The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18

| Wilson made a short talk, saying 1T part that 1t gave her great pleasure tc be in Birmingham where everything had been done for the comfort and entertain' ment of the delegates She referred to the inspiration of the association here, which she said had been conceived by Mrs. Rob- ert Cecil, formerly Miss Mabel Sloss. Mrs Wilson said
 While at Asheville at the summer con- ference some years ago, Mrs Cecil talked with me about forming an association in Birmingham. The success of that begin ming is clearly demonstrated in the en- thusiasm expressed in this convention.
 Mrs. Wilson then introduced Miss Mabel Stafford, travelling secretary of the as socia ton, who spoke on the subject of prayer Miss Stafford called the roll of the colleges, and the following responded'
 LaGrange Memale college, LaGrange, Ga, ten delegates; Georgia Normal and Industrial school, three delegates; Lucy Cobb institute, two delegates; Athens Fe- male college, train delayed and number of delegates not known: Industrial State Normal school of Columbus, Miss, ten delegates; Bernard college, train delayed; | OlaLe NOT1nHl CDllcBe Ol otoi bidt tioih 'S I layed; Shorter college of Rome. Ga, | four delegates; Jacksonville State Normal | of Alabama, ten delegates; Montevailo college ten delegates; Alabama Normal | college, three delegates; University ol | Alabama, ten delegates; Marion Female college three delegates; Birmingham seminary twenty-nine delegates. l Delegates were present from various cities as follows: Mobile, seven; Montgom- cry, two; Savannah, two Birmingham has l only six delegates present. Mrs. Wilson said they were excused for the reason that the new hotel was being prepared for the reception which followed the meeting of | the convention.
 | Miss Helen Barnes of Chicago spoke on the Meaning of the Worlds Week of Prayer" showing that all over the world wherever the Y. w. c. A. has an associa- tion this week is being observed by prayer.
 l Dr. Howard l.. Jones of Chattanooga followed with a most interesting talk on l "The Power of Prayer" His text was taken from Matthew 6:5-7. Dr. Jones made l a strong plea for more prayers. l Miss Cornela Perryman sang, 'I Am Praying for You
 | A most interesting talk was that of Miss Bertha Condo of Boston. secretary of the American associatic<, Nho in very entertaining manner spoke of the "Asso- citation Work in Asia" She gave so many beautiful illustrations and expressed her self in such forcible way as to bring very clearly to the mind the point to be reached.
 Mrs. Wilson closed the meeting with an- other of her sweet pleas for better wom- anhood. better Christians and better lives.
 Reception at Woman's Hotel.
 The reception given yesterday afternoon at the womans hotel. in compliment to the visiting women to the gulf states convention. was attended by several hun dred guests. The receiving hours were | from until o'clock and while it was some time after o'clock when the visit ing women arrived, owing to the inter esting afternoon session, by o'clock the reception hall and parlors were thronged. The decorations were In palms, ferns and | chrysanthemums. Tea and waters were l served and each guest was presented with hand-painted souvenirs, the work of Mrs. Robert Cecil
 The guests registered upon their ar- rival The entire lower and upper floors of the hotel were thrown open and the guests were permitted a glimpse of the private rooms up stairs. It was the first opportunity that had been given Bir- mingham people to inspect the Women 2 hotel, which was opened a few weeks ago under the auspices of the Young Womens Christian association, and an occasion of so much interest was given a brilliant social side by the presence of so many visiting women. Expression of delight were heard on all sides and the words of enthusiasm and encouragement were gen. eral
 At the head of the receiving line was the president of the board of managers Mrs. Edmund Taylor Taliaferro, hand somely gowned in black and white. Most of the members of the board were pres ent Mrs. Don Bacon. in grey velvet was among the first to arrive. Mrs. T G. Bush, in a pompadour chiffon in pink and black arrived soon after Mrs. Bacon and the receiving party was gradually augmented.
 With the arrival of Mrs. A. McD. Will son of Atlanta, and the officers of the convention and the many delegates. the social success of the reception seemed perfect in every way.
 Mrs. Wilson, a tall. distinguished look. ing woman, was charmingly gowned r black and white.
 | Mrs b G. McCabe of Atlanta was 8 lovely figure in an afternoon toilette oi brown and Miss Evelyn Orme of Atlanta was smartly gowned in green. Mrs. Merriwether the superintendent oi the hotel, and Miss Mabel Wheeler. the | secretary of the city association.
 Last Nights Meeting.
 The meeting last night of the Gull states convention was opened with song service. The delegates were then formal ly welcomed on behalf of the churches by the Rev Dr. J. A. Duncan, and on behalf of the city association by Mrs. F. T. Tal. iaferro, whose address was as follows:
 Tt has been made my pleasant duty r the name of the Birmingham City Brancl of the Young Women's Christian associa tion to extend a welcome to these, oui honored guests, the delegates of the Guli states division conference and to those who are good as to help us with words | pf udx pia oaf ppf