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Show . INVITATION TO BIRMINGHAM. A ConT.otlnn to l'romota Friendly Halations Hala-tions Ainnua; Kaal Kitate Men. Secretary Walker of the real estate exchange received the following invitation invita-tion this morning from Birmingham: Birmingham, Ala., March 12. l!Stil. Gentlemen: Desiring to promote friendly relations with our brothers throughout the union, and to improve tho conditions of the real estate business, busi-ness, we, the Birmingham Ileal Estate exchange, cofdlally invite you to meet ns in convention in Birmingnam, Ala., on Monday, the ilOth of this month (March), at 12 o'clock M.; for the purpose pur-pose of forming a national real estate exchange. The successful prosecution of our business demands that, in all tire states, there should be uniformity of rules and customs as to real estate transactions. There should bo uniformity 113 to forms of acknowledgement, probate and registration. There should bo a common form of deed. 'In brief, both law and custom should favor the most perfect freedom of trade in real property and most absolute security se-curity of title. The object of this convention is to discuss plans, and to concert measures that may couduce to these ends. We sincerely hope that gentlemen will be present from every state in the union, who will aid us in formulatiug plans of action, and who will afterwards after-wards labor to carry those plans into effect in their various commonwealths. Arrangements have been made with the railroads for H fares for round trip on the certificate plan, for those attending attend-ing the convention. When you buy your ticket get a certificate from the agent stating amount paid and route taken. This certificate when endorsed by tne secretary of our exchange will entitle you to a return ticket at one-third one-third the regular rates. We shall do our best to ensure our friends a pleasant and profitable trip. From wheiicosoover they come, all will be welcome, aud the more the merrier. Gentlemen expecting to attend the convention, or desiriug to present papers for consideration, will, if possible, possi-ble, please send iu their names to our secretary. Colonel John J. McDavid. .J Birmingham Keal Estate Ex. |