The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-11
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD,

oI lHc youth are at stake. ne uS- |
clared that knowledge was pre-emi- |
nent to the best success in life.
Mr.. Hanson, roundly cheered, ac-
copied his degree with only few
words of appreciation to the board |
and president of the university.
Captain Sheehan spoke for only a |
moment, remarking that he should |
have had the document in '94, but the |
error was due to his sudden decision |
years before to teach school at
$50 a month. He stressed, in a few |
words, the value of higher education. |
DIR. Denny paid tribute to the loyal
work Of the university alumni
throughout the campaign. He en-
phasized the work done in Tusca-
loosa, Birmingham, and the little
town of Bolgee. This little town
had raised its quota in the campaign
overnight DIR. Denny called upon
two of the leaders in Birmingham and
two leaders in the campaign in Boil
gee to rise. These men were Bob"
McDavid and Dr. Joe Leland, Biz
mingham, and r. H. Halter and w. G.
johnson. Boligee.
General R. E. steiner, state COM
mander of the American legion, told
of the principles for which that orr
ganization stood and denied rumors
that it was allied with the Federation
of Labor or any other organization.
THE American legicn is interested
in the American Federation of La
bor," he said, only so far as it is
interested in any group of American
citizens who stand for a square deal
and UNFOLDING this country's tradi-
tions of law and order and the per-
petuation of its institution"
General Steiner criticized the poll
cies OF the republican and the demo-
cratic parties toward ex-service men.
He declared that both parties had
promised much and had been reereant
to their assurances.
Brandon Makes Pledge
Governor ELECT w. w. Brandon was
introduced by Or. Denny. Governor
Brandon paid tribute TO the leader
ship of Former Governor Conner, as
sorting that he had caught vision
from that leadership that would help
him in effective administration OF
his office. He also spoke glowingly
of the economic foresight of Gov.
W. D. Jelks.
with the sound economy OF a
Jelks and the vision of a Conner"
declared Alabama's new governor. II
pledge you that there will be no
backward step along educational
lines during my administration
Governor Brandon then touched
upon the work of the Thin Red Line.
and declared, amid laundering APP
plause, that it had wreaked revenge
for the burning of its alma mater
when it invaded the north and re-
turned with Pennsylvania scalp
dangling from its waist
Following the ceremonies in Nor
gan hall, a luncheon was held in
the university dining hail. attended
by all the alumni Addresses were
made by distinguished visitors. in
Guiding Thomas NJ. Stephens, Mobiles
Sidney j. Bowie, Birmingham; Dr.
Joseph Leland, Birmingham: Jelks
Cabaniss, Birmingham; Robert Nc
David, Birmingham; John H. Bank
head, Jr.
Sun Sets On Happy Day
In the afternoon, the classic be-
tween Alabama and Louisiana State
university was played on Denny field,
the last contests to be directed by
Coach, Ken Scott on that gridiron.
Throngs of spectators crowded
through the gates, and automobiles
were parked for blocks and blocks
along University avenue.
A dance was held in the gymnasi-
UNI in the evening. concluding day
probably the most momentous day
ever observed at the University.
Marking the close of the intensive
period of its campaign for mil
lion dollars, 1t brought to the Uni
versity more than 100000 for cleo
ton of much needed buildings, and
assurances that the remainder of the
81 100000 would he reached before
the new year commenced
The day was also celebration OF
the first athletic victory of the Uni
versity in foreign fields. Everywhere.
students were popped up" over the
victory over Pennsylvania, and every
reference to the occasion or to the
football team in any way brought
forth vigorous and appreciative re-
Spouse.
The sun set tonight on happy
university.
Corners Formal Address
In his formal address accepting
the degree presented former Gov.
Conner spoke as follows:
Governor Kilby Governor Elect
Brandon, President Denny, Provost
Claxton, Dean Barnwell. other deans,
professors, students, alumni, ladies
and gentlemen, all fellow citizens:
incidentally L had heard OF this new
nOn0T-Ine degree OIL DOttOT Oh Lid VS.,
which the university trustees had
voted. which you are comforting upon
me and / assure you that both then
and now / feel profoundly grateful.
my first information was that this
occasion was to be informal. nothing
expected from me but the recipience.
This week one of the alumni com
mittee notified me / must make a
speech. He said five minutes, but as
1 am a subscriber of $4,000 to your
new million dollar fund.- l thought
the rate of 600 a minute or ten
minutes would Je about right.
Who's Who Among us
taking for my subject, Who's
Who? Those Who's who are here
today, who will be present next year
and the next year and ever after
wards, particularly those whom this
school will make.
Governor Kilby of course you are
a Who. We have always been friends
and l have always held you in high
esteem. You have not only good
mind, a balanced mind. but you have
a hard head and people do say that
you know well what you are going to
do and then do it. Unquestionably
you have made a good governor 1t
is true you have offended some, we
all do. But time, my friend, will
show the excellence Of your ..dmin-
istration. Don't forget in your last
message to recommend to the next
legislature. the University, Auburn,
Montevallo, all the schools of Ala
bama. Advise them to be liberal in
their appropriations $ much so as
the finances of the s,ate will admit
because this investment is the best.
Our Next Governor
Governor Elect Brandon, calling
yourself Plain Bill Brandon your