The age-herald., 1899-03-15
ALABAMA WOMEN JOURNALISTS ss.
 MEET IN ANNUAL CONVENTION

work that cOntrlDuted my HrSl literary
 efforts, and I shall never forget the pride
 and satisfaction felt on seeing the product
 of my pen and my feeble brain in that pa per- and to add to that pride and satisfac- tion came kind words and encouraging let ters from her asking me to continue my correspondence, which 1 had begun under
 many misgivings From that time to the end of her journalism work we-I say we advisedly, for it is known that May we are three" not one nor are we seven, as
 in the story of the school books of those who in the "churchyard lie.'
 1t is with sad memory of her loved that I revisit the scene of her girlhood, her
 wcmanhood and of her brilliant achieve ments in the Journalistic and literary
 world, and I wish to add a tear and flow | CT upon the grass of one so loved and ad- l mired by the members of our honored or l ganization.
 It seems particularly meet we should be here in the Magic City this, the first regular meeting of our association; here the scene of so many triumphs of the news paper woman, the home of the only ex- elusive woman's weekly published in our state, whose able editor is our efficient president; the home of our brilliant secre- tary; the home of many women who though young in years are are fast win
 ming names for themselves at home and abroad In fact, there arc few cities that can claim such a goodly number of bright and well-known feminine journalists Birmingham.
 Madame President, again thank you for your cordial welcome and greeting to our
 association, and trust OUT stay in your city
 will only be as pleasant and profitable to you and all those with whom we shall cone in contact as to the associate Mrs. Zac Smith, the secretary and treas
 urer, and Miss Hood, secretary, made their
 reports, which were adopted.
 The report of the constitutional commit fec thaO uac fol ad hx n general discussion in regard to membership. The constitution will admit to membership . henceforth only those who are actively en-
 gagged in newspaper work.
 Interesting discussions followed upon the subject of "Womans Page, and What It
 Should Contain"
 paper upon Clean Journal; sm," by
 Mrs I. M. P. Ockenden, of Montgomery, was read by Miss Whitman Hood. She was
 followed by Mrs. Zac Smith who read pa
 per on "Woman's Observation of Current Events." Mrs. Smith was greeted with great applause at it's conclusion. ! The election of officers followed, which
 resulted in the reelection of each officer, with the exception of the vice president,
 Mrs. J. c. Hildreth, who res gned a short
 time ago. Mrs. ". c. Jemison was elected
 vice president, and Mrs. Chappell Cory di- rector. The officers and board of directors
 are as follows; President, Mrs. George c. Ball, of Birmingham; vice president. Mrs. w. c. Jemson, of Tuscaloosa; secretary
 and treasurer, Mrs Zac P. Smith, of Bir
 mingham; corresponding secretary, ss Clauselle Hood, of Montgomery; board of directors, Mrs. Belle Allen Ross of Ope-
 lika; Mrs. Alice Stevenson Woolley of Gun tersvile, Mrs. Evelyn Fitzpatrick of Mont gomery, Miss Ammie Yerby of JTniontown. On motion the presidents of the DauGh- ters of the American Revolution, the
 Daughters of the Confederacy, the State
 Enflp tnr and ba al Daf
 elected honorary members of the assoca- ton.
 Miss Mabel Hood submitted the following resolutions, which were adopted: Whereas, The Alabama Woman's Press association is indebted to that prince l among clever and popular gentlemen, Capt. ] J. M. Falkner of the Louisville and Nash I vile railroad for uniform courtesies to the members of this association, and who has by kind words and deeds contributed so much in a material and practical way to
 the success of our meetings; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the thanks of this associa- ton are especially due and are heartily ten
 dered Capt. J. M. Falkner for courtesies to
 the members, and that copy of these reso-
 lutions be sent to Captain Falkner, and
 spread upon the minutes of the journal
 Resolved, That the thanks of this asso-
 citation are due and are hereby rendered to Hon. A. D. Smith, of the Alabama Great
 OOulhSih WHO 80 klHuly GAIenueQ courtesies to the members, and to MT. Geo. c. Smith, of the Western railroad, MT. J. A. Halle, of the Central of Georgia, and Mir
 C. A. Benscoter, of the A. G. S. railroad.
 Resolved, further, That the thanks of
 this association are due and hereby ten- dered to the Womans club of Birmingham
 especially the department of journalism
 to the press women of this city for their open-handed and generous hospitality and courtesies to the members collectively and individually during their visit to the city and to the local press for their extended and accurate reports of the proceedings of the association. and kind and compliment ary mention of the members.
 Resolved, further, That the local press be requested to publish these resolutions, and they also be spread upon the minutes of tho association.
 After the close of the morning session
 the visiting ladies were entertained at an elegant luncheon at 1:S0 o'clock al the Nor ris. The luncheon was served in the red room and the decorations were also in red The president presided at the head of the table, with Mrs. Evelyn Fitzpatrick of Montgomery at her right and Mrs. Chappall Cory of Montgomery at her left. Seated at the foot was Mrs. Zac Smith, with Mrs. w. c. Jemison of Tuscaloosa on the right and Miss Clauselle Hood of Montgomery on the left. There were twenty guests, and the occasion was characterized by marked elegance and brilliancy.
 During the lunch Mrs. Belle Alien Ross, herself charming poet, proposed that Mrs Belle R. Harrison of Tuscaloosa be made the poet of the Press association. Mrs Ross remarks were particularly happy and called forth ready approval
 from the press women Mrs. Harrison, who was present, arose and thanked the ladies in a charming manner.
 Following the luncheon the press women were the guests of the members of the department of journalism at the Woman's club. Mrs. George M. Cruikshank, the d. rector, arranged charming programme in their honor, which included vocal solos by Mrs. F. G. Chandler and Miss Ullman. Miss Gockel was accompanst MT. Roun- tree of the Alabama Press club had been invited to speak yesterday afternoon. but was unable to be present MT Rountrees .absence was greatly regretted by the la dies Short talks were made by Mrs. Cruikshank, the president, and by Mrs. Mildred B. Pierce Mrs. A. T. Goodwin and Mrs Irwin Craighead of Mobile, the