The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Multiplicity of Activities


 "One of our first activities was con cerned with bills then pending in the Alabama legislature. which was in session at that time, obnoxious and i'll advised legislation being imminent Several strong committees did active work, as- ssting in thwarting the objectionable fea- lures of the revenue bill, and many other unfavorable measures.
 Issued first Year Book giving reports of the officers and of the standing com nittees, as we'll as valuable statistics.
 Conducted a successful membership campaign.
 Presented a floral tribute to Mrs. Tru- man H. Aldrich, Jr., as a token of appre- ciaiton of her talent and ability as an artist
 Delegation appointed to attend the stop over privilege conference at New Orleans.
 Passed a resolution indorsing the bond issue of the city of Birmingham.
 "A resolution of sympathy was passed by the board of directors on the death of Maj, Frank Y Anderson, a former president of this organization
 "A number of lectures by distinguished gentlemen were delivered before the members of the charmber.
 MT. c. l.. Blanchard, statistician of the reclamation bureau, addressed the
 
 MT. o. M. Leighton, chief hydrographer of the geological survey, made an ad- dress on drainage.
 Hon. Willis l.. Moore, chief of the United States weather bureau, delivered an address on the relation of the wea ther bureau to business.
 MT. s. C. Dobbs. president of the As- sociated Advertising Clubs of America delivered an address on the Creative Force of Advertising
 "rhe Hon. Henry Watterson delivered an address under the auspices of the chamber, in the interest of the ratifica- tion of the arbitration of peace treaty between America and Great Britain and France.
 ''The Chamber of Commerce rendered a complimentary banquet to the travelling men of Birmingham which was pro- nounced success. On this occasion the various products manufactured in the Birmingham district were reviewed. and the resources of the city emphasized Thus several hundred travelling men were turned out enthusiastic boosters for Bir- mlngham.
 'Inaugurated industrial excursions, the object of which was to acquaint the members of the chamber with the various manufacturing plants of this district and the products thereof The movement has proven quite popular, and should be made a regular feature of the chambers activ- ities.
 Assisted in the organization of the Ad Mems club.
 Financial assistance was given the National Child Labor conference.
 ''The directors authorized an appropria- tion for the indorsement of the grand lodge. Knights of Pythias.
 Several delegations were received dur ing the year, notably that of the Mobile Basin and Tennessee River Improvement association. This delegation was enter Stained and the courtesies of the city ex- tended
 "A resolution was passed indorsing the proposed deepening of the Mobile bay to depth of B feet over the bar and the chamber pledged it's cooperation and support in every way looking to the im- provement of Alabama's only port. "A vote of thanks was extended hy tho directors to the Old Dominion Steam ship line for valuable advertising given Birmingham in it's publication, Tho | Pilot
 "A resolution was passed pledging he | chambers assistance in securing for the Music study club free band concerts in the parks.
 We instructed by wire our representa- tives in Congress to lend their influence to raise Lock No. r on the Warrior river to 63 feet, giving Valley creek feet of 1 back water for ten miles, thus augment ing it's navigablity and giving an enor- | nous power for the generation of cleo 1 tricity within such a short distance of | Birmingham that its utilization may be- | come tremendous factor in the city S commercial growth 'The farm movement, so auspciously l begun under the administration of ex- | President Ford has been continued with most gratifying results. The report of the chairman covers In detail the activi- ties of this committee, but wish to em- phasize the excellent results so far pro- duced. I consider it of great importance to continue this feature of the chambers work.
 "A resolution was passed indorsing the acquisition by the United States of per manent homes in foreign capitals .suita- hle for the ambassadors of the United States of America.
 "Inaugurated the Post Card Day through the advertising committee, md which was a pronounced success. being methods ever adopted by the chamber proximately 5000 post cards mailed. and the demand for these cards greatly ex ceeded the supply. would recommend that the Post Card Day be adopted as g regular feature of the chambers work. Underwood Banguet Rendered a banquetro the Hon. Oscar w, Underwood at the Country club as 6 token of the high esteem in which he is held by the members of the Chamber oi