The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-04
HOUSE COMMITTEE AT COUNTRY CLUB Composed of Four Society
 Women TEAS ON THE TERRACE Mrs. Solon Jacobs Talks of Plans to Be FolIowed-Entertainments for June Brides-Per-
 sonal Mention
 
TEAS ON THE TERRACE
Ky MYRTLE MILES

Fortunately an ideal has many aspects and interpretations. Otherwise the ideal club. once discovered, would be dupll- eated all over the country and we should be reduced to one size of house. one style sf architecture and one set plan of mak- ing its members comfortable and happy. The Country club was planned primarily as an ideal resort for members who wished to have 8 club home in easy motoring distance of the city, though A tennis court and an 1s-hole golr course for which there Is excellent coun- trv were afterward laid out. These, with prtvate luncheons and dinner par ties occasional afternoon and evening re- eentions throughout the season and the Saturday evening dinner dance have given the members and the their friends pleas ure and eminent satisfaction. The club proved to be even more to society than was first expected and, for the golfers, who now number over a hundred, this feature is certainly ideal, for 1t has been stressed more than anything else con nected with the club. Since the building was erected a few years ago it's general aspect has changed but little. The lawns have improved through steady care and expert attention, flowers have been planted and vines have smothered the front ot the delightful place giving It that comfortable appearance of being rooted to the soil and growing into the landscape as if it has always been there. It has come to be, indeed, the composite expression of its very interest ing membership. 'Exteriorly, that is, Its attractions have grown but to the clever person who has looked into Its actual needs-the needs that a sharp-eyed house. wife will notice-the ideal conditions will not prevail until changes are made in certain policies and In the smaller de- tails of club housekeeping that are not at once apparent to the casual vis- itor.
 Conditions regarded as ideal for coun- try club a few years ago are unsatisfac- tory now because of the progress of every nhase of social life in Birmingham. This was apparent to MT. Henry Badham, who was elected president of the club few weeks ago, and he set about imme- diately to remedy conditions. With his
 
 a plan at once original and effective.
 This was the appointment of woman es chairman of the house committee. A proceeding heretofore unheard of in club dom. there is every reason to believe in its success. All, of course, depended upon the judieious choice of a commit tee and Seain MT. Badham proved his . +i-sosa-sif the selection of Mrs. solon Jacobs as chairman of this committee. It is the universal opinion that his choice could not have been superior Mrs. Jacobs Is a brainy woman a practical one and an artistic one. She is also woman without prejudices in her con- duct of a public matter. Such a combi- nation of virtues will be needed in accom- plshing the big results which MT. Bad ham and the club desire. Brains to see the deficiencies of the club and the skill in handling practical affairs which will enable her to overcome them; the artistic temperament which will assist in giving a touch of beauty along with practical needs and the ability to lay aside per- sonal prejudices without which work of any kind may not be accomplished.
 To Mrs Jacobs MT. Badham also gave the power of selecting her assistant com n1ittee These were chosen by her with characteristic tact and the personnel of the little committee is representative of every portion of the club membership. Mrs W. B. Leedy, Mrs. Edward Ware Barrett and Mrs. Harold Samson, with Mrs Jacobs, compose the coterie, who, in the capacity of house committee, will govern this phase of the clubs destiny during MT. Badhams period of office. Those who know this group can but be- lieve that it's success. with the assistance that they will offer, is assured even In the beginning The clubs throughout the country, however. are watching this decidedly new venture, regarding 1t as an innovation. and will be interested in the outcome, for a house committee of women is without precedent.
 When approached yesterday in regard to the duties of her committee, Mrs Jacobs said that their first meeting was held Wednesday afternoon on the club veranda. we are to be left to our own devices," she said, "and anything that we may suggest will be endorsed by the governors of the club. There are many questions that we have not discussed, though some very attractive plans have been perfected.
 You must know that there are many Improvements needed, which Mir Hous- tons tact and good management have hidden. Repairs which are natural to any building that has been in use for seven years practically unchanged, must be made, and renewals of supplies are nec- essary. For example, a homely but needful improvement is the application of paint on the veranda, and this was the first recommendation made by the committee. The next thing which was recommended was the refurnishing and renewing of the women's dressing room Its condition at present is deplorable, but 1t will be a charming apartment when completed accosding to our plans. Paper ing the walls. enameling the woodwork and introducing new furniture and cur tains will transform it completely. We