The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-15

1T T HAS been suggested by our friend,
 the two prime subjects of conversa-
 ton, but that was before July l, 1915,
 since then, if I may be so bold as to
 suggest it, there are additions to those subjects which afford a great deal or
 pleasure to the average conversational
 ist, one of these being prohibition" and
 the other the large number of cafes,
 restaurants, cafeterias and "eating
 places" of all descriptions which are
 being opened in spite of the fact that
 many have predicted that cafe life
 would be quite extinct without drinks.
 Of course, Birmingham has been pro hibition bound' so long before July l, 1919, that passing from June 30 to July l
 vas like passing the border line of an- other state in a Pullman car when you were dead asleep-hence, we of this burg are really more interested in the subject of 'cafe life," restaurants and the like than we are in prohibition, and in consequence the entire population of this delectable city was enthused over the opening during the past few days of the beautiful new "Britling Cafeteria, which is the latest recruit to the ranks here and which reveals a most attractive and artistic setting" modern, up-to- date and effective arrangements credit to the splendid ability and business acumen of it's popular president, MT. A w. B. Johnson.
 l Just as l was about to join the throngs l last Thursday to visit "The Britline Cafeteria" on it's opening day, the boss | sent me a message "to pack my grip and catch the 40 train for Montgomery" That's the way he does things; just | like that; quick, and doesn't argue, just l says "go,' and you go; and so I wasn't among the lucky -four hundred" or was ! it the -four thousand who enjoyed the first glimpse of The Britling Cafeteria, | but 1 feel sure the delightful visit that | I had there yesterday couldn't have been surpassed, even on the opening day" At the hour l dropped in, there were hundreds of people who were invading the beautifully decorated and artistically ar ranged caftera.
 The long lines of tables with their inn maculate covers, the highly polished chairs and the mirrored walls, the gaily colored flowers and the handsome light l ing arrangements (especially made for l The Britlng Cafeteria'). from a most attractive mise-en-scene, glimmering, | shimmering, in newness, cleanliness ana up- to- o-dateness.
 The flood family'' groups itself into nice little coteries that would tempt any l palate and from the moment you make ready for your meal. whether luncheon | or supper. by picking up one of the glistening. bright knives, forks or spoons | the snowy white napkins, the shining plates, and passing down the tables choosing from among, the dozens of palat- able dishes prepared so excellently, req | home cooking are fascinated with ! the perfect equipment offered and de- 1 lighted with the novelty of the situation | The vastness of '"The Brtling Cafeteria 1 is another thing that impresses the :; visitor; no crowding or pushing or jost I ling of elbows-but plenty of room, airy we'll ventilated, wholesome-the big space which easily accommodates two thousand
 | people, affording as charming environ ment as the four walls of your own hos
 | pitable dining room
 | I said back there that the food fam