The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-09

Things certainly are lining up for the
auditorium" stated Secretary w. c. Rad
cliffe of the Chamber of Commerce yes
terday evening. and it appears he voiced
the sentiment of practically all members
and officials of the chamber. Several
persons outside of the campaign commit
tee of 100 called at Mr. Radcliffe's office
yesterday for auditorium buttons and the
little badges are becoming very conspicu-
Gus on the streets.
| John w. Sibley, formerly president of
the chamber walked into the headquar-
ters yesterday afternoon and stated he
wanted a new supply of buttons as every
| body he met wanted one. THE audi
torium proposition looks very good to
me-. said Mr.. sibley. Il believe it will
carry easily. 1 am surprised at the senti-
ment l find in favor of it among the
| Suburban residents
Birmingham Spirit" at Work
The Birmingham Spirit appears to be
playing a conspicuous part in the audi
| torium movement. The voters are realiz-
| ing the worth of the auditorium.
to the city and they are becoming
enthusiastic over the proposition from a
civic standpoint. The same team work"
| that made the recent merchants conven-
tion such a signal success it seems is GO
ing to make the auditorium movement
success. Few voters are being found who
are straight out against the auditorium;
| some asking for data in regard to
what it will cost and particulars as to
what are the burdens which will fall on
the taxpayer, all stating that they are
inclined to favor the proposition, but are
not entirely familiar with it.
! The letter from j. Morgan Flowers in
which he states he has opposed other
bond issues, but is inclined to favor this
one. seems to be an example of the gem
eral state of the voters mind
Feature Advertising
| Advertisements have been placed in the
street cars, which are very attractive and
which are drawing attention. They are in
both the Tidewater and the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company's
cars. The slides for the moving picture
/ theatres are being made and will prob
ably be ready today. The flying squadron
of stump speakers is ready for action
!
speakers will go from one theatre to an
| other from time to time and deliver min
ute talks on the auditorium, and what it
means to the future of Birmingham, at
the same time the slides are being flashed.
The theatre managers volunteered to do
this free and on every hand this spirit of
cooperation is in evidence Men are Of
, fering their services to the chamber Of
ficials in any way they can be used to
further the. cause of the auditorium.
| The Alabama Poultry association men,
bers are enthusiastic for the bond issue
and have offered their services in any
way they can be used. 1t is stated that
meetings will probably be held in the
different suburbs at which speaking will
be heard on the auditorium question
the last few days of the week The cleo
ton is next Monday The religious or
ganizations of the city are said to be
strongly in favor of the bond issue and
the various bodies are expected to take
formal action indorsing the auditorium in
the next day or two.
How Poultry Men Feel
The letters received yesterday from the
poultry association follows:
Birmingham, Ala, September 4. 1913
Mr.. w. p G. Harding, President Cham
sber of Commerce, City.
Dear Sr:-'rhe members of the Ala
bama Poultry association are practically
a unit in favor of the auditorium bond
issue and | am requested to proffer
your committee every assistance within
our power
"Our association lost considerable money
in our last two poultry shows because
we could not secure suitable place to
hold them. We have been compelled to
combine our show this year with the Fair
association because there is no vacant
store in the city large enough to house
our display.
I'VE have so or 80 voters pretty we'll
scattered through the suburbs and we
stand ready to do our best to boost the
al oitorium
please have your committee call on
us If we can help you in any way. Yours
truly,
| ALABAMA POULTRY ASSOCIATION
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