The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19

.srhe decorations used at the Atlanta lorse show are to be used in the woman 8 building at the fairs said a bright goman. laughingly yesterday, as she grew enthusiastic over the woman's side Df the state fair. which VIII open Thurs day in Birmingham. And she referred to 30 many of the attractions that if she had not been interrupted she would probably have had the horse show itself transferred to the womans building.
 The womans side Of the fair promises to eclipse all previous attempts and will be in every way one of the most notable features.
 Mrs. J. B. Reid. the superintendent Of the woman's department, has worked with her characteristic energy to make this side of the fair signal success, and she has met with hearty cooperation from prominent women all over the state. Particularly have the women of Birming- ham shown a commendable public spirit in their interest. and the committees ap- pointed to work in the interest of the woman's side of the fair have done everything that lay in their power 70 arouse general interest among the women In all sections of the state.
 It is believed that the fair will be bene- fieial of practical results and that the wide interest 1t has aroused will bring into closer touch the women m various communities, and as a result be educa- tional in it's influence.
 The fair grounds present very busy scene The exhibitors ana exhibits have commenced to arrive, and by Thursday everything will be in readiness for mili- tary day. The decorations will be com pleted in q day or two. and the woman's building will present an artistic appear ance
 Miss Hapworth will arrive today from New York and will be glad to see her friends at the Morris hotel. Her demon- strations in cooking will begin on opening day at the fair at Il o'clock. The subject of her lecture will be announced in the papers. and she will be prepared to re- ceive suggestions for requested dishes one day in each week.
 Everything possible will be done to add to the comfort and entertainment of the visitors Mrs. Bumberg. Miss Emma Reid and Miss Annie Reid have been ap- pointed Mrs. Reids assistants during the fair.
 In all classes of work much that is on exhibit will be for sale at the close of the fair, and parties with work to dispose of should pin prices on each article and h. formation with reference 10 purchases desired can be obtained from the superin- tendent of the woman's department
 The committees and the directors of the various departments are as follows:
 Honorary Committee-Mrs. L. G. Wood son. Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth, Mrs. E. H. cabaniss.
 Domestic Seiences-Director, Mrs. L. G. Woodson.
 Art Exhibits-Director Mrs. II. M Rob- ertson.
 Textile Exhibits-Director, Mrs. W. J. Zeigler.
 Culinary Exhibits-Director. Mrs. II. K. White.
 Daughters of the American Revolution Directors, Mrs. R. H. Carter and Mrs. l.. J. Haley. List of representatives. Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. John c. Murray, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. J. W. Bush, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, Mrs J. Norman Brooks, Mrs. c. A. Tyson. Mrs. c. C. Brown, Mrs. A. J. Riddle, Mrs. T. H Motion, Birmingham; Mrs. J. F. Robert son. Bessemer; Mrs. Ellen Peter Brice Tuscaloosa; Mrs. J. A. Kirkpatrick, Mrs Phares Coleman. Montgomery; Mrs. R A. Lee, Greenville; Mrs. R. H. Clarke Mrs. A. A. Clisby, Mobile; Mrs. A. L. Dowdell, Opelilxa; Mrs. l.. w. Goodby Decatur; Mrs John Thomas Jones, New Decatur; Mrs. D. w. Day, Hartselle; Mrs w. H. Lawrence, Livingston; Miss Annie Kendrick Walker, Miss Henrietta Wilcox, Birmingham.
 In all the departments the exhibits will be complete, and in the textile and art departments all articles must be placed by o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Arti- cles for the culinary department will be received early Thursday morning.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of St Mary's- on-the-Highlands and the St. Mary S Chapter will serve delicious luncheons every day and will be in entire charge of the cafe feature.