The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-31
TEACHERS END WORK
AGRICULTURAL MEETING AT AU- BURN ADJOURNs.
A Nunaber of Live Subjects are Dis-
 cw.xe,I on Closing day and the (1ateera are Re-elect-

Auburn, Jan. 0.--(Special.1- second days sesIon of the Association of Agricultural Schools brought to
 conclusion today the most successful meeting in the history of the assoeia- tion.
 At the evening meeting the school garden was discussed by c. H. Bill
 ingsley An excellent suggestive pio
 for an ideal school garden was SUD mitted by the speaker.
 Report of the results of a rotation | experiment was the subject Of pape, | by Prof. J. B. Espy. This experiment | Is in every way notable covering 2 | period of eight years of scientific ex- | perimentation in the rotation or crops l on the experiment station at AbbeviHe l The discussion on this paper was the most animated of the entire session, being participated in by Prof. J. r. Duggar, pr. c. A. Cary, and com missioner J. A. Wilkinson. | .'Improvement ,of Schools Ground | and Athletics' was presented by Prot | D. 4. Miller of the Seventh District School in an admirable paper. This \ paper was discussed by Prof. L. L Yam and President c. c. Thach. l At this tuncture the association ad- 1 iourned and the Plant Breeders Asso- citation of Alabama was called to order and organized. Prof. L. N. Duncan | President; Prof. J. B. Espy. First Vice. 1 President; c. H. Billingsley, Secretary | and Treasurer. Additional members ! of the executive committed: Jesse I Jones. Montgomery. and Prof. J. B. Hobdy, Albertville. Similar organiza- tions exist throughout the United States; the object of the association being the betterment of plants by careful selection and breeding of seeds. Exercises at Chapel were conducted ! by Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson, who made an address to the students. The new college buildings including Smith Hall, college library buildings, and agricultural group together with all laboratories were inspected this morning. Great satisfaction was ex- pressed by the teachers at the great development.
 The following program was rend- 1 cred today:
 .The place of the agricultural school l In our educational system, w. x. Monk Discussed by Professor Lie.
 Means of encouraging closer rela- tionship in agricultural work between the agricultural school and Auburn. !" Prof. L. N. Duncan, Auburn, Prof. J. M. Atkinson. Eighth District.
 possibility of teaching dairyfng in the agricultural schools" A. K. Risser, Starkville Miss. and s. D. Dow.
 Among the important resolutions adopted were CD Engaging the ser vices of the Professor of Horticulture and the Assistant in Horticulture in improving and beautifytng the grouns of the various agricultural schools; (2) the report of the curriculum for agricultural schools. The work Is so arranyed as to give the schola stic training for admission to all colleges and in addition to give a thorough practical education in all branches of agriculture to students desiring the work, An additional eleventh grade was added to the course.
 The association was entertained at lunch at Smith dining hall.
 On invitation Hon. l. w. Hill of Opelika addressed the association.
 At the afternoon session the topics discussed were as follows:
 Preaching Physiology. pr. c. A. Cary.
 Prof. F. E. Lloyd.
 "Teaching Chemistry. laboratory supplies. etc" Prof. B. B. Ross.
 Address by pr. Geo. Petrie.
 Resolutions were rendered thanks of the Association to the Polytechnic In- stitute and the citizens of Auburn for their hospictality and eouFtesies. A strong resolution was. passed express ing the appreciation of the Association for the enthusiasm of President J. A. wilkinson.
 The present officers were reelected | for next year ss follows: President, l Hon. J. A. Wilkinson; Vice-President, l ]. B. Hobdy, Albertville; Secretary, W. F. Monk. Jackson.