The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-27
Items Of Inesvest to Montgomery
 and to the State

prophet of the newIy-discovered Greek sculptor, than to any of the others of his frisnds," Professor Guthrie said. because 1t was he who carried him to see the rlgin marbles through a study of which he was inspired to his noble work.
 'Keatss first volume of poems. showing temperaments. delicate feeling for detail. and delicate sensuousness. would not have lived without the greater work that came after." he said. Tt was in these later works that he showed self-eontroi and dignity. spa ciousness. subtlety and sublimity." theme throughout the entire lecture. whether he was treating of the biog- raphy or the technique of Keats, was to emphasize his virility.
 There Is a sort of mockish sentf- mentality. an erroneous impression of effeminacy. in the popular mind about this man Keats." he said. ''rhe truth Is. Keats was . plucky lad, always ready for a light, and plucky man. and nobody need be sorry for him. He loved a fight. and there is one on rec- ord in which he strove for two hours with a butchers boy who had been cruel to a eat, and gave the boy well-deserved trouncing at the last"
 After taking up quite half of tho period of the lecture In producing the necessary ground work of prepared ness, atmosphere and understanding. the speaker then entered upon dis cussion and criticism of some of the poems. citing them in the order of their production. which also meant In the order of their merit, beginning with "Endymion." then "A Pot of Basil." "The Eve of St. Agnes" lily perion," written after he had made a
 
 including ode to a Greek Urn," ode to Psyche." and ode to a Nightin- gale"
 A brief synopsis of Professor Guth- ries lectures conveys no adequate idea of their interest or their value. He Is most emphatically original and independent in his ideas. and mode of expression. challenging admiration respect and interest at every point. The charm of his style Is the surprise. the whole h eartedness of his enthusi- asm and belief in his viewpoint. and his marvellously happy choice of phrase and symbol.
 It is greatly to be regretted that the men of Montgomery who enjoy letters have not been able to hear pr. Guthrie in the lectures he has given, and the last lecture will be given tonight in- stead of this afternoon in order that the great numb CT of men with literary tastes may have the privilege of hear ing him.
 the drama, with particular reference to the need of a national or American drama.
 NOTICEi ST. JOHNS AUXILIARY.
 St. Johns Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary will meet in the Sunday School room on Monday at S:45 p. m. Full attendance desired.
 Mrs. Hartwell.
 Secretary.
 Mrs. Cleveland A. Terrell, of Union- town, and little Clara Toney Houston, are the guests of Mrs. W. c. Oates. This charming little girl Is the niece of Mrs. Oates, being the daughter of her sister, the late Mrs. Robert Houston, who was so beloved both In Birming- ham and Mobile where she lived.
 Mrs. Henry Flowers. of Jakin, Ga.. arrived last evening from Greenville to be the guest of Mrs. E. P. Flow CTS.
 Miss Augusta Chaney returned Thursday evening from a protracted visit in Texas and Louisiana. + Miss Mary Price returned today to her home in Macon, Miss, after visit ing Miss Johnson.
 MT. F. c. Terrell. of LaGrange. Ga.. Is in the city, the guest Of his sister. Mrs. Michael Cody.