The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-26
NO TIPPING ALLOWED AZ
 THE WOlNAN'S EXCHANGE
An 1ovation-ss Jeanette B. Walters Talks About the Work-An Opportunity For Clever Women to Be Remunerated- Beautiful Handi-
 work Displayed
Fly DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

by the score and sent here, all of which are easily disposed of. And, speaking of old-fashioned things" continued Miss Walters, let me show you some tatting. Now know you haven't seen or heard of any In years-have you're
 Not since I was little bitty-and then had all sorts of things trimmed in it."
 This" said Miss Walters. showing yards and yards of the Old-fashioned trimming, lis made and sent to me by two dear old ladies nearly 70 years old. Isn't that remarkable?"
 Indeed it is." I answered And who makes all these jars of delicious looking jelly, pickles. preserves and all these things that I seer"
 Different ones. We always have a supply of all sorts of delicious edlbles. Marmalades of all descriptions-and everything nice,'' said Miss Walters.
 And that brings me to ask about the cuisine of the Exchange and how you manage about that part of the work?"
 You know we serve breakfast and luncheon and our menus comprise all that is dainty and palatable and we try to serve 1t in the most tempting manner. We do not compete with any restaurant, hotel or anything of that kind in town, but we try to make everything thoroughly home-like and as free from conventionality as possible"
 And how will the high prices of the tariff affect your business?' I asked
 Tt will only affect the consignor," re- piled Miss Walters. Last year we paid one consignor $500 for breads and pies. Out of this the consignor made over s00 clear of all expense"
 What clever woman to make so much out of such little things as pies and biscuits!" I remarked.
 Yes, it was a good showing" re- sponded Miss Walters. "Those who con- tribute this sort of work to the Ex- change wih naturally be affected by the new tariff laws. but otherwise the Ex- change will not know they are in exist ence. One thing about the Exchange I haven't told you that perhaps you will | find interesting continued Miss Wal ters.
 And what is that?' I queried.
 "We allow, no tipping here," was the prompt response.
 Well, that is an innovation, I must say. I have read and heard from va- rious parts of the country how the idea had been discussed, and whether it could be successfully done, but I believe this is the only plac I know where it is put into practice" said I.
 AL. cannot be overstepped by any one at any time,' said Miss Walters firmly. "Often it has been embarrassing, but I have never wavered. pay the waitresses good wages; they are on duty from the morn- ing hours until 4 o'clock in the after noon; I make it well worth their while, and there is no necessity for tipping. It is protection to the patrons of the Ex- change and to t.ose who are connected with it.
 And has 1t met with approval?" I asked.
 Absolutely" replied Miss Walters 'I will tell you an incident that occurred today. A gentleman came in here-he was a stranger. After taking his seat at the table he looked over the menu and gave the order for his luncheon. At the bottom of our menu cards is printed. Please do not tip the waitress The gentleman with the menu card in his hand approached my desk, where I was seated and said, pointing to the request T want to say that I would like to compliment you upon your courage to place that injunction upon your menu card and I, for one, want to thank you for it. I have been in Birmingham near ly "A hours now, and most of my change has gone for tips. So that I feel like adding word of thanks to the Woman s Exchange for such an innovation, and only wish 1t was the rule at other places.' So you see 1t Is an innovation which is appreciated and by many, toe" concluded Miss Walters.
 linen and the other appointments were 4t.1 1r1