WOMEN IN CLUBLAND

Evening Star, Issue 21076, 13 April 1932, Page 11

WOMEN IN CLUBLAND

ANOTHER STRONGHOLD FALLS Another London stronghold of men m clubland has fallen to the feminine invaders. After holding out much longer than several other big clubs, the Junior Constitutional, Piccadilly, is now opening its doors to the wives and women friends of its members. The secretary, Mr C. W. Eldridge, said recently: “ Members can now bring women to tea ami dinner at the club on Fridays, and to luncheon, tea, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Wo have transformed one of our finest rooms—-the morning room—into a special dining room and lounge for the benefit of the women, the lounge being divided from the dining room. “ Wo have made everything as beautiful as we can for the fair visitors. There are charming loose covers on the chairs and settees, and wo have introduced other feminine touches, such as little soft-shaded lamps on the tables and flowers. “ The effect is already noticeable. For some time past the club—like most of the other big cubs—has been feeling the pinch of the financial crisis, and although wo have not lost so many members as sonic of the other clubs it is a f*ct that we have been serving a great many more lunches than dinners. “ Now, however, there are distinct signs that the old habit of dining at the club is to return. The admission of women will, we believe, prove a great success.”