The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-23

try to get certain measures passed.
there is often another group of wom-
en- working, probably. for the same
thing. Through this new council,
which would include bodies of women
from all over the state, and measures
which women feel should be passed.
or need to be passed. could be ad-
vanced at Montgomery.
We feel" read Mrs. Jacobs to the
elubwomen from letter explaining
about the council. that the legisla-
tors of Alabama are entitled to know
what the womanhood of the state
really wants. The legislature meets
January, 1928, and we must no longer
delay in getting our plans perfected
we need co operation. We need your
advice in working out details and de-
Gliding upon permanent rules to gov
ern the council when il is launched.
You are therefore urged to attend
the meeting when bylaws and stand
ing rules will be adopted Help us
formulate definite plans which shall
be the result of the combined wisdom
and mature elaboration of the wom-
en- of Alabama"
The letter was signed by Mrs. Kate
G. Hagan, president of the Alabama
League of Women Voters and Annie
NJ Dimmick Jones, state president
1t was extremely interesting to hear
how ALMOST every club had donated
to many dozens of good causes dur
ing the year, and had given personal
service to community and national
movements. Among those reporting
during the afternoon were: Mrs. Sid
ney Hart for the Big Sisters associa-
ton, who told Of the Katherine Inn;
the Joycrofters club, the Thread OF
the Story club, through Mrs. w e.
Turnipseed, and the Huntsville Ave-
nue. Ghautauqua club.
ZMrs. l.. j. Haley told of the 1920
convention in Montgomery. speaking
of how plans were made then for the
broadening of the federation's work,
and how, for the first time, the dele
gates had paid their own way there
Although small crowd had been ex-
pected, there was a bigger attendance
than ever. A unique thing she re-
lated that, as 1t was the twenty fifth
anniversary Of the federation, rs state
presidents told what they had done
in their respective administrations.
This was very unique and enter
tanning" she averred, in closing.
NH6TeQpOn MIS-. BreNdrU Jones re-
marked she had a wonderful memory
to so recall such ancient history"
Mrs. j. w. King gave her impress
sions of a large convention, declar-
ing the work seemed so vast and she
was struck with how much power so
great a group of women represented.
And ] also thought how great a re-
sponsibIity that meant. because
wherever there is power there must
be equal responsibility"
A bouquet of flowers, in the name
of the convention was sent to Mrs.
Frazier, who is i'll. On the commit
tee were named Mrs c. NJ. Williamson
and Mrs. II. e. Pearce.
The convention women had Won
derful time together In the hall
they had to stop for frequent con-
fabs with Mrs. Richard Johnston,
who was present to distribute John
Mccormick cards concerning his COM
ing concert, in which the whole city
is naturally interested.
Serving the convention as pages
and registrars were Misses Florence
Robertson and Louise Agee, both from
the Junior Shakespearean club. As
chairman of the credentials commit
tee, Mrs. 7. l.. Hobart served in the
absence of Mrs Eugene Smith.
A notable woman at the convention
was Mrs. w. J. Adams, state chair
man for music of the Federation of
Women's Clubs