Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-04

noted in these columns if sent to Mrs. George C.. Ball Nineteenth street. between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South Hlgn- lands. Telephone 9SS)
 That remark of Robert Ingersoll. "That he should have made good health con tagious instead of disease" demonstrates the fact that Colonel Ingersoll is not only unnecessarily profane, but very lacking in a comprehension of the conditions ot life. Good health is contagious, as are all wholesome things, whether physical or mental; so also are the evils of our existence moral or corporeal. l know little maiden who has positive genius for eruptive diseases, and whether ex- posed to it or not, simply revelS Tn oid- fashioned measles upon the slightest provocation and without the least en- couragement. She has rung all the measle changes and variations with persistence worthy of better, certainly more ln- vigorating cause. But measles to this young girl are not more contagious than is good health and good morals to the average man and woman DO you ever think how much more robust humanity has become of recent years. ana now rapidly chronic invalidism is disappear ing? Some naturally attribute the change to the increased interest in athletics ana in the growing popularity of outdoor ex-
  has much to do with it, but there IS something beyond that, and it is found in the fact that it is now the habit to be we'll and strong. The contagton of this belief Is abroad in the land, and women are discovering how much more comfort able they are and how much happier their families are if they become the ex- ponents of physical vigor. The present day activities, which play such part In the life of every useful woman, are large x,s,;1@I @Ia Prrt 1tc a pin health. In the pursuit and performance of a paramount duty small ills fade into inSignificance, and minor phyS1cal all ments disappear in our mental entnusl- asms. When we discuss this matter we must eliminate the serious and specific illnesses which fall to the lot of so many, and are as apparent to laymen al to med teal men. This tendency to contract what ever we are exposed to Is not only physical peculiarity lika measles to the little girl, but 1t Is moral characteristic as well. The broad, honest, upright na- ture impresses itself upon all with whom it comes in contact, and brings into every day life the same strengthening, up- building, wholesome tendencies as does the sound, robust body in physical way. It is a difficult matter to be thoroughly evil in the presence or within the in f1uence of such powerful moral force. The attributes of an upright character act as moral disinfectants and clear the atmosphere of the germs of evil. The life of true man or woman is an lnsplra- tion to surrounding humanity, as potent morally as the pure, health-giving at mosphere of mountain or sea is to our physical life. When Ella Wheeler Wilcox wrote her never-to- -be-forgotten mes Laugh, and the World Laughs With You" she uttered a truism as full of philosophy as of rhymthm. Laugh, and the world laughs with you, not because 1t always prefers the merry and frivolous, but because your sweet, sunny tempera- ment is contagious and brings into the dreariness of every day duties bright ness that Is reflected in the hearts .of those about you. Yes, good health. good nature and good morals are largely con tagious, and none of us need live amid the miasmas and malaria unless we pre- fer it,
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs James c. Hunter. The prize very ele- gant Wedgewood pitcher, was won by Mrs H. K. White. Mrs. Hunter served delicious refreshments after the games were completed. when the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. c. P. Perrin.
 
 Mrs. Rittenhouse Moore of Mobile is the guest of her relatives, Dr. and Mrs A, T. Henley, on Sixth avenue.
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston has returned from a brief visit to St. Louis.
 
 Mrs. John Boddie is at home again. after a stay of several weeks with friends at Memphis.
 The woman'ssauxiliar of the Young Mems Christian association will meet this afternoon at o'clock. This is an important meeting and all members are urged to be present, as necessary ar- arrangements for the regular New Years reception will be made this afternoon.
 
 This evening at o'clock at St. Mary's- on- the Highlands musical recital will be given by the choir under the able management of Miss Maggie Adams. as- sisted by many of the very best vocalists of the city Among the singers who will take part in this evenings programme are Mesdames B. Guckenberger. T. O. Smith. H. l.. Underwood; Misses Mezer. Lee and Bridewell and Messrs. Stowe. Randall, Gillies and Cartwright. No charge will be made at the door. but an offertory will be taken during the even- ing. The following beautiful programme will be rendered this evening at St. Ma ry.s-on-the-H H ighlauds. All are invited to be present.:
 Organ prelude-Largo op. 1, No. g.
 Processional hymn No. 39S-Beethoven.
 Cantata Domino in D-S. P. Warren.
 "Sweet Hour of Prayer"-Komzak.
 Praise Thou the Lord." from the Lob gessang--Mendelssoh
 Offertory. Trust in the Lord"-G. Sti- gelli
 Abide With Me"-E. l.. Ashford.
 'I Waited for the Lord"-Mendelssohn
 "Nunc pimittis"--Navins.
 Recessional hymn No. 522.
 Postlude-Kuhe.