The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-09

Is hoped, will be the first of many simi- lar institutions scattered throughout the
 community. From tiny beginning such as this many of the worthiest charities
 of the state have begun, and with the ap-
 peal which the life of little child
 makes upon the hardest heart, and the approval which this charity Nhas earned from every type of man and woman who
 understand its object there is not doubt
 that it will thrive
 The milk dispensary has as it's object the health and preservation of the infant poor. The Society for the Prevention or Infant Mortality, recently organized, IS
 It's sponsor, and it Is a branch of the work followed by the Associated Charities of which MT. William MacGrath is secre- tary In Birmingham. as in larger cities where it has been found necessary to es- tablish the milk stations, prominent wom- en have busted themselves In it's be- I half Recently in New York city, when | number of these milk dispensaries were I opened, the women who were instru-
 mental in their organization, and who are assuring their support, were represen- | tative of the wealthy and fashionable sets. The same Is true here. The most influential women in society have been instrumental in it's establishment. Here the first steps toward the establishment of the milk depot were taken when the ohilds opera, "The House That Jack
 Built" was presented. A considerable
 fund was realized from the three perform
 ances, largely due to the efforts or the
 committe on programmes, who secured advertisements from firm after firm, real izing from this part of the entertain ment about seOo Of this committee, Mrs.
 Campbell Maben was chairman, and in
 that work as we'll as in other matters connected with the establishment of the
 milk station later, she has given her
 heartiest cooperation. Of other com mittees, besides her, much may be said of their efforts. Mrs. John L. Raul IS chairman of the milk committee; Mrs. George B. Mccormack of the finance com mittee. and Mrs. Massey was chairman of the location committee.
 The board of directors includes the fol- lowing prominent women: Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Harvey LeSourd, Mrs. A. H.
 Woodward, Mrs. George Harrington, Mrs A. B. Loveman, Mrs. William M. Mac Grath. Mrs. A. J. Bowron, Mrs Frank Nabers, Mrs. Eugene Fies, Mrs Lotus Salks, Mrs. G. B. Mccormack, Mrs E. I McCrossin, Mrs. c. P. Orr, Mrs. Rich ard Massey, Mrs. Sterling Foster, Mrs Mark Lewis, Mrs. Dave Marbury, Mrs. I. l. Smith Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs. Ned McDavid, Mrs Felix Blackburn, Mrs. Otto Marx, Mrs. B. F. Roden. Mrs. Camp bell Maben, Mrs. John L. Raul and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler.
 Mrs. Roden is president of the society and has been one of it's most faithful and efficient workers. In a quiet way she has been one of the important factors Tn various charitable works the past few years. Mrs. Mccormack, vice president, and Mrs. Sterling Foster, secretary, are two other able women who are prominent in this work.
 Most of the members of the board or control were present at the opening yes- terday afternoon, the out-of-town mem- bers being practically the only apsentees' Many others interested in the charity were also among the visitors. The cere- monies. brief -and simple, took place In front of the house, where a generous shade is cast by a number of trees. The sneakers were well chosen and each in his own way spoke words of encourage ment and praise for the young institution
 The Rev. R. l.. Bell opened the services which were closed by the Rev. "illough- by Ciaybrook MT. Culpepper Exum, MT MacGrath and Mrs. George C. Ball, who is one of the most easy and graceful speakers among Birmingham women, made cheerful and encouraging talks
 At the close of the services the doors of the cottage were opened to visitors
 The place was in poor repair when rent ed for the milk station, but with the cleaning, papering Of several roomss painting of interior and exterior, removal of weeds and unsightly rubbish, 1t is as neat and clean place as could be de-
 sider for so important thing as the
 keeping and dispensing of milk. The health officers in rendering it sanitary
 were more than kind, and inspection yes- terday revealed every spot in the house
 and each smallest utensil a marvel of
 cleanliness Much is due to the industry
 of Miss Embrey, who is the nurse in
 charge. With some assistance she has
 done d great deal of the cleaning and painting Miss Embrey's unseltsh devo-
 ton to the cause is indeed apparent ia many ways ln,ie hall of the cottage connects with a cheery room covered with a Crex rug and surrounded with chairs which were arranged in semi-circle facing desk. In this room there will be meet jngs of the mothers of children who are receiving the benefits of the station and various physicians will talk to them of the proper care of their children This will be one of the helpful and enlighten- ing works accomplished by the society. Miss Embrey, the nurse, who Is & gradu- ate of the Hillman hospital will also be of great assistance in this regard. On a | table lay tiny wire basket yesterday surmounting set of scales. This was | inc first article that suggested the little ones who are to be occupants of the in- | stitution by day. It is weighing ma chine and with bottle sterilzer, was | a gift from -Northington Drug company. which has been generous and ] interested in it's gifts. Wednesday the 1 firm sent another contribution In wash l cloths and soap.
 Another pleasant place is cheery walt 1 ing room opposite, fitted with chairs, | couch and chiffonier Adjoining IS the room in which the big refrigerator and | the milk bottles will be ept. The re- i friyerator. like many other articles, was | procured at small cost through the gen. lSrosity of the merchants, Hood Wheel |