The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-08
LOCKWOOD CLUB
 BUILDING READY Formal Opening Not Later Than November 1 TO BUILD DAM SOON Contract Let for Formation of Lake With Water Surface Five
 Times as Great as
 East Lake
TO BUILD DAM SOON

That the Edgewood Country club would be opened with a formal recep- ion four weeks hence and that it would be completed within few days III cluding the hardwood floors and other attractions, was the announcement yesterday of officials of that organiza- tion. It is said the entire structure has been practically completed ana it is hoped to have the formal open ing no later than November l. In con nection with the announcement of the of the new country club was the additional statement from G T. Brazelton of the Edgewood proper ties that a contract had been let TOT the erection of a dam in Edgewooa which will form a large lake whlch will be completed in five weeks. It IS estimated that two weeks will be re- olired to form the body of water which will be five times as great as East Lake, The electric car line spur from it's former terminus to the Edgewood Country club has been graded and the laying of rails and the stringing ot wires will start within a few days. Electric cars will be used generally to convey the guests of the Edgewood Country club to the opening reception of that new social institution.
 Before making the announcement rel atiye to the club President John T. Yeatman and G. T. Brazelton made an inspection yesterday morning They were greatly pleased with the work and are enthusiastic over the new club house The construction is solely or rolled logs cut in Shades valley, hewn with precision to maintain the regu- larity of the lines. while the wide yer anda with massive pillars is of stone hewn from Shades mountain bould- CTS. It resembles Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone Park.
 The construction includes every fa- cility for an up to date club house, with ball room of large proportions, while the reception rooms, lounging rooms and other accessories are In keeping with the elegance and charm of the whole establishment
 Mr. Brazelton said yesterday rela- tive to the work:
 "In February next year the EuSe- wood Country club will be about two years old. Since the original subscrip- tions to that club were made there has been large amount of financial un- easiness in this city but through it all the work of making good on the Edge wood Country club has never Ian guished or flagged. That club is the property of 150 men who held faith in the future of Shades valley and who trusted Steve Smith and friends and myself to make good in our undertak- ing, Since the formation of the club a building committee has been in di- rect charge with Hugh Martin, the architect and with its completion and that of a street car line at it's very front stoop we are modestly pleased over the whole situation. The club is In two weeks they may hold a dance there I anticipate in four weeks that the formal dedication and opening will take place. The lake vii. be completed not later than six weeks hence, so far as the physical construc- ton is concerned, and with the com pletion of the car line, club and dam we will have fulfilled every promise made in those properties.
 'The Edgewood Country club has no equal in architectural beauty anywhere that I have seen and it is a matter of great pride to those who own 1t that it compares so well with other well known clubs.