The age-herald., 1900-06-08

operation and individual assistance at all times. To its members who have attended our meetings and reported their proceedings I am personally grateful. Respectfully sub mitted, J. B. GIBSON, Secretary. New Officers
 At the conclusion of the reading of the .secretary's report the committee on elec- tion reported the following officers, who had been elected for the new year: President-W. H. Kettig. Vice presidents-Culpepper Exum John w. O'Nein E. w. Barrett Joseph Belt man, c. T. Rainbow, B. F. Roden, T. H. Motion, Robert Jemison, W. N Malone, s. E. Thompson, M. w. Joseph, J. D. Chiches- ter
 Directors-F. Y. Anderson, Rufus N. Rhodes, B. Steiner, J. K. Mcdonald, w. J. Milner, w. M Drennen, J. w. Tominson, w. J. Wheeler John w. Johnston.
 Treasurer-W. B. Leedy. The retiring president, F. Y. Anderson, stated that he had not prepared a written report on account of illness, but he made a short verbal report, in which he reviewed in part the work of the club during his administra ton. He alluded to the indus trial school located at East Lake largely through the instrumentality of the club. He said the club had secured the site for the school and raised the greater portion of the money for the building. He paid a tribute to Mrs. R. D. Johnston, who had inaugurated the movement to secure such an institution, saying that she one Of the greatest philanthropists in the coun- try. He then introduced w. II. kettlg, the new president, and yielded the chair to him.
 Mir. Ketfg, in assuming the presidency, thanked the members of the club for the honor they conferred upon him in elect ing him president of the club, and pledged his best efforts for the good of the club and Birmingham. He asked all members to lend their sympathy and assistance in the furtherance of the objects of the club and for the upbuildng of Birmingham. He urged a concentration of efforts to bring new industries to the city.
 some oT the Toasts
 A number of toasts were responded to. and some good things were said.
 B. B. Conner who was introduced as the kicker" spoke of the remarkable success of the Avondae mills, of which he Is pres ident, saying that the mill had to date earned 2S per cent. on the paid up capital of $375 00O and that it had in it's warehouse enough cotton to run it until September.
 M V. Josneph of the firm of Loveman, Joseph and Loeb, and former president of the club, made a plea for smaller indus tries.
 C. T. Rainbow, of the firm of Snow and Rainbow, alderman from the Second ward, said he was at the birth of the club and had been member ever since. He said the club had done good work for Birmingham in the past, and he felt sure it would con- tinue to do so in the future.
 B. Steiner, of Steiner Bros., and former president of the club, spoke of the fares charged from Ensley and Pratt City and Bessemer into Birmingham, and said cheaper rates ought to be secured.
 John w. O'Neill, merchant president of the Board of Trade, said he was one of the original members and that he is heartily in sympathy with the purpose of the club.
 Sterling A. Wood, lawyer, responded to the toast, "The Lawyer"
 J. H. F. Mosley editor of the Labor Advo- cate, referred to the importance of cooper ation between capital and labor.
 R. F. Manley, insurance agent, told of his early visits to this district hunting wild turkey and squirrels He said he came here with Professor Toomey, who pointed out the wonderful resources of the section. He contrasted conditions then and Asw. He