The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The seventh annual conference on child labor, under the auspices of the national committee. will convene for it's first ses- sion this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Orpheum theatre. All preliminary ar arrangements have been completed for the business and the entertainment of the conference. The people of Birmingham are in readiness to extend a cordial welcome to the delegates and the guests of the convention which will be attended by some of the nations most prominent men and women
 The local committees were busted yes terday with the remaining details pertain ing to the conference. Headquarters have already been opened at the Hillman hotel for the registration of visitors and delegates. All arrangements have been made for the accommodation of the big crowds of the convention at the Orphe- um, which has been attractively decorated with draperies and flags
 The National child labor exhibit has been put on display in the lobby of the Orpheum. It consists of pictures and charts. illustrative of the conditions of tiiiid idDoT all over lne country ana mas been on exhibition at former conventions held in Chicago, Boston, and other places where it attracted much attention. The exhibit is in care of Miss Josephine Eschenbrenner and Miss Elizabeth Din widdie of New York, who arrived in the city Tuesday night.
 A special committee, composed of Col. T. O. Smith, chairman; J. H. Holcomb, and pr. George Eaves, was appointed yesterday to make arrangements for Col onel Roosevelt's address at Capitol park Friday noon. The speakers stand will be erected directly in front of the Confed- crate monument and Park avenue and Twentieth street are being opened up for the convenience of the crowds.
 Colonel Roosevelt will reach the city Friday morning at 520 o'clock, and after having been breakfasted by ex-Gov B. B.. Conner will make an address before the pupils of the Birmingham High school In view of the limitations of the audi torums seating capacity it has been an- nounced that there will be absolutely no room for visitors on this occasion. A half holiday will probably be given the stu dents on that day, though this plan is only tentative.
 The business mems luncheon, which will be given Friday afternoon al 1 clock at the Hillman, will be one of the most notable events Of the conference. The ar- fair will be held in compliment to Colonel Roosevelt, Governor O'Neal, Senator Rorah, United States Commissioner of Labor Charles P. Neill, Dr. Henry B. Favill Dean Herman Schneider. and ether distinguished speakers. who will be in attendance at the conference.
 The luncheon will be one of the most notable occasions ever held in Birming- ham. The tickets for the affair have been in great demand, and only few remain ing ones are available. These can be se- cured during this morning by those wish ing to attend the luncheon from John L. Parker. chairman of the entertainment committee. at his drug store on Twen- tieth street and First avenue.
 Simultaneously with the business men s luncheon, similar function will be given bv the ladies at the Country club, com- plimentary to Miss Jane Addams Miss Florence Kelley and others of the distin- guished women guests of the conferenee