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zSllpha O's Jfave ^pace hWeautiful Woman's building
Tau Delta members have used rose taupe and green as a color scheme in their room. Stockham Woman's Building is built in fine old Colonial architecture.
By M A R Y M A B R Y , Tau Delta and the Panhellenic Council hold their regular meetings. I t is open to
W OMAN'S B U I L D I N G . " The name conjured up visions of veri- all the girls at all times and is the scene of small formal and informal
table miles of white tilings and brass fixtures. I was vaguely
prepared, I believe, for something faintly resembling a hospi- get-togethers.
tal ward or some decorous public institution-like place to say the very
least. A l l of which rendered me doubly astounded when I first viewed The large reception hall opening on to a terrace at the back is a
the Stockham Woman's Building on the campus of Birmingham South-
ern College. charming Early American drawing room with crystal chandelier and a
A fine old colonial structure that might be the home of some aristo- large fireplace at one end. Paneled walls in a pale olive green add to its
crat of the Old South was the first idea that entered my head as I
walked down toward its high, cool and thoroughly inviting portals and restful atmosphere, while comfortable tapestried sofas and dainty ladder-
that was the idea that remained with me during the entire visit in the
building and long after I had left. back chairs make it ideal for the open house which is held there every
A russet reception hall sets the keynote for the atmosphere of infor- Sunday afternoon, with the different school organizations acting as hosts
mal elegance and hospitality that abounds throughout. A door on the
right opening in the handsomely paneled wall, leads to a completely to the parents and friends of the students and faculty. A sunken garden
furnished apartment originally intended for the home of the Dean of
Women, but at the present occupied by one of the professors and his below the terrace adds the final touch to the carefully planned land-
wife, insuring a suitable chaperon in the event of any night initiations
or informal gatherings of any kind. On the left one finds a charming gardening.
sitting room filled with comfortable couches and reading chairs with The upper floor is turned over entirely to the sorority suites; each
convenient desks and bookshelves, all in keeping with the Colonial or
Early American setting. I t is in this room that the Y.W.C.A. Cabinet one lovely and decorated with dignity and taste. The decoration and
furnishing of our own suite was given a great deal of care and thought-
ful consideration, and the finished product is a credit to the chapter
and to each girl whose individual efforts helped to make it.
The living room with its buff colored walls, deep soft green chester-
fields and solid rose taupe rug is home-like, gay and thoroughly charm-
ing. A secretary with leaded glass doors—convenient coffee table, and
attractive occasional chairs, all combine to make a cheerful, really usa-
ble room. And the bright, compact and conveniently arranged kitchen-
ette practically makes dishwashing a pleasure.
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