The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
Fine Birmingham, Club Sews for Babies
 of Poor

Welcomed into the world with 8. dainty outfit of kimonas, flannels. dresses, talcum, safety pins and all the other necessities of baby life are many little Birmingham tots when they come into the world now adays. For the local Mother Goose club has seen to it that those whose own fathers and mothers cannot fur nish suitable apparel can have these 0 necessities and comforts, too
 The club was organized II years ago this spring when 1t was a spend the-day club. The members took their children, who were then very small. and met at the respective houses of the members to chat and sew. It was these children, them selves, who suggested to the club members the idea of doing something worth while for other children. They organized and called themselves the Mother Goose club.
 At first the club was limited to 15 members, and each member ob- ligated herself to give one garment each month. They took care of eight babies that year An indexed record is kept of the babies clothed by the Mother Goose club, so that they may keep in touch with all
 
 other things how many presidents of our country are among the lot.
 Sends Representatives
 The only requirement made of the applicants by this group of women is that they be allowed to have a representative call, and ascertain the exact needs of the applicants, after which the layette is delivered just as conditions justify. Anyother needs are reported back to the organiza- tion by this representative, and very often persons are helped by funds furnished by the club. or are report ed to another organization for aid
 The club now has membership of 20, with Mrs. O. B. Piersol as presf- dent. It took care of 50 children last year. A feature of this band is that the funds for the materials used in making these garments are never begged The organization gives bazar each year. and also a concert, the proceeds of which go toward the working materials of these layettes.
 Chairmen.
 The club has three chairmen. Mrs. John Chamblee has charge of the dresses, Mrs. Arbaugn the r1annels and Mrs Hamilton the kimonas. The Chat Work club of Fountain Heights make great many kimonas each year which are turned over to the club, the members of the Mother Goose club furnishing the materials. Mrs. J. J. Johnson is the custodian of the layettes.
 The garments furnished for these little newcomers are always dainty, having rosettes and erocheted work to give them the finishing touch. They are accompanied by a little verse by the club poet" Mrs. Charles Bowron. All materials are bought at cost, a local firm giving them this splendid advantage.
 And don't think that they miss their good times-this club. Love- ly programs are held after the busi- ness meetings, and the club roster discloses some very unusual enter tainers. Mrs. Hamilton Hines, fa- nous for her Negro Sermon" sends the club into paroxysms of laughter with her humorous readings
 A Real Whistler in Group
 Mrs. Walter Going, the renowned whistler, often thrills bird-like songs, which makes room ring like a tropical forest. Many other talented women are on these programs, but most of them shine as just mothers"