The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
and the present is an opportune time for the launching of the project"
Better Train Service

Better Train Service
 Preceding the proposal of the worlds fair to be held in 1919 the chamber dis- pensed with the regular business and heard the reports of the various com mittees of the organization, the first be- ing that of the committee on transpor- tation. In effect the report showed that desirable changes will likely be made in the passenger schedules on the Cen tral of Georgia between here and Ope- lika, and that an effort will be made to affect change for the better in the freight service on that road. The com mittee recommended to the chamber that delegates be sent to the meeting in New Orleans with reference to securing stop over privileges on the trunk lines run ming into Birmingham.
 The committee for the promotion of local trade made a report indicating that their effort to secure home patronage would be fruitful, and the advertising committee gave an account of much that has been accomplished through their ac- l tvites. It was made known to the mem bers of the chamber that the illustrated pamphlet with compiled information Of the Birmingham district had by chance been circulated even beyond the waters, and had brought many inquiries from Germany and England Into the condi.
 
 ment to immigration. The report of the farm movement committee was next heard, and went into an exhibit of some good results that have been accomplished | through the committees endeavor es- pecially in the way of prospering fam flies who have been induced to settle in the district
 Industrial Bureau
 l ba oou,,,,fttaa o,, on,vo,+ycx, +l>o,. ,,.a i. a report through the secretary of the chamber giving a list of the conventions that have been held in Birmingham dur | ing the last month, and of those to be held this month. This report was fol- lowed by report of the industrial bu- reau with reference mainly to the guar antee fund of s20O,0o0 which the bureau needs to promote its activities in se- curing new industries for the district The report showed that several manu- featuring concerns are already within reaching distance if the Chamber Of Commerce will pledge them it's support during their early progress.
 Civic Improvement
 | The final report of the session was that of the civic improvement committee, made by the chairman, George B. Ward It went into an account of the work done | by the committee In, the past and out lined the future activities of this organ | for the future. The work of civic im- provement has been mapped out in such | way that the various other social and | civic organizations of the city may take | hold and help in the beautifying of the city. The plan is as follows:
 Increasing park areas: maintaining and | beautifying parks; building boulevards and parkways; planning civic center; ] putting in playgrounds; scheme for gen. eral city plan more thoughtful methods | of improving and beautifying streets removing from main streets wires, poles and other obstruction: systematic weld. | ing and connecting up of annexed ter | ritory; strengthening crooked streets, el- | bows, etc.; connecting up park system by | circular bouevards; free concerts: free | distribution of trees and general plant l ing; protection and care of existing trees; stimulating city beautiful movement; l outdoor leagues for city beautiful chang | ing vacant lots from eyesores to beauty spots; general fixing UT of backyards in- | teresting children in civic beauty through | public and private schools; promoting school gardens; municipal paper; pub | licity through local papers: annual mu- | ncipal parade; civic reference bureau in | public library caring for and beautify- | ing Oak Hill cemetery; comprehensive grade crossing plan billboard control; artistic street boxes and cans; city sen | sibe as well as city beautiful; beautify- | ing railroad yards, premises of factories I etc.; juvenile street cleaning leagues; and 2000 other stunts that are already in suc- cessful operation throughout different | parts of the United States.
 Before the adjournment of the meeting | President Richard w. Massey expressed his appreciation to the various commit | tees for the splendid accounts of their | work He extended a welcome to the new members of the organization, and | also complimented the body on the large and enthusiastic attendance which had | answered the call of the organiza ton to | ginger up'' for the dull summer months | The following new members were elect ed: H. G. Woodward, Brown-Marx build | ing A. w. Beck. ? Potter building; NJ
 P. Stiles, 312 Empire building; Scott Max well, Cordova, Ala. Dr. J. I. Ellison, 625 | Woodward building: J. T. Kimbrell, 1909 | Third avenue; F. Hopkinson Smith, 331 | North 12th street.