The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-30

buA dHSC CoiupdHyB lOIuudlly presented the $125,OOO worth of street and sidewalk im- provements to the city of Birmingham. Mayor George B. Ward in his speech of | acceptance in behalf of Greater Birming- ham spoke as follows:
 Mayor Accepts Gift.
 'Ladies and Gentlemen:
 'T regard this as a most suspicious oc- cason and a fortunate one for Greater Birmingham, for the enterprise of these gentlemen has set pace which must be emulated in the future by similar proposl {. tions If success is desired
 Birmingham Is already distinguished for it's beautiful residence sections. Every visitor to Birmingham Is charmed and en- thusiastic over such streets as Highland avenue. As a matter of fact, our High land resident section has done as much to advertise Birmingham as has ever it's iron and steel. And now comes Mountain Terrace, with it's enchanting beauty and modern facilities as the latest and love Hest gem in Birmingham's crown.
 Mountain Terrace is a part of Greater Birmingham, and in receiving it as such feel that the city as well as the gentle men behind the project are to be con- graduated.
 "All hail to Mountain Terrace the beau- tiful."
 J. B. Babb, secretary of the Commer- cial club, made characteristic address in which he said that an indefinite number of years ago he chose Memphis as place to be born, but now that Birmingham was hls home, he was glad to welcome Mem- phians in such laudable enterprises as the development of Mountain Terrace. Frank Nelson, Jr., addressed the audience upon the subject of development of Greater Birmingham, and said that he would give the Memphians advice as to three steps they should take. The first was to buy a lot in Mountain Terrace, the second to build house upon it and the third to move here.
 General Rhodes concluded the cere- monies by inviting the whole audience to partake of the abundant refreshments near at hand and reminded every one who wished to buy a lot to purchase 1t at once as prices would be immediately advanced.
 The crowd followed the advice of the speaker and fiocked to the table where they were served with sandwiches and lemonade. Elegant souvenirs were dis tributed 10 all the visitors in form of little purple banners with Mountain Terrace" embossed upon them in white letters. Beautiful folders and pictures of Mountain Terrace were also distributed.
 Sold Forty Lots.
 The company announced yesterday aft ernoon that the total number of lots sold was forty, reaching the sum total of $125,- GOO for the day.
 The Memphis party, who are greatly in- terested in Mountain Terrace and Bir- mingham, arrived early yesterday morn- ing, and were shown over the city. At 1:30 oclock in the afternoon the visitors were entertained at the Southern club, and at 8 o'clock last night at the Coun- try club. Those In charge of the enter tainment of the visitors were: James Weatherly Gen. R. N. Rhodes. ex-Gov. William D. Jelks, Sidney J. Bowie, Joseph B. Babb. Mayor George B. Ward, Walker Percy, W. w. Crawford, George H. Har- ris, Allen Northington, Hill Ferguson, Ross c. Smith and number of others.
 The Memphis gentlemen before leaving the city last night, were loud in praise of Birmingham, Mountain Terrace and the hospitable people who entertained them so cordially. Several of them expressed a desire to move to Birmingham as soon as possible. Those In the party were: John H. Watkins, president of the Bank of Commerce and Trust company; Dr. Ed ward Mitchell, physician; D. w. Ely, cap italist; M w. Carter, merchant; s. M Nicely, lawyer; J. S. White real estate; Il. MOTIFS, pTeSluent, anu Jd1lleS Ndlndn, cashier, Manhattan Savings Bank and Trust company; s. T. Carns, president, and w. T. McGehee, secretary of the Memphis Asphalt Paving company. and R. Brinkly Snowden and T. O. Vinten of the Snowden syndicate.
 Comment Before Departure.
 Before leaving for Memphis two of the party gave expression to their views. John H. Watkins, president of the Bank of Commerce and Trust company, said:
 "I consider the development of Moun- tain Terrace something of which Birming- ham should be proud. The south contains nothing better
 ''In my judgment the park should be the show place of Birmingham in year or two when 1t is all built up. The values are sure to advance as many houses are to be built, I. understand.
 Birmingham impresses me most favor ably. It's next to Memphis, and that's saying a lot. We appreciate the hospita- ble treatment we received here today"
 s. M. Nicely, a prominent lawyer and extensive real estate dealer of Memphis, said:
 'I think the subdivision is not only a credit to Birmingham, but to any other city. It Is up-to-date in all its equip ments and surroundings, and should in a little while be as good property for resi- dence purposes as some of the best prop erty now on Highland avenue. We are all very much impressed with the resi- dence section of Birmingham, and noticed