The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
E7F1HE week is to be filled with the
 biennial convention and numbers

biennial convention and numbers of lovely affairs are being ar ranged to be mingled with the programme of splendid music. There will be recep- tions, dances and other things to enter tain our many distinguished delegates.
 One of the most attractive of the af- fairs of the week will be the publicity luncheon" on Thursday at the Southern club with three popular and efficient chairmen, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. Vic tor Hanson and Mrs. c. J. Sharp, who have arranged a most complete pro- gramme. There are to be 14 tables desig- mated as states and hostess will preside at each one where the delegates are to be seated. There will also be number of distinguished guests and member of the local biennial board at each table. At the Alabama table will be seated all Alabamians and those who secure seats will be indeed fortunate, since such dis tinguished guests have rarely visited our city and certainly never before have we entertained at one time, 50 many artists of international reputation. Those who have known Kitty Cheatham will be de- lighted to renew the acquaintance, and to hear her speak in her own inimitable way. Those who have admired Reginald deKoven will welcome an opportunity to listen to him speak of opera in English, for we all feel that he knows.
 With John Powell Mrs. Mcdowell, Modest Altschuler. Ella May Smith and others to speak, the luncheon will prove indeed feast. Of course, all are inter- ested to meet Mrs. A. J. Ochsner, pres ident of the N. F. M. C., and to hear her words of interest, of hope. and of prom ise, for music in America. She has done such great thing for the organization and has such constructive plans for further development that it will be of much value to listen to her tell ''Why An Endow- meat Fund.-" and this Is what she will tell at the luncheon. The following have been asked to serve as the decoration committees: Mrs. c. M. Williamson, Mrs, Mansfield Latham. Mrs. John Turner Mrs. Sidney J. Yam, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. T. D. Parke, Mrs. Mary Boshwitz and Mrs. Alfred Walker. Miss Virginia B. Handley will act as
  Evelyn Going, Miss Beatrice Tate, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Jr., Mrs. Grover Tilden Davis, Miss Helen Mewhiney.
 Those wishing to reserve place are asked to phone Mrs. George F. Harring (Main 4349 or 9263), chairman of the ticket committee as the tickets are limited. The table and hostesses are as follows:
 Table l, presidents table: Mrs. David Allen Campbell, hostess; Mrs. Hundley and Mrs. Sharp, assisting hostesses Mrs. Albert J. Ochsner, president N. F. M. C.; Mrs. George Houston Davis, president To- ca! biennial board Mrs. F.. T. Rice, pres ident Treble Clef club; guests. the speak CTS of the day; Miss Lena May McCauley, toastmistress; Miss Henriette Denver, song leader.
 Has it Been Worth While?" Mrs. Vic tor H. Hanson, Alabama.
 "state Organization" Mrs. John F. Ly- ons, Texas.
 'The Greatest Club Need" Mrs. w. D. Steele, Missouri
 More Music--Less Police," Mrs. John R. MacArthur, New York.
 Who Killed Cock Robin," Mrs. Will liam A. IIinckle, Illinois.
 When Dreams Come True" Mrs. Will liam J. Gilfillan, Tennessee.
 "The Pipe Organ In the School, Mrs. Edwina Kellensberger. Minnesota
 Public School Music In Alabama Miss Leta Kits, Birmingham.
 "A National Conservatory" Modest Altschuler, New York.
 "The Junior Club" Mrs. Anna Heuer- mann, Hamilton, Mo.
 community Music" Anna MacDon- eugh, Pennsylvania
 why An Endowment Fund.-" Mrs. A. J. Ochsner. Illinois.
 Music In the Home,' Kitty Cheath Music Tn New Hampshire, Mrs. Mac Dowell. New Hampshire. Opera in English" Reginald de Koven. New York;
 The Artist and the Club,'' John Pow ell, Virginia.
 Music Extension" Ray Edwards, Flor ida
 What I Would Like to See In the Public Schools" Henry P. Eams
 "A State Orchestra" J. Lawrence Erb. Table ?, Alabama-Mrs J. H. Lane. hos tess; guests, Telli-Essen Morgan. Charles Washburn, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. w. D. Steele Mrs. Hale, Mrs Ella May Smith. Table 3, Florida, Minnesota, Oregon Guests, Charles w. Clark, Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux.
 Table 4, Illinois, Louisiana--Mrs. A. k. Mills, hostess; guests, Dl.4 Milburn Miss