The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
First Speech Will Be Made at High School, Fol
 lowed by Auto Ride
JEFFERSON THEATRE
 MASS MEETING TO BE
 LARGELY ATTENDED
Luncheon at Tutwiler at 1 O'Clock Will Be Big Affair-Ladies to Give Mrs. Vanderlip
 Reception

Frank A. Vanderlip, chairman of the national war savings certificate commit tee, considered the greatest banker of this day, accompanied by Mrs. Wander lip G. E. Roberts. formerly director of the mint at Washington, and Mrs Roberts, will arrive in Birmingham this morning over the Louisville and Nashville rail- road, due here at S:32 o'clock.
 The party will be met by a reception committee composed of Oscar Wells, John H. Frye, W. W. Crawford, Leo K Steiner, Robert Jemison, Jr., J. w. Don nelly, J. Frank Rushton, George Cor don Crawford, pr. J. H. Phillips, Craw- ford Johnson, Col. Tom o. Smith, Rev. M. $. Barnwell and Blanks Everett, and will be conducted from the station to the Tutwiler hotel and from there to the Central High School, where MT. Van derlip will be introduced to the school children by Col. T. o. Smith. He will make them short talk. The address at the high school will begin at 10 o'clock if the train on which MT. Vanderlip will arrive gets into the city on time.
 An automobile trip over the city has been planned to follow immediately aft CT the talk at the high school, but it was stated last night that Mr. Wander lips wishes would, of course be con- suited in the matter and that no definite announcement could be made
 LUNCHEON AT TUTWILER
 A luncneon at the TutWiler will fol- low at 1 clock. John H. Frye, presi- dent of the Traders National Bank. will introduce MT. Vanderlip and an excel lent luncheon will be served. The Bir- mingham Clearing House association and the Chamber of Commerce are giv- ing the luncheon jointly.
 The address of MT. Vanderlp at the Jefferson theatre to a mass meeting at 2:30 will immediately follow the lunch con, and an exceedingly large audience is anticipated. MT. Vanderlip on this occasion will be introduced by Oscar Wells president of the First National bank.
 The Jefferson has been offered by the management, much to their own incon- ven1ence, and everyone should make the most of the opportunity to hear one or America's most famous f1nanciers. Ar engagements have been made by most of the large offices whereby their employees would be given an opportunity of leav- ing their work for long enough period in which to hear MT Vanderlips lec- ture. Music at the theatre will be fur nished by Davidson's orchestra, begin ming at ? o'clock, and as MT Vanderlip leaves the city at o'clock, everyone is requested to arrive a little before the actual time of the speaking, so as to cause no confusion and delay FOR MRS. VANDERBILT The ladies of the city, headed by Mrs. Oscar Wells have planned reception for Mrs. Vanderlip, such as will leave none in doubt of the fact that the south has justly gained fame for hospitality Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Crawford Johnson will meet Mrs. Vanderlip at the train and arrangements for the mornings en- tertainment will be left largely with the guest.
 Automobiles have been provided for a trip over the city should she so desire, and in case that she wishes to remain at the notel an informal reception has been planned.
 The following ladies will be present al the luncheon Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip
 Mrs. George Gordon Crawford. Mrs Crawford Johnson, Mrs. F. w. Barrett Mrs. T. o. Smith. Mrs. Fred Levert Mrs. Robert Jemison Jr., and Mrs. Os- car Wells. Special service has been planned for the ladies who will be seated at one table Mrs. Vanderlir will probably accompany her husband | to the Jefferson this afternoon. LEAVE AT O'CLOCK | brass band will leave the Chamber | of Commerce building at 10 o'clock thi! morning and will be carried through tht principal streets of the city on a. motol truck to advertise the speaking this aft | ernoon. concert Will be given in front of the Tutwiler this afternoon a | 1 o'clock, also.
 | After the meeting at the Jefferson MT vanderlip and party will probably g
 to their hotel and will leave shortly aft erwards over the Alabama Great South ern at o'clock for Chattanooga l It will be remembered that MT. Wander | lip is the man who conceived and per fected to thel ast detail the great wa
 savings campaign which Is now so wei under way, and his talk will be upoI 1 this subject This has proven to be thu most popular and well formulated plan of savings that has ever peen offered to the American public and everyon should be on hand at 23o this after noon to hear the man who has mad
 bond ownership possible for the man O | small means.
 Batson Cleared
 A. B. Batson, formerly inside warder