The age-herald., 1899-09-28
Has Been Appointed by the Fair
 Board.
PROGRAMME MAPPED OUT
Other Committees in Charge of the Work Have Meetings Invitations Are Out to the Drennen-
 Runyon Wedding
BY ANNIE KENDRIoK WALKER

has been appointed by the woman's board or the fair and is as follows: Mrs. Willis J. Miner, director; Mrs E. T Taltaferro, Mrs. Joseph McLester, Mrs Ida Adams Mrs. Sallie c. Blount, Mrs. Zac P. Smith, Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs James VanHoose, Mrs. NJ. Clifford, Mrs Nabb, all of Birmingham; Mrs. G. ". VanHoose, Tuscaloosa; Mrs Harry T. Inge, Mobile; Mrs. Chappel Cory, Montgomery; Mrs. George B. Eager, Montgomery; Miss Frances Griffin, Verbena; Miss w. M. AL len, Miss Mary Johnston. Miss Annie K. Walker. Mrs. Robert Cunningham, Bir- mingham. ,tf An outline of the congress has already been given in these columns, but since the | appointment of the committee there has | been an official request to republish the | list of topics from which the speakers will select their subjects, and the official an- nouncement and outline of Inc congress is | again printed this morning: A congress for the consideration of some vital and practical problems will be held during the Alabama State Fair under the auspices of the Birmingham Woman's club November 13 to 17. Representatives from all organizations composed largely of women will be wei come as delegates. The speakers will be both men and women and the questions to be considered will be of interest to both sexes equally.
 The programme has not yet been defin- itey decided upon, but the list of suggested topics will indicate the character and scope of the congress.
 Organization
 1. What are the benefits to cities. states and nations of carnivals, fairs and eXpo- sitons?
 9 Has the workingman been pehehteo ny organization?
 & Would more effective organization tend to increase the value of womans work? l. Do men as class encourage organiza- tions of women?
 1. By what means can representative citizens be induced to cooperate in ad- vancing reform along all soclo-pollucdl lines?
 2 Could women be of material assistance in forwarding the cleansing and beautliy- ing of our cities if they were recognized as factors in municipal affairs?
 Education
 1. The new spirit as manifested in the science of pedagogy.
 g. Why are so few places of the highest responsibility given to women in the puo- lie schools?
 g. Should educational boards be elected by popular vote?
 4. What should be the qualifications for candidates?
 3. Would women do good service on these boards?
 G. Should women have a voice in the selection of members of school boards?
 Kindergarten
 This subject will be in charge of the B,r- mingham Free Kindergarten association.
 Economies -sociai an Dom stc' l. Mellorism versus -alms-g giving.
 2. Use and abuse of charity organiza- tions.
 3. The states guardianship of children. 1. The cooperative wage system.
 ,. Legal conditions of women.
 6. Women in the professions and trades. '. Women as journalists.
 s. Is the economical position of woman what it should be?
 g. Is it a misfortune for a woman to be under the necessity of earning a livelihood? 10. Woman in business, woman in society.
 Domestic Economies
 l. How can domestic service in the south be improved?
 9. Shall we establish cooperative laun- dries, kitchens. nurseries, etc.?
 3. Should girls receive special scientific training in the profession of home making? 4. Is 1t possible for any one woman to excel in all the domestic arts-cooking, nursing, sewing. etc.?
 Woman in religion and philanthropy.
 The secretary of the woman's board of the fair is in receipt of the following letter from Mrs. Thomas NJ Owen. of Carrolton, one of the associate vice-presidents of the board:
 Carrollton, September 22, 1899. Mrs L. Crozer- French, Secretary Wo- mans Board State Fair
 Dear Madam:-Womans Work, the off, cial organ of the state Federation of Wo- mans Clubs of Alabama, deserves space in the womans department of the state lair for a stand from which to exhibit sell and to secure subscriptions to same.
 All profits from said sales will be given to the industrial farm for white boys to be established in Jefferson county.
 Please notify when said permit is granted by the proper authorities Re- spectfully.
 (SigneD MARIE BANKHEAD OWEN
 The transportation committee of the fair held a meeting yesterday at the residence of the chairman. Mrs. J. A. Rountree. The committee is not yet prepared to make report.
 Mrs. J. F. Graham will entertain at cards this afternoon.
 TheDemey club will give a dance at Lakeview on the evening of October B.
 Mrs Lillian Francis Runyon has issued cards to the marriage of her daughter Rosahel Glenn. to Felix Melville Drennen on Wednesday evening. October II, at o'clock at the Church of the Advent, Bir- mingham A reception will be given at the residence of MT. and Mrs Claude D. Eber- sole after the church ceremonial. Church cards are enclosed in the invitation. Mrs. w. A. Gayle has returned to Mont gomery.
 Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. Vincent have re- turned from North Carolina, and are the guests of Mrs. A. A. Coleman.