The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-20
Annual Meeting of Associated Charities Held at Cham
 Der of Commerce
HUBBARD EXPLAINS
 NATURE OF THE WORK
Short Talks Made By Gordon Crawford, A. H. Ford, pr. Eaves and Mrs. c. P. Orr-stereopticon
 Views shown

of the most representative people of the city, ended the first years work of the organization, and plans were launched for during the coming year. e.e-I.
 President John L.. Raul presided, and after an exhaustive study of associated charity methods by c. M. Hubbard, su- perintendent of the Associated Charities in Cincinnati, short talks were made by George Gordon Crawford, A. H. Ford, Dr. George Eaves, and Mrs. c. P. Orr.
 MT. Raul stated that the object of the meeting was to give the public a wider knowledge of the scope of the associated charities, and to show those present how surely 1t deserves the support of business men.
 He then introduced MT. Hubbard, who first explained the wide range of asso- ciated charity work, how it is central body of business men whose business is to undertake to establish large preventa- tive and welfare measures, out of it growing branch societies with objects such is purifying the milk supply, estab- fishing playgrounds and parks, socaliza- tor of schools and churches, passage of legislation to remove evils, fresh air movements, anti-tuberculosis activity municipal lodging houses, to promote CO., operation in every way.
 ''The associated charities Is not simply relief-giving charity, nor is it a mere detective agency" he said. ''The thing which distinguishes the organization is that 1t adopts the relief to the facts"
 After going further into the details of the work, showing how discrimination is used for the benefit of the needy. rather than to save money, and how a better citizenship is thereby built up, he called attention to the great opportunity for the work in Birmingham, 'where you have just begun to solve your problems" and he took occasion to congratulate Birming- ham, upon having secured the services of Secretary w. M. McGrath," who is one of the most capable men in the work any where In America
 Gordon Crawford Speaks
 George Gordon Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was next introduced. After the very comprehensive review given by MT. Hubbard he said, T feel that there is little anyone can add. came here be- cause I felt that 1t is helpful to the cause or organized charity to have the indorse- ment of the citizens of Birmingham, and 1t cannot but receive the indorsement of anyone familiar with the work that has been accomplished.
 While it has had a short life of but one year, and has been supported by a comparatively small number of people, it has already done a great work. The rapidity and lucidity of Secretary Mc- Grath's reports on the Mulga and Palos mine disasters attracted my attention to the possibilities of the trained work CT in this field. I think the organiza- ton has a great future and is worthy of Birmingham"
 MT. Ford's Views
 President A. H. Ford, of the Cham Der of Commerce, said: q am delight ed with the wonderful presentation of this subject by MT. Hubbard. I had no idea what great task John Raul and his directors have set for themselves"
  directors, declaring that their interest guarantees the success of any undertak- ing. MT. Ford said that it is a com fort to have the beneficences of the city directed by a trained man, with careful investigators, and he consid- cred the organization a great blessing to the community.
 pr. Eaves Called On
 The Rev. Dr. George Eaves conveyed the hearty sympathy of the Pastors union and in few brief words paid tribute to that thing in American life by which we know that the poor man Is our brother, and we find 1t necessary to the life of the community that we wipe away the tears of our people, In closing he said: q indorse the kind things said about MT. McGrath and believe them with all my heart"
 Mrs. Orr's Talk
 Mrs. c. P. Orr made quite de- lightful talk, showing how woman has developed man from the savage cliff dwelling age until now she has him trained almost to the point of caring for his fellow beings. Man is a CO., operative animal" she said. "Ife gets his next door neighbor to help him. About 80 years ago he put out hurry call for information and he got show CTS of facts about the submerged tenth. When men began to unearth poverty they found the cause of crim- inality. and now we women say that you are to keep the jungle clear We expect more from you than from Exum or Bodeker.
 There is plenty in the world for us all" she declared. "The only trouble is the lack of equalization of supply, and that is due to the fact that you and have little pieces of ice in our hearts,"
 At the close MT Hubbard showed a number of pictures on the stereopticob and the meeting adjourned.
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