The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-29

ia the bounds of studied seriousness. Many of those who spoke did not hesitate to tell their favorite stories, 1 Some apologized for what they said they knew was repetition, but told them anyway, and they were eVl- dently new to many for the laughter was genuine and contagious. Sen ator Underwood, himself, digressed from his more serious thoughts and t0ld story or two; said he wanted to. for his heart was merry within kim. and only the joy he felt a { the warmth of his reception had made him speak so Gravely.
 Governor Brandon had told Gov ornor Mcleod that he looked just like Alabama folks and would pass for citizen anywhere. And Gov ernor Mcleod had said from what little he had seen of Governor Bran don Alabama's chief executive would lCok at home on any stump in South Carolina, only. after hearing his ora tory. he would not like to compete with him.
 Judge Grubb Introduced.
 Judge w. I. Grubb of the federal court was introduced by Major Mur- phY, who said that it behooved all to listen to him while they can. and that he hoped the judge stayed with us, but when he goes to the supreme court in Washington we will wish him Eodspeed.
 Speaking for the courts and the post office, Judge Grubb said the courts had always felt the sustaining strength of Senator Underwood, and from the judge up," those in the post office were his friends. regard less of politics, for all had known his help and kindliness.
 Mrs. C. J. Sharp. when introduced. said Alabama has now it's greatest opportunity in history for leader ship; that the state has developed the man who alone is most capable of untangling the twisted affairs of the world.
 Congressman W. B. Oliver spoke of the general accord of all in the es- teem in which Senator Underwood is held Leading men and women. he said. from all nations meet in Wash ington, and all hold the senior sen- ator of Alabama in reverence for his great knowledge. forbearance. kindly interest and unwavering integrity Allusion To Muscle Shoals.
 Congressman F. B. Almon said he could not help talking about Muscle Shoals, so he did, but he said that had it not been for the interest in the Shoals taken by Senator Under wood the development now going on would not yet have been started. MT. AlTnOn SpOhe or Muscle fcIOalS as the fertilizer mill on the Ton ! nessee river where God said it ought to be"
 Members of the reception commit tee were warm in their praise for w. A. Currie, general chairman of the welcoming celebration.
 After the addresses were concluded the throng turned to the refresh ments that had been provided on the floor below.
 President D. F. McLendon wei comed Senator Underwood in behalf of Birmingham, saying there were many present who had observed the senator's earlier work when he first came to the Magic City, had learned to love him and believe in him and and later had chosen him to represent them in Congress. "We take unique pride in the fact that our city has produced this statesman, to whom the whole land and nations beyond the seas are turning for help in settling the great problems that beset the world It is with pride of an unusual sort that in the name of the city 1 welcome you hCme."
 Congressman Lamar Jeffers pointed out the work Senator Underwood had done in the continuance Of the