The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-17

 indication of the cordial welcome with which the hundred or more young women attending the Gulf States convention have been received in Birmingham. The visit ing women are being most hospitably en- tertained and many delightful entertain ments have been arranged in their honor. Mrs. A. McD. Wilson of Atlanta, chair man of the gulf states committee, will preside at the business sessions of the convention which will be held at the First Methodist church. The convention will open this afternoon a 2:15 o'clock and will adjourn in time for the delegates to attend the reception at the WOmans hotel from 8 to o'clock.
 The following Is the complete pro- gramme:
 Friday Afternoon. 2:15-Introduction of delegations. 2:30-''How to Get the Most Out of the Convention" Miss Mabel K. Stafford. 2:40-"The Meaning of the Worlds Week of Prayer" Miss Helen r. Barnes. 2;50-"The Power of Prayer" Dr. How S:15-"Association Work in Asia" Miss Bertha Condo.
 3:3O-"Our Interests in India," Miss Adele Disbro.
 S:4o-Appointment of committees. Adjournment.
 Reception at the Women's hotel, 720 North Twenty y-first street.
 Friday Evening. 7:s0-Service of song.
 7:45-Words of welcome on behalf of the churches of the city, pr. James Duncan on behalf of the Birmingham Young Women's Christian association, Mrs. E. T. Taliaferro.
 S;15-Convention sermon, Dr. Howard l.. Jones. pastor of the First Baptist church, Chattanooga. p:0o-Ad journment.
 Saturday Morning. 9:00-Roll call of delegates. 9:15-"The Power of the Holy Spirit" Dr. Francis NJ. Peterson, president of the Alabama Girls Industrial school. 9:45-Annual report of the officers of the Gulf States association: Mrs, A. McD Wilson. president: Miss Evalyn Orme treasurer; Miss Mabel K. Stafford, trav- cling secretary for the general student departments: Miss Adele Dsbro, travel ing secretary for the city department Minute reports from associations II 1:00-"Relations Between the State and Local Associatons,' Miss Helen Barnes. Solo.
 11.15-Recess.
 Il 1.3o--Conferences for city and college work held simultaneously. 12:30-Adjournment.
 Saturday Afternoon. 2:30-"The Power of the Word of God" Miss Mary N. Moore, president of Athens Female college.
 2:50-Report of committees. 3:10-"Association Work in Europe" Miss Bertha Condo.
 3:30-"Vaue of Gymnastics for Wo- men, Miss Elma l.. Harvey Washing ton, D. C.. director of physical education in the Atlanta association. Solo.
 S:5o-"Association Ideals.' Miss Helen Barnes.
 Adjournment
 Reception of delegates at Birmingham seminary.
 Saturday Evening. 7:30-Musieal service
 S;0O-Address, Miss Bertha Condo na- tional college secretary, Chicago.
 Sunday Morning. 9:45-"lHints on Bible Study" Mss Louise Porter. Bible secretary, Atlanta Young Women's Christian association. 10:15-" Systematic and Proportionate Giving Miss Mabel Head, faculty of La Grange college
 10:30-Adiournment.
 :o0-Delegates will attend regular church services
 Sunday Afternoon. S:oo-"Misson Study" Miss Mabel Head 3:3Q-"Gospel Service for Women," Miss Bertha Condo,
 Sunday Evening. 7:30-Service of song
 S:O0-Address, Miss Helen F Barnes national secretary of city department. Chicago
 9,00- Farewell service