The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-13
Ethel Arn,es' New Book, "The Washington Manor House, '' Thro' SuZgraue Institution
 Clements English American Friendship
Historical Study of the Direct Ancestors of the First Presi- dent of the United States of America, Who Resided in England in the Sixteenth Century
Fly DOLLY DALRYMPLE

When our own clever, attractive, capable Ethel Armes was a visitor to Birmingham recently, leaving the Sulgrave institution party on its tour for few days just to stop and say "Howdy do?" to her many old friends here, it was my pleasure to have charming little chat with her about her work and her experiences and the wonderful success which the last few years have so Iavishly brought her.
 Gifted with the pen as few women are, Miss Arnes has devoted her tal- ents to worthwhile things.
 "The Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama" her first book, and Mid summer in Whittier's Country, later, reflecting the beautiful nature and spirit of the writer, her love for the really worthwhile things of life.
 Loves Historical Aspect
 Since l was q ,child,n Miss Armes said to me among other things dur Ing our talks, T have been drawn't to the historical phase of writing, all NiAVhel | iieA w BEti DidutluB hbNtlHa too, but I have been too busy to find un opportunity to finish them.
 Two books on my beloved Ala bama are just half finished now; studies of the old capfto1s, begun 10 years ago, and of the rivers. No state in America is richer in romance and history than Alabama
 Miss Armes, in speaking of her visit to her old home, said:
 one of the joys l have had was the trip made over the plant of the great Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company with Mir. Gordon Crawford. the able president, and to note the emarkable changes and progress made since l was here several years ago.
 MT. Frank II Croekard took me over the great properties of the Woodward Iron company also, oi which he Is president, and it was 2 great surprise and satisfaction to see the improvement there.
 Volunteer Capacity
 My work for the sulgrave insti- tute, which has been the raison e'etre for my latest book, The Wash ington Manor House. is entirely in a volunteer capacity, as all are serving.
 T became connected with the Sul- grave institution during the Pilgrim ter-centenary celebration, when at the request of Community Service, with which I have been affiliated, l went as a delegate to represent that organization 1 was then invited to travel with the British delegation to Massachusetts and Virginia
 Last June the board of governors of the Sulgrave institution appointed a women's committee and asked me to serve as chairman and assist in plans for the reception of the English delegation headed by Sir Charles Wakefield, visiting cities throughop the country"
 Book of Great Value
 This. as previously stated, has led up to Miss Armes' wfiting her very interesting book, "rhe Washington Manor House" published by the wom- CTS committee of the Sulgrave insti- tuition.
 The book will be found valuable many respects entertaining facts concerning the genealogy of George Washington. "The Father of His Country" being outlined delightfully by Miss Armes' skillful pen
 "The Washington Manor House IS n historical study and description or the old manor house in Suigrave, England, where the direct ancestors