The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-14
SOCGE E T Y
"AXIS CLUB"
Of Birmingham (EdIted by Adele Vincent Taylor)

great eNpanSe or lnlS iHO 111i,, does there exist either individually or collectively the feminine species' who can refrain from rhapsodlzihB over the thought of dimpllns' mink "brand new" baby?
 Gadsden, our delightful sister GlSy, s is responsible for SlVlhg Ihe E'1>i' club this thrill.
 A tinv offspring fashioned, pat termed and named after its own mother club" only recently blinked its wee eyes in awakening
 It is not too ambitious to wager that this tiny cherub will, with the inherited tendency of it's parent, bound in leaps towards growth and achievements astonishing.
 The history of this little daughter club of the Axis is most interesting A very short while ago Mrs. char Iotte Cox of Gadsden invited 5o friends to luncheon and it was then the organization of an Axis club was proposed. Her suggestion was eagerly seized upon and instant Wofk Of establishing committees and ar ranging preliminary details ensued. One hundred and twenty charter members was the creditable initia- tive of the Gadsden Axis. More than an encouraging beginning! Mrs. C. P. Beddow, chairman of the year book" committee, with her assistants in that task is now busily en- gagged compiling and getting this pamphlet in concise form. spIen- did convenience to members to have at hand such a comprehensive out line of seasons work with commit tees and their chairmen so deftly ln- dexed. Time is so valuably taken into consideration in this whirl- wind era that methods and advanced planning which accelerate accom- plishment are ever eagerly welcome.
 The club rooms the past week as- sumed a look of real readiness.
 Mrs. Angus Taylor was at her post early each of the appointed air hence, will be fairly resonant with the warble of French verbs, translations and parley-vous, Made moisele Guntzer is so charmlngly French, one senses breath or hef fascinating country. Alsace- LOT raine' in the piquant personality. She will make one absorb some knowIedge-that is certain.
 "Fellowship committee this not convey the very essence Of gem. ality, graciousness and courtesy Such is it intended. As chairman of this very carefully selected group Mrs. Frank G. Alexander has served the club upon the occasion or each monthly luncheon so ably. It IS no easy task to extend a we1l-meant welcome to from three to hve nunaTe" re. guests, not entirely and personally. one's very own. With nod and smile and cheery greeting making all feel alike upon that easy plane or being glad you're here. &ho does not look forward to these won derfuI club luncheons each month! Besides the feast of edibles, they are truly feasts of reason and outpour- ings of intellect and soul. Hardly a topic of interest despite the sub ject that has not had its share or able handling by speakers of note. There have been lecturers of fame, playwrights, musical lights, medical men famed in their specialties, members of the bar, ministers of the gospel, all having given their choicest experiences for the Axis club members profit and benefit. As table neighbor remarked at one of tEese luncheons, "Ohi So many good things to eat, hear and see, all at one time! Really wish they could be taken in broken dosesn'
 It is reckoned very vulgar and commonplace to delVe into the mat ter of prices" But one cannot help from commenting upon the very moderateness of these same luncheon fees. Think of such gas tronomic and mental feasts at the absurdly low figure of 75 cents-un- believably reasonable! Full measure for your money with "lagniappeY to boot. But the club luncheons are only in accordance with the under lying motive of the Axis club. Off, fering bountifully of it's rarest fea- lures. placed so availably as to be within the easy reach of all. club of service for it's members. ects the club has rendered its wig orous interest and cooperation in d work inaugurated three years ago by the Council of Jewish Women," still strong incident of this body's plan. That is the Americanization of foreign born women. Miss Flora Blach is the most capable, efficient chairman of both the Jewish coun- cifs and of the Axis clubs commit tees. In speaking of this work Miss side, wherein the instructions to these women formed such an im- portant part. Nightly classes are held for thier benefit at the Henry school Along with the rudiments of practical education a course in citizenship is given. A real, mis- sioaary work. as it were. to those coming strangers unprepared and unequipped 0 grapple with unknown problems and conditions in a new land. where education is the birth right of vast number and the privi- lege of all. Miss Blach placed great stress upon the necessity of funds to carry on this splendid work. What is needed is a paid instructor, thus enabling the corps of voluntary teachers to function under skilled, trained direction. It is to be ear restly hoped this requirement will soon be met. What the social wei fare committee has up it's sleeve" to shake down later into the pro- gram of work remains to be seen. With the return of Mrs. Coleman Blach next week. definite plans will be Formulated. However, it was rumored that this department has again been urgently requested bv the health den9rt of oi. to again sponsor the work of Baby Week." The work of this depart ment in this very praise worthy en- deavor year ago needs no intro- auction to the Birmingham public. For the vim and purpose the Axis club put into Baby Week." with the excellent regard for detail and the mastering with military preciseness or Its forces paved the way to mag nlflcent results and the permanent estanilshment along this wonderful avenue of work. So, whether as vet the club will again shoulder the responsibility of Baby Week" is not certain.
 Parties. parties and more parties are scheduled for these crisp early iali days and the club rooms appear n popular demand for functions of all variety. Mrs. Charles F. Sbarne entertained the, Study Circle Friday. An echo of the rich-toned colorinc or our out-of-door landscape at present was expressed in the embeI- lshment of the club rooms. Vari- hued foliage and flor. tinted by the ilrst chill of autumn's breath were eiteetlvely employed in the scheme or decoration upon the occasion of season. i9
 Mrs. Johnson plans assisting tnc role of hostess on the nine .eehem, , entertaining, upon that date.