The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31
Head of Steel Corporation Pays Tribute to Birming- ham, the South and
 Newspaper Men
MUCH AMUSEMENT
 AMONG GUESTS AT
 GRIDIRON FEATURES
Presence of Ladies Lends Color to Occasion-Hugh Morrow Acts as T0astmaster-George Wards Speech Delivered by
 Monograph

Judge Ebert IT. Gary was guest of honor last night at banquet given by the Birmingham Newspaper club to the head of the United States Steel corporation. The officers and directors of the American Iron and Steel insti- ute. now in session in Birmin gham were also invited guests
 The evening was marked by short but brilliant speeches by the distin guished men around the banquet board and for the lighter side there were a number of gridiron features which caused much laughter The presence of ladies around tho board lent a color to the dinner that is usually absent from such affairs
 Hugh Morrow acted as toastmaster and was introduced by c. M. Stanley, president of the club. MT. Morrow in his introductions of the speakers was especially happy.
 Judge Gary was the principal speak CT of the evening. Among others who made brief talks were: Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds. George Ward, Uncle Joe'' Butler, Willis J. King and others.
 Tribute to Birmingham and South
 Gudge Gary spoke highly of the hos pitality of the south and of Birming- ham in particular. He commented on the rapidity with which the city is developing and said: '1t pleases me to 4snow that f5i1Aling gham is to be one of the greatest industrial cities of the United States. I am particularly pleased to witness the success of this great city because, as you know, l have pinned my faith to it.
 In the course of his address Judge Gary paid a tribute to the honesty and fairness of the American newspaper man.
 T have been obliged to come into contact with the newspaper fraternity for the last 15 years, said Judge Gary, among other things, and from my ex- perience I can say that if the busi ness men treat the newspaper men right they are always truthful and fair. My experience has been that if you will treat the newspaper men fair. will be frank and honest and give them the truth and the opportunity to publish the truth, they will do it honestly. If you are untruthful and un- HIT. then you may tAptCI tO tdhe tio consequences"
 Speaking of the relations between employer and employe. Judge Gary said the time has come when the employer should recognize that "we are our brothers keeper"
 To the tune of Dixie the guests moved into the banquet hall and took their places at the table.
 Stanley Introduces Morrow
 President Stanley of the Newspaper club in introducing MT. Morrow, touched lightly upon the efforts of the local news paper men in building the Newspaper club and paid tribute to those who had so gaIlantly assisted in the preliminary work Mir Morrow, after being introduced by MT. Stanley. presided and delivered an address which brought forth repeated Lursts of applause from those about the banquet board
 The presiding officer was several times Interrupted by newsboys. who entered the dining hall at will crying their wares distributing extras of The Flute. the oc- casional publication of the club. A tele- gram from William J. Bryan enlivened the early moments of the evening. MT. Bryan regretted his inability to be pres ent at the feast and sent his regards to Judge Gary. He especially commended the brand of grape juice which he has publicly recommended and hoped that no other liquid refreshments would be served
 The toastmaster, after reading MT. Bry- an message, proceeded with his address. only to be interrupted second time by messenger boy who had a telegram from Theodore Roosevelt. MT. Roosevelt vas characteristically bluff and hearty in his message and said the Newspaper club dinner was "a bully idea" He con demned the policy outlined in the Bryan message as regards grape juice and rec commended anything but the juice of the grape as a beverage.
 MT. Morrow again attempted to com pietc his address and again was inter- rupted by the wireless operator, which the club had in the banquet hall. The message was from high official of Eng land and offered MT. Morrow a position
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