The Brinkley argus., 1906-09-21

him. She rolled. fell. slipped. pitch ed. and went from side to side 80 long |that the boys suggested that she rest. "No. emphaticaIly no, must learn. Y was her reply. He was the one want ing to rest. The .'otier 6nes had managed to escape and left my boy alone in his glory as instructor. My boy, 1 will call him. had face red as fire. the precipitation stood out in great drops and fell to the earth as he was allowed no time for mopping during working hour. Finally my dear pupil was almost gone and ready to own UP the defeat when she smilingiy stopped at the starting point. waved him seat and sailed away with the ease of an artist in that line. He sat looking a wiser. if not happier youth, lytosd him it would never pay to take every II
 body for fool except ourselves.
 Gertrude gave her recital Aug. g and itwas a success. financially and artistically. l wish had press mo- tice to send you. but have not. l have begun my violin work under Gertrude guidance. What did know will all come back to me and much that never knew be added. l do not dream of becoming an expert performer. yet can teach and it will be joy to me. Thirty years since l gave up my practice. only take 30 minutes day for each. met Hugo Hermann. the great violinfst. a few days ago and he said. "Never give up your practice again.
 The Thomas Orchestra begins Oct. 18th; and in order to hear.it once week Gertrude and climb l2 flights of stairs to reach peanut row" as it 1 is called by the darkies south. It is the best place to hear, The musi -cians go there; snd. best of all. it is only 25c seat each There too. it Is comical to watch human nature. We gallery folks have different en- trance to the rest. SO an hour before opening time. one and then another arrives and stonds- -violins, music, wraps-just according tss their voca- ton and shoves and crowds and ma neuvers every way to get in first and race for some desired place. The seats up there are not reserved and lone is just as good as another. go early as am great believer in being on time. If | go to church I am sure to be there ahead of the preacher The dear pupils of that wonderful Ischool taught can truthfulIy say I"Mrs. Bates was always on time
 By the way l utilize this opportunity of saying to Solon Bryan that his deal letter to me was received and sureI, thank him for his appreciation of m. humble efforts to scatter good Sometimes we fail to appreciate tht trebuxes and rigid training in life at the time it-is administered; but the time comes when we do seeit. Gertrude says: "Mother Is my most severe crit iic." may De but it Is because
 really love her. will write to you Solon. when get quiet lime to ny self and when l can talk to you as 1 did when you were alittle boy. Thinl how nice to have the ARGUS to tall through! e
 l- Gertrude played at the Grand Pa
 
 cific, Hotel last evening for the U. D of the Confederacy-a reception to a President from Columbus Ohio ] Memphis and New Orleans. After the addresses and presentation of a large boquet to the Chicago President from the Tennesse Chapter, they marched to the parlor called the Ori- ental Room. for the reception. As l they started. two and two. Gertrude played Dixie on the piano. You can better imagine the scene than I can describe it. The grand army men were among them. Gertrude was pre- sented with a magnificent boquet and introduced as a grand daughter of the Confectionery. The nice things said to her are enough 10 turn her head if | did not fill # with common sense and sweet simplicity. Genius is nothing but hard work and it need not make a fool Of any of us.
 must stop before tell all I know ana l know so little that must ge to ~o'k. Mas. L. M. BATES.