The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-08
WELCOME ID THE
 M, [. CONFERENCE Commercial Club Adopts ReSo- Iutlons Extending Glad Hand NEW MEMBERS SECElVED A Statement of vulcan's Financial Condition Is Given Out and
 New Committee on Funds
 Is Appointed.
NEW MEMBERS SECEIVEO

 eral matters of interest to Birmingham at it's regular monthly meeting yester7 day afternoon. resolution was adopt- ed extending a hearty welcome to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, which meets here in May, 19o6 A statement of Nul- cans financial condition was submitted and a new committee appointed to raise funds for Iiquidating his liabilities.
 The directors of the club met at S:3o with President Jackson presiding. The following named candidates for member ship were elected. A. G. Dexter J. w. Hardesty, Davy Crockett, F. R. Pomeroy J. Rivers Carter. Charles r. Wheeloek' Jr, II. P. Henn, J. E. Shelby, J. l.. N elsh. F. E. Whitehead and T. E. Brooks.
 Virginia Relief Fund.
 M. P. Messer, chairman of the Nlr- ginia mine relief fund auditing eommit- tee, made a report In which it was shown that there is now on hand to the credit of this fund $23,64210, with checks out to the amount of s9Ss, leaving net bal ance of $22, 70910
 The Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg stated that about $10oOO had already been used in the relief of the mine sufferers and also outlined the method by which this money is being expended.
 resolution was adopted empowering the president of the club to employ an auditor to audit the S.. Louis Vulcan ac- counts and report at the next regular meeting.
 The regular meeting of the club was called to order at 4 o'clock and the mat ter of the meeting of the, general con ference of the M. E. Church south was taken up. J. B. Gibson, J. E Morris J. W. Stagg and others made speeches fav- bring the meeting of the conference, and explaining the many advantages of se- curing such an assembly for this city. It was shown that the general conference would be made up of the greatest dl- wires in the Methodist church, besides some of the most progressive business men in the country. Delegates will also come from many foreign countries. It was explained that these people would remain in the city for thirty days, and would be no burden to the people of Bir- mingham at large, as the church pro- yided for their accommodation on these occasions.
 Methodists Will Be Welcomed.
 Mr. Gibson introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
 Be it resolved by the Commercial club of Birmingham, that the meeting of the general conference of the M. F. church, south, which will take place in May, 1906 will be an occasion of great moment to the city and one that will be memorable in our history.
 Be 1t further resolved, that the Com mercial club voices not only its own sen- timents but those of the citizens of Bir- mingham when 1t expresses qualification that this great organization is to visit our city.
 Be it further resolved, that the dele gates of this conference may be assured of the warmhearted welcome character istic of Birmingham hospitality which awaits them.
 Be it further resolved, that copy of these resolutions be sent to the general conference committee on the entertain ment of the conference"
 The conference committee to arrange for the meeting in 1906 will sit in Birming- ram on the 10th of next month.
 Officers to Be Elected.
 The following committee on nomina- tion of officers for the club was appointed by President Jackson: E. T. Shaw, M. P Messer and J. w. O'Neill. The election of officers will occur at the next regu- lar meeting of the club.
 The committee of three appointed some time ago to raise subscriptions for the Vulcan fund was relieved by request of the gentlemen composing the committee and a new committee was appointed. The following five gentlemen were appointed by MT Jackson on this committee; Rufus N. Rhodes, chairman; J. W. Mcqueen, James A. Bowron, J. B. Gibson and Rob ert Jemison. The retiring committee had about s15OO pledged to this fund and the new committee was instructed to collect tl.is amount.
 It was shown that something over $300p is needed to pay the outstanding obliga- tions against Vulcan. The $500 subscribed ana about 1000 Vulcan statuettes, now on hand, will reduce this amount consider ably though the statuettes cannot be counted as quick assets.
 Following is a financial statement of Vulcans present resources and liabilities: Summary of resources and liabilities:
 RESOURCES. Cash. ....$ l4.lb Aoo xuffb mai rfiag hold
 ing Vulcans for sale on
 consignment 16D 50 Vulcans on hand 1074 at 60c GA 40-$ S19. .16
 LIABILITIES. Bills payable
 One note :. .. .sl500
 One note f50
 One note .. ll5-$z36o OO s. D. Childs.. .. .. .. ... 10000 Official Catalogue Co....... 10000 Weber Drayage Co.,, St. l.. 450.0O B hm. Steel and Iron. .. .. 3250 Milner & Kettig .. .. .. 427 Roberts & Sons. .. 2. .... 520 St. Louis Ex.. .. .. .. .... 5.71--$3062. .6S
 RECAPITULATION. Liabfifiies ..$3O62. as Resources. .. :. 819 .16 Dt0ClL SZz1 z1o. oZ
 
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