The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-09


 the members of the program in the happy humor. which characterizes him as a favorite master of ceremonies. The invocation was made by Rev. W. J. Page, rector of St. Marks Episcopal church.
 Hon. William Hodge Sanford. on be- half of the city. for the Mayor, made the address of welcome. In eloquent terms, he pair tribute to the Magic City. the Druid City, the Gulf City and every town from which the women representatives came to Troy which he assured them was under the present circumstances fortunate to be con- sidered the center of the earth. With compliment to the work of the women of Alabama he turned the key to the city over to the president.
 A piano sole, La Fruit. by Heller, was rendered by Mrs. o. Worthy Miss Annie Chaffin sang Cariccina by Penn.
 Two of the charming features of the evenings entertainment were the ad- dress of welcome in behalf of the Nineteenth Century Club of Troy by Mrs. w.. l.. Davids, and the response on behalf of the federation by Mrs. J. J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa. These gra- clous women captured their hearers and the charm of their personality and beauty. Both were gowned in pink costumes.
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 Mrs. Davids is a daughter of the late Hon. Henry Wiley, one of the leading jurists of his time and is woman ot scholarly attachments, Mrs Mayfield, who received much congratulations up- on her remarks is the wife of Judge J. J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa and one of the states able women.
 Miss E. Peterson played a waltz by Schulte. Miss Peterson is from Chi cago and is the guest of Miss Cath her- inc Gardner.
 Mrs. McLester, president of the Fed eration, gave a comprehensive review of the years work. Her gentle man ner, her keen sense of humor and her philanthropic spirit breathed through out the whole report. The work of the Federation as reviewed by her Is subdivided among seven committees. the legislative committee with Mrs w. A. Gayle of Montgomery as chair man, has worked faithfully for the child labor law. The Loan Scholarship committed under the inspiration of Mrs. Robert Hemphill of Birmingham, has established scholarships for girls at the University of Alabama and Mon tevallo.
 The reciprocity committee has knit closer the relationship of the Federated Clubs. The improvement committed, with Mrs Knox as chairman, has opened the way to the City Beautiful and made the desert places to bloom. Mrs. Phillips, at the head of the Free Kindergarten movement is inspiring tho little children with the cardinal principles of truth. loyalty and cour- age. Mrs. J. D. Matlock of Bir- mingham. through the school improve ment committee, has instituted better sanitation and more healthful surroun- dings,
 The president praised the faithful work of the editor of the Federatio organ and bespoke for her the loyal support of the clubs Of the State.
 After reviewing the work of the mast Mrs McIester touched upon the widening and enlarged opportunity for good.
 The program was closed by piano duet. rendered by Mrs. John r. Sell man of Troy and her sister. Miss Nell
 The convention will be in session tomorrow.
 Brilliant Reception.
 brilliant reception at the Elk's Home tonight, crowned the closing of the opening session of the federation. Many prominent Alabama women were in the receiving line, together with members of the local Elks Club.
 An orchestra discoursed sweet music during the evening, and the young people present enjoyed dancing until late hour.