The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
A LECTURE.
Mrs. Dr. Longshore-Potts'sL Lecture Last -
Evening.


There was n large attendance Mt the
Y NJ. II. A. Hall last evening to listen
TO Mrs. DR.. Longshore Potts. She was
gracefully and Ineally introduced by
the Rev. ii. A. Jones, who commended
the distinguished woman TO the courtesy
and consideration of the audience.
The famous little Quakeress evidently
believes in blending personal attractions
with those Of high intellectual order, and
appeared last evening in magnificent
black velvet dress, cut en- traine, and trim
med with handsome Irish point lace.
Njm her throat, ears and hands sparkled
beautiful diamonds, and upon her head
was a natty and becoming little cap OF lace
and feathers. In appearance she is dimin-
utive, but queenly. Her face possesses
marked individuality and intellect-her
manner is graceful and unembarrassed,
andshe is perfectly t home with hersubiect.
Her chief charm lies in her voice, which
Is exceedingly pleasing, and her lecture is
delivered with characteristic rythm that
is peculiarly attractive. After discussing
the woeful lack of knowledge we possess
concerning Ourselves and making an earn
est plea Tor greater diffusion OF physio-
logical knowledge, she stated that while il
would not enable man 20 live forever, IL
would prolong his life and give continuous
good health. Her position regarding phre-
nology was very entertaining aud decided
ly refreshing. Her views ans counter 10
long recognized authorities on the location
Of bumps" and extremely sensible and
reasonable. She cited the fact that DIR.
Gaul and others located the organ OF love
back of the ear, conjugal, pa,crnal and de
vine were all represented in this one loca-
ton. also that these same authorities
argued that organs lying contiguous were
always affected. To all this she took ex-
ceptions, animal love was located back Of
the ear. but she distributed the higher
affections. Eating was our first love, ms
displayed by the infant, who sucks its
thumb, and II was located in front OF the
ear love Of parents little above, conjugal
love still higher and love Of God, or divine
love, upon the crown Of the head ToBup-
port her position she claimed that combat
iyencss was located back uf the ear. as in
animals, and laughingly sid that accord
ing 20 Gaul. Fowler, ct al, the more we
loved the more We would want 10 fight.
Ibis also was the location OF acquisitive-
ness, and that by the old theory. in pro-
portion 10 The intensity OF our affection we
would become close listed aud penurioua.
All the world knew that this was untrue.
When young man loved girl he was
continually making her presents, fire.
qucntly using money he ought 10 pay his
debts with. Laughter. Sccreliyeness was
also located here, but when in love We
talked and talked all the time, frequently
saying more than We should. This por-
ton Of the lecture WIS particularly inter
csting, and was closely listened 10. and
elected much mcrrimcnt We regret that
We canno, give It In full, but lack Of space
iorbids. She examined two heads with
highly satisfactory results. This after
noon she will lecture % ladies only, which
will be free, and tonight another free adj
drcss 10 both sexes viii he given.