The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-18
Two Days of Instruction for Alabamians Who Will At tend Convention for
 Information NO CONTRIBUTIONS
 TO BE SOLICITED Magnificent Programme Arranged-7OO to 1000 Delegates Expected to
 Attend Sessions

Everything is in readiness for the big statewide Red Cross convention that begins here tomorrow with about 700 to 1000 delegates from every sec tion of Alabama expected. to be in at tendance
 Leaders in Red Cross work will be on hand and will tell of the work that the Red Cross society is doing in and out of the war camps No pains have been spared to make this the biggest Red Cross convention ever held in the south.
 The ballroom of the Tutwiler has been elaborately decorated under the supervision of Mrs. M V. Joseph, chairman of the local committee on decoration, in the national and Red Cross colors with a large picture or President Wilson, who is also presl- dent of the Red Cross society, at the east end of the room. At the west end of the room a large map of the state is displayed with the different coun-. ties and cities sending representatives to the convention
 The convention is to be in session for two days, during which time the delegates, many of whom are from newly organized chapters, will be schooled in the workings of the so- ciety and told in what ways they may do work for the organization in it's aid to humanity. The convention IS strictly an educational one and no funds will be asked for during the convention.
 A sample Red Cross hospital ward and operating room will be shown across the foyer from the convention hall, which will demonstrate the man. ner in which the society is operating in the war zones.
 THE PROGRAMME
 The programme for the entire two days, subject to change, is as fol- lows: Monday morning session opens at 10:20 o'clock with Robert Jemison IT, chairman of the local chapter pre- siding Dr. N A. Barrett will deliver the address of welcome; 10:45, "The American Red Cross Society,"" by Leigh Carroll; 11:15, 'The Home Service Fea- lures of the Red Cross and Its Civil ian Relief Work" by .Emmet w. White, director of civilian relief of the gulf division; 11:45, How the Red Cross Cares for the Men in the Camps, Field, Cantonments and at Naval Stations" H. T. Howard, director of military re- lief
 Afternoon session begins at 2 p. m., Ed Johnson, chairman Huntsville chap ter. presiding; Spirit of the Red Cros@ and Junior Membership" by w. P. Leppert, director bureau of develop ment; 2:3o How Chapters Should Handle Their Financial Reports and Mo, har ir bu IT I TnmnnVillp di- vision accountant; p. m, The Nurs- ing Arm of the Red Cross," by Miss A L. Daspitt, registered nurse, divi- sion director of bureau of nursing; 3.30, "EIow the Women Can Serve in the Workrooms," by Mrs. E. E. Mob erly, director womans bureau; p. m, Chapter Experience and Chapter Problems" will be discussed by the delegates of the individual chapters.
 Tuesday mornings session will be- gin at 9 o'clock, pr. T. H. Frazier. chairman of the Mobile chapter, pre- siding; 10 o'clock, Chapter Reports and Discussions;' 10:50 o'clock, Tn structions on Supplies-How to Order and Ship" by s. J. Schwartz, director of bureau of supplies; 1o:3o "Wh>t Publicity Means to the Red Cross by J. Duvall Armstrong, director public ity bureau; II o'clock, awarding of NOAAA petition for workroom products.
 The delegates will assemble again at 8 o'clock for an automobile ride through the city as the guests of the motor branch of the local chapter, Blanks Everett, chairman of the mo- tor branch of the Birmingham chap ter, being in charge.
 The officers and committee heads who have been instrumental in mak ing this a great convention for the statewide delegates connected with local societ yare: Robert Jemison, IT,. chairman; Mrs. J. A. Rountree, vice chairman; w. H. Manly, treasurer; Mrs. w. s. Lowell secretary; Joseph Loevman, chairman of the publicity committee; Mrs. Edward Cabaniss. re. ception: Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick, ex- hibits: Mrs M. V. Joseph, decorations; Dr. George Eaves, civilian relief pr. J. II. Phillips junior membership; Miss Mclean, nursing department; Floyd Tillery, information; J. D. Rosenber- ger, music; r. A. Ribble, posters and banners: W. s. Mudd, motion picture slides; E. F. Moberly, women's work contest; motor branch, Blanks Ev- erett