The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-02

1t. children are more certain to get along in the world even if that quality is some times dubbed by another name-obstinaes. All of us, each and every one, needs per- severance plus to gain any desired goal, for we fail frequently, and if there is nothing within us that imperatively bids us to begin all over again we are certain ly handicapped in life's race.
 If children show no signs of persever- ance and give up easily an early effort on the part of parents to implant seeds of grit within is commendable.
 man or a woman who succeeds in overcoming natural inclinations to perse- we're surely deserves more credit for what is accomplished than the one who is te- nacious by nature.
 l am such believer in hereditary traits that when l have watched one particular little fellow keep at thing until he has worked 1t out to his own satisfaction, I [ his ancestors, well-known Indian fight CT of the pioneer days.
 Over and over again in that part of Massachusetts where the beautiful towns of Northampton and Deerfield are situated colonsts tried to establish their settle ments.
 While they farmed they had to keep one eye open all the time for fear there would be attack by savages of which they had a-plenty
 Now, there was one man who took an especially active part in helping his neigh bors in their repeated attempts to found i, meDdous odds
 He could always be counted upon for hard work, either in peace or war, and though he died many, many years ago. am satisfied that his unconquerable spirit never can die, so long as there are chill dren born who carry his name.
 Somehow you can hardly keep from feeling sorry for the child or man who is easily discouraged and cannot seem to hold out to the end.
 You're sick of the gamer" Well, now,
 that's. shame;
 You're voting and you're brave and you're
 bright.
 You've had raw deal?" l know but
 don't squeal.
 It's plugging away that will win you the
 day; It's the keeping your chin up that's hard
 It is modern fallacy but something that lot of us are apt to believe, thatsl to persevere in anything is to be plug, and that a plug is most undesirable person to emulate.
 But there. are plugs and plugs.
 When a horse is called that name, W ? usually have in mind patient sort of an ima1 that just keeps going till he drops, but who never lifts up his head o see what he is doing.
 There are people just like that and there are others who Hgrit their teeth and make up their minds that they Will get what they want or perish in the at the chosen color scheme, pink and green, in the house decorations, and after the usual fancy work hour an ice course was enjoyed by the members and a few extra guests
 Mrs Alexander Hood was this week s hostess for the Thursday Afternoon Forty-two club. These interesting women meet each week for a game of rorty-two and late renjoy a dainty luncheon. The club members number eight.
 Mrs. Fred Crossett is the guest of rela tives in Shelby and Saginaw
 Mrs. s. P. Wynn has returned from a visit to relatives in Dayton.
 Miss Ruby Hanin of Cullman Is the guest of Miss Ola Scott.
 Miss Sarah Smith, who has been with Mrs. ]. l.. Smith for few days, has re- turned to Brookwood
 Miss Lily Holman left yesterday for an extended western trip.
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen were hosts at dinner Wednesday evening in Vivian. A pretty floral decoration centered the dainty table about which were seated the following guests: Mrs. R. F. Askew, Miss May Belleau Miss Iowa Beleau. Miss Fairy May Askew. Miss Ludie Clause and Mr and Mrs. Allen
 Miss Martha Gadeea is visiting friends at Blocton. 70
 Mrs. w E.. Daniel of Cullman is the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. J. Connolly.
 Mrs. Fred Sawyer and children and Mrs. J. M. Fonville are spending some time with relatives in Montgomery
 Mrs J. D. Folmar was hostess at childrens party yesterday afternoon in Pratt City for little Cecil and Myrtle Fol mar, the occa sion being their birthday. l The children were entertained by the hos tess, assisted by Miss Kate Perkins and Miss Nola Perkins. A donkey contest and other games were enjoyed after which ices and cakes were served at a prettily decorated table Twenty-five lit tie folks were present
 Mrs. ]. l.. Guledge was hostess at her home in Pratt City yesterday, entertain ing a few friends at luncheon in honor of her guest, Miss Jennie Palmer of Amory. Miss.
 MT. Harry Tobin and his little daugh- ter. Frances Tobn, have returned to Frankfort, Ind. after visiting relatives in Pratt City.
 Miss Bessie Womack is i'll at the Bir- mingham infirmary.
 Miss Mamie Luter of Huntsville and Miss Velma Henderson of Chattanooga 1 have returned home after being guests of l Mrs. T. w. Atkins in East Lake.
 Mrs. A. A. Pratt Is spending some time at Cook Springs.
 Mrs. F. T. Dillon of Memphis Is visiting | her daughter, Mrs. M. K. Truss.
 Miss Mabel Vost left yesterday for her home in South Carolina after a stay with l Mrs. T. R. Eagles.
 Mrs. Annie Bancroft. who has been seri- | ously i'll at the home of her son. pr. .J B. | Bancroft. Is slightly improved
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