The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29

Alexander orr, Jr., of Miami, Fla. spoke on providing for the boys de- velopment. George W. Bassett, Jr., of St. Augustine, Fla, talked on keeping the boys in school. Howard c. Wes . ter of Birmingham discussed "A Ro- tarian's Opportunity With the Boys He Meets" Each subject was informally discussed.
 OVATION FOR MCCULLOUGH
 An ovnti0n was given to Dr.
 Crawford c. Mccullough of Fort
 William, Ont, first vice president.
 He talked about the principles and
 aims of Rotary. He urged all to re-
 newed efforts to spread the gospel
 of "service" as the only gospel to
 meet the disturbed conditions of
 the day. great fden, founded on
 fdeniisn, is propagated by con-
 tagion, he declared, and no organi-
 xation is needed until it is formed
 for the purpose of propaganda.
 Rotary above everything else of fers true-blue friendship he declared. and knowing a man IS to make a friend of him. Special stress was laid on the blanks for boys work by the speaker, who made a strong appeal tor a higher type of men and women for the public schools as the ultimate solution of the boy problem
 In our short span of life we can rot hope to do half of what we wish to do," he said. Therefore, if there is an appeal that has ever been maue to Rotary which should be needed, it is this work for the future citizens of our country. The job of all Rotarians is to find the boy to whom he is a hero and help him on the road to real and true success in life.
 THE NEEDED THINGS
 'The thing we need is Rotarians with vision. We cannot isolate ourselves from other men in county, state or na- ton. We must work for constructive citizenship. A vandal tears, but it requires an artisan to build. If there is one thing a man should teach, it is that every man in his place has a constructive work in his community"
 Dr. Mccullough in the course of his talk also scored the tendency of men to gossip and to cover. the inuendos an<i islander with the two words, they say" He declared in 19 out of 20 cases this is based on falsehood. The provincial ism found in England, Canada, as well as in the United States. was deplored by the speaker, who declared that If the English. speaking people of the world are to continue to be leaders in thought it will be necessary to get rid of their provincialism and get in touch with the remainder of the world and it's viewpoint.
 The conference was called to order by ex-President Percy Woodall. pr. Il. M Edmonds welcomed the guests on fehalf of the local club.
 nfo oy~.yc al, haxy being for just such time as this" he said. ''Rotarians are to meet the depressed business conditions and your ideal is not to pile up stacks of money, but to serve your generation. Wem recognize that we have swung away from the unselfishness of war and have entered on one of gross selfishness. Let us continue to remember that He profits most who serves best
 We have met in time of lawless- ness, new reign of Mars. We have met in time of racial hatred and when the world is still at war, when a reign of Bacchus is on in the world, when divorces and dissipation are rampant This spells selfishness and under the reign of Bacchus self-indulgence. It is for you to spread the message that the philosophy of life is not pleasure, but service.''
 At the conclusion of this address, Dr Mccullough entered the conference ant was given an ovation, the whole assem ply arising to greet him Several songs were rendered by the double quartet o Valdosta, Ga., at this point, followins which District Governor R. c. (Dick Smith responded to the address.
 He referred to the resurrection N200 years ago and declared that Rotary would be factor in rolling away thu stone of selfishness Remarkable growtf in the organization was related, and h' declared there had been a splendid in crease in attendance. This averaged Sz. per cent during February he stated, ant urged all Rotarians to give more service
 NEW CLUBS
 New clubs have been organized in An dalusia Talladega and Quitman. Ga, ant one last week in Florence, according tt his report He stated Sanford and Day ton. Fla. would receive their charter shortly.
 Frank P Glass, district governor, wa ! called upon the platform and made ; short talk on the early history of the dis trict Telegrams were received from .n ternational President Snedecor of Port land, Ore, and John. Turner. slated fo the next district governor, was appointed chairman of the committee to draw II suitable replies.
 Following the reading of telegram an nouncing the death of Mrs. Albert Mur phree, wife of the president of the Gains