The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-13

We all have such different idea as to what constitutes success that we deter mined to get an expression from few women of varied interests to ascertain general idea of what might be termed successful life. Hence the following ques- ton was asked of each of a haifdozen women: What in your opinion counts for the most successful life?" In our answers we were requested not to give names to the public; therefore, much of the real interest in the story is lost but there is pose is pursued without the use of names.
 The first woman approached was in the mlddle of life, amid the comforts of that craved by half the world the country home. She has lived well and yet in her own language she says: q do not believe I know success; l guess it's real meaning Is beyond my capacity, and that I will never know much about it. The average woman claims success when she has accomplished her ideals, practical or impractical. I dream a little, sometimes after hard journey over tedious day amid rural duties, and in my yearning for a respite wish for life of that ease that the city appears to afford. Then, when I hear the women of the city clamoring for the quiet Of the country, l am some more confused Here have ample time to wonder, and do you know, have really often thought of what plan I could follow that would make my own life best? You know the .F bty,lr their own future and the balance of mankind is consequence. Even after l have drawn plan that I believe would make my own view of life best l ind l am undetermined, unffxed in my realiza ton of the height of glory. I am one of these hoping folks. still in my heart realize the only success in life is the product of doing, and doing one's best, under every condition and utilizing every implement and chance at hand, regard less, even if the world does not proclaim 1t a success
 The same question propounded to an- other brought forth a hearty laugh, and the following reply: If you had asked me to tell you what constituted a failure, l would have given you my own photo- graph have known those lines, If at first you do not succeed, try, try again. am victim to effort, and here l stand a living example of the contrary to the thing you want me to talk about. Sue cess-it has stood on a tower above all of my wit and energies; there was some thing so exhilirating in keeping it in view, and yet it is a stranger to me and I'll be afraid I'd never recognize 1t if it were to fall at my feet. However, I do not think a real woman values it in cool cash only; true, the cash is handy, but there is something so great in the human c,., fratt ,n6 tp Ina oat. rying out Gods purpose among her kind; this is really my model success, and I am hoping for the guidance
 Another, beautiful girl "Oh, just let me try something else but what l have and call it success if you please. I am so weary of striving, so Jealous of living, so reluctant at giving, it seems the game of success is tough; so easy to talk about, so hard to catch; and in a measure we are all after it. Success reminds me of a remote substance that can be gathered more by chance than by struggle. The one creature catches it every time the ball is thrown; the other bats for it through life and perhaps loses the game. Just wait until I have tossed little longer and I'll tell you how to spell it.
 And here's another type. Success is yours every day some way, open your eyes, use your energies and breathe: yes, breathe pure, free, kind thoughts. and meet the world halfway; there's your opportunity. This only assures success, I believe, in work, love and play-life is freighted with all of the responsibilities that one can imagine, the real success lies in carrying your burden well, and unloading it so as to carry a bounty of good will, kindness. sympathy and hope to the other fell lows door. I believe we figure too seriously over the metallic symbols, and catch for the glitter of gold to find success. when really if man has lived his best, he has had 1t through life.
 ..I tell you what I think of success. ' said another. T believe 1t is accord ing to the good you give and receive. What is the use of all the money if the rest and best of living Is lacking? We are not taught enough of how to attain the best that is in ourselves. We calculate on a yard of cloth, a bar rel of flour. pound~of meat, and do