The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-22

moniously handled. The work was beau tifully done and beautifully received"
 Mrs. Sterling A Wood, who has at- tended many federation meetings, said; "Th.s compared favorably to any con vention I have attended. Tn fact in smoothness of management and In the wonderful dispatch with which matters were handled, l believe 1t exceeded any state meeting we have ever had. Good will prevailed at all times, ani not moment was lost Mrs. l.. J. Haley is wonderful presiding officer. She was prompt exact and never even tolerated whisper with ones next door negh- Dor, but with all that she aroused only the kindlest feelings among sns dele gates, edch of whom returned home com pleteIy captivated by her skillful eon- duct Of affairs and her plea and also by her charming manner
 Mrs. N. A. Barrett of East Lake said: Montgomery entertained us royalty and every moment of the convention was profitable and enjoyable"
 Mrs. Lee Moody of Bessemer said: ''I cannot judge this convention by com parison with others, because 1t was my first, but it is generally conceded 10 have been successful meeting, and the clubs were well represented. The Montgomery women did everything possible for the comfort and pleasure of the delegates. I think too much cannot bs said of Mrs. l.. J. Haley as a presiding officer. Every one was enthusiastic over her and justly SO She Is perfectly at ease under all circumstances and has a lovely manner in pres ding, yet withal, she is strictly business-liEc. Mrs. Houston Davis and Miss EGgell Adams who contributed bril- liantly to the artistic side cf tho con venticn with their piano numbers, were beautifully received. Dr. George Eaves also went down from Birm ngham and made an excellent talk in behalf of the Red Cross seals, receiving promises of hearty cooperation from the federation. l gave a report of civic work. report, I am glad to say, favorable to the work being done along this line in our sec- tion."
 Mrs. W. L. Murdoch said: Never have attended a convention so beautifully managed on behalf of the hostess clubs, The hospitality and cordality of tho Montgomery women Is charming. And on behalf of the convention, it was most expeditiously managed. Mrs. Haley is a very remarkable presiding officer: she is unusual for her absolute justice and equality, and for her perfect dignity as an executive. Every woman taking part in the programmes stuck to her. allotted time, and so the work accomplished by the federation amazed us all. 'I gave my child labor report Wednes- day evening, speaking to an audience enthusiast and sympathetic, and though I was permitted but 10 minutes It gave me ample t me to secure the results I most wanted Incidentally the execu- tive board of the federation has joined the child labor committee, and large number of clubs have become members. But in summing up my impressions or the convention. let me mention the re- markable spirit of good fellowship among | the clubs in every section of the state. I am glad we belong, and believe that | the convent on has been such an inspira- ton the clubs are going to work harder | than ever"
 | Said Mrs. l.. J. Haley, president or the federation: NO convention can be suc- cess unless everybody does her part. fhe | clubwomen were given certain amount | of time in which to prepare and present | each her report, and to speak to the ques- l tion, and think it Is perfectly wonderful | the way in which they responded Tht convention was rather remarkable, too | for the number of men attending the ses | sons. There were, In fact. almost al many as there were women. and we heart the most gratifying expressions Iron them. I am told that many Of them haV' been surprised to find the seriousness
 with which the delegates entered upon tn ] sessions The convention was, indeed | harmonious. You see. in the federation are women of many creeds and divers
 political faith But our constitution for 1 bids any consideration of sectsrian or DO | litical purpose. No question of either re ligious or political import are ever brought up, and so do we avoid disputes ant 1 wrangling of this sort"
 | Mrs. Solon Jacobs Mrs. Oscar k. Hund ley and Miss Amelia Worthington re
 turned yesterday at noon from Montgom cry, where they were also delegates, iron
 various clubs at the convention. The.
 remained over Friday night to attend ; meeting of Montgomery suffragists. whicl followed a morning session. These meet
 ings had no connection whatever with tn
 convention of women's clubs, but durinl
 their visit to the capital these three ar dent members of the Birmingham associa ton of suffragists took the opportunit,