The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
of fCOnfederacy
tBy Ase-Herald staff Correspondent

tBy Age-Herald staff Correspondent
 MONTGOMERY, Ala. Jan. 15.- Its delightful to be among you Governor Brandon having pledged his faith to be the best governor for Alabama he has the power tof be. my pledge and effort shall he to help him in everyway for the public good I possibly can"
 This was the sentiment of the next first lady of Alabama, Mrs. ". w. Brandon, expressed today at the magnificent big luncheon given .her at the Montgomery Country club.
 The luncheon immediately fol- lowed the inauguration of Governor Brandon at Alabama's White House. and was the large affair, from a woman's standpoint, of the eventful day. The eyes and interests of all Alabama women were centered upon 1t. for instead of the party being given just by the ladies of Montgom- cry, the women of all Alabama were hostesses.
 They attended from all sections of the state and they battered their hands with enthusiasm at the en- trance of their White House leader. They thronged about her to greet her, and to express their hope that her coming stay In Montgomery shall be most enjoyable and successful one-and to declare to her, in direct words:
 "The platform of our next governor his promises to the people this day to lower taxes and to improve school facilities for the state are those in which we find our hearts beating in unison."
 Mrs. Mcdowell Honored Guest
 The luncheon, attended by more than 250 women, all that the capacity of the club would accommodate honored not only the first lady but Mrs. Charles $. Mcdowell. wife of the states lieutenant governor, as well.
 Mrs Marie Bankhead owen, daugh- ter of former Senator Bankhead, served as toastmistress, lovely were her words of greeting to the throngs which for an hour, during the serv- ing of the elaborate menu, gossiped and retold again the delights of the morning when the town was thrilled with the firing of salutes in the gov ernor's honor
 When a vast parade representing all the interests of the state filed by while Governor Brandon and Gov ernor Kilby stood to review it's units, the women related how sincere and how solemn was the expression upon the face of the new governor as hf lifted his face and his right ha s, and swore in the presence of thou sands of men and women, that Ae would serve his state to thA tlt nt hls ability, God helping hin
 That moment had left an iate ihls impression upon the women v Ala 4t. Tai Montgomery to hear what the yer nor's promises might be to thefef ss we'll as to his whole people. hiH probably more than anything ise. was the outstanding departure the lnauguration-that the wome e' late years have become more DIV interested in the affairs of sa e. Alabama women are planning Pf grams for the welfare of its tNi- dren and its working women, ant =o attended the great state gather v. not in the old time sArit of mercy heinz onlookers at the gay celebf tions, but as earnest citizens. Ni- tally interested in what they mig expect from their governor, and M finding out, by word from his ow mouth, how they can uphold hia hands in the great measures and re- responsibilities he has assumed that shall advance Alabama's progress.
 Women Prominent nt Luncheon
 They crowded these women of the state. afr about the platform which was decorated with yards and yards of bunting, and throngs of them were present upon the speakers stand from which the governor took his oath. They appeared, in great marching units, in the parade, and 8 1 distinct departure from by-gone days ! when state affairs were practically mems affairs. Even little girls were 1 members of the parade, emphasizing their childish shelplessness. their cal to a governor to do the best fol 1 education and for their dawnins ] young womanhood that he might