The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-28
YESTERDAY WASA
 BUSY DAY FOR THE W. t. U. DELEGATES
Former Presidents Heard. Judge Weakley Tells How Prohibition Bills Were
 Passed

The total attendance on the Woman s Christian Temperance union convention is near the POO mark. Delegates from every section of the state are present and a great deal of enthusiasm has marked the proceedings of the convention thus far. The meetings at the First Methodist church yesterday were attended by prae- tically the full strength of the conven- tion.
 The second day of the convention opened yesterday morning at g o'clock The former presidents of the Alabama union were introduced by Mrs. Annie K. Wesel president of the state union, who praised their efforts in the past and urged all to profit by their example. The follow ing ex-presidents of the union spoke: Mrs. r. l.. Woodliff, Gadsden; Mrs. Ellen Peter Brice, Tuscaloosa; Mrs. Martha l., Spencer. Birmingham, Mrs Mary T. Jeff fries. Birmingham; Mrs. J. B. Chatfield Montgomery, and Mrs. Annie K. Weisel of Birmingham, now president of the Alabama union
 At the conclusion of each speech beau- tiful bouquets were presented the ex- presidents. The entire body of delegates arose and sang the Alabama song. Mrs Ella K Boole acted as director.
 Memorial services were held at noon and Mrs. l. NJ. Mason rendered two beau- tiful solos which were thoroughly enjoyed by every one.
 At the luncheon of the union more than $50 people were present. A delightful meal was served by the ladies of the local branch in the basement of the build ing.
 After the luncheon the meeting was reopened with an address by Samuel b. Weakley, who chose the subject of How Prohibition Is Made Effective.' The ad- dress of Mr. Weakley dealt with the passing of the various prohibition laws, and how by vigilance and hard work the officers of the law assisted by the people had made these laws effective. Among the other speakers of the afternoon were. What Statewide Prohibition Will Mean to My Department" by Mrs. l.. D. Me- Kee, Scale; 'The Value of Posters by Mrs. F. M Jackson of Birmingham. "The Press" by Mrs F. B. Hill, Bessemer, Out" by Mrs. ]. C. Orr of West End and Miss Speers of Pratt City. Hygiene and It's Relation to Food and Drink" by Mrs. E. K. Hanby Attalla; Medical Temper ance." by Mrs l.. r. Ware, Avondale
 Substitute for the Saloon in Mining com- munlties.'' by Mrs. M. E. Bell. West End: "For Our Soldiers and Sailors by Mrs.
 
 Drugs by Mrs C. P. Johnson, Collins vile
 The children from the Mercy Home sang several songs that were beautifully rendered Mrs. Ella K. Boole conducted a question box and answered every ques- ton which was asked.
 The feature of the afternoon session was o'clock tea and conference of the Young Women's Christian Temper apce union Miss Louise Dupree of At- talla, state superintendent of the work among the young people, made a feeling address to the young ladies in which she pointed out the good that could be &C., ccmplished by them.
 Reports of the State Sunday School superintendents were read after the ad- dress of Miss Dupree and the meeting adjourned until this morning at o'clock
 It was announced that Miss Julia Tut wiler, who is an ardent member of the union, was unable to speak Tuesday as was expected on account of illness.