The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

In tn; Roman Hall Of tame there was no statue of Cato. His friends went to him with their indignant pro- test. This wise man of the ancient world replied: Tt is better for Cato that men should ask why his statue is absent"
 Suppose some one were to print a list of that numerous and lengthening group of men in Birmingham, and in all Alabama, who have made and are making notable contributions to the good causes that are pressing so insistently on good mems hearts. And suppose that he should leave out the name of Fred NJ. Jackson. Even his enemies would rise to honor him, even as the enemies of Cato did in the olden time, by joining unnumbered friends in ask ing. Why is Jackson's name not on the listy''
 Two years ago I was in Montgomery aAd saw the White House dedicated amid the enthusiasm of many thousands. It marked the reward of long years of devotion to the southern cause by the southern women. A work of love tri- umphant, amid parades and music and thC thl tiump oh ihSh anu the trump of oratory recalling the brave days of old.
 Last Thursday I went down to Mont gomery on a mission of kindred kind, to see another building dedicated to another use, the outcome and fruit of that same unselfish restlessness that is making our life of today, ifhpelling our men and women to hand down their names by their good works
 A Memorable Occasion
 This dedication was q memorable day in the annals of human progress and heart development. The hospital for the relief of human suffering is the finest fruit of the Christian religion {; the banner making the farthest ad- vance of the great army of the spirit that began its march from Bethlehem.
 The Woman's College
 Not so many years ago the Methodist church founded a college for girls at Montgomery and from the beginning Mir. Fred M. Jackson has been a mem- Der of its board of trustees. He has given much of his time and money and ripe business experience to nurturing the infant institution. From point to point he has seen it make its way until it has become one of the leading schools of Alabama, with over four hundred of our best girls in daily attendance upon it's classes. And they had no hospital, no fit place for the sick to get we'll in. The need is now met, the gap filled up.
 What It Cost
 MT. Jackson is not one of the very rich men of Alabama who can give thou sands and not feel the strain. His in- kh .Ia Co comes from the daily toll at the desks of his business enterprises. The extra tax imposed on unearned incomes has no terrors foP him. But he has spared enough to build upon the beautiful Mont gomery campus, the loveliest ornament that graces any college grounds in Ala sions, perfect in it's proportions, work of art.
 Nor did MT. Jackson stop with the bare house. He equipped it through out with every convenience and appli- ance that a modern hospital needs to have. There are twenty-four beds, sun parlors ready furnished for use, nurses quarters, laboratories, kitchen, an in- teriOr the perfection of neatness and convenient arrangement. l made in- quiries of many for their estimate of it's cost and none guessed less than $40,- GOO. Until today the donor has told no one save his wife what the cost has really been. but now he tells me with permission to print that in the building and equipment he has invested little over $35!000.
 The Miriam Jackson HOme--How many gifts to God and humanity has Alabama known of that size and qual- ity? They are growing more numerous as the years roll by, but none will ever come straighter from a good mans heart or come freighted with more of senti- ment. On the front of the building is bronze plate which told us that the gift wos placed there as a memorial to lis father and mother, and the name bestowed is in honor of his wife. 1t is to be known as the Miriam Jackson Home"
 The DedicatiOn--The dedicatory pro gram was simple, the enthusiasm of the audience-400 lovely girls were in it. was unbounded. The donor made a brief address. stressed what he owed to his wife sitting on the platform by his side. gave her companionship. and life as the inspiration of the deed. and read his presentation. Dr. Spragins prayed and the College Glee club sang and President Agnew presided, and Dr. Branscomb accepted it. Mir. M. B. Houghton and Judge Thomas cf the board told what it means to the college and to them. Dr. Snavely brought the congratulations of Sunshine Slope, and Secretary Black brought the thanks of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and of all Montgomery. Dr. J. M. Dan.