The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

Never has the outlook of the women cI1hs of Birmingham been brighter chan at this season. A number of calendars have reached my desk and, scanning their pages. I can but make comparisons with those of last year and the one which nreceded it. always to the disparasement of former years. This may be undue op- timism but it seems rather an opinion that grows out of the refreshing variety of the subjects undertaken this year, variety which makes the task of reSie"- .tnr A pleasant pastime. and he eteVer manner in which each subject is treated. One does not observe the tendency to delve into musty facts of forgottn history which has sometimes made club work so futile. Every possible light is thrown rpon a subject in the most attractive way. so that these little books reflect the originality and acumen of the bright women who have outlined the courses Of study. Literature, history, science, ethics and music are among the chosen topics, and all are to be brilliantly treated. One of the most vital is the subject adopted hv the cadmean Circle, The Drama
 It was Mrs. Leonard T. Beecher, in rer address before the Highland Book club and the Cadmean Circle last year, and later before large assembly in the parish house of the Church of the Advent. ~ho introduced the work of the Drama League of America to Birmingham. This leasd de, branches of which may he found in all of the large cities of the north, cast ana
 air and appreciation of worthy plays. It was proven by the enthusiasm and interest shown in Mrs. Beecher's plea in behalf CT she league that q splendid field for t ex- fists in Birmingham; that the need of SUI pervision and censorship of plays IS strongly felt, and that, should such league be formed, it would find many loyal adherents. A league will exist, bat acting upon the advice of Mrs. J. w. Meaker. the chairman of the educational committee of the Drama league. Evans ton. IL, who wal in Birmingham .rscen-- Ply it has besh decided by a number of club -,svnnen to devote their time for :he next year to study of the wa'k of the league in preparation for formation of all local clubs to be affiliated with 1t. The cadmean circle will follow Mrs. MeAker $ suggestion and with this splendid organi- zation entering upon a study of the drama with the view to indorsing the highest and lest the future production of only the best class of plays is assured. An :ntel- ligent interest in the reading and seeing of plays will be created and fostered Tn the work of the Cadmean. Miss Willie M. Allen it's leader in talking of plans for the winter. stated yesterday that the work will adapt for it's present needs the outline suggested by the Drama leage.
 The league is a remarkable factor in some of the large cities. Good drama receives it's support while plays of an unworthy character ignored The work of the organization, according to Miss Allen. is thus constructive rather than destructive" A bad play does not receive the adver tisement of their con demnation. though lists of creditable drama are placed in libraries for the in formation of those who seek it. This is merely suggestion of the work planned by the Cadmean. The club year book will touch upon it more in detail. It is ex- pected to be issued daily from he I,rers.
 The Cadmean circle has been for 2 In the intellectual life of the state. It's membership is composed of a group of leaders in education, philanthropy and so-