The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-24
FIVE STOKES OF ROTARY WHEEL IS
 THEME OF TALKS
Jewish Relief and Rainbow Division Reunion IndOrsed by Rotary Club-Scouts
 Show Appreciation

With a large number of Rotarians present one of the most enjoyable meetings held in some time was that yesterday afternoon in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel Val J. Nesbitt presided in the absence of President Percy Woodall and Vice President Le- Grande Wilson. Four minute talks were made on the five spokes of the Rotary wheel. friendship. happiness investment, dividends and service.
 pr. H. NJ. Edmonds spoke on friend ship, which he declared was the foun' dation of Rotary, and which all the other spokes followed. Friendship is essential to everyone, he declared, and stated that many of the men of today would be much better off if they had more of it. It was especially necessary for everyone to have a few old cronies to mate with in the late years of life he stated, and these friends must be tested during the spring and summer of life.
 Ed Rowe had as his subject. happi- ness. This, he declared, went hand and hand with friendship for one was es- sential to the other. He spoke of the happiness he had gained through his III lilt iNote,' ' N~'tSf '''''N' helped all members to do better work because they were happy.
 Investment was discussed by Dr. Fl. Phillips, who stated that an invest ment in Rotary was a splendid thing The members invest their talents and influence in this work and as re- suit get out of it just what they put into it. Rotary invests every member with authority. power and influence to do good for others. and that is the very best investment man can have
 Oscar Wells. spoke briefly in divi- dends declaring that dividends were received according to the amount in- vested. The amount of interest and in fluence invested in Rotary is sure to bring big dividends. he declared, In connection with his talk. he related several jokes which met with the ap- proval of the members.
 The last spoke of the wheel Service, was discussed by w M. Cosby. This. he declared, was one of the most essential and one of the principles which the Rotary Club stood for Men must have a purpose in life, he stated, or they will be like ship without a chart or com pass, and Rotary teaches unselfish service
 pr. Morris Newfield made brief ap-
  the Jewish relief campaign, and at the conclusion of his talk a motion was made that the Rotary Club indorse this campaign and that member of the club be appointed director of this work Erin Farley of Memphis. former resi- dent of Birmingham, sang My Love ls Like Red, Red Rose' which was greatly enjoyed. His accompaniment was played by Mrs. Embry.
 As token of appreciation for the | splendid work done by the Rotary C1ut | for the Boy Scouts Association, several | scouts came in yesterday morning from Camp Andrews and brought large quantity of blackberries, which were l served to the club. In addition they decorated the ball room. miniature | ship about three feet in length, built 1 of moss, was placed on the speakers table and the sail bore the following inscription: Lead on Rotary. We Chart Our Course by Yours
 A large Rotary wheel made of daisies was placed over the speakers table and spelled the word Rotary The decora- tions were most effective. and vote of thanks was given the boys for this courtesy.
 Chaplain Hodges reported that the twelve committees of the Rotary Club had raised $1,400 yesterday morning for the entertainment of the Rainbow veterans He appealed to all Rotarians to make their contributions as early as possible so that the sum required to entertain these men will be secured this week.