The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-27
APPEALS MADE FOR' CH|LDREN'S HOM [ :. AXIS CLUB
Mrs. Underwood, Guest of Honor, Receives Ovation. Work of Various lnstitu-
 tions of City Outlined

Mrs. Virginia Underwood, mother of Senator Oscar w. Underwood and Fred Underwood, was given an ova- ton at the meeting of the Axis club yesterday, which was held in the pri- vate dining room of the Southern club.
 She was introduced by Mrs. An gus Taylor, the president, who said Mrs. Underwood was lovingly known to her many friends as "Mother Un- derwood," and was just 90 years young. She expressed pleasure at being present, declaring she liked to be with the young people.
 Miss Kate Booker made brief talk on the Northside Community house which was founded several years ago by the various churches of the north side. She stated when it was at first established not more than 20 chilr dren were taken care of, but now the records show more than 70.
 Mothers at Work
 These little ones she said are cared for during the day while their moth CTS are at work. Every Wednesday they are weighed and measured she stated and much attention is paved to the nutrition class. She appealed for children's clothes, toys and books for the little ones.
 Mrs. D. b. Wilson spoke most fn- terestingly on the work being done at the Alabama vocational school for girls. This school was founded 10 years ago she said. and was just a branch of the Mercy home, being es- tablished by the same noble women who have operated the Mercy home. There has never been a death at the school nor a serious illness. she de- cIared, and the girls are kept from 2 to years after which they are able to take care of themselves.
 Erection of Home
 Jefferson county gave five acres Of land for the school, she stated, and the people subscribed $20,000, all of which was paid up for the erection of a home. The first cottage was called the Martha l.. Spencer admin stration building in honor of Mrs. Spencer who is president of the board of both the vocational training school Tor R1rIS ana the Mercy nofue
 The state of Alabama gives S4,000 a year for maintenance she said, but that is not sufficient to operate the school and unless the good people assisted with donations it would be impossible to run the institution as it Is now run. She paid tribute to the efficient staff in charge or the school and of the splendid work be- ing done there.
 Trip to. Chicago
 Mrs. Gordon Jones, second vice president of the club spoke briefly of her recent trip to Chicago and of an interview with Paul Harris of Rotary fame which was greatly en- joyed.
 It was decided to invite members of the Rotary Ann club of Bessemer to meet with the Axis club at It's meeting October S1, at which time Mrs Henry Edmonds will make 8 talk on her recent trip abroad.
 Plans are also being made by the local club to entertain their husbands in the near future the exact date to be announced later. This decision was made yesterday following discus sion of the matter.
 Mrs. Wallace Caldwell former president of the club who resigned because she was leaving the city to reside in Louisville Ky, Miss Jessica Ingram of the Birmingham News and Miss Ethel Gillen of The Age Herald were elected honorary mem bers of the organization.