The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
Writers Conclave M C cts In
 Florence

The women writers of Alabama are making plans for their annual con clave which will be held this year at Florence from September 8 through the 18th, :, Mrs c. J. sharp, the state chairman, is planning with her commit tee to make this one of the outstanding events of the year in literary circles Mrs. Sharp has sent the following let ter aud greetings to the various writers and writers clubs of the state:
 STbe Alabama Writers Conclave extends most cordial invitation to ev-. cry writer and all those who are in- terested in any phase of writing; to meet with them at their annual gather ing at the State Normal school in Flor ence, Alabama, September 18th, 1921.
 We are especially anxious that this meeting will bring us large represen- tation of both men and women. This is a most opportune time for interested Alabama citizens as well as writers, to visit Muscle Shoals. After the water has bee nturned on it it will not be possible to know or understand the marvellous architecture of Wilson Dam, as it is now to be seen in the building. The program has been planned to touch on all important departments of cur rent literature. The past year has added to and taken from our happy group that spent such a perfect week together. Our loss has only strength ened our love and friendship for each other. We have felt very materially the results from last yedr's conclave. No woman who was a part of that con claye will feel that she can afford to be absent this year. The program and all particulars will be given to each Writers club and to the public by our chairman of publicity, Mrs. Emma Ryall. Make reservations for your room with our chairman of entertain ment, Mrs. Mary Inge Hoskins, Flor ence, Ala. For all other information. regarding the conelave write to Mrs. w. F. Shillito, 1130 North Twenty third Street, Birmingham, Ala.
 'sThe object of the conclave is week of inspiration, communion, and fellow ship between men and women whose work is in the field of creative writing. The spirit of the conclave is to give, to encouraEe, to lift Alabama's literature Ito higher and nobler things. The con clave will go back to our own home, Montevallo, after this years meeting. Dr. Palmer has only loaned us for one year on account of the wonderful op- portunities that Florence and its peo- ple can offer us at this time. Many of our best writers are on the program, so I feel that our program chairman, Mrs. Mary Robbins, will give you an instructive and interesting program, together with a week of delight from association with your own Alabama writers.
 4All writers of books, songs or music are invited to bring or send their com nosStiona to be Nsed in an Alabama Au- thors' Exhibition during the conclaye. The eonclaye is held the week before the opening of school, so following the custom of last year each person viii furnish their own sheets, towels and inflow cases. The board and lodging will be Sls5O per day. A sleeper will be attached to the 8 :45 p. m., l.. ana N. train Sunday night, September (; All South Alabama members are asked to join tas. We reach Florence Monday at Q o'clock. The first session. Will pc pc held That afternoon, three sessions will be held daily until the closing banquet Friday night. The railroad fare for the round trip from Birmingham IS S0 .75. making the trip cost a very nom inai amount. We are prepared to en- certain all who wish to attend, so make your plans to spend the week with us
 Reioicing in the prominence, mater ial gained, and honors that the past wear has brought to many Alabama writers: we are looking to the com ing conclaye to bring us, into closer contact and understanding that should lead to even greater things.
 "Fraternally yours.
 t'MRS. CHAS. J. SHLARP. i, "State Chairman, Alabama Writers
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