The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-20
A LITTLE VISIT WITH MRS. FAIRBANKS
AND A SKETCH OF HER PERSONALITY

"And, it is called Red mountain" Mrs.
Fairbanks leaned forward a trihe eager
~.
ut is vely beautiful she said, and
are there mines theresa near"
We were sitting in the boudoir at the
Bush residence early Friday morning.
She was a bit tired from the fatiging
journey and was resting before the hour
for the conference.
Yes this is the first time 1 have been
IN Alabama" Mrs. Fairbanks answered
my question. Il have been to Georgia, to
Savannah, but never to Birmingham.
what 1 have seen so far l like. OF
course that has been but little, only in the
drive from the depot here. and this is a
beautiful home
"A number of the ladies of Birming-
ham will call this afternoon, l under
stand. 1 shall be so glad to meet them"
Mrs. Fairbanks as president general of
the Daughters of the Revolution, is well
acquainted with several of the prominent
members of that organization from Ala
bama.
The close of her term was accepted
with regret by the entire body for Mrs.
administration. The Continental hall, one
of the most artistic buildings In Wash
tngton, has been very nearly completed
owing to her efforts.
Mrs. Fairbanks has always been active
In club work of various kinds. Ohio
was ner native state and she and Mr..
Fairbanks first met as college students
at the Wesleyan university, and married
soon after obtaining their degrees
Indiana then became their home state.
Mrs. Fairbanks was identified with sew
eral working organizations and social and
literary clubs IN Indianapolis, so early
became a woman of affairs, a worker for
municipal Improvements in various lines
and for organized charities. In the mean
time Mr.. Fairbanks was pursuing his line
of endeavor and upon his first public
office that of United States Senator from
Indiana, he and Mrs. Fairbanks entered
upon a larger field of work and of in
fiuence.
The many duties of official life and of
the position of Vice Presidents wife have
necessarily severed in a measure Mrs.
Fairbanks active part In many organiza-
TONS
She has concentrated upon one, how
ever the Junior Republic near Annapolis
Junction. Maryland.
In the progress and welfare of this
interesting and mera.kable institution for
terest and well directed effort. One of
the secrets of Mrs. Fairbanks success is
simply that she has a well defined and ex-
act conception Of thesthing she starts to
do before she does 1t.
She does not, like so many women,
scatter her forces and reach out fifty
hands, mentally spepaldng, for what two
bands only can do we'll.
Furthermore Mrs. Fairbanks Is a per-
fecty sincere woman, loyal to her loyal
friends, and in Washington, where she
is best known. she is more universally
liked than any other woman in official
life.
She has a certain charm, too, with very
young girls. commands almost at once
their admiration and enthusiastic regard
I remember five years ago in Washington
when 1 first met Mrs. Fairbanks. She
was then running for the presidency OF
the d. A. RS against Mrs Dopeli Nc
Lean and the contest was fairly exciting
"The Daughters" wcsa fighting lieu
tenants for Mrs. Fairbanks.
And now to- day. Mrs. Fairbanks,
might ] " oouldnot help smiling little,
remembering those ID. A. r. times
might / describe, your-gown?"
my gown!" Mrs. Fairbanks laughed
merrily 'fts right there" she said. turn
Ing to the wardrobe, white satin"
"And silver passementerie?
And Duchesse Mace and a little pink
chiffon, and now she took my hand.
NOW what are You going to say this
timer"
Butts just then thexvice President came