The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-06

the expression Of the majority. that
we should respect an honest opinion
whether it Is contrary to ours or not.
purposely repeat myself so as to
bring 20 vol notice The element /
think most necessary IL insure our
CUBS progress and success.
IN u short existence the general
CLUB interest has changed. The print
ed page Is doing so much that 1T
Leaves little to be asked for in the
sense Of education and information.
But we should realize 1t lacks a most
important element, meeting face to
face, responding to sympathetic inter
ests, receiving inspiration from a word
dropped here n there and the many
things that will happen when a few
or many are c~ongregated together In a
common interest.
The printed page often seems Gold
ana fborg 1lfe n ! - FOR companionshlp. al
But compared to the number Of
books published the great thoughts ex-
pressed are rare. Coming together,
often creates an atmosphere of sym
pathy in case a vital issue is at stake
which paper alone seldom brings
about; If the written page were ali
would be unnecessary. But even the
active crusade Is not enough. we must
cruelty a few people before some ara
thoroughly aroused to a given silva
ton.
Perhaps the element we most miss
In our daily life is Inspiration. The
inevitable monotony of one day after
another to the reflective mind, even
Interruptions n interests is some
times like a wall with no end. In
SEPARATION WHITES the weakest and the
most lnane when once 1t controls. Why
not each and all seek this intangible
avenue that. carries us into lines that
bring the glow into our cheeks. We
an know when a reader or speaker
loses himself in his subject, he has
lng) OF daily levels, and can usually
carry his audience with him. No doubt
we. are wondering this minute, what
It is he possesses and we all may say
it's as much a mytery as to its inspira,
ton concretely as to why we breathe
Or grow. We simply do. On this and
many other points Of like nature there
this intangible ~illusiveness is still inn
penetrable.
The personal equation combined with
social consciousness seems the only
thing that counts and if my personal
more today than ever in the worlds
history. If it were not for this touch
or the divine We would be in the dis
maj turmoil Of uncertainty, or placid
and social resignation.
What Is it that lights UP the count
enance OF even the modern MARTYR.
england mas numerous examples as our
magazines and newspapers testify. one
IN particular, a woman between a burly
easily recognize how our great naint-
ers have been able to depict that glow
or course only in the faintest sense
Tor hey no, doubt have seen it as we
see 1t IN TINS woman who is ready to
die for an ideal.
We do need the inspiration OF see
ing and hearing our club friends. Clubs
may be commonplace, but so are u
OF course nature has forced upon 1 Is
the necessity for sleeping and eating
otherWlse we might love our interest
IN mat too. I've been feeling more
to death and I don't want to be guilty
or perpertrating any joke because OF
the sympathy of my friends who might
c ceerv sorry Tor me in attempting TO
onIy exist because it must.
| plead guilty as to the planning for
the future OF our club. Both as to
It's oHlcers and Its life generally. But
motives for we felt the club was not
strong enough, to let go because Of
the ideals I have fostered for it.. Up
20 THIS point I'VE been unable to carry
me, knowing that Rve made an at.
tempt to protect the child.
II I've suggested names that +
HSN5nt AIl6ut pS SOOQ for orr cOm-
ing oflcers: don't feel bound in anv
sense TO carry 1t out, but feel free to
elect your officers in your own nartio
cular see. N
Il see clearly the habit of the climbs
first year is still upon me. You MAJ
say as some have, it Is my child. Yes
In its insipiency swung into an or
ganization. manned and ballast win
oflcers 1T became more than a child
or an individual, but a body noiitic
composed of many fine women who |
.sistance. as
IL came about very naturally. IT was
SO much easier to let George do II nn5
George did 1t. But any self respectine
woman dis1ikes, even for the sake ~
inexpedience to carry out a certain
course Of action for tho saLa
or success, that may in the fno
ture cast reflections upon her. no mar
Ter now wise she might be. I don't
questlon Tor a moment many magnifi-
men and women, finding them
serves interested in certain big movs-
nents and for the sake of the good
that movement unconsciously as
summing responsibilities Justly belong
.ng to others who have lacked initis-
live n interest.
l don't think our club as a whole has
interest. It is not that, but II
las lacked the vision. 1t will no douht
eome our way If we will only he ~
1 feel We plowed throI1sb Il 20
less, but 1t shall not disturb me
L thank you all for the kird Juoras
heIp You have been. ~