The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-20

w were thronged yesterday after
noon with many of the young
business women of Birmingham who
heard al informal talk by Miss Helen II.
Barnes who SPOKE on "rhe Relation of
the Business Women TO the Young Wom-
ems Christian association"
1t was originally intended to hold the
meeting at the cosytorinm, but it was
later decided to have the meeting at the
Florence. Mr. Jones. the proprietor of
the hotel, kindly conserving to this ar
rangement.
Many of the young women from the
stores and offices were present, and Miss
Barnes has not addressed a more in
terested and enthusiastic audience since
her arrival in the city.
Miss Barnes was introduced by Mrs.
Carrie. I. Bond, and for a half hour
talked to her young women listeners on
the subject of the association work and
the great part it plays in the lives of the
business women.
Miss Barnes said that this was distinct
lively a woman's age, that there were to-
day more women wage earners, more
women who were working out great finan-
eial and economical problems, more wom-
en- who were bearing great financial re-
sponsibilities than ever before In the
worlds history.
She spoke Of two young women wnom
she met recently In Kansas CITY VINO
were conducting one of the largest gram
enterprises of the west The men oil the
firm were millionaires and had not been
in Kansas City In three years, but the
business of the firm was carried on by
these two women.
Miss Barnes recalled other cases where
great enterprises requiring executive abil-
ity and business knowledge were proving
the strength of the business woman of
today.
She then gave a synopsis of the plans
of the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton, organized for the busy woman and
which she Is quick to realize is most
indispensable factor in her busy life
Miss Barnes drew restful picture of
the headquarters of the well-equipped
city association. where during the noon
hour the tired and busy woman may go
for few moments res and quiet. This
feature is one, she said, which should APP
peal especially TO the woman who has
but short time for luncheon and to
whom a little quiet corner In the rest
room will bo SO beneficial.
The luncheon feature was another point
dwelt upon by Miss Barnes The menu
served In the various Y. W. c. A head
quarters Is simple but wholesome, and
the price Is extremely moderate.
cup of coffee is only cents and the
The members who prefer to take their
own lunches will be privileged to do so.
Miss Barnes spoke of the attractive
surroundings that should characterize
the luncheon and rest rooms, and said
that the young women should be deter
mined upon having comfortable head
quarters.
The gymnasium feature, which Is every
where so popular with both the busy
woman and the woman of leisure, was
part of the work dwelt upon by Miss
Barnes.
The spiritual influences of the asso-
citation were discussed in a way that
brought out it's underlying principles but
the points most dwelt upon in the few
moments talk were the educational value
of the association and the social factor
tnat 1t becomes to every woman who
becomes member.
Miss Barnes said that the Young
Women's Christian association of Bir-
mingham should start with membership
of 1--WE hundred and she urged the hearty
cooperation of every young business
woman in the city.
At the close OF her talk. Miss Barnes
met number If the young women per-
sonally.
Miss Barnes will address another meet
ing of business women today at l2:i5
o'clock in the Sunday school room of the
First Presbyterian church. This meeting
has been arranged by Miss Annie Hager-
man and a cordial invitauo is extended
all business women to attend.
The first of the parlor conferences will
be held tomorrow morning at IL o'clock al
the residence of Mrs. T. G. Bush on
Highland avenue and the second confer
ence viii be held tomorrow afternoon at
$50 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. e. 7.
i dilaferfO.
An invitation Is extended all women in
terested in the work to be present at
these conferences, which for the sake of
convenience will be held In different parts
of the city, both this week and next.
Arrangements have been completed for
the public meeting on Sunday afternoon
at o'clock at the First Methodist church,
the occasion to be under the auspices OF
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton.
An attractive musical programme will
be arranged by Miss Mccoy and several
of the ministers will assist In the devo-
tional exercises.
Capt. w. C. Ward who Is very much
interested In the plans of the city associa-
tion, has been invited to address the meet
ing. Miss Barnes will present the work
from the viewpoint of a national secre-
tary. who has had wide experience In the
work.
The meeting promises to be largely at