The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-28
Business Women Celebrate Their
 Anniversary

mems club celebrated the third anni- versary of the opening of its cafe and club rooms The affair took the form of dinner combined with the regular monthly business meeting, and was Tn charge of Miss Ellen Wood, the able chairman of the social committee: At 6 o'clock the members assembled in their lovely new club rooms on the third floor of the Forbes building, where music and conversation were enjoyed until the signal for dinner was given when they mounted the stairs to the cafe, one entire end of which was reserved for the party. The five large tables were beautifully decorated with cut floweres and a delicious dinner was served.
 Miss Martha Dickenson acted as toast mistress, and the program con sisted of singing club songs, accom- panied by Miss Lucy Aldridge on the piano, and interesting talks by Miss Annie Lynch, Dr. Lola Taylor and Mrs. Mary A. Mix. Miss Lynch and Dr. Taylor are past presidents of the club and Mrs. Mix is president. Mrs. Mix also spoke as president of the Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Womens clubs.
 Miss Lynch reviewed the history of the club from its beginning in 1918 to the present time; of how a group of earnest, eager, yet timid business wo- men joined forces and with the slogan Efficient Service" laid the foundation of the club, on friendship, deep and abiding interest in womankind, regard less of creed, station or occupation. Not the friendship which looks out for faults, but good fellowship founded in social na+;r;t;ae adx1co tional dpvAloOmpnt along the lines of general culture; good citizenship and business efficiency; CO., operation, a willingness, q desire to work together; the arousing of real interest in the affairs of the eommun- ity, state and nation readiness at all times to serve; the establishment of "a house by the side of the road She told of the period of stress during the World war when every fiber of ones being was strained to the utmost in the service of humanity After this there was a period or seeming loss of interest, which soon revived however when a joint arrangement was made with the '. W. c. A. to open a down. town club room. The beautiful club on the third floor of the Realty build- ing was the result and this we called our home for two years. She mentioned the names of many who have taken a deep interest in all the affairs of the club and have contributed their very best to its success, closing with tri- bute to Mrs Mix, who by her syste- matic methods and splendid executive ability has brought us into closer touch with the outside world and given us a broader field of service.
 Dr. Taylor spoke of our ambition to own club home and of the investments
 Ao 1ra hot At- rection, of the bazaars and other finan- cial schemes which the club has pro- noted from time to time to add to this | sssinking fund" Our work along this | line was compared to the building of splendid temple. She stated that money making time is again at hand and that in casting about for plans to use this ..Sear,- me had been suggested and that the- author of it, Miss -Dickenson, had been asked to present it. Miss Dick enson then outlined her plan in an original rhyme (she declined to have it called poetry), and follows:
 Happy Birthday
 This birthday party is given to you, Wis something novel, 'tis something
 new! .Bazaars we've had until we are tired, Working as hard as any man hired. In spite of this, our building fund must
 grow
 And now's your chance to let us know Not your age, but your worth We do not ask date of your birth For each year a member of B. P. W.
 you've been
 We ask that you give, or quickly sen An offering free, and generous quite, And let us have it, if possible, tonight. If no ready cash you have with you Your pledge on this card will do. Please respon to your own birthday party as And accept from our thanks most
 party.
 The pledge cards were quickly dis tributed and as a result a considerable amount was subscribed to our building fund by the sixty members present.
 Mrs. Mix, speaking as president ot the state federation, stressed the rela- tions of the local clubs to the state and national federation and also told of the | work which the national has asked us to do this year.
 Mrs. l.. l.. Jones, chairman of headquarters committee, made fine talk on the financial side of the club | work, showing how we have pulled out of debt until now we are able to dis count our bills; of the valuable equip | ment that we have purchased and paid for and of the prosperous outlook. All of this was very gratifying.
 After a short business session the