The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-12
State Convention Of w. C. T. U.
 To Be Held Here

Mrs. W. H. Jeffries, state president, announces that the coming state con vention of the Women's Christian Tenn perance union will be the most inter- esting and brilliant convention held in Alabama since it's organization, years ago.
 Delegates are expected from the many unions over the state, Mrs. F. NJ. Jackson, chairman of the homes com mittee, having heard from number of delegates who signified their intention of attending the convention October 14-15-16.
 The convention opens with ban quet in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel, and Mrs. R. A. Clayton, chair man of the ticket committee, says that reservations are being made so rapidly that few covers are left. Those desiring to make reservations should phone Mrs. Clayton, 6351-J, as soon as possible, as the number of tickets are limited.
 Mrs Ella Boole, vice president of the National W. c. T. U., whose home is in Brooklyn, N. Y., and who has a na- tional reputation as a speaker, will be the principal speaker of the evening. Hon. Lister Hill of Montgomery will be another interesting speaker.
 And there will be the birthday cake with its fifty candles, this being the fiftieth anniversary of the W. c. T. U., to be cut, along with other jubilee" stunts.
 Wednesday afternoon will be Flaw enforcement" day, with Judge Hargett and others speaking.
 Thursday morning at II a. m. dra- matic debate, "Can the Law Be En- forced? will take place, with Paul F. Kelser of Ohio on the negative side of the question, and John w. Langly, Chicago, on the affirmative. This rapid fire discussion that gets right down to cold, hard facts is expected to draw d capacity house.
 The Rainbow Pageant" that will be staged during the convention will be Il radiantly beautiful affair.
 The following committees have the arrangement of the convention com pleted
 General chairman, Mrs. P. B. Bowers
 Homes committee, Mrs. Fred NJ. Jack son.
 Banquet committee, Mrs. Herbert Stockham, chairman Mrs. k. A. Clay ton, Mrs. Russell Hunt, Mrs. Elmer S. line Hodges, Mrs. w. F. Taylor, Mrs. Mrs. Chappell Cory, Mrs. J. Nj. Han kins, Mrs. R. M. GoodaIl, Mrsye Donald Conner.
 Pageant committee, Mrs. Bert Ingram, chairman; Mrs. J. F. Moore, Mrs. k. $. Dunlap, Mrs. A. J. Ozanne, Mrs. H. R. Eiselogle, Mrs. w. H. Nichols, Mrs. T. B. Ridout, Jr.; Miss Nan Godfrey, Miss Annie l.. Warren.
 Trains committee, Mrs. Wallace Johns, chairman; Mrs. w. H. Stock ham, Mrs. Chris Colias, Mrs. Walter Rowe, Mrs. Paul Lanier, Mrs. Bert In- gram, Mrs. J. E. Penny.
 Church decorations, Mrs. F. B. Bow CTS, chairman; Mrs. E. NJ. Robinson, Mrs. w. s. Brown, Mrs. J. M. Benton, Mrs. William Coates, Mrs. J. E. Pen ny, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. B. K. Tyler, Mrs. K. F. Duffey.
 Luncheon committee, Mrs. E. D. Brown and Mrs. Clark, joint chairmen {; Mrs. l.. F. Harris, Mrs. Clapp, Mrs. l.. A. Daniel, Miss Byrd Clarke, Mrs. W. G. Lewis, Mrs. William e Coates, Mrs. NJ. A. Jones, Mrs. Mills. . Ns@ 7'
 Publicity director, Mrs. Mabel Ford Leake.
 Musical director, Miss Daisy Rowley.
 Poet Laureate, Mrs. c. P. Beddow.
 Literature, Mrs. A. J. Orr.
 The convention will be held in the First Methodist church and the public is cordially invited to each session, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so that they can really see and know just what the w. c. T. U. is doing now and has been doing since its organization fifty years ago.