The age-herald., 1897-09-17
Chosen By the Centennial Board
 of Commissioners.
SEPTEMBER TWENTY-NlNTH
Badges For the 0ccasion-Greetings From Tennessee Ladies and the May
 or's Proclamation.

city of Birmingham to the Nashville Centennial met yesterday at noon in Steiner Bros' bank.
 President B. Steiner was in the chair. D. w. Boyer appeared before the board and offered interesting information con- cerning detail matters that have been arranged for Alabamians on Alabama Day at the Centennial
 A member of the board stated that the Treble Clef club, a musical organl- zation of Birmingham ladies, would at-
 tend the Centennial in a body. Troop
 D. will also go in full mount and uni form.
 The following resolutions were readily adopted:
 Be it resolved, That the commission CTS of the city of Birmingham to the Nashville Centennial President Milner of the Commercial club cencurring hear tily approve of the action of the man agement of the Nashville Centennial in appointing September 29 as Alabama Day and that they will use every effort to make that day great success.
 Be it resolved, That badges of No. 12 blue ribbon be provided by the people of Birmingham to be worn by all visi- tors to Nashville from this city on Ala
 bama Day, that the coat of arms of A1ab bama and the name of the city of Birmingham be printed on such badges, and that the people of other cities in Alabama be requested to wear similar
 badges with the name of their town op the same.
 Be it resolved That the board of commissioners to the Nashville Centen- nial from the city of Birmingham, feeling the importance of Alabama Day, urge every citizen of Birmingl ham, who can, to be present at the Centennial on Alabama Day and assist in making it a great success.
 Be it also resolved, That this board request the president of the board, the president of the Birmingham Commer- | cial club and the mayor of the city of 1 Birmingham to join in issuing a pro- clamation to the citizens of Birmingham urging that they be present at the Nash | vile Centennial on Alabama Day. Two thousand copies of an interesting pamphlet will be sent to Birmingham to- | day by D. W. Boger. The pamphlet will | corIaain air the necessary information | about the Centennial and Alabama day. The Ladies' club. at Nashville. have extended the following invitation to Alabamians:
 The Tennessee Centennial, Alabama Day, Sept. 29, 1897. Greeting to Alabamians:
 Inasmuch as the management of the Tennessee Centennial aIid International exposition has compliment-d Alabama by setting apart Sept. 29 as Alabama Day, the eX-Alabamians resident in Nashville, actuated by a pardonabie pride in the hionor and glory of their natal state, desire to see Alabama Day crowned with a success greater than has attended or may atterd any other state occasion. The commercial, educational and social relations that have so long existed between Nashville and Alabama, have brought the two sections into closer union than exists between this city and any other state Topography and trend of business have had much to do with this pleasant status, and the ties of blood between the inhabitants Of tine city and the state have contributed no little to the pleasant relation. Every section of the grand old state of Alabama is represented in Nashville,s ex-Alalbamians, than whom are no bet ter no more loy@l 6 tzens to the state | of their adoption, and at the same time none who have warmer spot in their hearts for the state of their birth. Alabama has done we'll in adding to the interest and attractiveness of the Tennessee Centennial. Interesting and representative exhibits are displayed in the minerals and forestry, agricultural, transportation. terminal and negro buildings, and a delightfully."- cozy state building, emblazored with Here we rest" is situated at the head of Capitol avenue, on the borders of Lake Watau- ga, and near to the center of the White City. The state building Is ali the motto of the state, in it's literal sense, implies. A more delightfully."- refreshing place in which to rest is not to be found on the grounds.
 In the. times that tried mems souls and put to tht severest test Lhe devotion of women, Ahabamia nsW1r faitered. When a changed condition confronted them they rroved themselves worthy scionis of ncble progeniacrs, ard reared during monuments by the development of laterit resources which have crowned Alabama the most progressive in mar. teria1 development and the riches st of southern states Once known pr;ma ri1y wheri- cotton YVES king, today her mex ha tfb1e mineral deposits and virgin fouests of giant trees have placed her fD the front rank among her sister states in industrial Improvement. q
 Alabama will be the observed of all observers on the 2figh of Sentefnber, and the crown of glory bo which we believe her entitled can easily be secured by the proper co-opeIat1on of her gallant sons end fair daughters. Gov. Johns .on will be present. with his staff and take part in the exerc,s 8, and p1de of state should fill the great auditorium to over- flowing with Ala'hamfans. In the name Of the Tennessee Csntsn -ial, in the name of the C@ty of NaS.y yille. for whom we essay to speak. and in befIslf of the love we bear for our nsial state, we assure you welcome and Ill you come.
 A. J. HARRIS.
 Fres]dent Al'bema Association.
 MRS. J. SIMPSON WALKER.
 President A1absma, Lsdies' Club.