Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-06


 to the success of the club and it's strong influence in the community
 .'R. N. RHODES,
 ''T. l.. MCGOWAN.
 "N. r. THOMPSON,
 "M. V. JOSEPH" The resolutions were on sheepskin, and were encased in a pretty frame. The work was executed by Messrs Berkowitz & MeGowan.
 President Rhodes reported that he had secured a telephone. the number of which is 25, for the use of the club. Gen. R. D. Johnston made motion that each committee have fixed meet ing day; thnt this be two times per month, and that the newspapers of the city be requested to keep these commit tees before the public.
 The following resolution was passed unanimously
 Whereas, The Commercial club of Birmingham Ala, views with unfeigned pleasure the interest manifested by the business men and leading citizens of Chicago, H., in the approaching Cotton States and International exposition, to be held in Atlanta this fall; and,
 Whereas, It is the desire of this club to show some evidence of Birmingham's appreciation of that interest and to that end we hereby extend most cordial invitation to the Chicago delegation to Atlanta to visit Birmingham during that trip either coming or returning,
  proper to facilitate closer social and business relations between their city and the Magic City of the south.'
 Secretary Thompson reported Messrs. c. T. Hardeman, E. W. Fucker. T. T. Ashford and F. G. Shepherd as new members.
 General Johnston, Mai w. J. Milner and others made short but interesting talks on the increasing tide of prosper ity and the future of Birmingham and y,.-I <.l,. fl,A FAI1g ing resolutions were introduced and passed:
 Whereas. The signs of prosperity are thickening about our beloved city and Sfier runners of better times are being yer flied today;
 invite every citizen who loves his city to come into the club and take part with us in helping to bring back the tide or prosperity to our manufacturing and commercial interests.
 Resolved, That we believe great steel plant is surely coming and that the parties who are now considering 1t are men who can consummate it, and whose interest it is to do it"
 Mr. T. T. Pratt of Huntsville. mem Der of the board of Alabama managers for the Cotton States and International exposition and in charge of the textile exhibit, made a short talk on the general outlook of the increase in business in the south and of the great value that tine ex- hibit would do Alabama.
 The Directors.
 A synopsis of scheme for southern development was unfolded to the board of directors by which $50,000 will be spent in developing the south
 The Managers.
 The. Alabama board of managers held an informal meeting here yesterday and the matter of the exhibit was discussed There was considerable talk as to why Hon. Hector D. Lane didn't show up. National Educational Association, Denver,
 Col, July 5-12.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad has been selected as the official route to the above mentioned meeting by the Alabama teachers and their friends At this season of the year trip to Colorado is most enjoyable, the scenic and climatic conditions of the country traversed being peculiarly adapted for a summer tour.
 Very cheap excursion rates from Dem yer to Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs Manitou and other world famous resorts will be put on for the benefit of visitors. Through sleepers will be run and from St Louis special trains bearing the del- egations from this and other states will be run through to Denver on special schedules. EXperlenced representatives of the passenger department will be in charge to see that every arrangement made for comfort and pleasure is car ried out to the letter.
 The rates are within the reach of all being only one fare for the round trip plus g membership fee in the associa- tion. This is not confined to teachers, but is open to all.
 Indications now point towards the at tendance of large and congenal crowd from Alabama. Special low rates have been secured for board and lodging in Denver.
 For full descriptive information of the trip write to Prof F. M. Roof or Dr. J. H. Phillips, Birmingham. Ala. Don't forget that the Alabama National Edu- cational association special will leave Birmingham al Il :55 a. m., July 6.
 For any further information relative to rates, sleeping car reservations. etc., address
 R. F, BEASLEY, Passenger Agent.
 Morris Building, Birmingham, Ala. 6-17-u jy
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