiled. The real thinker should not be satisfied with the acqui- sition of mere faith. but should search for principles and purposes.
 Valuable lessons are everywhere to be found in field, forest, air, earth, sunshine. in society and seclusion, in poverty and plenty The power of thought like all gifts from the Great Giver, imposes responsibilities with it and by 1t, we are what we are and what we hope to be. for as we think so will our character be. Thought un-