Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-14


 which is felt by all in the individual work of teachers aud scholars. Professor Rose says that though he has been looking for weak points in our public Schools he has thus far found none. lie is Fennessean by birth, but is fully identified with the state of his adoption, Mississippi, and speaks in very hopeful terms of the educa- tional interests of that state. He thinks the negroes are making decided progress in an educational way h Mississippi, and says they are showing a remarkable apti- tude for mathematics.
 As Professor Rose remarked, one of the great advantages of public school systems is Inc comparison of work which is always going on Individually, collectively and in different communities, and this compar- ison is an inspiration which will surely bring about magnificent results. The ladies of the First Methodist church will give at an early date, as soon as the weather will warrant it, an al fresco enter taiument at Central park, at the head Of Twentieth street. and that 1t will prove very delightful and successful goes without the saying.
 The latest DuBose Academian has been received, and it is equal to the previous numbers in original matter and selections. Among many good things the well written letter of Miss Jennie Trimble, youngest daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. N. W. I'rmble, deserves meutlOu. lb was Seiecteu TOT pup. licaiiou because of is merit. Then the ar ticie on "Pedagogy,o by John Thompson Mason, and the one on s.George Pea body" by Miss Eula c. Beasley, are espe- cially worthy of praise. One ot the most interesting parts of this well edited paper IS that portion devoted 10 personal nolessof psesent and former students of Professor OuBose's South Highland academy.-----*
 
 Mrs. W. B. Frazer,ssa, gifted hunlorist and dramatic reader, wifE give an,eeD ter-ss tai nment next Monday evening, the 18th, at 8 o'clock, at the Southslde Baptist church, for the benefit of that church. Sue brings the highest testimonials of her abil- fly and cultivation.
 The Book club has been doing splendid work this winter. Recently they have been studying Nathaniel Hawthorne and other interesting characters of the Brook Farm community On last Tuesday after oon the IT members were delightfully."- enter tained by Mrs. N. 2. Barker, on High sweetheart,' ? by Harry Edwards, was read ty Mrs. K. D. ohnston, and a paper was read upon current events. Delicious re- treatments were served, when the club ad- journed.
 Misses Margaret and Bessie O Prien left for New York and Washington City on Wednesday morning, accom- panied by their father, Hon. F. P. O'Bren. They will be absent probably fortnight.
 As will be observed from the announce meut at the head of my column all commu- nications should hereafter be addressed to me on Tenth avenue, between Nineteenth aAd Twentieth streets, South Highlands. This statement is, am confident, sufi- cient excuse for any peculiarites in my work for today, as the woman is more than human who retains even a vestige of intel- ligfnce while she is going through the tbfoes of move. Henceforth my friends lands, as we shall occupy one of the brick residences between Nineteenth and Twen-- tieth streets, built by Mrs. E. w. Morris. The lovely "Gaiatea, v comic opera, in two acts.
 sgc CAST OF CHARACTERS. Galatea,, the statue. .... Miss Cariotta Natalie Pygmaion, sculptor............ S.. T. Schooler Midas. srt patron. ............ Prof. B A Black Il PLOT OF THE OPERA.
 The opera opens with chorus of Gre Venus at dawn. Ganymede declines to follow them, preferring to sleep. His master, Pygmalion, who has made beau 1ul,statue of his ideal, Galatea, goes 10 l the temple. h his absence Midas, rich money lending art patron, calls and for
 
 Meanwhile Pygmalion returns and drives Midas out, to his great disgust. In answer to Pygmalion's prayer Venus gives life to the statue, and Galaiea falls in love with her sculptor, the first man she sees. She soon after meets Ganymede, however, and prefers him on account of his youth and beauty. Midas comes again, finds Galatea alive and woos her with presents and riches, which she accepts, while she rejects the giver. Pygmalion discovers her in- trigues with Midas and finally with Gany- mede, and in his dispair prays Venus to turn Galatea back to stone. She again be- cones statue and is then sold by Pyg- malion to Midas.
 This beautiful opera will be produced in Birmingham in few weeks with the cast mentioned and with large chorus and bright costumes under the management of Professor Black. The music-loving people of Birmingham may look forward to a rare treat in the near future.
 The Cadmean circle will be entertained by Mrs. G. M. Williams tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock, at her home on the South Highlands.