The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-16
WONAKS CONGRESS ADDRESSED BY !
DISTINGUISHED NEWSPAPER WOMEN
Large ksenHage at Jefferson Volunteers Anoq Listens Rem
dHOn Of Delightful and Entertaining Programme

per can talk-another reason why it is
peculiarly adapted to women. Therefore
1t is not surprising" she added, that we
newspaper women claim all patronage for
the press, all homage for the petticoat, and
thus is the pulpit surrounded"
AT the conclusion of Mrs. Pieree's address,
Mrs William King was introduced by Mrs.
George C. Ball, the president of the Ala
bama Womans Press association.
"Mrs. King" said Mrs. Ball, represents
all that is best in the old and the new"
and paid a beautiful and graceful tribute
to the distinguished president of the Geor-
gia Press club and the brilliant leader in
newspaper work for so many years.
Mrs. King has been member of the edi-
| torial staff of the Weekly Constitution for
nearly twenty years. She is a typical gen.
| tlewoman of the old regime and combines
with all the elegance and graciousness of
| that period the progressive spirit which
characterizes the busy woman of today
Mrs. King was charming figure in pref
| ty toilette of black with which she wore
becoming toque. Her beautiful gray hair
made soft framing for her patrician face
which did not at all verify the fact that she
seemed very proud of, and that was of be-
ing grandmother. Mrs. Kings subject was
1.-The Press Club in journalism"
1.-THE fact" she said, that press organi-
cation is popular among a class that is too
many sided to follow fads, is the best argu-
ment for the usefulness of the club. Now
that it is factor in the progress of age,
the problem is not so much to prove its
essentially as to extend its helpfulness.
oi, Of
the closing years of this century," she con-
| tinued Sin regard to woman is the empha-
sis in her work of mind rather than sex.
Her work is being done, not from a wo-
mans point of view. nor a mans point of
! view but the point of view of sexless COM
mon sense. When the newness wears off her
| work woman's work will cease to be a
matter of comment. The true press club"
she said, will therefore accentuate no sup
posed contrasts, but will pursue a harmony
and high ideal that will accept no standard
| for men or women in journalism that is
provincial personal or prejudiced The wo-
mans press club" she continued chow
| ever, as an organization has a most impor-
| tant mission, for it has to make existing
| conditions and many of them are adverse
| to woman's progress.
"While she is growing in personal and is
| raising her work to the highest standard,
| there is noticeable tendency among her
| employers to discriminate against her be-
| cause she is a woman. They will not hesi-
| tate to give her the work or accept such
| work from her, but they fail to give her adj
| eouate recognition either financially or ed
itorially. 1t should be the duty of every
| press club to obtain equal wages for equal
| work among our journalists and to prevent
as far as possible every tendency that
might operate against it.
In suggesting improvements in the Press
club. Mrs King brought out the advantages
that an examining board composed of criu-
cal members would be to young and old
Journalists, Who might submit work for
suggestions and advice. She suggested an
other committee exchange to promote
the publishing of some of the best work,
and stiu another ITO consult with members
If they wish as to The piacing of that work
and to lend their best aid ot secure positions
for members. Mrs. King dwelt upon the
practical advantages of the Press club
towards fostering acquaintance and
friendship 1t is the broadest kind of
motherhood she said, and the most genial
| sort of comradeship.
Journalists that have clasped hands In
| friendship and have caught the cordial
| glance of the eye will watch each others
work with more interest; will work with
greater vigor; will broaden unconsciously
| under the culture of many side-ness that
| they must receive
| Mrs. King told of the splendid work of
| the Georgia Press club, and expressed her
| own pleasure at being present at the con-
| gress and meeting the Alabama press
| women.
| After she had concluded her address, she,
| with Mrs. Pierce, held little informal re-
ception and a number of other visiting
| press women who We're present made the
| occasion a notable one.
| The congress was addressed last evening
| by Mr.. Richardson of the Atlanta Journal
VINO spoke upon 1.-THE New Chivalry.
| An informal reception by the Birmingham
Press club followed in the parlors of the
| armory A delicious frappe and punch were
| served, and the event was altogether
| charming one.
The woman's congress will be addressed
this evening by Miss Mary Temple of
Knoxville, Tenn, one of the national lead
| ers in club work, and a woman of brilliant
| personality Miss Temple will lead in
| symposium upon the subject of 1.-THE Wo-
| mans Club Movement and Club BuildingsP
| Miss Crozier of Cincinnati, Mrs. Robert II.
| Pearson, Mrs George c. Ball, Dr. John G.
| Murray and Judge James Banks will be
| among the speakers. The music will ge
| furnished by the orchestra of the BrminsA
| ham seminary. The exercises will be given
at o'clock at the armory of the jefferson
| Volunteers.
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