The age-herald., 1899-09-23
CHILDREN'S CORNER AT THE STATE FAIR Mrs. Vanlook Made Chairman
 of Committee. AN ATTRACTIVE FEATURE Woman's Club Room to be Moveo from Third to Second Floor in Build-
 ing Now Occupied by the
 Commercial Club
AN ATTRACTIVE FEATURE


 Mrs Mary Jolly Vanhook has been made
 chairman of the chldrens $ department of
 the State fair.
 Mrs. Vanhook is editor of the chidren's
 department of The Age-Herald, and, judg- ing from the enthusiasm which sine has
 caused among the children, the exhibit at the fair which has been placed in her
 hands will be one of the most interesting and attractive displayed at any previous fair, and will at once awaken an interest and enthusiasm among the little folks. The chairman is at work on the premium list, and it will be completed in a few days. Among the interesting announcements is that of the "baby show, which will be held on afternoons during the fair. The | baby show will also be under the super | vision of Mrs. Vanhook, and will be of | the greatest drawing cards of the fair | All of the prizes nave not been decided | upon but it is understood that silver en- | broidery case will be given the mother of
 the nandsomest baby under year. The 1 ehildren's department will be made in
 every way one of the most distinctive fea- l lures of the fair, and will result in creat- | ing a spirit of enthusiasm and progressive
 ness among the little folks, quite much
 as the general exhibits of the fair serve 10 1 awaken a commendable spirit of competi- ton among the older persons.
 The fair management will be as gener- ous as possible to phe children's depart- ment, as the possibilities of childrens display are fully appreciated, This de- partment will be a section of the womans department, and Mrs. Vanhook's appoint ment came through the woman's board. The apartments over the Commercial club. which have been occupied by the
 Womans club since its organization last
 autumn, are to be converted into offices. and the Woman's club is to be precipitated
 down one flight of stairs, and will go to
 housekeeping on a portion of the floor now
 occupied by the Commercial club. The flight will take place by the first of Octo-
 Der, and club women will no doubt rejoice that there is left but one flight of stairs
 which lead to the club rooms The apar.-
 ments on the second floor, which have been
 let to the club, include a suite of five
 rooms. There will be the assembly room for the Saturday meetings and similar oc- 0NN1ASNA't
 room and kitchen. The apartments are to be thoroughly renovated, and by the first
 meetings of the club this autumn will present a most attractive appearance IL is
 understood that the elevator, which Is to be once more set in motion for the winter season, will not put off passengers at the second floor, but if the club members are not averse to tipping it is possible that even the remaining flight of stairs leading to the Woman's club may be ignored for modern conyeniences.
 Miss Mignon Conner and Miss Mollie Cullcm left yesterday for Baltimore where they will spend the winter at the Woman's college
 Miss Carrie Sharpe and Miss Mamie Johnston left a day or two ago for Balti- more where they will attend the Woman's college
 Miss Sue Allen Ball returned yesterday from Baltimore.
 Mrs. B. B. Conner is at Battle Creek, Mich
 Lieutenant Casey left Birmingham yes terday to join his regiment, which will soon embark for the Philippines. B. B. Conner is in Wyoming. Mrs. Hugh McEdery and Miss Mittie McEdery, of Talladega, are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Newman.
 Miss Stella Patterson, of Attalla, is vis- iting Miss Mary Newman.
 Prof R. D. Wells, of Havana who has been visiting his cousin, MT. James Hardeman, left last night for Cuba Mr. Wells possesses one of the finest mandoins in the country, the workmanship being ex- tremely ornate. He is regarded as a mu- sician of superior talent, and his mandolin playing is said to be exceedingly fine.
 Miss Mary Fairfax Kellar, of Datona, Fla, is the guest of Mrs. Albert Latady. MT. and Mrs. J. A. VanHoose and their family, with the exception of Miss Jamie VanHoose, who is in New Yorw, were ex- pected to return last night from North Carolina, where they have been passing the summer.
 Dr. W. E. B. Davis returned yesterday from Indianapolis.
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