The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-17

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 Y. P. U. Convention Last Night ......................... .-,...o...ss......s... Robinson, president of the state union. At the conclusion of MT. Borum's re- marks, in which he welcomed all of the delegates to the city, l.. P. Leavell of OK ford, Miss. was introduced. MT. Leavell had chosen for his subject "B. Y. P T.. Essentials" He is very forceful speaker and is well acquainted with the most in- tricate workings of the young peoples or ganization. His speech was heartily ap- preciated by the members
 The Rev. Gray To Speak
 The Rev. B. D, Gray of Atlanta. one of the most prominent religious speakers in the south. is on the programme for an address tomorrow night, at which tf1ne the convention will adjourn. Thursday has been given over as business day for the convention and the election of officers. the submission of reports and the miscei- laneous business will be transacted on that day.
 MT Leavel will conduct study classes every day of the convention, the classes starting an hour before the regular even- ing programme. These classes are open to all and no doubt will be one of the most interesting features of the entire | meeting.
 Today's Programme | The convention will reconvene thls morning at 10 o'clock. The devotional ex- ercises will be conducted by the Rev. s. A. Cowan At 1o.l5 o'clock the enrolment of delegates, appointment of committees and adoption of resolutions will take place. At 10:S0 o'clock H. l.. Strickland will speak on the Opportunity for Service" At 11;SO o'clock the Rev ". F. Yarbrough of Anniston will deliver an address on "The Necessity for Preparation" This afternoons session will be called to order at o'clock. The Rev S. A. Cowan will lead the devotional exercises and at S:i5 , O clock pr. A. P. Montague will deliver an address, Tonight's session will meet at O clock The feature of the meeting will be an address by Prof George W. Macon, who will talk On Habit, Victor or Victim"
 The convention will adjourn tomorrow | night.
  ton has one of the most striking shows Gt the hall. The exhibit of that won derfully aggressive organization is sit- uated in the center of things at the show. Their cars are put up in eN- celent shape and their stripped chassis | and the coupe shown excite the warm est admiration. Mr. Reed, the local manager, has reason to feel extreme l ly well pleased with the exhibit of tho Studebaker corporation
 The overland. Ford and oakland cars. although having local representatives, have also separate exhibits which are attractive and exemplary of the ln- terest felt in the Birmingham meet ing.
 The motorcycle part of the show is l"AAA1" according to the way Brad street would hand it out. Robert Stubbs, he of racing fame, has on hand many Indians that are continually smiling out q welcome to those who pass by. He has ali necessary accessories for the Indian. He felt that a little local and timely color was needed so he se- cured from Francis McDonough, local l idCt several dtkopidut lliobtiS ihobc bN lthe high school youth They are sus- pended from the top of the place and attract instant attention. The models ,are after the Curtiss hydroplane, the Curtiss heaveless and the Curtiss head type In every detail they are at tractive and have secured for the young man great deal of attention. As far aS Brother Stubbs is concerned the other fellows admit that he put one loNer.
 National Motorcycles The National mortorcycle show also lis a most acceptable and interesting exhibit All the dope on that motor cycle is at hand while the managers in charge take great interest in eX- plaining the good points of their pro- lduct
 The Diamond, Goodrich and Republic tire concerns have exhibits, while rep lresentatives of each firm are here giy- ling their co-operation to the local lagents for the firms every assistance.
 The Standard Oil company. the Pres