The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
NOTES FROM STATE WRITERS CONCLAVE AT MONTEVALLO

Every oae of the fifty-fivs enthus- iastic women writers of Alabama, fortunate enough to be a part of the Writers Conclave" at Monte vallo the past week, went away with a higher, better conception of what a writer means to ones state, and ones own life and were enthused to the extent of more love for their work and more determination for greater achievements.
 To Miss Katherine Hopkins Chap man, of selma is due the credit of the wonderful programs for three daily sessions beginning Monday morning, August 20 with Miss Chap pei Cory, of Birmingham, presiding with the charm and dignity that marks this talented Alabama woman on every occasion.
 Miss Mary Staten Gilmore, of Bir- mingham, general chairman, and Mrs. Chapman. as executive leaders, were ever on the alert to make every feature of the conclave a success, and crtainly reached the acme of their splendid efforts.
 The reception committee, Mrs. T. w. Palmer. Mrs o. c. Carmichael, of Monteyallo and Mrs. Mittie Owen McDavid, of Birmingham, created an atmosphere of delightful cordiality.
 Miss May Teressa Holders address on Feature Writing" was a gem that included. when, how and what to write.
 Mrs. Maud Harris Hudson was of ficial secretary for the conclave and was ready with an answer to every inquiry and one of the features most worthy of special note, was her beautiful poem, Contact (The Key Thnt TnIoclls Creative ThoughD" with which she closed her fine ad-
 Mrs. Mittie Owen McDavid, whose contributions to the New Orleans Times Picayune have won unusu- a11v favorable comment, was one of the sparkling lights of the conclaVe and was a regular bureau Of lntor- nation at all times.
 Mrs. J. N. Cornelius address on "The Technique of Poetry was pro- nounced one of the most interesting on the program.
 Mrs. Ruby Lloyd ipsey and Mrs; w. l.. ShilIito on the short story held their audience to the point of delightful enthusiasm, as did Mrs. J. E. Penny.
 The telling of "children's Stories" hv Miss Iuand Lindsay of Florence and Sheffield, Ala. will long be re- membered by all who heard thls prll- liant and charming woman, who has devoted her life to teaching children ana whose beautiful stories are joy and inspiration to all who read them. Miss Lindsay was not only most happy on the program but equally as delightful when telling her eXpe- riences to the new friends she won hourly by her personal charm.
 Mrs. T. M Moore CBetsy Hamilton), the dear little Alabama woman who at S3 years of age is still active ana as Interesting and lovable as when she first won fame by her readings and writings, was the toast or the conclave and there gathered about her constantly women eager to drink from the inexhaustible fountain of her ability to give joy and catch the inspiration of personality.
 Mrs. w. A. saffold, reading of dia- lect poems, was beautiful, and this nopular woman, whose striking bru- nette beauty and charming manners make her conspicuous In any as- sembly, was also one of the bright est stars in the galaxy of those who made up the discussions of interest on the program
 Mrs. Charles J. Sharpe of Birming ham, who is recognized as one of Alabamas brilliant women of letters. and also ''women of affairs" and was one of the factors in the Plans for Writers Clubs for 192S-24," which was the topic for discussion when she presideod Wednesday evening.
 
 Mrs. Kathrine l.. Robbins presided "Nocellette Day" and her relation of how she marketed her writings and her experiences was most interest ing to the conclave.
 Miss Gwendolyne Briscoe. young girl writer, of Selma, presided at the Wednesday sessions and her address on How 1 Began to Write" was pronounced one of the most unique and in every way interesting features
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