The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-06

the various districts represented, me re-
ports were all very hattering and showed
that practically all the lodges are in
good condition. A business session last
ing several hours was held yesterday
afternoon
The officers of the lodge in attendance
and also the delegates are as follows
water supply for manufacturing purposes
has engaged much of our thought and
time. A representative committee was ap
pointed to make Investigations carful
survey of the situation was made and
report prepared and submitted to the
board of directors, which has been made
public. | commend 1t to you for as early
attention as possible. If acted on, it will
mean much to the district. 1t is a prop
osition on which the city, county and the
people can unite.
immigration to Front.
THE subject of immigration has re-
Gently come to the front and this club
promptly entered the movement. The agi-
taton has resulted in the calling of a
conference of many public spirited citizens
and all commercial organizations in the
state TO meet here on June 10.
"The club has been instrumental in Sc
curing during the year a number of valua-
way of stop over privileges on winter
tourists and excursion tickets, and also
in having Birmingham made a home
seekers point
This is by no means a complete sum-
mary of our work. for very many mat
tiers. small but none the less necessary,
have been lolSed after All of tho~H en-
phasze the supreme need of such or
ganization as this to represent the COM
munity at large, and through which the
community can act promptly and efficient
~ when the occasion demands. AS Br
mngham grows the opportunity for effec-
tive work by the Commercial club en-
larges. The organization should appeal to
every progressive citizen. Let us ..old up
the hands of the officials and be ever
ready to give something of our time and
money for the general good. Every citizen
owes a certain amount of service to the
public and to aid in the upbulldlng of Tie
city is a high duty. | might say, however,
that many of our fellow citizens, IL we
are to judge by their actions, do not
agree with me on so self-evident a propo-
sition. We are disposed to feel sometimes
that Birmingham is afflicted with more
| than her fair share of these parasites
men who shirk their duty and whose part
is to lie in wait and profit from the labor
of others.
Should Say, "God Speed"
when a committee goes around seek
ing TO promote some cause or enterprise
for the common good of the community,
these men say no. refuse not only their
practical aid, but their courteous sym
pathy, yet every member of the commit
tee has not only contributed his money
but is sacrificing his time No man is
so high that he does not owe sympathy
and aid to every worthy cause in which
his fellow citizens are interested. No
man is SO low that he cannot give some
thing If only a cheerful God speed Let
us cultivate the idea that the spend
thrift in deeds for the public good is the
model citizen. We have great city in
Birmingham, but it is not yet strong
enough to harbor with patience the jeal-
Gus. the unpatriotic and the laggard,
and yet the presence of these men but
bring into the shining sunlight the many
citizens of Birmingham who are always
more than ready to do their duty, and
who do it cheerfully and we'll. They
are the men who make 1t good to live
here and who are carrying us on to
future that grows brighter and grander
every day.
LAS l close, my official connection with
you, my last appeal is for united effort
on the part of us all, members and citi-
zens, for a more liberal public spirit,
greater Commercial club, and grander
Birmingham"
After delivering his address President
Jackson introduced Z. II. Motion, who
is the clubs chief executive for the en-
suing year. In doing SO Mr. Jackson said:
ut now becomes my pleasure and
duty to introduce to you Mr.. 7. H. Mol
ton your newly elected president. whom
hope you will support even more Loyalty
than you have supported me through my
term of office. Mr.. Motion is well known
to all of you and needs no other in
PRODUCTION.
''Mr. Motion / hereby turn over the
gaval of office to you with sincere wishes
for a prosperous year."
Mr. Motion thanked President Jackson
and proceeded at once with his annual
address, which was as follows:
Notions Address.
Gentlemen of the Commercial club:
''In assuming the position of president
of this club do so fully appreciating the
compliment which has been bestowed
upon me, at the same time realizing the
responsibility and doubling the wisdom
of your selection.
There Is certainly no more important
organization for the material advance
ment of the magic city, and review OF
the clubs history will show that much
has been done to carry into effect the OBJ
jects and purposes Of the organization.