The age-herald., 1897-09-05
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Alabama Day. at the Tennessee Gen. tennial is to be the most notable and successful celebration Of the entire series of days set aside to commemorate the growth and progress of the different states. Alabama is to do herself proud on the 29th day of September at Nash vile, and what with Governor Johnston and staff, the women commissioners, the men commissioners, the regiments of the gallant Alabama National Guard and the presence of thousands of private citi- zens of Alabama, Tennessee will realize that the greatest southern state is mak- ing herself felt at the great southern ex- position. All who are interested in the management of affairs for Alabama Day are bestirring themselves and leaving nothing undone which can contribute to the splendor of the occasion. The wo- men of Alabama now residing at Nash vile are greatly concerned about enter taining the visitors from their native state in fitting manner, and will give, on the evening, of the 29th, magnificent reception to Alabamians. The music on Alabama Day is to be furnished, outside of that of military bands, by one of Bir- mfnghams delightful music clubs, the Treble Clef and 1t is compliment to the womanhood of the state that this nusi- cal organization, composed only of wo- men, should have been selected for this purpose.
 All of North Alabama will empty itself into Nashville on the 29th instant, and so should south, east west and middle Alabama. The date of the ceiebrati tion has been well chosen; the weather will be cooler, the splendid crops of corn har- vested and much of the cotton already on it's way to the markets of the world. The merchants will have begun to feel the thrill of returning prosperity, and the professional men will find leisure just at that time for a flttle diversion and recreation. Georgia has taught as many useful lessons, and perhaps the most helpful one is the value of self assertion, the advantage of self-praise. as applied to state officers. With fewer natural claims, with less to build upon, Georgia has forged to the front and is known as the Empire State of the South, because of the thrift, hustle, hustle and vociferous s;H-assertlon of her people. It Is time that Alabama adopts Georgia tactics, and let's the outside world know how Alabamians appreciate the marvel- ous advantages of their beloved state. The 29th instant should mark the begin- ming of a new era of state pride, and state glorifeation. Every Alabamian who can do so should swell the crowd at Nashville on Alabama Day.
 There are innumera'ble signs of bet ter time coming, which should encourage the citizens of Alabama; and among tncse hopeful indleaIiions comes the an- nounIcement of President J. K. Powers of the Sl.aSe university, Hhat there will be no Gnore foot ball or base ball played off the university grounds by the stu- dents of that institution. President Pow@ CTS say that the boys mus. do all theif playing on their own campus. This in- formation gives the friends of the State university great hope for its future suc- cess. That southern boys who are gener- ally educated als a financial sacrifice, should spend their precious, irredeem+ able time rushing over the country play. ling foot or base ball with rival teams is a reflection on the universities from which they go, and the young men who have been sen! to college by self-sacrf- ficing, ambitious parents to be prepared for the serious and inevita ble affairs of Mfe. It is essential to the healthy, active condition of the average mind that the body be we'll cared for, according 10 the best hygienic rules, but it is not neces- sary that student spend twoIthirds of his time kicking, pushing and running in order that 0le may acquire a thorough educati9n If the physical energy hf.her- to expended upon foot ball and base ball by American students had been used In acquiring an industrial and mechanical education, the health of the country would be quite as good, and the prosper ity of the people greater. Dr. Powers deserves the thanks of the parents of Alabama. Ijsls the boys play ball on thetr own grounds, but on these alone. If it become necessary for Alabama youths to expend their surplus energy in active violent exercise, 1t would be we'll to establish an experimental farm at the university. where exer.dse can be urlbed with useful occupation.