The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-12
LEADING CLUBS HELPING
 IN THE DRIVE AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS


 past week in behalf of the public health work, several organizations taking a leading part in this phase of activity. One of the most valuable assets of the Alabama Tuberculosis association in it's campaign against the spread of this dread disease is the work of the pub lie health nurse. She visits reported cases at the request of the county health officer and gives instruction to the patient and family on methods of caring for the afflicted person in such way as to avoid spread of the dis ease. to those in daily contact with him. She ssupervises the hygienic treatment of the patient shows how to build a suitable fresh air shack or transform a second-f floor bedroom window into a fresh air sanitarium. She directs the diet and frequently demonstrates meth ods of preparation of digestable and appetizing meals for the sick, She keeps watchful eye upon the other members of the family and urges all of them to seek the service of a physi- elan for expert examination and ad- vice as to the means of keeping up to par physically and thus increasing their powers of resistance of the tu- bercle bacillus and all other predatory germs. d
 Every county in Alabama is now fully organized for the Christmas seal sale, and the little red stamps will find hundreds of purchasers
 To large assemblage of patrons and friends, the Quintard Avenue school presented on Tuesday lovely pageant, Lest We Forget" The pa geant was particularly appropriate at this time as it recalled the reasons why our forefathers sought the shores of America and at the same time it presented an appeal in' behalf of the Pilgrims of today, who, pressed by the tyranny and cruelty of other lands, are seeking freedom and peace in the land over which floats the Stars and Stripes. And lest We forget to accord them the welcome we should, the past was unrolled in this artistic presen- tation. The cast was an excellent one, and the pageant arranged under the able direction of Mrs. H. A. White.
 One of the most enjoyable events of the past week was a programme ar ranged by Mrs J. c. Kyle and pre- sented to the associate members of the Choral club at the home of Mrs. John B. Knox. Vocal selections by Miss Elizabeth Roberts, accompanied by Mrs. L., c. Watson and a reading by MT. William Henry Woods added to the pleasure of the delightful occasion.
 In the wicker room of the Anniston inn Mrs. Percy Quinn entertained at a large bridge party on Monday after noon. Several guests called at the conclusion of the game. when a tempt ing salad course was enjoyed.
 "Fiorida" was the subject of most instructive programme led by Mrs. Samuel P. Kennedy at the meeting of the William Henry Forney chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, last week. Mrs. Kirk Perrow spoke of Gen. stephen Mallory, giving num- Der of incidents occurring during his service as a member of Jefferson Davis cabinet and Mrs. Ross Green discussed Fort Pickens and the battle of Ocean Pond. Plans were formulated for the annual Christmas dinner, which will be rendered by the chapter to the veterans of Calhoun county on De- cember 28, and for sending Christmas box to Miss Anne Kilgore, an especial charge of the William Henry Forney chapter
 Mrs. J. c. Kyle was hostess at her home on Leighton avenue last week to honor Mrs. Allen Mcclellan of New