The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-14

better sine Is, the more she is worth. Some men have q high appreciation Of this fact. Mir. Choate. celebrated lawyer in New York. was asked if he could not be himself what would he next like to be. He said that he would next like to be Mrs. Choates second husband.
 So far as I have been able to observe there Is nothing in this assertion so often made-that when a woman marries she surrenders her liberty. The wise man soon finds out how much he has been mistaken In this idea, if he Is a close observer. This all sounds very well for a man to talk about his being the head of affairs in the home, but 1t Is seldom the case that he is; neither should he be in the best regulated families.
 A celebrated surgeon reports that on one occasion he was attending an inn-keeper who had been badly scratched about the face by his wife, and while dressing the wounds of his patient he took occasion 10 admonlsh the spouse.
 Are you not ashamed of yourself, madam. to treat your husband thus, the husband who is the head of all-your head, in fact. madam?'
 My headi' fiercely replied the virago-- and can I not scratch my own head?
 Some men are not at all exacting In their requirements as to the specifications of the woman they desire to marry. A modest old bachelor said that all he asked for in a wife would be good temper. health, good understanding, agreeable physiognomy fine figure, good connec- tions domestic habits, resources of amusement, good spirits. conversational talent. elegant manners and money. Of course. he could go anywhere in Birming ham and find ladies filling these require lnents
 Don't be too intense in your feeling when In love. What Is your consolation Au- Oyg q -f@ .SA a young woman in a Bible class that he was catechlzing The young lady blushed and hesitated Will you not tell me- urged the clergyman. "I don't want to tell you his nan1e" said the ingenious girl. "but I have no objection to telling you where he lives"
 Some young ladies treat matrimony as the lesser evil For instance, the father of young lady who had arrived at the marriageable age said 'Jeanie. 1t is a solemn thing to get married" 'I ken that, father" said the sensible lassie. but it is a great deal solemner to be single" Don't be afraid of becoming an ''old maid" No title Is more honorable-and, as a class, they have always been useful and helpful. They are a thousand times better than old bachelors-as far above them as the Peaks of Otter tower above the valleys by the sea.
  whether single or married-let 1t be in= spired by high and noble ambitions; zeal for good works, love for humanity. high mindedness. genuine loveliness--diffusng delicious fragrance wherever you may dwell
 The formal presentation of diplomas by the Rev. Dr. Handley then took place. Thfre were three full graduates Miss Margaret Terrell. Miss Lona Maxwell and Miss Webb. These three young women were the class leaders and carried off the highest honors. The graduates in special branches were: Miss Odelle Ho- gan, Miss Ella H. Lewis, Miss Octavia Savage, Miss Pearl Smart, Miss Daisy Watkins. Miss Margaret Webb. Miss Jes- sic B. Bonner. Miss Leone Cosby, Miss Louise Driesbach, Miss Naomi Ellis. Miss Flora Edmond, Miss Cornelia Fulton, Miss Belle Gilbert, Miss Bessie E. Green, Miss Kate Holmes Harris.
 The closing prayer was given by the Rev. C. H. Bates. pastor of the Congre- gational chapel.