The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

ZINE of the most interesting events tl of today will be the luncheon given
 at the Southern club by the Music Study club in honor of MT. J. c. Freund, editor of Musical America, and who is one of the prime movers of the biennial meeting of the Federated Music clubs which will meet here in April pr, denry Edmonds will preside at the lunch son and MT. George McCleary will re- spond for the Chamber of Commerce, MT. John c. Henley for the Rotary club, MT. Donnelly, as a citizen of Birmingham, will talk about "our Biennial" and Mrs. Houston Davis, president of the Music Study club, will introduce MT. Freund. The luncheon will begin promptly at l o'clock, and will end at o'clock, so the opportunity to hear the distinguished wis., itor will be given number of business men who can only leave their office at this time.
 Birmingham is congratulating herself on the privilege of having Miss Kathleen Wilkinson of New York city for short period of residence. She represents most aptly the scientific cult of health and efficiency, using as her motto, the type gift of Athens, ''Self-Reverence Self Knowledge, Self Control" Last week many of our most prominent clubwomen, several groups of business girls. the pu- pills of the Louie Compton seminary, the Allen school and the high school had the pleasure and inspiration of hearing the clever lecturer plead and demonstrate health principles, applicable to every day living, with the added force of great personal charm, through scientific prepa- ration and wide practical experience in her chosen field, we predict much and lasting good coming to many through Miss Wilkinson, who is being welcomed most cordially.
 Friends of Mrs. Richard H. Clarke, who do so enjoy her visits to Mobile each winter, will regret even more than she does the fact that they will not have the pleasure of entertaining her or hav- ing her grace their functions this season, as in letter to a friend here she says: My yearly visit to Mobile is fast fad Ing from me. Morris is here at Yonkers with us, and would not enjoy Alabama without & visit to her in Birmingham. Major Seals is still in Nogales Ariz., and can see my finish when February and March come with the snow, winds and blizzards. Mobile Register
 The Ullnnan School Improvement asso- citation has recently been reorganized and Mrs Charles Caldwell is the newly elected president The association has recently become affiliated with the Mother Con- gress,'' and much interest is being shown in the new organization, which will give benefit card party on the afternoon of January g, the location to be announced later. The funds received will be used to make Improvements on the school which are much needed.
 Following right in the wake of the mid year finals are the midyear dances There is no respite between the two. The last of the exams come on Wednesday, January A, and that same evening sthe first of the dances will occur. This Is the annual senior german. On Thurs day. January 25, the Arch dance is to be given and on Friday, January 26 comes that of the Key-Ice. The final dance is that given for the benefit of the Athletic association on Saturday, January 27. The Arch dance is to be a fancy dress affair. Costumes may be secured at the supply store Those de- siring them should see MT. Brickley as early as possible so that the order may be dispatched in time to insure their prompt arrival The exams and dances are blended into a week and a half of strenuous excitement and first comes work and then afterwards we may cast all care away with reckless abandon and turn nght-heartedly to enchanting well come of the ball room-Crimson-W w hite
 Dr. Matthew Brewster, rector of Christ Episcopal church, left yesterday after noon for Asheville, N. C., where he goes to answer call from All Souls Episcopal church, known as the Vanderbilt church, located at Biltmore. The call was re- cefved yesterday and Dr. Brewster de-