The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

The session of the delegates lasted throughout the morning The eonstitu- ton and bylaws that were framed by Pap Gresham and assistants were discussed and a few changes were made The constitution was passed without being amended but the bylaws which brought up such questions as eligibility fplayers, membership in the conference and other details oceu- pied a long discussion.
 Coach Mike Donahue of Auburn and Coach Lonie Noojin of Alabama rem dered invaluable service to the dele gates in solving the important points. Tom Bragg of Auburn and Hugo Friedman of Alabama were also of value in explaining the difficulties that might arise on certain rules and regu- lations. Both Alabama and Auburn contributed s25 to the conference
 The meeting was enlivened by the enthusiasm that the delegates dis played. Practical yevery delegate took an active part in the meeting, and as result the need of the city and county were discovered No time limit was placed that an athelete could partici- pate in the conference passed entirely to satisfy the county schools
 The fee was placed at $2.50 for each member. The donations of the two colleges cut the fee in half
 The delegates were given a glorious time while in the city. After the meet ing they attended the Lyric theatre in a body. Last night they were guests at a banquet given by C. E. Thomas at the Newspaper club The majority of the delegates will depart for their homes today.
 The eligibility of the agricultural schools brought forth the most heated discussion Several of the schools were opposed to allowing them to enter but finally by standing vote of II to the agricultural schools were permitted to enter. Hamilton and Sylacauga were the only agricultural schools having Representatives at the meeting.
 W. s. Griggs was the temporary chairman at the morning meeting and William Streit was the temporary sec retary The remaining elected officers of the conference besides President Brown are Frank l.. Grove, vice presl- dent, Tuscaloosa High school; w. I. Pittman, secretary treasurer, Bessemer High school; executive committee, J. s, Thomas, William Streit, Jr, J. R. Kim brough.
 At the conclusion of the meeting vote of thanks to MT. Gresham and the three daily newspapers was unan1- mously voted
 Charter members of the conference will be Pickens County High school. Etowah High school, Disque High school of Gads- cen, Central High school of Birmingham, Tuscaloosa High school, Marion County High school. Blount County High school, Bessemer High. Ensley High, shelby County High school, Hamilton Agricul- trral school Sylacauga Agricultural school, Howard High school, Marshall County High and Walker County High school.
 Among those present were J. $. Thom as, state high school inspector; Thomas Bragg and Coach Mike Donahue of Au- burn: Victor Hugo Friedman and Lonnie Ncojin, of Alabama D. R. Price, E. A. Pritchard and Prof. Charles A. Brown of Central High school; T. c. Moore of Blousnt County High school; J. $. Thomas of Pickens County High school; Coach S. R. Hutto and J. R. Kimbrough of Etowah High school; w. c. Grggs of Ga6sden public schools; B. G. AlVerson of Wimberly & Thomas; A. c. Longshore of Shelby County High school; Frank l. Grove of Tuscaloosa High school; G. J? Hoffer of Y. M. c. A; J. G. Sparks and w. L Pittman of Bessemer High school J. T. Brazelton of Marbury Coun- ty High school; c. F. Holway, Verman] Marlborough, o. c. Gresham Coach Eugene L. Caton of Howard college; w. V. M. Robertson, Jr., Edwin Robertson, Alpha Brummage, of Birmingham Athletic club I. J. Haralson of Hamilton Agricultural school and Dr. Thigpen of SylacaugaI Agricultural school. Walker County High school, Marion County High school and Marshall County High school were not represented, but pledged the support of the three schools.
 The constitution and bylaws that were adopted are al follows:
 CONSTITUTION
 Article l. Name-The name of this or ganization shall be the Alabama Inter-