The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25

reports and the subscription books tn
Birmingham again goes over the top.
She was asked for $1,000 Red Cross
memberships and she has received A.
537.
The great acmpaign was thus closed
insofar as the allied armies are con-
cerned, although there are a large num-
Der of volunteers still at work who
will bring the total up to approximately
50,0oo it is believed
BIRMINGHAM LEADS
| The luncheon held yesterday in the
ballroom at the Tutwiler hotel was the
most enthusiastic since the dinner at
the Tutwiler hotel launching the Red
Cross drive. When the report was read
by Gen. Paul Chalifoux, showing that
Birmingham had reached the 1900 mark
and gone over the quota, with member
ships still coming in, there was much
cheering and applause.
DR.. J. H. Duncan, pastor of the Nor
/, wood Methodist church, made an excel
lent talk, telling of the great sacrifices
being made by England in her fight for
liberty.
The report showed the tanks in the
lead by a small margin over that of the
British armies, which caused a splendid
outburst of applause. Following this
General Dan Dimick of the French army
British army up to the front, and pre-
sented him with a beautiful LaFrance
rose and congratulated him on the sue
cess attained and splendid showing OF
his army Much enthusiasm was mani
tested over this incident, and someone
was heard to say in a stage whisper:
ut is the first time I ever saw war
bride in trousers" This brought more
applause.
OVATION FOR RUSHTON
Field Marshal Rushton then rose to
speak and Immediately every member of
the allied armies arose; he was loudly
applauded. Mr. Rushton then thanked
ali workers for the interest and enthu-
siastic work during the campaign, as
surfing them of his appreciation of their
valiant services in this Christmas drive.
Robert Jemison, Jr., paid beautiful
tribute to Field Marshal Rushton,
which was enthusiastically received and
as soon as there was a lull someone
yelled: Whats the matter with Bob
| JemSon?' and the chorus responded
Hes alright"
| The following general orders were read
| by Gen. John Sparrow:
To all soldiers of the allied armies:
| Take notice that the slogan, II am
doing my bit is declared obsolete and is
hereby jumped. On and after this date
the war cry of every soldier in the al
L At. t,,xr oil
The thanks of the allied armies for this
grand victory to humanity are most
greatefully expressed:
To the press of Birmingham for the
generous news space given to this cam
raign and for able editorial and strik-
ing cartoons. Miss Gillen of the Age
Herald, Mr.. Bauer of the Birmingham
News, and Mr. Havis of the Birming-
ham Ledger deserve special mention for
their enthusiasm and efficiency.
To the ministers Of the gospel, who
have spoken so eloquently from their
pulpits and who have addressed us at
these luncheons; also for their work in
the ranks and their condensing talks
at the industrial plants.
To the management of the Tutwiler
hotel for the donation of the large and
comfortable room for campaign head
quarters and for many other courtesies,
including space for booth in the lobby
of the hotel.
BUSINESS MEN THANKED
To all merchants, banks and other in
situations which have permitted booths
to be erected on their premises and for
the courtesy and protection which they
have extended to the occupants of these
booths.
To the people of Birmingham for
rising as one man and stamping out
the malicious lies circulated against
the honor and integrity of the Red
Cross.
To all Industrial organizations,
stores and homes which have turned
in 100 per cent records, we regret il
has been impossible to publish this
roll CT honor during the campaign. We
felt that the publication of par
tial list would be unjust to those who
might be omitted accidentally. Those
which have appeared in print have
been furnished to the press principal
ly by workers and not officially.
To the working men of the Bir-
mingham district, for the generous
manner in which they have met this
appeal to their loyalty and their heart
In Going this our working men have
said to Birmingham and the world In
this hour of supreme trial. You can
count on us"
COLORED PEOPLE PRAISED
| To our colored people, who have done
their part so nobly, both in working
| for the cause and in taking out mem
bership. BY this action they have said
| 1--WE shall be as true to you as our
fathers and mothers were in the days
\ of the civil war"