The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-26

T. D. Moore president of the busi- ness council, reported that the com mittee of the council which had been Investigating the traffic bureau, would require further time, on account Of certain amendments to their plan which had been suggested by the dl- rectors of the Chamber Of Commerce. He stated that the committee hao hiaae a thorough investigation Of the sup feet would soon be ready with the final report .
 The report of the auditorium commit ice was made by the chairman, H. k Nilner MT Milner declared that an ac- five campaign was to be started at once to insure a large majority for the bond issue and he stated that the success or the issue was assured This Is one prop ostion on which we are unanimous said Mr. Milner. "The people Of Bir- mingham have already gone on record almost soldly in favor of an auditorium bond issue and they are certain to re- neat their former actions in the coming election. We are going to make an ac- tive campaign in order to insure large majority. We are not committed 10 any special plan for an auditorium. we pre- sented the Roden hotel plan to the clty commission at their request, but we have assured them that we will support any plan they decide on after the bonds are voted.''
 MT. Miner reviewed the arguments in favor of an auditorium and showed how this city was losing much by not haVlng such building. The auditorium was de- clared to be the greatest need or the city at this time next to the school build ings.
 Mrs. Houston Davis was called on by Vice President Rushton to speak in favor of the auditorium. "I have always heard that the best way to appeal to men is with facts said Mrs. Davis. Tt has been estimated that the advertising re- ceived by Los Angeles from the meet ing of the musical organization which comes here next year. would have cost that city $650. GOO if it had been paid for. So when you are working and voting for the auditorium, you may keep that fact in the back of your heads. We are hearti- ly with you for the auditorium"
 Mrs J. D. Moore. president of the Cad mean club spoke for that organization oi women and assured the members or the chamber that the women of the city were keenlv alive to the importance of getting an auditorium.
 A resolution introduced by NJ. r. Mes ser. thanking the officials of the Ter minal station. the Louisville and Nash vile station and the railroad officials of the lines entering those stations for the assistance rendered the Chamber Of Com merce committees during the reunion, was passed unanimously. The president, un- der the terms of the resolution, Is to write letters to the various officials In the name of the chambe CT.
 A resolution introduced by J. B. Gib- son. asking all the members of the Ala bama congressional delegation to vote and work for the proposed appropriation for the survey of Valley creek from Bessemer to the Warrior river was adopt ed without discussion and without dis sent.
 Sydney ]. Bowie closed with a brief ad- dress in favor of the school bond issue of B OO0.O0O. Mir. Bowie pointed out the urgent need for the issuance of these bonds ard urged that all the members bestir themselves in aiding this move ment It was pointed out that the Cham Der of Commerce had already gone on record unanimously being in favor of the school bond issue.