The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-05
WOMEN'S CLUBS
 ARE IN SESSION
BRILLIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR IN TUS- CALOOSA AND INTERESTING BUSINESS EXERCISES-FIRST NIGHTS PROGRAMME.

Tuscaloosa, November 4-(Specia1)- The eighth annual convention of the Alabama Federation of Women's clubs assembled in the city hall last evening at S:30 o'clock. The hall was elaborately decorated In gold and purple bunting, the federation colors, together with an abun- dance of ferns and palms, and presented a most attractive scene.
 The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. s. B. McGlohon, after which Mrs. W. G. Cochrane delivered a most cordial welcome in behalf of the Tusca- loosa clubs She reviewed the club life of Tuscaloosa and 1t was learned with interest that Tuscaloosa has the honor of having organized the first woman s club Mayor w. G. Cochrane gave a hearty welcome to the federation in his usual manner. He paid a high tribute not only to the federation, but also to women and their club work Mrs. Ster- ling A. Wood of Birmingham responded in behalf of the federation in a most graceful manner. Mrs. Wood was for merly Miss Ida Richardson of this city, and she paid high tribute to Tusca- loosa's hospitality.
 The annual address of the president, Mrs. c. P. Orr of Birmingham, teemed with splendid thoughts and ideas and was heard with interest. She spoke at length on the work of the federation in regard to education in Alabama, the scholarships at Montevallo, travelling libraries, education of negroes, and the work accomplished for the Boys Indus trial school at East Lake, and dwelt on the further need for the upbuilding of the institution. She made strong ap- peal to the women stating that it was their duty to assist in alleviating suffer- Ing and crime in Alabama. During the evening number of vocal and instru- mental selections were rendered
 Manager J. H. Chapman of the foot ball team of the University of Alabama has announced that Monday afternoon. November g, Alabama will meet the Louisiana State university on the cam pus This will be the first game played here this season and a large crowd will doubtless turn out. as all Tuscaloosians are great lovers of football
 Mrs. John w. Abercrombie entertained at brilliant reception yesterday after noon from to in honor of the Federa- ton of Women's Clubs. The presidents S stately mansion was elaborately decorated throughout with autumn leaves, palms, ferns and cut flowers. The hall and coffee room were aglow in crimson and white. the university colors, while the drawing room presented scene of rare charm in purple and gold, the Federation colors, where the fair hostess, attired in a gown of delicate blue satin, received her guests.
 Mrs. D. F. Robertson of Columbus. Miss, is visiting relatives in the city, having been called here by the death of her uncle, Dr. Morgan Clements.
 Mrs. c. P. Orr of Birmingham presi- dent of the State Federation of Women s Clubs. is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Fant on Greensboro avenue.
 Mrs. T. M. McMillan of Mobile a dele gate to the federation, is the guest of Mrs. T. c. McCorvey at the University of Alabama.
 Mrs. T. o. Smith of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs. Frank G. Blair on Greens boro avenue.
 Miss Mary Kirkpatrick of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce during the federation.
 George Bondurant. one of Birmingham' S most prominent young lawyers, is in the city to deliver an address on "Woman's s Law" before the federation while in ses- sion.
 The Tuscaloosa clubs will entertain at reception at the residence of Mrs. E. N. c. Snow this evening. complimentary to the state federation.
 Mrs. Henderson is the guest of Mrs. AL ston Fitts during the federation.
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