The age-herald., 1901-05-03
Mrs. Smiths Administration Has Been Very Brilliant, and She Will Be Re-
 elected Society.

| Now that the time has arrived for the 1 Woman's Club to consider the annua election of officers, it seems most timely to briefly review the work accomplished under the present administration.
 A backward glance recalls so much that has been accomplished. so many greai movements in which the club has been 8 powerful influence, that a review of tht years work would include a synopsis oi events which involved the municipal In. 1 terests of the city, and embraced that larger municipality. the State. It would include the problems considered by the entire State and would embrace the in- terests of the individual. together with those of the masses.
 1 By its policy the club has emphasized its position upon many questions. that were considered of grave importance to the community and it may be said with out fear of contradiction that the inf1u- ence of the Woman's Club is the strong est of any similar organization in Bir- | mingham.
 | By influence is here meant that not based upon a money basis or political pull but that which Is recognized as a force by reason of it's broad altruism. its determination to express itself upon any questions where humane measures are advocated. And while in some cases tflg Influence" has failed to accomplish Hese reforms, it has only been in th6se in stances where money proved. the most potent, and the interests Sf the individual were sacrificed.
 This refers to ths turning down by the Legislature of Hne child labor bills. which were so strYlgly advocated by the Wo- mans CIyo, that it sent a delegation to MohtgGmery when the bill was being considered.
 { Mrs Robert Cunningham's address be- fore the Legislature was said to have been one of the most eloquent argu- ments ever delivered before that body, and while the bill was smothered by the committee as the lobbyists boasted that it would, the arguments of Mrs. Cunning ham, who represented the Woman's Club, were stron that one of the men who spoke in opposition to the bill vehem-
 ently urged the assembly not to be hoo 1 does''
 But the cooperation on the part of the l womans Club with the advocates of this humane measure emphasized its ability to fully appreciate this problem and it's courage to express it's denunciation of the States indifference to its helpless chill dren.
 That the club not only supports these progressive ideas. embodying the educa- tional interests of the State, but that it can be depended upon in emergencies that arise in the city was proven by It's splendid work of relief for the storm sufferers. It's cooperation with the relief committee was at once so prompt and sys- tematic that it's assistance In relieving the situation was generally recognized.
 The club has experienced It's most suc- cessful year financially. By its wise policy it has been placed on business basis, and its splendid management has relieved it of any financial embarrassment that may have been incident to the expense of the year. The club is now regularly incorporated
 The clubs Saturdays have brought to- gether the most brilliant assemblies of the week. and men and women, foremost in educational, political and social world, have frequently been the guests of honor upon these occasions.
 The programmes have furnished an op- portunity of hearing addresses from many eminent speakers, and the depart mental work has been discussed by able authorities.
 The social life of the club is brilliant one. In it's attractive tea room many charming people have gathered, and as Senator Morgan and Captain Hobson de- clared last winter. the tea served at the club was the best In the world. The practical work of the club. the so- | cial life the characterizing of the pres | cnt administration are all that the most ambitious president could desire. The year closes most brilliantly. and doubt if there is another club in the Soutf who will enter upon its summer vacation with such splendid record as the Birmingham Woman's Club. | Mrs. Smith will be unanimously elected to succeed herself. She has made an ideal president, and to her work and in- ter and enthusiasm is due the success of the year
 As a presiding officer she is emnently | fitted for the position, and her rulings are always regarded as just She has been | absolutely impartial and her attitude has been at all times all and far more than | the club members could have asked, and she will again be asked to assume the l presidency.
 l Mrs Smith will go abroad In July to be | absent several months, and will take a | delightful party across with her.
 The Ctuh's Connnoiffees.