The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
AXIS CLUB
Edited By Adele Vincent Taylor

What was proposed as mere bit of exchange courtesy proved the in- spiration of movement permanent and far-reaching in achievements.
 Three year ago, or trifle over, that gallant body of Rotarians de- cided to occasionally include in the hospitality of its luncheons the wives of members. It was not long be- fore the idea was conceived by this privileged few to organize into club with the same broad objects in view those embraced by their brother club"
 Sixty women banding together un- der the able leadership of Mrs. W. D. Nesbit soon realized the satisfac- tion of anticipation fulfilled.
 After time the all-important con sideration arose of a name suitable and appropriate. This readily found adjustment in very clever sugges- tive of Axis Club" by Mrs. Angus Taylor, one of the early trail-blazers and Subsequent, able and loved presi- dent.
 To many at the time this woman held a vague form of meaning. How ever, with the audacious strides of the club and it's acceptance as a real l influence in the community the name Axis" gained gripping hold of significance. Verify the neuclus or hub around which revolve limitless euuCatlOndl ana civic betterment. Already the club has twice out t-stepped it's constitu- tion due to its phenominal growth. Claiming 8 membership active and vigorous of nearly 700, it may be conservatively predicted the thou sand notch will soon be attained. Representative of all denominations classes and nationalities It's person. mel hail from the boundaries of many outlying section, North Birmingham Edgewood, Huffman, Ensley, etc.
 Yea 1t Is with pride one may al- Jude to the Axis of this great wheel In it's three years evolution attaining the momentum of nine spokes to it's credit.
 Nine departments or avenues of en- terprise-each under separate and individual direction-and yet all forging ahead to a definite and pur- poseful goal.
 The Educational" under Mrs. An- gus Taylor's leadership.
 Art" with Miss Hannah Elliot at its head.
 "Litersture." directed by Mrs. Lloyd Josselyn.
 Music" Mrs. Jack Adams.
 Current Events" Mrs. Thomas Wingfield.
 Organization" Mrs. Oscar Dewolr Randolph.
 Commerce" Miss Annie Hale.
 AIneTlcdulzatlOn, MISS fIOra Blach.
 Social Welfare" Mrs. Coleman Blach.
 With such broad latitude of activi- ties 1t is little wonder a member quickly finds her level of congeniaI pursuits.
 The edlcationSl department will inaugurate the swing of winters work. With its initial meeting ttomor- row morning at 10 a. m. in the club rooms the very interesting twice-weekly French classes will be- gin. Mademoiselle Guntzer will con- duct these classes in practical, con- versational French, grading her course into beginners, intermediate and advanced. A nominal fee of 50 cents a lesson will be taxed students. Senorita Eulalie Quintero will ably lead the Spanish instruction, also twice weekly. Covering period of IS weeks the work of the educational branch will continue. An evening course In social psychology will be an | interesting feature. Then the service of three outstanding professors in English of the University of Ala bama have been secured to lecture upon Journalism and Short Story" construction. These professors, Hud- son Srode, George Lang and Garner. Truly a most enticing outline, Mrs. Taylor is especially desirous of en- rolling those interested in the educa tional branch at an early date In order that the advantages of sharing