The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-11
AUTUMN NEWS
 0F SOCIETY Weddings and Entertain ments for Brieds-Elect THE SOCIAL CALENDAR Box Parties, Receptions and Other Events of 'Yesterday-Seen in Passing at the State Fiar.
 Personal Notes
By MYRTLE MILES

Despite the showers which fell steadily during the greater part of yesterday, at tendance at the State Fair continues in a manner which is constant evidence Of the interest in this splendid exhibition
 Automobiles went out at all hours yester- day bearing their little parties daunted by thoughts of the weather and preserv-
 ing a sort of damp good humor as they drifted from one attraction to another, along the Plaza and in exhibition puiid- ings. If the poor weather continues and it is to hoped 1t will not-those who are interested in the fair are hoping that the spirit of the times, always cheery
 and undampened no matter how heavy the rains, will remain the same.
 Everyone who has attended the fair IS more than pleased. Especially in these columns should the woman's depart ment be noted. Last year it was con- sidered, and justly so, deserving Of the
 highest praise. This year the improve ment throughout Is exceptional Mrs. Reid. who has been for long time veri- tably the backbone of the department and a tremendous inspiration to women over the state, paid a glowing tribute to
 Alabama's women a day or two ago as she pointed to one of the booths fur nished by a woman from a distant vil- lage. ''The energy, originality and ann
 bition which our women are showing IS nothing short of remarkable" she said.
 '',rheir industry may. be measured by
 their nobility of character. and that is it-Uointinp to one showing decided taste in decoration
 end evidence of thrift and industry in
 the products of farm, in needle work and the preserved and canned fruits which were arranged on a small cabinet
 lis first effort.
 Come over here and let me show you
 the result of three years efforts. This
 woman made the same kisd of beginning
 as was made by the first. Her honest,
 conscientious desire to succeed, added to experience and natural taste, have evolv- ed this booth. And it was very pretty illustration. The first booth was most creditable; the second lovely. Rugs woven by the exhibitors own nimble fingers covered the floor. The little place
 was divided into separate compartment one displaying fruits and vegetables,
 canned and preserved; cakes and rolls, which were evidence of other house. wifely virtues. Handsome plants sitting here and there gave a refining touch and showed care and interest in plant life | which was again emphasized by the moss
 and pine burs scattered prettily on the I floor Several dolls sat about the floor I like so many happy little children, dress | ed in dainty frocks which were examples 1 of fine needle work. Here and there were huge pieces of embroidery, well done festooned clusters and flowers, made l of paper by the same hands. Another 1 background was made of water color and | crayon drawings and a clever touch was | given by a clothes line drawn across
 one of the little compartments and hung
 with bits of tatting and hand made | lace.
 | The woman who decorated this booth | has broadened her scope since she first | hacame an exhibitor at the State Fair.
 She is constantly adding to the sphere of l her usefulness and she is learning some- thing from those about her at every eX- | hibition. It is this alertness and ambi- tion of Alabama's s women whclf is mak- | ing the woman's department so excellent | that it is mentioned with words of high est praise wherever the State Fair is discussed