The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03

vcmber l. We called on her a few days ago to ask of her plans and sine frankly feels they are too numerous to mention.
 This work is of and for the peo- ple." she said. For some time I have felt the need of just such efforts for the unfortunate girls of our city but little did I dream it would be my priv llege to fill the much needed office.' And to her we know a real privilege has been given; and to those who are troubled in mind and body she will carry the blessing of kind and sym pathetic friend.
 Opportunity for Help
 This office gives the opportunity to help and properly place the young girl without the humiliation and publicity of the court room where we can al- ways find the curious waiting to catch bit of scandal to spread broadcast, and thus destroy all sensitiveness to evil. After a criminal has been made it takes very strong tonic to destroy the infected minds and rebuild char acter. When the mothers. rich and poor alike, learn of the creation of such safeguard that is placed as a pro. lection to the girls, especially the un- protected there will be a silent prayer from each for such dispensation of au- thorities. Understand, this office is not one of courts, of punishment, but is a clearing house for civic service; for q general betterment of existing con- ditions, by removing causes and temp tations, and by cooperating with the public charities and philanthropies With All Denominations Mrs. Searight wishes to be in touch with all denominations and with every nelghborhood, that no part of the city will not be inclhded in her service She invites the confidence of the moth- | CTS whose daughters are engaged in the city and wants the friendship and
 help of each daughter. that through and with the more fortunate she may reach those who need her services most. Not that she alone will serve them, but that all Birmingham women will be interested in what is to the best interest Of our young folks Besides reaching the home, her purpose is to Know the employers, and to cooperate With them for better service, at the same tune representing the best in- terests of the busy girls.
 This is no invasion on any organ 1 ized offices; no intrusion on> anybody o'se's effort. It is the sane solution to a very important problem, and a great trust for a splendid cause. Ev- | cry thinking man or woman knows much of the weakness of nature em
 anates from an unsound judgment and
 lack Of training; much that has the appearance of evils is the result of ig-
 horancei then the methods that will 1 elVe best results is help, and Mrs
 Searight intends to help. There is no
 greater teacher than kindness: there is
 no help more lasting than that of q,
 sSmpathizing friend, one that feels with you keenly your own suffering and Aightens your burden by leading rath-
 CT than forcing.
 Recognition of Worth
 The appointment of this good wom-
 an to serve among the city officials
 Is just recognition of the worth of
 woman's nfluence--influence in a
 channel that is adapted to character
 building. This carries out the orig
 inal idea of woman's work after ell. whether in her home or in a down. town office her services are needed wherever human interests are in
 volved; and man always knows where
 to place the responsibility and the service is usually cheerfully rendered.
 And never will it be more so than in
 this office. Mrs. Searight is woman so full of love, of kindness that she carries a message of happiness in her race, which Is lighted with a keen sense of the ridiculous as the occa asion may demand When you knock on the door of room 30. city hall, hereafter there will be happy come in" and cheerful cooperation from a wom- an among women. The commissioners have placed at the disposal of the distressed, young or old, man or wom- ali, children and young women, a friend who stands ready to aid you by word or deed
 Is there any higher purpose in life? Has not woman found her sphere? win not her influence resound through the activities of life? Will it not leave i.s