The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-16
News of Society and
 Activities of Women


 the official weekly organ of the Ma S tional woman's party. under the ar ticle, Party Advances in the South and West" the following In reference to Miss Nell Freeman of this city will be read with interest:
 The Alabama organization. making def mite plans for the state, is not neglecting immediate opportunities. Miss Nell Free man, a new member of the woman's party from Alabama, as delegate from the Stenographers' union, secured the pas sage of the following war-resolution fa- voring suffrage from the Alabama State Federation of Labor:
 Resolution adopted by Alabama State Federation of Labor. in convention, An niston, Ala, May 23, 1917:
 Whereas. Equal suffrage between the sexes Is one of the inherent principles of democracy, and one for which all organ ized labor stands; and
 " Whereas, We believe that before America can successfully prosecute fight for world democracy. she must first es- tablsh a democracy within her own boun- diaries, by enfranchising her women; and
 " Whereas, When women assume the puTQeH war they must Dc 6ANSA quo quate means of protection; and
 " Whereas, We believe that it is dan gerous to the conservation of our re- sources, the safety of labor, and the well fare of the American people to leave our women unenfranchised during the period of the war, and
 " Whereas, Suffrage by the states is slow and uncertain; now, therefore, be 1t
 Resolved, That we do call upon the Congress of the United States to submit to the several states for ratification at the earliest possible time, an amendment to the constitution of the United States, enfranchising the American women.
 Resolved further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to each of Ala bama's senators and representatives in Congress. D
 Miss Anne Mays chaperoned the Wah- wahtaysee Campfire Girls on trip to Cullman last weekend. They were the guests of Mrs. l. F. Daily and the Inchi Campfire Girls, while in Cullman, and the Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls en- tertained them at the home of Mrs. Asa Fuller on Friday evening Those in the party from the local campfire were Misses Louise Ayers, Louise Harvey Ethel and Lillie Waldron, Ida Crawford, Bernie Howells, Matte Lou Smith, Adell smith, Velma Lavender, Maggie Dinken and the guardian. Miss Mays.
 Mrs. William Saddler entertained the Young Matrons' club at her home on Thursday afternoon. There were three tables of players and the guests included Mrs. John Cox, Mrs Duke Hunt. Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr.. Mrs. J. c. Millen, Mrs. Richard Scrivener, Mrs. James Moore, Mrs. Allen Brice, Mrs. Beddow, Mrs James Garber and Mrs. Roscoe Harris.
 One of the parties that enjoyed the Thursday evening dance at the Birmlng- ham Motor and Country club included MT. and Mrs. Luke Hunt MT. and Mrs ! c. Millen, Mir and Mrs. Robert Janey, Mir. and Mrs. Richard Scrivener, Miss Marie Millen and Mir. Francis Rays.
 Mrs John Barton Gilbert and Mrs. Ruth Trigg entertained at an informal dancing party last evening at their home at Chest nut Hill. complimenting Miss Lois Hardy of Georgia. the attractive guest of Miss Iriss. The house was thrown open and adorned with cut flowers, ferns and palms. There were about 45 guests.
 An event for today of widespread in- terest will be the marriage of Miss Mary Munger, daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. & Munger, to Lieut.. Robert G. Thach, which will take place at the family home. s'Arlington.r The ceremony will be per formed by the Rev. Bishop James H. Mccoy
 Capt. oscar Underwood will serve Lieutenant Thach as best man.
 
 Mrs George Roebuck and Miss Estelle Brown entertained at a shower and re- ception at the home of Miss Brown in Woodlawn Heights Thursday afternoon, complimenting Miss Daisy Brown. bride-elect Punch was served by Miss Margaret and Miss Dorothy Brown, and most interesting programme was rem dered by Miss Kimbrell and Miss Hattie Harrell. The color scheme carried out the patriotic idea, both in the ices and dec- orations.
 Little Miss Frances Brown, dressed in stars and stripes, sang America and with an appropriate verse presented the guest of honor the lovely gifts. There were about 50 guests.
 The following announcement has been received: MT. and Mrs. J. Harry White announce the marriage of their daughter Frances to MT. Thomas Ralston Long on Sunday. June 3. 1917, Jacksonville, Fla"
 An enclosed card reads At home Uniontown. Ala"
 sued;
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Brown Parrish request the honor of your presence of the marriage of their daughter, Kath- crime Parker, to MT. LaFayette Rudolph Hanna, on Wednesday, June 27, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. First Presby terian church, Montgomery, Ala"