The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-11
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BE BRIEF.
 Tn these days when even the multi millionaires work, work. work, and ev- cry one is busy with the affairs of the world on his or her shoulders. accord ing to that persons testimony ana opinion. the following advice from the pen of Helen Bruce Wallace Is espec- ialiy good:
 Over the desk of a noted business woman who has achieved signal sue cess in her chosen profession hangs flaming. yet artistic. placard with De Rrief' printed upon 1t In letters that must catch the attention of the most obtuse visitor to that office.
 These who wish to see her during business hours have learned that what they have to say must be said quickly and to the point. Long preambles, beating about the bush, side issues or idle talk on other subjects than the one in question. meet with scant favor.
 It has sometimes been urged against women workers that they can not con- cshtrate; therefore they ncedlessly use up their nervous energy.
 1t Is not, perhaps. so much that they themselves can not bend their mind to the case in point, but that too many, from false sense of politeness. allow their time to be unduly monopolized by trivial or outside things.
 what Is needed is to get the value of hrevity inRrained in our conscious ness. We can not all, perhaps. post placards of our creed, but we can adopt 1t for Q working motto. which Is soon recognized.
 It Is not necessary to be rude in our desire to be brief. It Is perfect ly possible with tact to curtail the without giving ofrense.
 Do not permit people to monopolize you ct the expense of your duties. It matters not whether those duties are owing to some one else or If your time ia at your own disposal.
 It Is quite as important that the wo- man whose sphere Is wholly domestic learns to economize her minutes as if she were in factory. store or office.
 It Is not enough to force brevtty upon others We must praetice it our selves. Pottering, taking things ieis- ureIys Is a luxury that few of us can afford. Everyone should learn to "hus- tles; thus only will we be able to get time to rest in this age of rush.
 Get through with what is to be done quickly. This does not mean. however. a speed of sighted details or poor work. Train yourself to work. to read, to think, rapidly. It Is. after all. more ny less matter of habit Some of the quickest workers are also the best and sureski
 Above all, learn to talk briefly. You need not be monsylabbic, or a woman with little to say for yourself. It does preclude long-winded, many-de- tailed talks that too often lose their point and always are tirescuA,
 We are coming to know the adyant- age of breYity these days. We look for tke article of value In the Jewell ers' box, not in the bale.
 The doctor who diagnoses quickly the minister who hits out from the should CT for twenty minutes and stops, the business man or woman who can ac- conplish the most In the shortest time, the housekseper who is so systematiz- ed as not to be a drag, these are the men and women who have achieved success as the morern world knows it.
 h a word. those who would do things these days must learn to "be brief"
 IRVING-HARDAWAY.
 Her many friends in Alabama will be interestedt in the announcement of the corning wedding of Miss Sallle Jac- quline Hardaway of Selma and Mont evailo to Mr. Charles Irving Of Yir- ginia. The marriage will take place on Sept. ?, in Baltimore. Md where Miss Hardaway has been spending the
 
 quiet wedding to which no invitations have been issuad. The wedding will take place at the home of the, brides cousin. Mrs. c. F. Lattie1ohn. in Ral- timore.
 Miss Hardaway has wide circle of friends In Alabasna who win be deep- ly interested in the announcement She is a daughter of the late Profes- sor HaEdaway, of Selma, one of the best known educators of the South. For some time past she has been the head of the Latin Department of the Alabama Girls Industrial School at Montevailcs She is a young lady of charm and unusual attainments.
 The groom to be Is a prominent business man of Virginia, Interested in the mines of that State. They will live in Virginia.
 RENDLEY-AE0HRIs.
 The engagement Is announced of Mrs. Addie Lawrence Chambers HendIey and MT. william Frederick Morris. Jr. the wedding to take place in October. Mfr. Morris is the son of Mr. end Mrs. W. F. Morris, Of Montgomery. Aa.--Atlan- ta Journal.
 BIRTHDAY PARTY.
 Miss Annie Jeanette Tisdaie eeie- brated her eleventh birthday yesterday afternoon at her home on South Hull street by giving c party to her many little friends.
 The little hostess was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Annie Kassef. Many interesting games were