The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-18
ALABAMA ELKS ARE GUESTS OF THE CITY First Annual Convention is a
 Great Success NEW OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN President Simmons Delivers Beautiful Address of Welcome and Tells of
 the Past Work of the Asso-
 ciation-socaI Session.
NEW OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN

The Alabama Elks' association con- Elks' home yesterday morning at 1O;s0 o'clock, President Charles s. Simmons, presiding
 After the proceeding was opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. W. c. Hearn of the Talladega lodge President Simmons delivered an address of welcome as fol- lows:
 Brothers and Fellow Members of the
 Alabama State Elks' Association:
 .4The brilliancy of its dawn gives token of a bright and glorious future, and we hall with delight the success that this association seems destined to attain. This is an occasion of which Birmingham Lodge No. 79 of the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks feels highly honor ed-an occasion of which the great city of Birmingham feels justly proud. Indeed, 1t is extremely fortunate for any com munity which has for its guests such an assemblage of men of intelligence and philanthropic thoughts whose chief aim in life is the practice of true benevolence the uplifting of mankind and who believe in making the world brighter and bet ter It goes without saying, therefore, that this lodge appreciates beyond meas ure, your presence here today-extends to every visiting brother the glad hand of fellowship and welcomes you into their hearts and home
 Good Impression Made.
 "Only a few short months ago, many of you mingled with us on the floor of this hall on the occasion of the initial meeting of our state organization and | the good impression you made Is in- | delibly inscribed upon the tablets of our | love and memory. You came, you saw, | and you conquered. Friendships made | on that occasion will ever be lasting and we never realized just how much we loved you until your departure. Truly, Blessings brighten as they take their | flight
 .'Today 1t Is my duty, as president of this association, my privilege as a member of No. 79 and my great pleasure | as an Elk again bid you welcome, and I earnestly trust that this meeting will | be fruitful of good results--unte into ! closer bonds of sympathy all the Elks 1 of Alabama, and cement more fully the ties of fl .endship and fraternal love.
 ''Now that we are equipped with ex- perience and thorough organization for more efficient service than ever before, l indulge the hope that in the days to come you will manifest even keener in- I | dound to the good of our noble order
 My brothers, in the deliberations att | tending the session of this first state con vention, let charity be the ruling spirit accord justice to all. and in your inter- course with your fellowman through life let fidelity be your unerring guide. and l Count that day lost whose low descend | ing sun, finds not for yourselves some worth yacton done"
 Mayor Drennen Speaks. | MT Simmons was followed by Mayor W. M. Drennen. member of the Grand Lodge of Elks. who welcomed the visitors | in behalf of Birmingham He reviewed the growth of the lodge and predicted great things for the Alabama Elks in the | future.
 District Deputy J. R. Jones responded vent manner.
 After President Simmons had submitted his annual report the following. commit- tees were appointed:
 Credentlals--J F. Camp of Talladega; R. c. Chase of Huntsville. and J. S. Leedy of Birmingham
 Resolution-EI P. Smith of Blrming- ham, Robert K. Jones of Huntsville, and Frank Jones of Decatur.
 Amendments to Constitution and By Laws-C. H. Tomllnson of Anniston, T. F. Ramsey of Gadsden, J. A. S. Robin son of Florence.
 Nominations and Selection of Next Place of Meeting-W. NR. Peacock of Sel- ma; w. W. Brandon of Tuskaloosa, and B. H. Burr of Talladega.
 Recognition Is Sought.
 Resolution were adopted requesting a meeting of the Alabama delegate to the grand lodge convention for the purpose of cooperation, and urging the recogni- ton of the state associations by the grand lodge.
 Resolutions were adopted on the death of Past Exalted Ruler Zeke Solomon and Secretary J. J. Laughran. An amendment was offered creating | the office of chaplain and electing the Rev. W. G. Hearn to the position. The committee on nominations recom- mended that the next meeting be held in Selma and that the time be fixed by the executive committee. The New Officers.
  The following officers were nominated and elected:
 | President--J R. Jones of Huntsville. | No. 698
 First Vice President-C. E. McGlemry of Birmingham, No. 79.
 Second Vice Presidential. c. Taylor, Mobile. No. 10S
 Third Vice President-v. P. Atkins. | Selma, No 167.
 Fourth Vice President--Joseph saks. | Anniston, No. 1S9.
 Fifth Vice President-w. w. Branon, | Tuscaloosa, No. 393.
 Sixth Vice President-N. J. GrieL Mont | gomery, No 596. Seventh Vice President-B. H. Burr. Taliadega. No 60S. Eighth Vice President-c. E. Albes. De- catur. No 55.
 Ninth Vice PresIdent-Ludwig Meyer. Demopolis. No. 6Si. Tenth Vice Presjdent-J. w. Matthews.