The Progress., 1893-03-18
MYRNA'S REALM.
WEEKLY CHIT-CHAT.

sociafcd with the name of Catherine
Cole" aud it. Is safe To say. not one OF
her large and appreciativ5 audiences,
was at all surprised or disappointed IN
her graceful personnel as she appeared
on Friday evening the 10th instant, to
address the Caddo Teachers Association,
and its guests. But many were disap-
pointed i'm the treatment of her subject
She has very sweet gentle, careSSing
voice, aud graceful easy reli-pOsscs
sion. but her delivery is monOtOnous and
when she says "A good thing or witty
one. the perceptible pause, T. await an
applause, displays ii deterioating flaw.
Her subject, "Old Europe aud New
America" was an excellent one, but less
tangible good was gotten out of il than
was expected.
There was nothing TO take home with
you, an hour pleasantly spent, and there
the profit ended. She used some excel
lent nails, but.there was lack of inherent
energy and enthusiasm 10 derive the IN
them home. and her building blocks of
cause and effect were badly put together.
Her pen pictures are.So true and.realistic,
that "A smuch was expected of her word
painting.
The impression left by her address was
about such a. one gains from reading "a
pleasing summer noyel in which we'll
bred American gIrl, describes her trip to
Europe. and comments upon the differ
pnt manners and customs of her own
aud other countries.
Great minds have different means OF
transmitting their stores of guod TO man
kind and Catherine Cole's'lies in her pen
rather than in her Oratory.
Now, am perfectly aware that to ad-
yersely criticise Catherine Cole in
Louisiana il daring and dangerous
journalistic :eat for even IA gray-haired
veteran. aud may mean literary infanti-
eide for "Myrna," but believe that the
great Catherine herself, will always res
meet the expression of an honest convIc-
ton, however. much she may deplore any
errors Of the head she may find coupled
Herewith.
Unfortunately we were detained and
reached the hall too late TO hear Mr.. Bcr-
nard Shields recite, Know we missed
"A rare elocutiouary treat, and one that
few could duplicate. However, Miss Flo
Field did much to console us for this loss
by brilliant display of evolutionary tai
ent, which was enthusiastically received
and enjoyed by all.
She is a bright, wInsome lassie, and
though suffering from severe cold, aud
troublesome hoarsness, scored pro-
nounced success. fIer talent is evident
Iv inherent and when age has sOftened
and rounded out one or two little points
we expect TO hear of her high up among
the shining lights of the literary world
The writer feels sort of family pride
in these two daughters of Louisiana, and
were the choice offered, could not decide
whether she had rather possess the moth
er's past, or the daughters future.
III
Lady Lii" as presented by Lillian
Lewis. at the Grand on Tuesday evening
was a success and failure about equally
divided. The company is good one,
and each part was well rendered, but the
plot per Sc, though including some fine
dramatic situations. is badly put to
gether, and too intricate and straining 10
the attention OF the audience. There is
scope. however, for the display of Miss
Lewis magnificent genius, and she stir
red the hearts OF her audience at will.
The grief of bereaved mother was
never more perfectly acted. nor the re
yenge aud just indignation of an out
ragged heart and wronged life more
thoroughly impersonated. The whole
svd.rs too much of the horrible, but is
well worth seeing, for once, at least.
TT
ON Saturday last the writer accepted
an invitation, previously extended, 10 be
present at the meeting of the Home
Charitable Association. aud until then
had never fully appreciated the extent
of the broad minded charity done by
these noble women. As | listened TO the
reports of the members Of the relief COM
mittee, and learned how much sore dis
tress had been relieved, aud how many
troubled hearts been made happy
through: the ministration OF this creed
less charity. I thought of the possibility
of an earthly God Union Depot"
Shreveport would assuredly furnish
most excellent material for the construc-
ton of such haven of rest and comfort
for weary, sin laden travellers. women
with hearts and hands like these can do
more 10 awaken II dead conscience than
all ,ho ulpts O. the universe. N0h'e
women, ia your i,Ithiul endtaN 10 do
good, you consider neither creed nor
race, bpt 20 with tender hearts and will
ing hands to answer all calls for charity.
viii you not. in the name Of our Fa-
Their. go one step farther and include
fallen women in your deeds of mercy:
Whole books have been said in condem-
nation of these women. while the lines
cou d be counted that have been said IN
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