davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
MISS GAMBILL CHATS OF
 BUSINESS WOMEN'S MEET

The baskets on the long tables and some on the floor held nearly every kind of flower that grows, and at each plate was rose-a perfect one!
 The orchestra played, the delegates filled the rose-scented room the greeters greeted and the different delegation yelled, until the air was all electrified, and I was thrilled be- yond words.
 Henry Thiele, one of the best cater CTS in the U. s, A. fed us delicious food during the convention, and at fthe Wednesday luncheon he presented as a surprise to Mrs. Forrest the birthday cake-a huge white cake surrounded with red roses (eatable ones) and in the middle was the flag in natural colors. It was a vivid, beautiful thing.
 First Session.
 There was much pep and enthu- siasm when the first session opened Monday afternoon, and Mrs. Forrest loked supremely happy. After the usual gretings by the local women and the response by Mary Johnston, Mrs. Forrest made her address, and I hope to get a copy of it for our club.
 Monday night was the informal reception, but it wasn't terribly infor- nal. The national officers and vice vice presidents and state presidents stood in receiving line and of all the dressing .up-well, yoL, know they can look fluffy when they try!
 O O O
 Alabama Breakfast.
 Our Alabama breakfast Tuesday morning, in one of the private dining rooms of the Multnomal was to me bne of the most delightful affairs of the entire week. We enjoyed break fast together in' the most informal way and got just a bit close to some of our national people, it seemed. There were IS of us including Mrs. Forrest, Einor Coonrod, Stella Akin and Georgia Emery. After we hao finished eating, Lillian Green of Gadsden presented the loving cup, which was filled with water lilies. most of them not awake in time for breakfast. Stella Aiken told us that Mrs. Forrest was deeply moved by our gift and indeed she seemed to be. think Ita Stocks is a great girl for planning the breakfast and gift as she did early in the week, for that's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

The national convention of the Business and Professional Womens Clubs in Portland, Ore, has been brought back to Birmingham by mail, but in it's course has lost none of the vividness or enthusiasm that charac- terized the meeting for those who were there to see it first hand.
 Through the magic pen of Miss Maud Gambill, delegate to the con- vention from the Birmingham Busi- ness Womens club the meeting has been reproduced in a style both vivid and pleasantly chatty. Miss Gambill writes as follows:
 The best convention the N. r. B. P. w. c. ever held is history! l don't know what the papers said about it. We were living it and didn't have time to read what they said, but hope you caught some of the spirit of the week from the papers l sent.
 From the time we left the Imperial hotel Monday morning at o'clock to go to the auditorium for the first time, until we returned from that glorious trip to Seaside Sunday night, something was happening every min ute. And we certainly have to take off our hats to these western women (they hate to be called thati9 for the efficient manner in which the whole convention was thought out and han died. Every detail was carefully planned and there was no confusion, red tape or long waiting in line. I was badged. registered and ticl5eted for the entire convention in 15 min utes. .
 O o O
 The Convention Starts.
 The presentation of the floral key in Rose Festival square started the convention, and it was certainly a beautiful affair. Mayor Baker in his Rosarian uniform was very dis ttnguished looking. And to me Mrs. Forrest never looked prettier than >she did then, and her voice was clear and sweet as she faced Mayor Baker and five cameras and accepted the big key made of white carnations and larkspur, tied with a fluffy purple ribbon.
 All the sessions, luncheons and ban quets were held in the auditorium, and from the park we went to ay.din- ing room that took my breath away; The tall posts were wrapped to repre- sent the big trees in the forest and tops were all hung with evergreens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

feel like two cents for being a mere man" and l think he was sincere.
 Many Speakers.
 We enjoyed many speakers, of course-Judge Allen (and how they love her) Charl Williams, Senator Borah, Carrie Jacobs Bond, Dr. Love joy, Brace Hall and others, but to me the talk Adelia Prichard made at the Wed1 esday luncheon toward pust a bit above them all. She's the girl who put over" the convention and when she speaks folks listen, for she has something to say. I'm for Adelia. Since her election, they sing to the Barney Google tune:
 "Aedlia Prichard-She can have our
 last red cent,
 She's our National President
 With our last bI cath us guys will
 yell,
 And to the world you bet we'll tell Adelia Prichard-She's our National
 President
 The spirit of the convention was perfectly marvellous. The local club people put every ounce of energy, enthusiasm and talent they had to make 1t a success. And the dele- gates and visitors were keenly in- terested in contributing what they could to the sessions and taking as much as possible to the clubs back home. It was 8 week of wonderful inspiration and sweet "how do you do's," The sisterhood idea was very strong and more and more I think we can lCok to the time not far dis tant when we shall be gathering for our big meeting-not as national convention, but international. We had many visitors and greetings from Canadian clubs.
 Success of Convention.
 The three states combining to make the convention possible are more united now than they ever could have been otherwise. They forgot themselves and their per- sonal ambitions and gave much to make the convention stand out as the biggest and best ever-and I say 1t was I understand there were no subscriptions or advertising schemes; 5; the club women paid for the con- vention, some $6,000 It has made people in Portland sit up and take notice, too. One of the mems clubs was asked last week to subscribe a certain amount to help finance a Women's convention to be here in the fall. The gentleman interviewed is reported as having said: "The B. P. W. C.'s have just put over the best convention of women ever held in our city and they didn't ask for or accept donatlons-find cut how they did it" (And no money was forthcoming)
 Some very near to Mrs. Forrest said she left with very happy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

one time we are sure Alabama was first
 The luncheons were very success ful. We always had time to eat, talk and yell, also to hear spe @Sers, read CTS, musicians, announcements and communications read. Mary Stewart, with all her ready wit, was at her best at the Wednesday luncheon and after she talked, MT. Thiele pres ented the cake, and of course we ap- plauded him upon the table to say something. He hardly batted his eye while dear Mary talked, so he started off in his broken way by saving, After hearing Mary Stewart talk,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

is a direct descendant of the famous old Huguenot family, the Breyaralsi, who were pioneer settlers in NOT -s Carolina. and the Davidsons' one oE whom aided in the formation or tne Mecklenburg declaration or lnuepeIi- erected for his services.
 MT. Ford, who is a well known young business man of this city, IS a descendant of the Donelson and Wal ton families of Tennessee, famous Tn pioneer history, and of the Fordss or Richmond, Va. His great grandfather,
 Donelson, led the first settlers tV t Nashville and Rev. Ford his paternal tqrandfather, was the founder of the largest Baptist church in Nashville. MT. Ford served as a lieutenant Tn the recent world war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
HON. BURTON SMITH HoNoRs

GEN. ROBERTSON IN NEW YORK
 Hon. Burton Smith, formerly of Att lanta. but now special deputy attor- ney general of the state of New York, entertained at the Democratic club of New York in honor of Gen. Frank Roberson, formerly attorney general of Mississippi, according to news received here.
 General Roberson, who is well known throughout the south, has re- gently gone to New York as legal counsel of the Underwriters associa- tion. He is a distinguished lawyer and was for many years one of the prominent legal lights of Mississippi. Before going to New York General Roberson was associated with MT. Burton Smith as special counsel to represent the state of Mississippi in a tax claim against the federal govern ment, involving upward of eight mill lions of dollars.
 Former United States Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, now practicing attorney in the national capital who was in New York on business on the occasion of the dinner to General Roberson. was a prominent guest. The other guests, a number of whom are well known in the south, were Rev. Dr. St. Clair Hester, MT. Hulon Capshaw, MT. John l.. Sheppard, MT. Jerome Simmons, formerly of At
 
 Atlanta, Senator Howard R. Bayne, MT. Thomas E. Sullivan, Mir. C6ran Capshaw, MT. J. Lyman Pratt, Mir. Louis c. White MT. Charles C.. Hughes and MT. William J. Lee.
 Senator Hoke Smith was among the speakers. Judge Luce formerly of the supreme court of New York, and party of young men who ex- pressed a desire to meet Senator Smith were presented.
 Hon. Burton Smith also entertained at the Army and Navy club in com pliment to Admiral Chester and Mrs. Chester. Admiral Chester will be re- membered as holder of the Turkish concession, which was at one time matter of intense interest through out the civilized world. Among the distinguished guests at the Chester dinner was MT P, T. IPdge, who is president of tbe International Pa%<r company and an officer and director in a number of the leading financial institutions of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SOC l E T Y
Wedding Of Miss Kelly And MT. Robinson
 On Thursday

A wedding characterized by its sweet simplicity was that of Miss CorneIia Tau1 Kelly and Mr Perry Ghent Robinson, which took place on Thursday afternoon at Q o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Lacy Wall, a cousin of the bride. Before the cere- mouy, Mrs. Duncan sang, in lyric soprano voice, 70 Promise Me" and "All For You" She was accom- panied by Miss Bonnie Howard, who also played the wedding march.
 Miss Kelly was attended by Miss Elizabeth Robinson, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, and by Miss Martha Williams of Macon, Ga, as bridesmaid.
 Miss Robinson wore handsome dress of champagne georgette, trim med in lace, a rose-colored hat that made a pleasing harmony She car ried an arm bouquet of pink asters and snapdragons.
 Miss Williams was gowned in gray georgette, trimmed in lace, and wore a hat to match. Her flowers were lavender asters and snapdragons.
 The bride, girlishly beautiful in midnight blue Rashinara crepe, and 8 hat of sand duvetyn, entered on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Thomas Taul of Macon, Ga. She wore corsage of sunset roses and swan sonia.
 The Groom, MT. Perry Ghent Robin son, was attended by MT. Rudolph Norton as best man. MT. Hunter Wallace served as groomsman.
 The words of the service were spoken by Dr.. Oscar De Wolfe Ran dolph, rector of St. Mary's on the Highlands, who used the ring cere- mony The bridal party stood be- fore an improvised altar of palms and ferps, with candles shedding a soft light and at the close of the service the bride and groom knelt covered with a white Spanish shawl which has been in the family over 100 years, and which has been used on such occasions by several genera tions.
 The brides book was kept by Miss Ruth Kelly, a sister of the bride.
 Immediately after the wedding, MT. Hunter wallace entertained the bridal party and a few extra guests at dinner at the Motion. The table was centered with a beautiful basket of golden glow and clematis, tied with a fairy bow of blue tulle, hav- ing the ends caught to the corners
 Favors were given each of the guests. Besides the bridal party Miss Sarah Jane Thomson and Mir and Mrs. Charles Pritchard were among the guests.
 MT. and rMrs Kelly left on the American for a trip of several weeks to Biloxi, after which they will be at home at No. 3 Margaret apartments.
 Miss Kelly, who came to Birming ham from Gadsden only a few years ago, has many friends in this city, where her personal charm and so- prano voice have won all who have met her.
 MT. Robinson is a promising young bushes man, having come to Bir- mingham from Anniston about eight years ago. He is the son of Mrs. c. H. Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
STEELE-HoVEY
 WEDDING ANNOUNCEME

MT. Joseph Henry Steele of Bir- mingham and Miss Sallie Hovey of Montgomery were-uuietly married on Sunday morning August 12, at 9:s0 o'clock, in Montgomery Rev. J. E. Northcutt officiating.
 The bride wore tan crepe dress trimmed in brown with all accessories to match.
 The groom Is a youn gbusiness man just out of college.
 MT. and Mrs. Steele will make their home in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Mrs. w. O. Couch of the Avondale Methodist church request all mothers of Junior leaguers to see that the standard efficiency cards are prop erly filled out and returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

The boys classes of thk young peoples department of the Avondale Methodist church will give a short temperance program at 10:35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

A called meeting of the presidents and superintendents of the Mission ary society of the Besemer and Bir- mingham districts with the confer ence officers and ths~ city mission board will be held in the Eva Conner home Tuesday at 10 a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

There will be general meeting of all the circles of the First Baptist church at the church Monday at { p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

tss of ctyn omauya the o ndN r. theg of Dr andN made
 ndshee iIW Wcomeh Bumnghan make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

The Junior G. A. of the First Bap- tist church will meet Tuesday at 4 ? m. with Martha Manly. 1120 Twen- ty-fifth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Circle No. of the Southside Bap- tist church will have an all-day meeting Wednesday with Mrs. Stockdale. s39 Twentieth street, south. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Mrs. H. J. McCord and Mrs. L. F. Hughes will act as joint hostesses to the West End Study club on Friday at the home of Mrs. Mcccrd, 1736 Cot ton avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

Ire Sunbeams of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday at 3:30 D. m. with Elizabeth Davis, 1123 Twen- ty-fifth street. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

The social committee of the Busi- ness and Professional Womens club announces swimming party for Au- gust 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

heart for two of her dreams have come true--a scholarship fund, called Lena Lake Forrest Scholarship Fund" is now available. and the con vention passed Mary Stewards reso- lution indorsing the appointment of a secretary of education in the Pres ident's cabinet.
 Rosalie has forsaken me and gone on to Los Angeles, but I have met some interesting people here and am having a mighty good time. We are almost living in a Nash car and al- ready 1t registers nearly 1000 miles. We've been up the highway twice, to picnics, all the parks, many of the bouleyards. etc. l am much enamored of the roses here in the gardens and along the highways. And when we're out above the city and I get to see one of these great peaks lift It's cold head against blue sky, I'm awfully glad I'm living.
 I'm off for Seattle now tC sail on the Jefferson for far away Skagway so when you read this I'll be on the "inside passage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
Ford -FowIkeSWedd Brilliant EUent
 Of Week

A wedding around which a more than usual interest centered was that on Saturday evening of Miss Cynthia Mushat Fowlkes, lovely young daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Bat tie Fowllkes. and Mir. Lewis E. Ford.
 The wedding took place at 6:3O o'clock at South Highlands Presby- terian church. the solemnly impress sive ceremony being performed by pr. J. A. Bryan in the presence of the relatives and many friends of the pop ular young couple.
 Miss Fowlkes was attended by her
 sister, Miss Helen Fowlkes, as maid
 of honor, who wore a gown of in destructible chiffon of sunset shade, with shoes to match. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses and del- phinium.
 Little Emily Ford, a niece of the groom, was an adorable flower girl, that scattered rose petals from a basket lined with forget-me. .nots and sweetheart rosebuds.
 The bride. a picture of girlish love liness in her wedding gown of white imported cloth, trimmed in pearls, and 8 long veil, arranged coronet style, with orange blossoms and pearls, en- Nered with her father, Mir. Walter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19

In this sensational group of beautiful summer styles, are without doubt, values that cannot be approached else where at the price.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-05-12

church under the directions of Prot.
Joseph Matthews sang from the soul
The officers Of the church kindly inyit
ed the Y. M. G.. A. to come again. We
thank everybody.
J
Remember today P. nj. that you
are invited to the building, 3rd and
Leigh streets to hear the explanat' OH
on the Sunday School Lesson. Come.
Men be on time Sunday ready TO,
hard work and the other man.
AT the building $50 A. M. q get to
gether meeting for the workers.
+. NJ meeting for boys with a
thought for mother
AT the building $50 P. M. a meet
ing in honor to mothers. Chairman
Thomas will speak. Come and Join in
the songs in memory of mother. Com
mitt ee, George w. Howell; VIM. Thorn
as and Scott G.. Burrell. Bring another
man.
Watch for the Gospel meeting an
tire Y. M. G. A. by the Sabbath GIee
Club.
The Y. M. G. A. is sadly in need of
payer. Please hear our cry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-05-12
Miss Celeste Lee, Miss Gladys Jones'

May 18th Tuesday evening 1880 r
M. rare treat for mothers. Mothers
musicale by Triple az Intelligence
Industry, Inspiration) club of Girl Re-
serves. Those on program are: Mrs
NJ M. Winston, Miss Mary Wood, Mrs
Cora Hill Miss Mabel c. Scott; Miss
Ruth Taylor, Miss Alice Booker; Miss
Pbi]a McGillery; Mrs. Carrie Dean,
Miss Sara Fields; Miss Florence Fields
Miss Marion Hayes; Miss Lewis an
Mrs. Alma Chapman.
Monday May 18th 1880 P. M. Daugn
tiers Day. Principal address by Mrs.
Lucy G.. Lewis; others on program
Mrs. Bessie Jordan; Mrs. Fannie Car
rington. Mrs. Maize Johnson, Mrs. ID.
webster Davis Mrs. Susie B. Williams
and Misses Almeria Edmunds and
Bertha Jackson. Special music.
Wednesday, May 10th Mothers gift
day.
Conference Thursday. May 17th. 7:4o
i. M. All pullingtogether now for tn,
girl mother, teacher. adviser, secre
tary.
Mrs. Rosa Bowser. Mrs. J. w. BARGE
Mrs. w. III. Hughes, Mrs. M. NJ. Allen
Misses b. G. Edmunds. Clarissa Kyles
ard Viola l.. +. Chaplain.
Mrs J. w. Barco. IVA u. W presid
ne; others on program: Mrs w. II.
Hughes. Miss Clarissa Ky1es. ChoIat
Cab, Miss Antionette Bowler. Miss
IL atrice G. Fdmunds, Mrs. M. M. Al
len; Mrs. Roc1 Bowser. Miss Viola l.
r Chaplain, nr. y. b. Tharps.
Mothers and daughters banquet Fri
day. May 1Stf. $3.50 p. M, Toast Mis-
tress Miss Lillian Fraysier;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-05-12
Correspondence.
CHICAGO NEWS.

Miss Mary E. Branch teacher in the
Virginia Normal and Industrial Insu
tute of Petersburg, Va. who received
the degree OF PHI. b., in June 1922
from the University OF Chicago ~ ex.
pected TO return to the University in
June of this year to take work lead
ing to a higher degree.
The Mt. Calvary Baptist church
broke ground on last Sunday afternoon
for the erection of their new church
at 111th and Throop streets. Morgan
Park. A splendid exercise was held
and among the speakers were: Rev. b.
C. Rayborn, pastor; Rev. Emanuel
White and Rev Thomas Davis. When
completed this is expected to be beau
tif,l structure in this part of the city.
j. B. Street president the Joint
Building Assoc alton of u. b. F. and
S. NJ. T. was made to feel proud over
tn, successful meeting held on last
Sunday afternoon for the benefit OF
the building fund of the association.
Mrs. Lena Fisher, sister of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lucas, 1880 Wauseca Place
Morgan Park. arrived in the city on
last Sunday from New Orleans, La.
and will take up her future home here
Mrs. Bedford Roberts. 1854 w. 109th
Place, Morgan Park entertained at
luncheon OH Thursday afternoon sew
eral Chicagoans who were looking
over Morgan Park. Among them were
Mrs. NJ B. Newland Mrs. Dora Collen
and M. T. Bailey.
Rev. G. w. Register, presiding elder
of the Missouri District of the A. NJ
F.. Zion Conference passed through
the city during the week en- route from
Iowa to his home in Indianapolis, Ind
after an absence of So days.
Among those who visited Morgan
Park last Sunday looking over TIM
beautiful sites and many making pur
chases were: Mr.. end Mrs. E. w. Payne
DR. and Mrs. Richard H. Howard ant
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-05-12
FULTON NOTES

We enjoyed the presence of Revs. F.
ID. Eaddy OF the New Vine Baptist
church Timmonsville, S. C. and w. A
Randolph of the Second Baptls,
church Southside last Sunday. He de
| livered n few remarks to the schoo,
The Baracca Bible class was taught b.
Rev. Randolph. A unique program as
usual was had by the various classes
A solo by Deacon Nathaniel Yates; Sc
lection by the Fosters quartette; Mira
Mary Steward delivered few remarks;
1 in the interest of the Neighborhoou
Club of Fulton.
1870 A. M. we went forth on the
roStrum after the devotiOnals and fin
ancIal services were gotten rid of; our
hearts were made to feel glad that we
came to the house of Lord; after list
ening to a well prepared and powerful
sermon coming from the Rev. w. A.
Randolph. He used the words selected
from Roman ~: Is. Our pastor was
away at the 9th Mt Zion Baptist
church where he preached an excel
lent sermon to the delight of all pres
ent We will state that for a young
man it is hard to pick up a preacher
of the gospel, well prepared from the
literary and spiritual standpoint as
Rev. Cobbs. The pulpit was left in tie
nands OF the officers, assisted by Row.
c. Is. Jefferson who is always willing
to do al he can 10 help his pastor.
$3.50 p. M. being our regular Coz.
muniOn services a special sermon was
preached by our pastor. We thank the
many friends for their presence. Pro.
er was offered over the bread Dy Deae-
on Ivory of Moore St Baptist cour.h
and over the wine by Deacon Johnson
of the same church. During the pas
sage of the bread Rev. Branch of Mt.
Hcrmon Baptist church spoke; during
the passage OF the wine, Rev. Alexan
der Hardgrove of the Union Level
spoke. both brethren made our hearts
rejoice.
Remember the time of services to-
morrow. Sunday School $50 A. NJ.
Mr. Frank Jeter superintendent.
1880 A. NJ Special sermon: Moth
ers Day" by our pastor. Come early
please.
30 p. M. b. Y. P. u. A live program
Master Leroy Jefferson president.
500 p. M. Preaching. A strong Cos
pe' message by our pastor.
Tomorrow Rev. w. l.. Tuck will
pre-. CHI to the Odd-Fellows at the Grav.
Ell Hill Baptist church Henrico Codn-
ty.
Don't forget the rally the first Sun.
day in June at the New Vine Baptist
church.
Last Sunday Rev. G.. w. Coleman of
Mt Calvary Baptist church preached
Mt Mt. Nebo Baptist church. Bon Air
Va Our brother is powerful preach
er OF the gospel of Jesus Christ. One
thing we must confess. that our pastor
Rev. Cobbs is willing to do all he can