The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-25

The club is most fortunate in secur- lng the consent of Miss Bessie Russell to accept the leadership of the organiza- tion during the coming year Miss Rus sell IS popular with a large circle of friends. possesses rare executive ability and the continued success of the club un- der her efficient direction is assured The other officers elected at the meet ing last week were Mrs. Ray New, vice president; Miss Ruby Porter field sec retary; Miss Jewell Ellis, treasurer The charmen of committees appointed for this year are social service, Mrs. F. c. Polk; press and publicity Miss Vafa Bowman, and membership, Miss. Della Ellington.
 In addition to the programme carried put last year, the Anniston club hopes to secure the funds necessary to en- large the scope and usefulness of it's work for the business women and the community at large. The members de- sire permanent club rooms, where noon- day lunches may be served and where business women may enjoy rest and recreation. Classes of various kinds are wanted and needed. and many other fea- lures that will add to the welfare of Annistons splendid business women.
 large number of progressive public spirited men and women have volun- teered to aid the business women in carving out the programme they have planned. Seldom does a request come that IS so entirely worth while as this appeal to aid the Business and Profes- sonal Women's Club in this interesting project, and it is believed that the en- tire community will unite in bringing success to the movement.
 The presence of Mrs J. H. Crenshaw of Montgomery the state president of the United Daughters of the Confeder- acy, added greatly to the pleasure Of the veterans and members of the William Henry Forney chapter at the Lee-Jack- son celebration on Monday. Mrs. Cren- shaw, who is one of Alabama's most brilliant and prominent women, was cordially welcomed to Anniston, and was the recipient of a constant round of lovely courtesies during her stay as the guest of Mrs. Joseph F. Aderhold, the president of the William Henry Forney chapter
 On Monday morning at the First Pres byteran church at the exercises held to honor the memory of Lee and Jack son, Mrs Crenshaw gave a beautiful address. Rev. s. F. Hodges paid a tribute to the Confederate heroes and Mir Ebert D. Willett to the flag and to the American boys who died over seas. Mrs French Bell Miss Matti- son and Hrs. Robert Hampson con- tributed musical selections; Mrs. Alder hold bestowed crosses of honor upon the veterans and Mrs Rink Barrow con- ducted the exercises of the memorial hour. Miss Mary Evylyn Arnold, presi- dent of the Samuel Luckie Knox chap ter of the Children of the Confederacy. extended greetings from her chapter to Mrs. Crenshaw. and prerented her with an artistic basket of flowers.
 Following the exercises at the chuTch a luncheon was served by the members of the William Henry Forney chapter to the veterans of Calhoun county. An interesting feature of the luncheon was the cutting of an attractively embossed Confederate cake by Mrs Crenshaw who served it to the veterans.
 After the luncheon the Daughters, vet erans and a number of other interested spectators gathered on the library lawn. where a memorial tree was planted by the children of the confederacy ir memory of Major Samuel Lucke Knox. a brother of Mir. John B. Knox. The Anniston chapter of the Children of the Confederacy was named in honor of Major Knox The Children of the Con- federacy formed a pretty group gathered around the tree holding a garland of ivy leaves Mir ]. H. Wilson. of Oxford, a Confederate veteran dressed in gray Confederate uniform held a large Con- federate flag and the khaki-clad cadets rom the Alabama Presbyterian College, the American flag Pretty little Eliza beth Cryer the granddaughter of a veteran. standing in front of the Chil- | iren of the Confederacy held a mina- -ure Confederate flag. the group form ng most impressive tableaux. Miss Wary Evelyn Arnold, the president of l he Children of the Confederacy, paid | ,retty tribute to Major Knox, and as | hey assisted in planting the memorial i lee short. effective talks were made i " Mrs crenshaw. Mrs Adehold, Mrs. E. | !. Barker, Mrs, John B. Knox and Miss 'arrie MeClude Knox The interesting xercises connected with the planting of | he tree were arranged by Mrs. F. T. | 'arker. the director of the Children of | he Confederacy.
 On Monday evening Mrs. Crenshaw Fas honored at dinner given by the William Henry Forney chapter at the m. After the introduction of the honor uest by Mrs Aderhold, and her re- oonse and gracious acknowledgment of II he chapters hospitality. Mrs. Aderhold E sad telegram from popular ex-pres- ent of the state chapter, Mrs. J. Al oundtree of Birmingham. who sent reeetings and good wishes to the
  uring the evening by Mrs. T. F. Huey, Irs. Hugh Merrill Mrs. J. F. Green. rs. H. P. Salter. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones 2 Murfreesboro. Tenn, Mrs. Samuel igh of Asheville. Mrs. John B. Knox ev. S. E. Hodges and Captain Meeker ! Camp Mcclellan. As a token of their I we and appreciation Mrs. Jones pre- ,nted Mrs. Aderhold with bouquet of | lrnation from the Daughters and vet ans The guests enjoyed in the wicker | ,cm of the Inn after dinner. musical l elections by Mrs. T T.. Butler and Hiss | srrie Knox and readings from Mir. Will am H. Woods II ff Tuees'e, -enrnine N-= C-arshay | | ,d Mrs Aderhold, who are both intense
 interested in the educational features
 the '. D. C.. visited and addressed i | oble Institute. Alabama Presbyteriap H Dliege and the oxford High School. X .ogramme at the Oxford school pre- Fl nted by the Clee Club in honor of Mrs.