The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-17

and most enthusiastic in the history
of its organization. The subject for
the afternoon, THE Persuasive Power
of Ideals" by Florence Evans, the
text selected was very much in touch
with the subject. "As he thinketh in
his heart so is he." Following is a
mere outline of the papers read. The
first period of mental development LIE
Conte calls the responsive retentive
period. This Is the teachable period
of life, the time when brain cells are
the most receptive. IT, most impress
sionable-the time to get our knitting
work on the ground of ideals. Ideals
must be presented to eradicate the
fault, and the presentation must be
repeated and repeated, dressed up
in different gowns until they are so
much reality that the child and the
ideal are one.
The great teacher of Nazareth
knew from his experience that when
man really wants to accomplish
anything, that desire promotes activ-
ityity, and all activity throws a force,
into the movers. So He said, seek
and ye shall find; knock and it shall
be opened unto you. A mother filled
with the desire to give her children all
things necessary for their growth,
will be always seeking, always knock
ing Emerson in his essay on the
"Over Soul" said of the seekers and
knockers o, believe, as thou Invest,
that every sound that is spoken over
the round world, which thou oughtest
to hear, will vibrate on thine ear!
Every proverb every book, every by
word that belongs to thee for aid or
comfort shall surely come home
through open or winding passage.
Remember the admonitions of Emer-
son: Hitch your wagon to star"
and of Browning, Let your reach ex-
coed your grasp" and the command of
Christ, Be We perfect. These papers
are very helpful to mothers and were
listened to with greatest interest. The
musical numbers were all splendid
and very highly Appreciated -
The lovely solos, beautifully rem
dered by Miss Lucille Hightewer and
Mrs. Cleland, was charming fea-
ture of the afternoons entertainment.
The music Of these young artists
i was quite ,an addition to the program
and the society is to be congratulated
Tor being so fortunate in securing
their services. Following is the pro
grant,
Prayer by Mrs. r. B. Stapleton,
Reading by Mrs Trotter,
Instrumental solo by Miss Annie
Lou Thompson,
Vocal solo by Miss Lucille High
tower,
Instrumental solo by Miss Hessie
Hickman.
Reading by Mrs. T. E. Ross,
Music Miss Jennings,
Reading by Mrs Tom Batson,
Vocal solo by Mrs. Cleland. (.
. 4: :
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Varnado
request the honor of your presence al
the marriage of their daughter,
Nettie Pearl
Mr.. Chester E. Denham,.
Wednesday, June twenty-fourth,
nineteen hundred and eight,
nine thirty a. M, at their home in
Columbia, Mississippi.
The above is an invitation received
by hostsof friends of this popular
young lady of rare personal charms
who has spent all her young life a
Columbia, where she has endeared her
self to all, ITO know her is to love
her" MIR. Denham is a popular ant
enterprising young man of our owl
town. who is to be highly congratu
lated on the splendid choice he ha
made. In advance, we wish them |
life of love, peace and happiness.
Drive to Mammoth Springs
Quite merry crowd of young pee
pie drove out in the beautiful moon
light last evening to Mammot
Springs. After reaching the spring
they were served a delicious lunches
by Mrs. Angus Farley and Mrs
Mitchell. These ladies' are Away
lovely hostesses and they were espt
cially SO on this occasion. A very de
- lightful time was spent by all VIII
tere SO fortunate as to attend. MI
and Mrs. Chester Farley chaperone
the crowd.
Mrs M q Field ono If Hattia,