The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
SOUTHERN WOMEN
 AT THE EXPOSITION.

It was a happily conceived thought of the managers of the Louisiana Purchase exposition that womens work should not be a thing apart but should be classified with that of men and judged by identi- cal standards. writes the Countess de Montague.
 The board of lady managers has ar rogated to itself one inestimabe privilege, that of appointing a woman upon every jury where the work of feminine fingers is to be judged. About 200 women jurors will act in the interests of their sex at various times.
 There is but one building where woman will reign supreme and it will be dedi- cated to the rites of hospitality. It is for the exclusive use of the lady man agers and two patriotic societies It Is one of the permanent structures belong ing to the Washington university group. Upon the lower floor are reading. writ ing and reception rooms besides halls of congresses and apartments for the accom- modation of visiting organizations. Up stairs are private rooms for the use of lle board. two large rooms are reserved by the Colonial Danes and the Daugh- ters of the Revolution as headquarters Of the sl00O00 appropriated for the use of the board quite a large proportion will be expended in entertaining. Mrs Man ming and her aids will preside over many notable functions.
 The south Is well represented on the board, southern women of social and in- telleetual prestige being included in the membership
 Miss I.aVina Egan, the secretary comes from Shreveport, La, and is well known as a newspaper correspondent She has made herself very popular. her southern snavty making her a fitting representa- tive of the women of her state
 
 president, is from Atlanta, Ga. Her home in that city has been the scene of many notable gatherings, where distinguished politicians. literateurs. etc., have been entertained Mrs. Porter has an assured l position not only in Georgia, but all over | the south
 | Texas sends one of her gifted daught- CTS. Mrs. Annie Mclean Moore, who is a | social leader and a business woman as well. This ladys position in the business l world is unique for she was the first l woman ever made president of a bank. 1 In 1893 she was made the president of l the First National bank of Mount Pleas ant, Texas, which position she has filled with distinction. Mrs. Moore takes an active interest In women's organizations l and is a fine elocutonist and musician. 1 Mrs Frederick Hanger. the appointee l from Little Rock. Arkansas, Is a recog- nized factor in all progressive womens I movements in the south. She has been the president of the Arkansas Federation l of Women's Clubs and was for a number | of years the regent of the Daughters of l the American Revolution. conscien- 1 tious worker, woman of brains and I ever ready to do battle for her self. Mrs. 1 Hanger Is valuable addition to the board She occupies the responsible posi- | ton of chairman of the committee of awards.
 l The member from Virginia Is Mrs | Amelia vop Mayhoff the sister of lief l ferson Levi the owner of Monticello, Va, | once the home of Thomas Jefferson. In l this beautiful old colonial mansion Mrs. von Mayhoff presides as hostess, enter l taining the distinguished guests who come | from far and near to visit the historic l spot This lady comes of family cele- | brated In the annals of the revolution. I and her grace and beauty have made | her favorte in society.
 l Mrs William H. Coleman. although rep resents Indianapolis. is from Louisville
 Ky Her family had much to do with 1 the historical events of the early days of l this country. Of patriotic institutions Mrs Coleman Is affiliated with the
 Daughters of the Revolution and has had l an abundance of the experience so neces- sary in a public position.
 Miss Enid Yandel. the distinguished sculptress. is a native of Kentucky and