The age-herald., 1900-08-05

is to procure good homes In private taml- lies. Something of the scope of the work may be judged from the last report of the admission committees:
 "The total number of admissions dur ing the year has been 160. Of these ninety seven have been children sixty-three wo- men. Of the list of temporary admissions still continue, those who are dead-heading their way through the world. those seeking work without money shelter and those who think city an asylum for all finan- cial ailments, and that money rolls in the streets. Many of these must be cared for one, two or three days. and classified and when possible helped to where they belong We have received through special request of the city officials. twenty-two persons.
 ''The greatest number in the home at any one time has been 54; the least number, 4; the averabe number of inmates. fl; aver age number of children, 8; babies under two years of age, without mothers, IA; one of these was an Italian baby eight of them illegitimate children and four of whom no trace whatever could be found of their parentage.
 Three children whose mothers were in- sance have been cared for; one baby whose mother died in the hospital; twelve who were motherless; others whose mothers were in service or too poor to provide for them. Six children have been given us, whose mothers were leading such lives as lO CIlllu SUOulu knOW. lne mother or two of them when she found that her children were to be forever separated from her, abandoned her bad life and provided suit able home for them and herself Another mother who has had a very had heart Is relenting, and no promises to seek Christ and live for Him and her children. These are little wayside gleanings as we go along.
 We have placed six little children In permanent houses, one sweet little orphan girl going to her grandparents, who had lost all trace of her for a number of years. Situations have been given twenty-one wo- men and girls. and most of them have been very creditably filed"
 Not only are the daily needs of the h. mates supplied, but the spiritual influence is far-reaching In It's benefits. The matron calls the household to daily evening prayer. The children attend Sunday school regu- larly, and every Sunday afternoon religious services are held in the Willard assembly room.
 The Mercy Home Is under the following mana cement:
 Mrs c. B. Spencer, president; Mrs. l.. P. Stratton. first vce-president; Mrs. John White. second vice-president; Mrs. G. L. Thomas. secretary; Mrs. w. H. Jeffries, treasurer; Mrs. w. L. Murdoch Mrs A. B. Wheeler, Mrs. James Johnston, Mrs. T. A. Hamilton Mrs. Wm Redd, Mrs. A. N. Ballard. Mrs. Emma J. Pierce. Matron-Mrs. Margaret Ramsey. s
 Admission Commtttee-Mrs. A. N Bal lard, 1921 Sixth avenue; Mrs VI. H. Jeff fries, 241s Fifth. avenue; Mrs. L. F. Strat- ton, Highlands
 House Committee-Mrs. Emma J. Pierce, Mrs. w. L.. Murdoch, Mrs. Wm Redd
 Clothing Committee-Mrs. c. L. Thomas, Mrs. T. A. Hamilton.
 Religious Committee-Mrs. A. B. Wheeler Mrs. oJhn White.
 Entprtainmept Cor,p,Jttoa nHr. I,ror1- Hodges, Mrs. T. M. Davidson, Mrs E. G. Chandler.
 Advisory Board-Mrs. W. s. Brown Mrs. Frank White, Mrs. L. 0. C. Kelly, Mrs. George Morris, Mrs. Frank A. Hodges, Mrs, J. H. Phillips, Mrs. E. F. Robinson, Mrs Henry Gray, Mrs. E. G. Chandler Mrs N L. Miller. Mrs John G. Murray, Mrs Rufus N. Rhodes Mrs. T. S. Morton, Mrs James Weisel Mrs. c. H. Nabb, Mrs T. M David son, Mrs. T. H. Aldrich, Mrs. J. E. Frazier, Mrs. Alex T. London, Miss Lizzie Hutton.
 The Greene
 One of the most popular and beautiful charities in Birmingham is the Creche, an organization that inclues many of the women leaders In society. It Is an auxiliary to the Mercy Home and it's special care Is the children's dormitory, which the mem- bers fitted with everything necessary for the comfort and convenience of the child TcH IHe STecne dlSO IufnlSneS the gar ments for the little ones domciled in the home. The officers are:
 President-Mrs Alex T. London
 Vice-President-Mrs. A. w Nelson.
 Secretary-Miss Kate Rogan
 Treasurer-Mrs. Earle Perkins.
 The United Charities
 The organization known as the United Charities Is one that has systematized both public and individual giving. The head quarters are in the Thompson building, cor ner of Twenty-second street and Third avenue. Applicants for aid are sent to the superintendent, and each district in the city has a committee that investigates the cases that come in its immediate neghborhood By this method the city and the individual are protected from giving to the class of professional beggars that are unworthy of aid. The society includes both. men and women in It's membership, and derives its revenue from membership fees and from voluntary contributions from a generous public. The city gives to the organization $50 month. The present officers of the society are:
 President-Mrs. J. A. Torrey.
 ce-President-Mrs. William Hardie.
 Secretary-Miss Alice Hall.
 Treasurer-Miss Julia Williamson.
 Superintendent-Mrs H. M. Johnson.
 Woman's Exchange
 While the Birmingham Woman's Ex- change Is not generally recognized charity, 1t Is none the less one of the most important and deserving agencies in the city, since it reaches a class of people that other charities are powerless to aid. It was organized for the purpose of assisting gen. tlewomen who becoming impoverished are forced into earning a livelihood for them selves or their families. The exchange is located in attractive quarters in First ave- nue. It is one of the most popular rendez- vous in the city and is in charge of one of the most beloved and cultured women of Birmingham, Miss Janette B. Walters. In addition to the opportunities offered by the exchange to those women who are adept in preparing homemade delicacies, and in making fancy work of various kinds to dis pose of at good market prices, the ex- change opened last autumn a cafe, where a delicious breakfast and dinner are served daily. This Is a most successful feature, and not only has it been appreciated by the business woman, but by the business man as well. The exchange is conducted on