The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-08
son, tokensof appreciation she justly


 serves.
 Mrs. Stephen R. Thompson, county chairman of the woman's committe for the near east relief, is meeting with splendid encouragement The work of saving children and rescuing girls and women who have bNan imprisoned by the Turks is one that appeals to the big hearted women of the country, who are eager to do all that they can to help in this vital movement.
 The members of the Philathea class of Parker Memorial, taught by Mrs. Thomp- son, have signihed their intention of supporting five orphans of the near east. The Fidelis class of Parker Memorial. taught by Mrs. Wood Herren, has as- stunned the support of three; the Mary Lyde Knox class of the First Presbyterian taught by Mrs. John B. Knox, three. and the Wednesday Study Club, Chau- tauqua Circle, Mrs. Stokely M. CauldIe, Mrs John Pelham, Miss Helen Pope, Mrs. w. c. Gray of Oxford, Mrs. D. c. Cooper, Jr., of Oxford, the Oxford Methodist Mis- sionary Society, the Oxford Baptist Mis- sionary Society, the Oxford D. A. R. chapter and Grace Church Guild will each support an orphan.
 An event of rare enjoyment was the luncheon at which Mrs John Barnett Knox entertained the members of the Mary Lyle Knox Bible class of the First f Presbyterian church and representatives from all other Anniston churches at her home on Tyler Hill on Wednesday.
 A Valentine motif was carried out in the decorations and in part of the pro- gramme presented after the luncheon. Valentines bearing clever verses were presented to each guest as they arrived Mrs. Rice Brown sang two lovely solos. "Who Knows?' and Since You Went Away"
 Mrs. Hanson L. Cater in her charac- teristic, artistic style read Hearts De- propriate to the Valen ehrdlu-- t priate to the Valentine season. Mrs. Cater is the assistint teacher of the Mary Lyle Bible class, and has contrib uted largely to it's success.
 With charm and earnestness, Mrs. Thomas s. Herren talked on Service, '' telling of the wonderful opportunities for service presented to the women of the day.
 Mrs. James c. Sproull. the popular pres iGent of the Mary Lyle Knox class, read an original poem, in which she paid a beautiful tribute to the beloved teacher of the class, Miss Knox.
 Following a heartfelt talk on Armenia by Mrs. Stephen R. Thompson, near east relief county chairman of the woman s committee, this splendid class, in addi- tior to the many other benevolent causes to which they contribute, decided to as- sume the support of three Armenian or phans.
 At meeting of the executive board of the Business Women's Club last week, many plans for the future were dis. cussed.
 Miss Edna Thatcher, one of the national A.. .-s.. tian Association, met with the board, en- ccuraged them in their new venture and made quite a number of valuable sug- gestions.
 The Business women's Club has rented the rooms on Noble Street formerly used by the Y. w. c. A. and has made ar engagements to purchase the furniture and complete equipment used by the Y. W. c. A.
 canvas for funds to maintain club and rest room has been Started by the club. The rest room will be used not only for the business women. but all out of-town and Anniston shoppers will be welcome to use the rest room and all oe it's conveniences. The business women hope to make it a real community rest room. The merchants have been urged to invite their out-of-town shoppers to use the rooms during their stay in Am niston. In this way the club will aid in making Anniston a popular trading cen ter.
 The professional men are delighted over the idea of having a lovely rest room to recommend to their patients when they come from other places for treatment. and are lavish in their praise of the busi-. ness women who are showing such a splendid spirit in offering to share their attractive rooms with the community.
 Miss Margaret Brewer, who is univer- sally beloved here. consented to serve as hostess at the cluLrooms-
 A lunch room will be maintained and 6Skhty nou1shing lunches served at req sonable prices during the noon hour.
 Business courses and other classes will be taught in the cIubroons. The weekly meetings of the Business Women's Ciuh will be held here, and some lovely enterA tain-oents will bring refreshing recration to the business women.
 One of the ioveliest functions of the past week was the bridge party at which Mrs. T. P. Washburn entertained on Tuesday afternoon to honor Mrs. Edward w. Ashmead. whose wedding was a not able event in Gadsden recently.
 The Valentine motif was carried out in both the decorations and refreshments, hearts. arrows and cupids being every where in evidence.
 Mrs. Walker Reynolds won the prize for higehest score and Mrs. Richard H. Stickney the consolation prize, both ar tistic pictures. A pretty picture was also presented to the honor guest, Mrs Ash mead.
 After the game Mrs, washburn served a delicious two-course menu.
 As a result of the visit of Mrs. Lora s. LeMance, national organizer and iec- turer for the Woman's Temperance Union, the Anniston w. c. T. U. has per fected many new and interesting plans.
 During the stay in Anniston Mrs. Le Nance was the guest of Mrs. D. r. Haynes, one of the most loyal menl- Ders of the local W. c. T. U. She addressed an arreciative audience at