The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Business Women to Hold
 State Meeting tn May

to us to do things which will make with our brave brothers, husbands and fathers.
 Sees Ahead
 "In closing l want to lift the cur tain hiding tomorrow" She said, T can see new trails, new activities and new paths to greater opportunities. Leaders of tomorrow are the women of today. In the tomorrow the bus mess women will Say Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory. when peace like a great mantle will repay women and children Tor all their efforts of to- day Today we must pave the way for tomorrow"
 At the. luncheon yesterday morn ing Mrs. Forrest made splendid talk on the work of the Professional and Business Womens clubs Tn other cities. She explained to the guests what was expected of their clups, ana of every club Tn the United States,
 We are so new in the work, having been organized not quite four years,' said Mrs. Forrest. First we had to establish the organization Then came the problem of financing it, After getting over these dlfficult things so successfully, we are now standing on the threshold, and are preparing to open the door What comes out of it depends entirely upon you, and upon all the members Of the organization"
 National Work
 She related the work of the national organization, how they could be help full to the clubs ak over the country, and how willing they were to CO., operate with them.
 In speaking of increasing the mem bership and the clubs and trying to get inactive members to take q more active part, Mrs. Forrest said;
 "Only those who have a desire to serve to the best of their ability are wanted in our organization" And, If all those we now have will give of the best of their services, others will come---our membership will increase substan,< ily."
 The national convention, which is to be held in Chattanooga on June 10, to 15. brought on much discus sion. The local club will endeavor to have special train from Bir- mingham to this convention.
 Another interesting feature of the program was the special music by the Dolomite Colored School Glee club. This comprised seven colored boys with their instructor, who rem dered several good old southern num- bers, including Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Pharaoh's Army Got Drowned"
 Visitors Speak
 Short addresses Were made by rep- resentatives from each of the clubs sending delegates to this meeting. This included:
 Miss Geneva Wright of the Annis-l ton club, who told of the wonderful club of 50 members they had, and of the new members they are getting, which has averaged so far about l0 each month
 Mrs. w. l.. Lowery of Attalla told of the campaign which they are go- ing to conduct in order to- increase their membership.
 Miss Julia Stevenson of Bessemer reported a club with 50 members.
 Miss Annie Joe Coates of Anniston reported 70 members with an aver age attendance of 50 to 50 at all meetings.
 Montgomery was represented by Miss Stella Mohr, who told of the big banquet and wonderful things which have been planned to entertain Mrs. Forrest and Hrs. Pearce when they reach there Monday.
 Talladega sent as their delegate Miss Nell Bruner, president of the club, who gave excellent notes on the work carried on by their club. They have over so members enrolled with an average of 65 present and taking active part at all meetings.
 Other speakers were;
 Miss Ita Stocks, president of the Gadsden club Miss Grace Jemison, ex president and founder of the Tal- ladega club; Miss Mary Craven, chair man of the board of directors of the Birmingham club, and Mrs, Richard Johnston, president of the Birming- ham League of Women Voters.
 Reports from the chairmen of the various committees of the local club followed. The following reported:
 Miss Mary Ware, headquarters; Mrs. H. B. Cleveland, editor Busan prow Miss Martha Dickinson, adver- Miss Coral Wood, education; Mrs. Charles Roberts, health: Miss Annie V. Lynch. one of the founders and the first president of the local club, loan: Miss Helen Benners. leg islative; Miss Margaret Silk, Indepen- dent Woman, which is the national organ of the club.
 Out-of-TOwn Guests
 Out-of-town guests attending the rally included:
 Miss Annie Joe Coates, Mrs. A. L. Crump, Miss Gladys Prestwood, Miss Mabel Cocheran, Miss Ita Stocks from Gadsden; Mrs w. l.. Lowery, Ata@ talla; Mrs. Emma Dill and Miss Ge- neva Wright, Anniston; Miss Nell Bruner. Miss Mildred Heacock, Miss Grace Jemison, Miss Emma Huey. Tal. ladega; Miss Julia Stevenson, Miss Nell Hawkins. Mrs. Edna Arbona, Bessemer; Miss Della Mohr, Mont gomery.