The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-13

anu "a poet L ltli IL anu hiioN ~ III
Wrote in that frank confidence IN his
future which his future wholly lusti-
fed"
The paper continues while the pop
ularity OF Lowell has not been as great
as that of Whittier Longfellow or
Holmes, his poetry expresses deeper
thought and "a truer culture than that
OF either OF these. or, indeed, OF any
other American poet, unless the eXcep-
tion be the transcendental philosopher,
Emerson. The noticeable charactetls-
ties OF his writings are their richness
and variety He is az once humorlst,
philosopher end n dialectic verse
writer, an essayst, critic and a mas
terful singer OF songs OF freedom as
wei las the most majestic memorial
odes."
The extreme fondness Lowell cher
ished for nature and outdoor life, his
love for birds. for trees and Wild now
ers. was commented upon, for he aimed
90 make nature the minister OF his feel
ings and desires.
Lowell's experiences as magazine
writer and editor were described ana
his successful connection with the
North American Review was especially
emphasized.
Passing to the literary creations Of
Lowell-his volume OF miscellaneous
poems entitled "A. Years Life. was
spoken Of as being inspired by his ad-
became his wife
Loweirs most remsrkable work, The
BigloW Papers, a collection of humor-
GUS poems ON political subjects, writ
ten in the Yankee dialect. was de-
scribed i'm detail, Miss Mosher giving
the Letter from Hosea Biglow 60 the
Atlantic Monthly in a way that clearly
illustrated the peculiar dialect style OF
Hosea BigloW's sayings.
The aversion Of Sir Launfal,' found
ed on n legend oE thu search for the
Holy Grail, . was described as being
more remarkable for It's descriptions OF
the months OF June and December than
| for the beautiful story il tells
Other poems described. included "A
Fable for Critics" in which Lowell sa-
trically passes in review the literati OF
the United states, himself included.
The Legend of Britrany,N Prone
theus." Under the Willows" and 9TH
ers were also cited.
The second paper of the afternoon
dwet more particularly upon the life
and personal characteristics of Lowell.
His historic birthplace. the stately
"Elmwood' i'm Cambridge his remark
! able ancestry, early education and col
| lege career at Harvard were fttingly
! described together With his marriage
| i'm December. 1874. of which il is said:
His domestic life was ideally beauti-
! Mrs. Lowell died. ON the day Of her
| death a child was born to Mr.. Long
! fellow and his poem. The Two Ang-
| els" perhaps as perfect a specimen OF
! his genius as can be cited, VIII remain
! as most touching expression of SYM
pathy.
Twas at thy door, O friend,
| And not at mine,
! The angel with the amaranthine wreath
| pausing descended, and with voice di-
| vine,
| whispered a word that had a sound like
| Death
Continuing the paper passes over the
published works of Lowell, and gives
| his public life i'm brief as follows: I'm
| 1854 Mr.. Longfellow resigned his pro-
| fessorship Of literature at Harvard,
and Mr.. Lowell was chosen. His lee
| lures upon Dante. Chaucer, Shakes
peare and Cervantes. left particular
and lasting impression upon the schol-
ars of Harvard. In 1871 he was appoint
| ed minister To Spain. In 1880 he was
transferred 10 London, and while in
! England was lioniZed as no other minis
ter. at that time, had been.
oliver Wendell Holmes thus wrote OF
| him:
"By what enchantment,
| What alluring arts
| Our truthful ames led capture
| British hearts,
4 Like HOneSl duhctS We tdh Siilply
But that he did il.
| All must needs confess
The selections from Lowelrs poems,
| read by Miss Mosher added immeasur-
ably to the pleasure of the hour. They
| The Heritage " "Stanzas on Free
| DOM "'rhc Changeling." Description
of June from Sir Lauufaul" The
| Courtier," Letter from Hosea Biglow
10 the editor Of Atlantic Monthly
At the meeting of the Mothers club
| on Monday February sixth Miss Mar
latt gave a helpful and suggestive dis
course on the Hygiene uf the Nervous
7! system the same being a COntinua-
tion Of the subject "a presented by her
| before the Mothers Club. several weeks
\ since.
The Care of the Eyes and Teeth dur
ing childhood" was a phase OF the sub.
ject which was dwelt upon with spe-
| cial emphasis. as was also the Gov
| ernment of the Nerves by VIII Pow
err" which Miss Marlatt thought could
he accomplished To such degree dur
ing the years OF childhood that later
years might evidence their complete
| control.
In the discussion which followed Miss
! Marlatt's remarks, the need OF fire.
| quent periods Of rest and relaxation
from study during the early years Of
! school life; the value Of the outdoor
| recess" which i'm many cities has been
abolished were the two points which
| were considered.
The Mothers clubs throughout the
country will watch with interest. thu
progress of the Mothers Congress
! which opens inc stle, First Baptist church
! at Washington -. g., romorrow-with
| addresses Of welcome from. Mrs. Theo-
dore w Blrney OF New York presi-
dent OF tho congress, and from Presi-
! dent Whitman Of Columbian Cnivcr'
| stv.
The responsc will be given by Or
/ Mary T. Greene Of Michigan, president
! of the National Household Economic
! Association. Reports from delegates
I will follow.
\ reception in the evening at Cairo
! Hotel will be a social event, par cN-
I cellence.'
Wednesday mornipg will be devoted
To reports OF officers. :
"Wednesday afternoon Mrs Mumford