Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23

 by the wayside overwhelmed by the odds that are against us, and have been con tent to remain in the mire of failure and disappointment, we are unworthy of our heritage and the names of the heroes we bear. These two orders are accomplish ing a great work in our country in pro noting patriotism and proving incen- tives to upright Honorable lives.
 Washington's birthday, like the Ma poleonic craze has cerainly brought to light so many historical details in the lives of Washington and Napoleon that one of skeptical tendencies is inclined to wonder how so many important facts in the lives of these men could remain unknown to the average man and wo- man for such a number of years. There are so many new and startling details given by latter-day histor ans that one holds his breath in astenishment that they have not been discovered before and been blazoned to the world But this is undoubtedly another advantage that attaches to the celebration of anni- versaries.
 But whether all the good things related of George Washington are true or untrue, your heart would have pulsated with pride in the important work being accom- plished by our public schools could you have been present Friday morning at the high school and enjoyed the patriotic ex- ercises arranged in commemoration of Washington's birthday. The assembly hall was full of boys and girls of various ages ranging from 12 to IS years, and a more promising aggregation of young Americans than these could not be found in the length and breadth of the land. Their faces were radiant, earnest and eager, and the debate, which was a thor ! oughly excellent one, was listened to and aPplauded with an appreciative intelli- gence that betokened the presence of many embryonic statesmen. In the hall the national flag was conspfcuously dis played, which stood for American achievement and valor. On the black boards were two names,"A F. McKissick and Professor Roentgen," the former representing victories won in the field of mental eDdeavor by young American, and, better still, a young southerner for Professor McKissick of Auburn is a na-. tive of Union county, South Carolina, and a former classmate of Professor A. c. Moore, principal of the high school. The debate was between members of the Clio Literary society, composed entirely of young ladies, and the Yancey society, the literary society of the young gentle men, The latter organization is branch of the Lyceum League of America. Miss Elvira Lewis is president of the Clio so- ciety and presided with great ability at the exercises on Friday. MT. J. w. Alt man is president of the Yancey club. The judges decided with the negative debat- CTS, that Washington was as great soldier as statesman. The following programme was carried out in the most successful manner and afforded much pleasure and interest to all present: Roll call-Secretary Clio. Psalm-Secretary Clio. Vocal Solo-Miss A. Gotten. Recitation--Mr. Tom Bradley. Debate-Resolved, That Washington, the statesman, was greater than Wash ington, the soldier
 Affirmative, Miss Jamie Moore Mr. Harry Burney; negative, Miss M. Smith, MT. J. w. Altman.
 Trio-MisseS Elina Lewis and CarleSe Lewis and MT. c. A. Brown.
 Fortnightly News-Miss M. Sholl
 Song, My Country Iris of Thee"
 Miss Ella Lyons of Charlottesville, Va, Is now the guest of Misses Louise and Mary Rucker and will remain with them until her return to her home in Virginia.
 
 Mrs B. M. Huey of Marion, Ala, is visiting her son, MT. E. K. Huey, 29O0 Juniper avenue. city.
 The ladies of the Southside Baptist church are actively at work preparing for their beautiful rose show, which will occur early in the spring. A list of the prizes to be offered will be published as soon as possible. The ladies have decided to have a baby show in connection with their flower exhibit and handsome prizes will be offered for the best specimens of Birmingham babyhood.
 Miss Eckford and Miss Estill. two love ly belles of Aberdeen, Miss, are guests of Mrs. Frank $. White, on Eighteenth street. Northside.
 The prize example in old English on f a rqr 1Ynp Of the Ia concert pf the Mendelssohn society is attracting consid- erable attention. Up to this time there have been five correct answers, namely, from Mrs. J. W. Torrey Miss N. D. Davis Miss Florence Rumph, Miss A. G. Ruter and MT. A. R. Chisholm.
 This society has in rehearsal very grand Lenten concert with the compost tions of Dvorak, the oratorio of c. Saint Saens also Nembach's 30th psalm, to- gether with other special numbers appro- priate for this season.
 It is expected that the full chorus and some new. voices will render this sacred music, and will give the concert during March.
 The rehearsals at Elks' hall every Mon- day at o'clock are open to all music lovers and are very instructive and en- joyable.
 Mrs. Frank Goodbar Jones of Memphis is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs. Ro-
 
 Baxter, also of Memphis, is the guest of Misses Sarah and Kate Rogan, at the home of their parents.
 Miss Susie Robertson of Huntsville is the guest O, her brother, MT M. V. Rob- ertson, North Highlands
 
 Misses Neill at their home, on Fourth avenue, entertained the '96 Card club>on Friday evening. Miss Marie Ungerman won the ladies' prize, subscription to one of the popular magazines and MT. Otis Neiil won the gentlemen's prize, a box of cigars.
 The members of the Cadmean circle were the guests of Mrs. Maclin Sloss on Friday afternoon. As it was on the eve of Washington's birthday, the meeting was one of especial interest and pleas ure. Upon her arrival each lady was presented with a beautifully decorated programme of the exercises of the after noon, which was designed and executed with exquisite taste by Miss May Belle Sloss, the lovely and accomplished only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Maclin Sloss. The front page of the programme was T edo oal.a arrfAe