The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-02

After an absence of a month, Miss Walters, the manager of the Woman's Exchange, returned yesterday and was welcomed most cordially by the many patrons of the exchange. Miss Walters vacation has been saddened by the crti- cal illness of her mother and at whose beside she was called some weeks ago. She has been staying with friends at Hill Crest the remaining days of Sep tember
 The welcome extended her found ex- pression In numerous ways. In her long connection with this institution she has become widely known and as widely be- loved, and her work for needy gentle women in this city and elsewhere, in the management of an exchange that pro- vides them an outlet for their skill in needework where the results are so remunerative, has accomplished what no other institution in the city has done.
 The opening of the cafe feature some years ago has also proved signally sue cessful It is one of the best managed cafes in Birmingham Special care is exercised in the preparation of appetizing dishes. Luncheons and breakfasts are served daily and business and profess sional men have found the cafe most convenient and attractive.
 Tipping is prohibited in the cafe. There is a large corps of maids and waitresses, but each one of them would refuse tip if 1t was offered and 1t is all because Miss Walters told them that the tipping evil would not be encouraged at the Woman's Exchange. What other people think is a matter of no concern with the maids at the exchange. It Is Mss Walters who Is their standard. Iney are Loyalty devoted to her and when she went away for her vacation this summer a pretty little incident of their attach ment for her could have been seen by any passerby along Twenty-first street.
 Miss Walters had just stepped into the cab and was driving off to the railway station. when all the maids gathered on the steps on the Twenty-first street side of the exchange and waved goodoys. IL was a touching little picture, because she was going away on a sad mission But the kind faithful ones, row or Whlte- capped, devoted servants, watched the cab until it was out of sight. and through the cab door white handkerchief Hut tered in acknowledgment.
 The fair management has made re- quest of the merchants in this city to mahe holiday of Friday during fair week in order to give their employees an opportunity of seeing the fair. The school children of the city will have holiday Friday. and it Is hoped that this example will be followed by the merchants. who will certainly not refuse so public spirited a request.
 In Atlanta the suggestion to close the stores one day during the fair week met with enthusiastic response. It IS an ap- peal for those who have little oppor- tunity to see the educational exmpits pro yided by the fair management or to ehJoy the recreation to be gained through the several departments of the fair. In small way the state fairs are expositions or the states resources and day in the varied exhibits cannot be but instrue- tive and we'll worth while. The outdoor attractions will complete day of sight seeing and altogether one day out or the busy year should be spared to see some thing of Ala bama's resources.
 pr. O. Whitfield has returned from Nashville where he attended the Home Coming week in that city.
 Mrs. Atwater and Miss May Bradford have just returned from a delight ful visit east. visiting relatives in New York, Boston and New Haven.
 At the Country club this afternoon the first concert of October will be given. the programme to begin at 4'SO o'clock The Calman orchestra will present a number of bright selections
 MT. and Mrs. Caswell P. Ellis and the Misses Ellis of New Orleans, so well known in society here are among the southerners in New York for the autumn.
 Mrs prod dlev Saunders Is in Athens