The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-01
DR.. SMITH GIVEN
TOKEN OF ESTEEM
Loving Cup Presented Head of
Geological Department
THE ALUMNI BANQUET
Governor Marshall Makes Impromptu
Speech and Gov. Cosler Responds
to Toast, sThe state"
Moody Presides
THE ALUMNI BANQUET
BY NALTER HARPER

winch was held In WOODS nan OF the UNI
versity this afternoon, was the presenta-
ton of loving cup to DR.. Eugene A.
Smith by the members of the Society of
the Alumni.
The presentation speech was made by
John A. Rogers of Sumter county. DR..
Smiths response was characteristic OF
the man. He sat silent, speechless and
blushing like woman while the 400 peo-
pie present cheered and clamored for a
speech. His silence to those who know
him best was the most eloquent speech
that could have fallen from his lips.
Mr.. Rogers speech of presentation was
literary and sentimental gem. 1t re-
counted the long, faithful and unpreten-
tious service that has been given the pee-
pie of Alabama by the head of the geo
logical department of the university ana
the state geologist
OF course the impromptu address of Gov
ernor Thomas r. Marshall of Indiana and
the timely speech of Governor Conner of
Alabama were features of the occasion,
but the Smith loving cup incident. conf
Ing as it did as the first act after the
cheese and coffee put the banquet hall in
the proper spirit to enjoy and appreciate
all that followed. Every one present
echoed the sentiment of the gift and the
worthy commentator of Mr.. Rogers IN
the presentation speech.
The last thing on the programme was
a toast to the ladies by A. e. Pace,
well-known attorney OF Dothan. MI.
Pace is a graduate of the university OF
the class of 1886. His address at the ban
quet was declared to be masterpiece OF
Wit and worthy tribute to our mothers,
sisters and wives.
Moody Presides
In the absence of J. ]. Wi1lett of
Admission. Frank S. Moody of Tusca-
loosa presided as master of cere-
monies.
Mr. Moody after a few brief re-
marks and word of greeting, an
nounced that he had surprise in store
for those present. He would not keep
the people waiting for it. He intro
duced John A. Rogers. who was not
down on the programme. Mr.. Rogers
then presented the loving cup to DR..
Eugene A. Smith on behalf of the men,
beers Ct the Society of the Alumni.
H. w. Arant, a member of/the class
of 1910, responded to the toast, Glass
OF 1910" Mr. Arant is from Notasulga,
Lee county. His address was well re-
ceived both by the members of the class
and the other people present. 1t con-
tanned many witty references to the
individual members of the class and
even those who were not familiar with
the circumstances mentioned enjoyed
the witicisms to the fullest
Borden Fl. Burr of Birmingham be-
ing present, Walter d. Seed was called
upon to respond to the toast, "Atn-
letics." Mr. Seed was happy In his
remarks and praise of the great adyan-
tage of the state of Alabama, and es-
pecially the increasing educational adj
vantages.
DR.. W. C. Richardson, the oldest
alumnus present and one of the oldest
In the state, responded to a spontaneous
call just at this juncture and made a
very appropriate talk on some of the
early history and "reminiscences of the
school. He told of some of the strug-
giles of the early days. His talk was
well received
Frank NJ Dominick a member of the
law class, made a brief and witty adj
dress in response to the toast Law,
1910"
DIR. Rhett Goode of Mobile not being
present, Governor Marshall of Indiana
was asked to take his place in response
to the toast, The Doctors or any
other subject he chose. The governor
was given an ovation as he rose to his
feet. He was brief but his talk was
timely and greatly appreciated by those
present II am not sure of my stand
ing" began the governor. but ] believe
I stand where the waters meet; between
the old and the new; between the class
of 1910 and the classes that have gone
before; between the old man and the
young man.
1--WE have entered a new era of public
estimation of the trades and professions
in this country There are both trades
and professions In what was once the
learned professions. There was a time
when law, medicine and theology were
considered as the learned professions
They wre honorable and were graced by
honorable men. Now l am sorry to say
that trade has entered itno these profess
sions and they no longer retain the dig
nity as of old in every instance.
THE lawyer who sizes UP your pocket
book and aggravates a lawsuit between
your neighbor and yourself when he could
advise and secure peace Is following a
trade, not profession
.s,The doctor who comes itno your house
makes a mental inventory Of your clothes
and your furniture to see If you can stand
an operation for appendicitis is following
a trade and not profession.
Likewise the minister, who, when he
receives a call to church paying a
larger salary than he is receiving prays
the Lord for guidance while his wife Is
busy packing the trunks, is following a
trade. not a sacred profession,
.'In conclusion I wish to say that take
pride in the evident growth and develop
ment of the University of Alabama. And
especially do I take pride in this univer-
sitv when recall the names and careers
Of some Of the great men that have gone
ont from its doors and have adorned the
world
Governor Conner Talks
Gov B. B. Conner responded to the
toast ''The State" After a few feeling
remarks in which he expressed regret
that this would be his last appearance
before the university as a member of the
board of trustees In his official capacity
as governor, he esked permission to read
a brief paper in which he reviewed with
minuteness some of the good things that
have been accomplished In the state and
that the people should strive forward to
accomplish IN the future.
Governor Conner was loudly applauded
as the friend of the university and to
the cause of education in the state.
President Abercrombie
President John w. Abercrombie re-
suonded tt. the toast 1.-The University and
Alumni. After a few Introductory re.
marks in which he expressed his great
appreciation of the good work and sup
port thes has been given the institution
by the alumni he said that there are
many things yet remaining that should
and mus. be done before the university
can do all that 1t should do in the way
Of efficient education He appeared to
the society to lend its influence in the
procuring of further appropriations from
the legislature for extension and support
1--WE reed gymnasium building to cost
not less than $4,000. library TO cost not
less than $4,000, M. c. A. building
IN cost NOT less than $500O0 chemical