The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-08
BeanhtuI Homes To Be Fonnd Agvay
 From Zhe FaUor1te ReSzdence Sectlon5

of the home-making talents of the two charming hostesses in the Hine residence.
 Another charming home Is that of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Jeffries, which is sweet and tasteful throughout and with an ex- terior as altogether inviting as 1t Is with in The vines clinging to the veranda outside give a "homey'' touch that is all together irresistible and the arrangement of curtains and rugs and pretty furni ture make the reception rooms the cosiest places imaginable. Next to the Jeffries home Is the Meade place, at present un- occupied, and MT. and Mrs. James Daw- son live in the attractive house next door.
 Crossing the street one finds a group of new houses, each artistic and bearing the stamp of the home-lover. The resi- dence of Mir. and Mrs. l.. P. Lilies and that of MT. and Mrs. M. W. Searight are side by side and in architecture, as well as in the landscape effect, in front of the houses are In thorough harmony. The Searight lawn is elevated slightly above that of the Lilies, and this has been prettily terraced while the beds of colias and cannas correspond in character. The T. J. Manson residence, which with the r. W. Bromberg residence on the oppo- site corner. bounds the present extent of Sixteenth avenue on Eighteenth street is an attractive cottage built of green clapboards and cement.
 The home of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Low rey Is one of the most beautiful places in Birmingham. While not large, the house is architecturally quite perfect. and its principal beauty lies In the absolute har. mony with its surroundings. The level lawn in front with a curving white as- phalt walk. and the surken garden in l the rear, where vegetables and flowers I are alike cultivated to a standard of ] perfection; the house plants, which are l without a flaw, and some of giant size; ] and the tasteful rooms in which there i is the same perfect elegance, but never superhuity of furnishing or decoration , all give this home an enviable distinction l since 1t is a once everything that is de- sirable
 There are other lovely homes across the avenue. The J. P. Evans place, which adjoins the Veil residence, is one of those standing on high terraces and Is a pretty example of the Spanish type of archtec- ture in stucco and stone. The George E. Lum place, next door, is one of the handSomeSt on the avenue. Designed on broad and sumptuous lines, the interior Is generously inviting, and It's handsome hard oak finish and wide stairway with the luxurious furnishings of the spacious rooms continue the splendid impression gained on entering the broad porch. A broad veranda almost enclrcles 1t and with the low roof and massive terra cotta columns casts the.pretty doorway in shad- ow. At either side of the entrance a large newel light and the furnishings of the veranda make 1t an attractive sit- ting room. This house, like the others on that side of the avenue, is placed at some distance from the street. It was built several years ago by MT. and Mrs. ! GpoFRa RataQ KAllaV. whn 1afar ao1d fo MT. Wilbur Kelley. Both Mrs. Wilbur 1 Kelley and Mrs. George Kelley are pop ular young matrons, and the bungalow, 1 which is lovely for entertaining has been 1 the scene of succession of beautiful 1 affairs
 1 Dr. and Mrs. James M. Mason are among the residents on Sixteenth avenue and theirs is one of the most comfortable ] and attractive homes. It suggests the ] colonial plan of architecture in the 1 breadth of line followed throughout, but
 is at the same time essentially modern. The parlor, library and reception rooms
 are decorated In rich, subdued tones, with
 which the flemish oak woodwork is es- pecially attractive, and the furnishings
 are exceptionally artistic.
 Next to the Mason homestead are two
 artistic new homes differing in the style
 of architecture but alike as to artistic ap-
 pearance. They were built by MT Scot
 Joy but 1t is not known who will occupy
 them. The s. A. Benton residence is g
 trife beyond and stands at the top ot
 its two high terraces, impressive not only
 because of It's broad front of brown stone
 and green but because of the clamberine
 roses and vines that have made a verdan
 network over the spaces between ths
 columns and the flowers and shrubs grow ing low about the foundation. Mrs. Ben