The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-16
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tContinued From Page One) opened the conference.
 After a short business session Mir. Thomas gave a report of his activi- ties as first governor of the Twenty sixth district. T have learned to appreciate men, he said. "I have learned that a man is like every other man, provided he is. It mat ters not what his vocation or avoca tion Is. The real difference is in the attitude toward the things they After all l am persuaded that the motive behind the act, if proper, brings not only profit but the satis- faction of a well-rounded life. The ideal of Rotary may not be found in it as an organization, but as fel- lowship of kindred spirits"
 MT. Thomas report showed he had covered about 10,S50 miles since as suming office eight months ago and that the work had taken about 4U per cent of his time. There are ses members In the district.
 MT. Thomas closed by saying he would not take any amount of money for his experience. There Is no ex- perience in life so rich to me as the contact I have had with men. ana none more appreciated because l am a school teacher. I want to assure you of my most sincere appreciation of the honor you bestowed on me and of the many kindnesses I have received at your hands"
 International Rotary.
 An address on International Ro- tary" by Harry Bert craddick of Minneapolis, member of the board of directors of Rotary International. was one of the features of the morn ing session. Ho recounted tho foun- dation and growth of Rotary Inter national which is now functioning in 26 countries, has HOO branches ana 96.000 members.
 Rotary is an expression of good citizenship. individually and collect ively," said Rotarian Craddick. Its basic principles are classification, education, proper business methods, and civic and communal activities. Rotary must be practical thlng' able, or 9o,000 business and profess sional men are badly fooled. It Is not a business mems club, but a clup of business men.
 The luncheon at the Tutwiler was featured by program from the band of the Alabama Boys dnnus- aus trial school, a quartet from the Uni- versity of Alabama and the Pale Face" minstrels of the Birmingham Southern college Glee club. At the close of the luncheon the conference went into business session for the afternoon.
 to short discussions by Rotarians from all parts of the district on the work, principles and ideals or Ro- tary. The topics were divided into fellowship, public affairs and boys work.
 Governors Dinner.
 The climax of the conference came Thursday night with the governors s dinner at the Country club. An 1n- formal reception at 6:Se o,clocK started the night. This was followed by the dinner presided over by w Carson Adams. An address, Rotary. Where Do We Go From Here was delivered by Dr. Henry NJ. Ed nonds pastor of the lndependent Presbyterian church. Stunts by vis- iting Rotarians preceded an evening of dancing. , Thomas as district governor will feature Fridays session of the con ference. While no candidates have sppearcd openly, an undereurrent among delegates Thursday indicate a hot fight for the office. Three clubs are offering candidates amt members of the clubs were engaged in political maneuvers throughout the day. Those mentioned for the office are Maxie Pepperman of Montgomery, L. D. Dix of Mobile and J. V. DensoH of Opelika. .,-4a , Indications were Thursday that no fight would be made for the con loosa is the only city seeking the convention.