The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-04
Dr. Morris NeWtield, President of the Association
 o Social Workers Talks About the Work
lily DOLLY DALRYMPLE


 With the approach of the second annual congress Of the social service workers of the state of Alabama. which will con- vene in Birmingham the first week in May. renewed interest is felt in the tre- mendous scope of the local Association of Social Workers.
 Organized and put into effect by Mr. l William McGrath general secretary of the Associated Charities two years ago. the l association has become great factor in many heretofore unknown paths of so- cial service in this district.
 The aim and object of the organization is manifold
 To soeialize the entire district, to bring into closer touch with settlement work all forms and grades of social service is the object of this organization.
 In other words. the Association of Social Workers is a sort of parliament to all other charity examinations the smaller as well as the larger clubs and societies, finding in it a channel for their work ex- perts in sociology and charity being num- bered among fits members from whom sound, sane counsel may be had where difficult cases are encountered, and every effort to connect the work of one organ- ization with another is the intention of the association.
 The Association of Social Workers ought to be a means likewise of saving the city officials much lost time in running down groundless claims and objections.
 The Association of Social Workers stands as a clearing house for all charit- able agencies.
 It would direct and guide attempts made to the most productive end and pre- vent duplication of work.
 Acting as a force to join together and unify all the work carried on by the diff ferent agencies, the association co-ordi- mates the work of settlement with the others thus giving them neutral ground on which to meet.
 The association desires to interest every body in the work, and through every channel-the churches, the schools. the clubs, neighborhoods and individuals.
 It is open to every kind of social bet terment and improvement, and besides all this, the association is an educational cen ter, both for study and field work
 To sum up the situation in a nutshell. the Association of Social Workers is not only clearing house for all institutions, but for citizens as well, cooperating to make them more efficient Dy suggestions as well as direct help, and by learning the needs by scientific survey and investiga- tion. It brings the needs to the institution and the institution to the needs.
 It relates the association itself in a di- rect way to the community, and the com munity is brought closer to the associa- ton, bridging a chasm so long un- spanned.
 In the choice for president of the As sociation of Social Workers of Dr. Morris Newfield, no better could have been made
 Standing for all that is best in the re- lisious regime of the community, cultured intellectual and gifted, Dr. Newfield com pines with these attributes heart at tuned to his fellow men, and their needs their hardshps and their struggles
 With a sympathy that is keen, kind ness that is unalterable, Dr. Newfield has taken hold of the Association of Social Workers with an enthusiasm that is re- freshing and inspiring, and under his di- rection, with the cooperation of the off, ficers and members, big things must sure- ly come about.
 pr. NeWfeld's popularity will serve him as a great factor in this work, for say what We may, personality has a great deal to do with success in any line, and particularly is it desirable in social work. for a leader who knows how to assemble and amalgamate his forces cleverly and whose personality makes a strong appeal. is the one who will succeed in bringing about a successful work.
 This pr. Newfield has in abundance, and when the Association of Social Workers