The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-06
Br noLI.Y nALRYMpI.E
GR0 DIT me hand you letter

e9 secretary of the gulf divi sion of the American Red Cross, ant
 after reading 1t l will ask you if witt such encouragement as he gives to oul efforts here in Birmingham during the last few months, you don't think it is ar ! inspiration for us to work with all oul might and main for the two most impor- tant activities of the Red Cross today namely, the Red Cross matinee day all over the country Friday, and our big Red Cross Christmas membership drive
 The enthusiastic speaker was Mrs, Mor- ris Marx, chairman of the publicity com mttee of the executive board of the Bir- mingham chapter of the Red Cross. l Mrs. Marx, delighted with Mir. Lep- l pert's hearty approval of Birmingham oiates, feels a renewed and a rejuvenated 1 spirit in the great drive for humanity which the Red Cross is making today during these pcrilous war times.
 I read the letter from MT. Leppert and agreed with Mrs. Marx that it was most encouraging and hopeful, most valiant and most helpful.
 Read for yourself what MT. Leppert says of the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross and what it has done:
 November 9, lso17 Birmingham Chapter, American Red
 Cross, Birmingham. A1a.:
 Gentlemen: On behalf of the gulf di vision, American Red Cross, permit me officially to return our most cordial thanks for the splendid manner in which you co-operated with us in the recent state convention.
 Your consent to withdraw your very splendid exhibit and act as a committee of awards, prompts me to say that this is not only another evidence of Birmins- hams magnificent hospitality, but consti- tutes splendid appreciation of a breadth or Red Cross spirit dominant in your community.
 There yet remains one more task for the people of your Jurisdiction to take up-that is the securing of your proper quota i'll the forthcoming Red Cross Christmas membership drive. So often has Birmingham succeeded in putting great campaigns of this character over the top that I feel confident of your forthcoming success and trust that it's achievement will constitute an addition;ss reason why your splendid community should finally secure something more tangible titan praise for the wonderfully manifested patriotism of your people, I have the honor to remain, yours very truly, w. J. LEPPERT
 Executive Secretary.
 "A new membership in the Red Cross, costing only $l year or a renewal of a membership will help us to go over the top with our Christmas membership drive,' Mrs. Marx said "A very pretty device has been inaugurated in the shape Of Christmas Red Cross poster, which l Will be given to every new member or q renewed membership. It is designed to be used in the window of the home of every member of the Red Cross, and is done in flaming red, white and blue colors. a tiny candlestick holding candle is placed in the center of the poster This is to be hung in the window with a bright light back of it, which will light the traveller on is way and he will likewise read these words:
 ''Ten million by Christmas: on Christ mas eve candle ill every window and Red Cross members in every home.
 We have been so happy over our Christmas work" Mrs Marx said When Mrs. Kettig donated so gener- ousIy so Christmas packets for the sol oler boys at some nearby camp. prob abiy Camp Mcclellan, the committee in l charge, composed of Mrs Ross Smith l Mrs. M. V. Joseph, Mrs. Webb Craw. lcrd, Mrs. Edwin Ball and Mrs c. T 1 talrborn, was delighted; these women have done valiant work and their en- l erSy and sincere interest in the Christi | mas packet work has been an inspiration to all of us to do our bit and do it gen l 
 When the hospital supplies and knit | tea work from the Birmingham chapter l of the Red Cross" Mrs. Marx con | tlnued, "has all been summed up. I be- | lleve that We will make as fine show | ing as any chapter in the gulf division. l We have already sent of knitted gar | ments, 1876 sweaters, 214S mufflers I0y, |