The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1892-08-18
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The l3th-long talked of and looked
forward to with anxious hearts, dawned,
lived life of glorious spendor, and
died! But it can never die in the hearts
of those who declare it the most brilliant
and delightful day in the history of our
community. 1t does NOT become this cor
respondent to speak in detail OF the home
program-the exercises OF the Nc Beath
Literary Circle, as should be done both
propriety and lack of time forbid it. That
task will be left to a special reporter for
next week Suffice it to say that many
who came naturally supposinG that the
work and attainments of the young people
had been rather overdrawn in the published
reports. went away declaring that the pro.
gam even surpassed their highly wrought
expectations
Rev. ". P. Rivers read charming pa>
per on country life and culture" and con
cluded with q special original poem on
country boysand girls whose rare beauty,
life and transcendent merit. should make it
classic in Southern-indeed American lit
erature. We want it all published in the
Journal, SO every reader can share what
we so much enjoyed.
In the afternoon, the audience was highs
ly entertained by the invited speakers.
Owing to an unforeseen circumstance,
Hon. A. S. Clay (our Steve) could not be
present, but he sent most efficient proxy
in the person of that brainy and heightened
Christian gentleman, Col. R. N. Holland,
who made ringing speech that electrified
the people He declared himself surprised
delighted beyond measure at the talent
and advancement evinced by our brave
country boys and girls, and heartily sec>
onded talk made by your humble servant
calling attention to the growth Of the C:r~
Gle since its small beginning, and the now
evident great need of hall for music room,
library and to accommodate the increasing
attendance and the coming in for miles
around Col Holland gave handsome
subscription himself, and in burning words
put the question before the people, and in.
few minutes the people were startled and
our most sanguined hopes were surpassed
by the favor with which the proposition
was received. Strangers from distance
Marietta and Roswell young men came
maufully to our support. We have count.
ed ~ the figures, and 10 we have $lS8--
enough to buy the lumber, but we need
three hundred dollars to complete the hall
so necessary to our continued success.
Surely other generous hearts over the
county will be prompted to come to our
rescue ami hold up the hands Of these
country boys and girls who are striving up.
ward and are determined to know no such
word as fail Col Holland and his noble,
beautiful young wife won place in the
hearts of our young people as long as
gratitude has place and memory holds her
own.
Prot. Oscar Lee Kelley, OF Atlanta, gave
an earnest address on the evil effects of
reading trashy novels, which contained as
much good hard sense to the square inch
as anything we have heard in a long time.
The people smiled at his wit and the par
ents especially nodded approval at his
earnest words of soberness and truth
The eloquent young Mr.. Doris, of Doug
lasville, woke up the young men on what
1t takes to make a man. His thoughts
were grand in conception and matchless in
delivery.
COL j. G. Camp was indisposed and die
not attempt to make speech, but gave &
rich and eloquent talk, promising to re,
serve his intended speech for the mex
regular meeting of the McBeath two weeks
from last Saturday
One of the most delightful features Of
the evening was the thrilling impromptu
talk OF Mr.. ]. N. Bab5, whose venerable
head is gray with the snow OF many win.
tiers, but whose heart is young and full OF
love and interest for the young people
around him.
Our people were electrified by such music
as they have not heard before. 1t was given
by the Marietta Silver Cornet Band, under
their efficient President Mr.. Joseph ].
Black, and Secretary Mr. W. A. Walker
Mr.. Marshall Camp has the especial thanks
of the McBeath Literary Circle for his SER
vices i'll securing the band for us. Let
everybody secure the Marietta Silver Cor
net Band when they want music that will
thrill their very souls.
EARNEST WILLIE