The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-06
CANNOT GET ACQUAINTED

"Friendship is no plant of nasty growth Tho planted in esteem's deep fixed soil,
 The gradual culture of kind inter- course
 Must bring it to perfection A reader of this paper has written |twords which I wish could reach the eyes of young girls the wide world over so sensible are they and a second earnest wish of mine is that girls would heed them.
 Says A. B. C.: "It seems to be the general impression that the only place Ia young woman may make the &C., quaintance of prospective husband is at dance. What is the matter with the Sunday schools, churches and the young peoples societies of the var ious churches? Do they not afford places in which one might get ac- qnainted with a prospective husband or wife? Excitement and pleasure may be found here also, but not the intoxicared kind that warps ordinary cool judgment"
 The happiest marriages come about
 
 above mentioned auspices, but the trouble seems to lie with the vast army of young men and women who are not valuable medium of becoming ac- quainted.
 The dance has it's uses in keeping young hearts light, is a means of healthful exercise, contributes pleas antly to the sense of sight-bright lights, dainty costumes and music which sets the feet twirling-and be- ing brought in contact with friends. It also has it's grave abuses friend ships formed between girls and men who have not been made acquainted the proper form of introduce. tion by mutual friends and who may be as unfitted for each others society as the lamb and the wolf. It may give rise to dangers from unwise courtships
 Looking at the situation from many viewpoints, the need will be seen of a nationwide plan of bronging carriage able moral young people together. If the influential church women of each neighborhood would but put their shoulders to the wheel the good results would be surprising. There are many young men--and. good ones at that who might fight shy of being lured into church affairs no matter what the scheme at issue might be. Such young men could be induced to fgo to hall where an appetizing free lunch served by large number of young, prepos- sesing women was the attraction Tho matrons in charge, being assured of the worthiness of the young man who had secured a ticket the entrance tickets being free), could act the part of a good Samaritan in introducing the young folks. keeping a watchful eye afterward to note how the ac- auaintance progressed. A social hour following the 1uncheon-which incIud- ed little music. 8 song or two or a Witty dialogue-would suffice to please and whet thes impulse to come again and again. Young folks will make the acquaintance of each other in one way or another Therefore it is best to supervise their first meetings. Trolley parties one evening a week would bring gratifying results.
 There are many more respectable honest, earnest young men looking for good wives than there are girls anx- i,t- to wed. All that they require is to be made acquainted with the right kind of girl.
 Plscos where pastime parties could De held under proper supervision should be an institution in every |neighborhood- Many poor girl weds a Sne'er-do-well because she has no hope of being brought into social con. tact with better man.