The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-09

ing. etc. The work of the department of animal industry will be immensely im- proved by the addition of suta ble equip- ment in the basement room for an exhibit of stock to the various classes.
 8. l again call attention to the great economy that could be effected by the heating of the main building with steam. At present fuel is carried up three flights of stairs in a most primitive manner the negro janitor and coal scuttle being the method of elevation. There is at hand an enormous amount of exhaust steam which could be readily utilized at no expense whatsoever, provided the main building were fitted with a steam heating plant The saving in fuel accomplished would in three years pay for the entire in stallation.
 A. One of the most urgent demands of the institution is chemical building ade- quate to the work of the great depart ment which is connected with the institu- tion. It is the largest college department of chemistry in the entire south, with the largest attendance both in students of general chemistry and students in the laboratory. Moreover for 40 years an enormous amount of analytical work has been performed here for the state. Here are made the analysis of all the fertilizers. feedstuffs for animals and food for men, drugs. illuminating oils used by the people of the state, and it Is only proper that facilities should be supplied commen- surate with the enormous services rem dered by the department.
 ''5 The veterinary medical college of this institution is the only one of its kind in the south. The efficiency of this work would be immensely advanced if the de- partment were properly accommodated in laboratories and lecture rooms I again recommend to the board the advisablity of erecting a suitable building for this important department
 "CHARLES c. TEACH. President
 Regimental Review
 The feature of the afternoon was the regimental review at o'clock by the governor and staff. The regiment of ca dets, composed of two battalions of four companies each, under command of Col. Benjamin s. Patrick, commandant, made brilliant showing and the occasion was one of the most interesting and pleasing of the programme. The throng of com mencement visitors viewed the parade, to- gether with the martial music and uni- formed cadet soldiers, presented most picturesque appearance.
 The cadet officers on the regimental staff who took part in the review were: R. E. Herring, Tennessee captain and adjutant: w. E. Arnold, Florida, captain commissary; M. H. Killingsworth, Shelby, captain quarterma ster.
 The First battalion, composed of Com panies A. B. and D, was commanded by Mai H. P. Dixey, Louisiana The battalion adiutant is Lieut.. E. F Barry, Texas, and Miss Annie Lee Birmingham sponsor. The captains are: M. F. Meador Marengo: w. B. Tisdale, Florida; M w Crenshaw. Limestone.
 Maj. w. H. Wilson, Opelika, com manded the second battalion which Is composed of Companies E. F, G and H Lieut.. A T. Graydon, South Carolina. Is the battalion adjutant. The captains are c. s. Noble, Anniston; E. S. Williams Elmore county; F. P. Sanford. Mont gomery, and J. c. Lee, Birmingham
 Festival of Lights
 At D. m.i the fantastic feature of the commencement known as "The Festi- val of Lights was presented on the col lege campus by the ladies' auxiliary of the r. M. c. A. The affair was a beau tiful spectacle with myriads of lights sus- pended in all parts of the college grounds, making the campus a veritable fairy- land
 The commencement visitors and alumni were guests at o'clock of President Thach and the faculty who received them Tn the library rooms. Tn the receiving line were President and Mrs Thach, Dr. and Mrs. Petrie, Prof and Mrs. Ross. Prof. and Mrs. Wilmore Dr. and Mrs. Cary. Miss Allie Glenn and Col. and Mrs. Patrick. Delightful music rendered by Wurms orchestra of Atlanta added to the attractiveness of the occasion.