The Grenada sentinel., 1899-12-02
FROM 0EOR0lA'S CAPITAL.


It was real pleasure TO note the i'm
provement OF the House this session.
cannot remember any time formerly
when it could boast Of so many good
looking and intelligent members.
There are 30 many young meu among
them, and youth necessarily means
strength. I was surprised to see 81
few elderly men there.
When the Willingham bill came up
for discussion, last Tuesday. the gal
lery was packed TO Its utmost capacity.
The interest in this bill was keen and
lively. Those who attended the ses-
sion were rewarded by hearing a most
interesting and exciting debate. The
Prohibilionists and Anti-prohibition-
lists endeavored to put forth their
strongest men in this debate. Mr..
Willingham, of Monroe, the distin-
guished author Of the bill, lead off for
the affirmative. He was followed by
Mr., Juo, Slaton, Of Fulton. for the
negative. This started a.debate which
lasted two days. when the question WIS
then uut to a vote by the House. which
resulted in victory for the Prohibition
faction. When the result was made
known the gallery simply went wild.
Visitors applauded and screamed with
delight. while the members who SO ar
DENLY and enthusiastically supported
the bill, added their demonstrations OF
joy to those of the gallery. For few
seconds pandemonium reigned supreme.
Finally the sharp rapppg OF the speak
ers payel restored sour. semblance Of
order.
Among the brilliant and impassioned
sp-eches made during the debate, Mr..
POSTS. of Coweta, stands foremost.
Mr.. Post supported the Prohibition
side in most beautiful and telling
spe ecb, It was one that went to the
hearts of everyone-Prohis and Ants
alike. Mr.. Everett. of Stewart. also
made a most thrilling address on the
same side.
Mr.. Bass, of Habersham. supported
| the Prohibition side in most forceful
and able argument. He was unfortun-
alely cut short in his address by a call
to time rap of the speakers gavel.
Among the brilliant speakers who
supported the Anti side of the question
we're John Slaton, Of Fulton, Morris
Brandon. of Fulton, Roland Ellis, of
Bibb. Each Of these orators were
"picked man.
Mr.. Stations address was strong and
forceful, and made great impression.
Mr.. Brandon's speech was simply Z mas
,erpiece. He spoke for thirty-fve
minutes. His argument WIS impas-
stoned and able. At its conclusion he
was rewarded with the heartiest of ap-
plause and cheering.
Mr.. Ellis. known as beautiful ard
1owery speaker throughout the state,
did not disappoint his audience on this
occasion. As he proceeded in his
speech he walked TO and fro through
the aisles addressing the House and
gallery alternately.
1t is impossible TO record each speech
made during this great debate.
At heart sincere Prohibitionist, it
is yet impossible for me to reach per-
sonal verdict as to what is really best
for the state.
This famous bill went before the Sen.
ate today, where the Prohibi'ionIsts
declare it wistcertainly pass. The An
It's are equally certain it will not pass.
A great many people feel confident
that II it does the Governor will use
the veto. And thus it stands.
ATLANTA7s CLUB WOMEN.
There is 20 doubt OF the fact that the
Club Woman is here to stay. She
came in modest, timid fashion, bu,
she now stands proud and firm, aud
challenges the admiration OF all who
take time to study her, her ambitions
and achievements.
] will explain, for the hene fiji of tina,
small. deluded portion Of humanity
that still exists. that the Club has not
robbed any woman of her womanly
qualities. 1t bas simply enabled her
TO add to them the charming intelli-
gence and broad culture which make
her. let US say more comp0nionable tn
10 the mem. Sothey ought not to "kick."
| will explain still further for the ben
eft OF this same deluded section. that
the ''Club Woman" is also not neglect
full OF home interests. Indeed, she is
only the more mindful Of them. And
as for being a suffragist. ,h", is orly a
of the ''man on the outside"
The Atlanta Woman's Club embraces
several sections. Each section has lis
chairman an0 secretary. Being u
of the Music Section, that one |
OF course interests me most. Mrs. SteA-
art is the charming and efficient chair
man OF the same This section this
fall, is studying the great composer,
Wagoer, and we are also learning to
sing the beautiful "Spinning Song"
chorus from the "Flying Dutchman."
All this winter we will study Wagner
songs and choruses.
had the honor Of being chosen to
Interpret thee modern American song
writer's at the last meeting. and also OF
singing before the entire Federation
II Clubs" on the same day.
Each section Of The Club is equally
Interesting and Instructive. will
write more fully Of each another time.
There Is movement on foot to start
! crusade against the fashion OF wear
ng birds upon the hat. This does not
'xtend to the wearing Of plumes. IA the
nears Of procuring this ornamentation
s so very different. But it iscruel and
,arbarous to murder 80 many beautiful
birds Just for Vanity's sake, when all
$ said and done. Let us hope the cru
ade vii. gather strength with time,