The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04

................., .,......,.s....u......- position with the city and the chances for more effective work are greater. it is said, than in the municipal service.
 When the resignation of "Shrop" was offered yesterday the commissioners each in turn had been previously advised of it. Yet the reading of the few lines by Secretary Scudder Ryall was performed amid the most intense quiet and at the conclusion of that formality MT. Weath- erly arose and said; q am sure that l voice the sentiments of this body when I say that it is with the most intense regret that we receive and accept the resignation oI MT. Shropshire He has been loyal and efficient and has per- formed his work well. The city of Bir- mingham loses a faithful servant when he goes and | think l shall reduce this to a resolution"
 Lane Speaks
 Commissioner A. o. Lane was on his feet the moment that MT weatherly sat down. The judge said: q heartily concur m the sentiments that MT. Weathery eX- presses and indorse every utterance of it. MT. Shropshire tells us that he ae- oepts more lucrative position. l am sure we all deeply regret his decision and I am also sure that give the sentiments Of this body when we wish him well In his new work
 President Culpepper Exum who, as for mer mayor, inherited" MT. Shropshire, who was at that time city clerk, then said: q wish to say that my associa- ton with Mr Shropshire in this work has eli arlv intimate and aUrppa Dle. 1 deeply regret his resignation. yet l also wish to congratulate him that he takes up a different line of work tlaughter). "The- interest have taken in him l shall not give up, but I want to say that l wish him well and l shall be more than pleased to serve him at any time that he may need my assistance"
 There has been few such tributes paid a servant of the city, His serv- ice qualified Mr. Shropshire to appre- ciate that fact and he asked indul- gence of tipe to say: 'I thank you, gentlemen, for your kind words ana good wishes. have always tried to do the right thing in serving the city and the fact that you three gentlemen, all of you endowed with rare mental ities. recognize that l have succeeded in that, even though in small way. causes me to feel the most intense sat- isfaction. l wish to thank you for your Kindness to me and permit me to as- sure you that you also have my best wishes and my best services if ever | can render you any degree of aid in your work.
 The resolution as to the esignatioa of MT. shropshire, introduced by Com missioner Weatherly and unanimously adopted. follows:
 Commissioners Resolutions
 apI of missioners of the city of Birmingham as follows:
 .That the board, while accepting the proferred resignation of Mr H. E. Shropshire. Jr., agent of the city, does so with sincere regret that he is to leave the service of the city; that the board commend MT. Shropshire as faithful and efficient official, and in every way loyal to his duties. The board, further more. extends to Mir Shropshire it's best wishes in his future calling
 The formal resignation of MT. Shrop- shire follows;
 January ,, 1912. ITO the Honorable Board of Commission CTS, City:
 ..Gentlemen: Having accepted other en,- ployment, l herewith tender my resigna- ton as purchasing agent for the city ot Birmng nam, to be effective February l. 1912
 My relations with your body have been constantly pleasant, and in taking this action l desire to assure you of my best wishes Yours very truly,
 HI E. SHROPSHIRE. JR.
 No meaticn was made yesterday at the commission meeting as to the successor of Mr Shropshire He discharges the duties of city building superintendent in addition to those of purchasing agent. MT Shropshire succeeded E. II. Mooney as city clerk during tiu first administra- tion of George B. Ward as mayor.