The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-19
BANKERS END WITH SPARKLING BANQUET Happy Talks Made at Country
 Club Affair OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR Loan Tax Law Discussed at Morning Session and EinaIIv Peferrad ko
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR
Loan Tax Law Discussed at Morning Session and Finally Referred to Legislative Committee for
 Further Investigation.

humming about over the town like busy bee; and sailing out on wave of elo- quence, good humor and good cheer, was the manner in which the Alabama Bank CTS assocations fifteenth annual conven- ton took hold of Birmingham yesterday morning and released it last night. That the convention was the most successful one in the history of the organization is the opinion of all the bankers in at tendance, and each and every one of them is enthusiastic over the reception ac- corded them by the Birmingham Clear ing House association
 A theatre party was given last night but the real wind up of the meeting was the luncheon at the Country club yester- day afternoon. To say that this occasion was brilliant one Is putting it too mildly From the opening speech of the newly elected president. E. J. Buck, intro ducing ex-Governor Johnston, as toast master, until Governor Johnston an- nounced the meeting adjourned, eloquence and wit abounded; and everything was well seasoned with spice" which while it dId not burn very deep, was hot enough to scorch.
 Governor Johnston Opens Up.
 Governor Johnston made an address on Banking to One Who Has Reformed The governor gave his ideas of bank ing and stated that he had found that it was better to follow the blow than it was to be a banker. Said that Br- mingham had one thing to congratulate itself on and that was that it was get ting more and more independent every year, and that this was largely due to the local bankers. The governor closed his address by saying that the south con tained the pure Anglo-Saxon race, which was not contaminated by any foreign element, as In the north; and that the United States would have to depend on this Anglo-Saxon part of her population for her conservatism in the future.
 Governor Johnson then introduced G. S. Whitson, vice president of the National City bank, New York, and president of the American Bankers association, in very glowing terms.
 MT Whitson stated that Governor Johnston had not told half as much as he should about Birmingham. He said that we had a wonderful city; wonder ful state; and a wonderful association and that the association had more money in it's treasury and more members than any other association. He closed his ad- dress with words of unstinted praise of the asociation's record.
 Many lmpromptu Speeches Made.
 Impromptu addresses were then made by John H. Frye Birmingham; w. Q. Jones, assistant cashier, National Park bank, New York; L. c. Fry, Mobile; State Treasurer Seed, w. P. G. Harding, Lieu tenant Governor Gray, Robert Jemison, J. W. Mcqueen, sloss company, and MT. Sol Wexler, New Orleans
 These talks sparlxled with wit and were well seasoned with spice, and everyone was kept full of laughter. The talks of Lieutenant Governor Gray and of MT. Jemison were very inspiring. and every one was impressed with their eloquence. MT. Jemison's speech was especially en- thusiastic in regard to the resources of the Birmingham district, it being neces- sary for him to speak freely in Latin to express himself thoroughly.
 The convention adjourned with everyone in a good humor, and already full of plans for the convention to be held in Montgomery next year.
 Officers Chosen.
 Yesterday mornings session was called to order at the Country club, and the principal feature of the session was the election and installation of officers. The officers elected are:
 F. J. Buck, Mobile, president.
 w. P. G. Harding, first vice president.
 McLane Triton. Jr. Pell City. secre- tary.
 G. r. Robertson, Cullman, vice presi- dent, group 1.
 II. L. McElderry, Tuscaloosa, vice pres ident, group ?.
 [. A. searcy, Tuscaloosa, vice president. group 3.
 ]. F. Blount, Tuscaloosa, vice president, group 4.
 l.. B. Farley, Montgomery, vice presi- dent, group ,.
 A resolution was introduced condemn- ing the law passed by the last legislature taxing foreign loan companies, which caused quite an amount of discussion. After several minutes Of spirited talk 1t was referred to the legislative committee, to be taken up at the next meeting or the association.
 Frank S. Moody made an address on .rra xation." stating that the whole state of Alabama is failing to give It's taxes at the actual property value and suggested that 1t would ke proper thing TOT the convention to present a resolution to the lepislature asking that the tax commis- sioners make report of the average as- easements over the state. This motion was passed.
 w. D. Nesbtt was called on for tax about cotton warehouses. MT. Nesbitt ex- plained the matter thoroughly and urged that the uniform warehouse receipt sys- tenn be adopted
 The reports of the different committees were then made, and all were unanimous ly adopted.
 At Temple Emanuel. In the Jewish calendar today is the feast of weeks. Services at Temple Emanuel will begin at 10 a. m. A class of young men and young women will be con firmed and rich music will be rendered.