The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-12
Major Dulin Proves
 Executive Ability in Social Sphere, Too
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

Anniston, October 11-(Special. )-Every-
 body who has heard of Camp Mcclellan
 has heard of Major Charles L. Duiin' When Major Dulin rolled into Anniston from New Orleans in July and an- nounced that in two months time he would have g. cantonment ready for D, GOO soldiers on every hand we heard the exclamation: Hell never do itl' Major Dulin did do 1t. For a week we saw his car buzzing around while he sized up the situation. As soon as his plans were made. he brought veritable army of men from New Orleans and other places. As result, "Chainlightning' Dulin (his nickname at the camp has received commendation from the highest military officials of the United States upon the rapidity and excellency of his achievement.
 Major Dulin has a wonderful mind for abilities and the many petty worries that confront him, he is noted for the smile that never comes off" All of the thou
 sands of men who have worked under Major Dulin's direction love him, and the ~N-~~'--~ are eager to come back and work for him again.
 This week Alabamians engaged in the opportunity of seeing Major Dunn's won derful executive ability demonstrated Tn the social world. Engraved invitations were issued on Tuesday evening to An nistonians to the staff officers at camp and friends in other towns to recep- tion and dance at the Alabama hotei' with Major Dulin and his associate or ficers as hosts. The event, which oc- cured last evening, was one Of the
 most elaborate and brilliant functions of the season.
 A Memphis band and New Orleans
 band were brought to Anniston for the occasion Flags, red, white and piue
 bunting and American Beauty roses were used in abundance as decorations. Mrs. Fred l.. Blackmon and Gen.
 Charles D. Gather of Maryland led the
 grand march. During one of the fig
 ures of the dance, Miss Harriet Glover and Miss Darien Jones presented each of the girls an American Beauty rose
 and each of the men an American flag.
 From beautifully appointed table in the dining room a two-course menu was served.
 The Womans' League for Service IS Jusi about the busiest organization you evei heard of these days. With all the calls for help in camp activities here and the entertainment of celebrities who visit Anniston so frequently, call meet ipgs constantly. Yesterday we gath cred at the Alabama hotel to hear Miss Elizabeth Mcfarland, famous nationa Young Womens Christian association worker. Miss McFarlan lives in St. Louis ho nf South Carolina field, which comprises seven states. She | told in her bright, vivacious way tho wonderful things accomplished througf the Young Women's Christian association near other cantonmentsS and the thing' she hoped for Admission.
 q congfatulate you upon having SC cured Miss Mary Wallace Kirke of Tus cumbia to represent our Young Women'' I Christian association here" said Mis!
 McFarlan. Miss Kirk Is an Agnes Scot graduate. She refused a position as as sistant dean at Agnes Scott and als' offers to go to six other cantonments because she wanted to do her bit fo i her country and her Young Woman l Christian association here" Miss Edn; l Sandlin, who was so beloved in Birming ham while she was general secretar, l there, will be here soon to help in tn cubrooms and other points.
 l By the way" continued Miss McFar 1 Ian, s'Mr. Joseph McLester and severa
 other leading clubwomen in Birmingham
 told me during my visit there fey
 days ago to tell the Annistonians tha 1 they were willing to help in any way This Is a work for the entire commu
 nifty. and hope that every clubwoma
 in this whole section of the state wi CO operate with the women of Annisto | in the vast amount of work they ar doing so nObiy"