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I I THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN iVn.'liUAY, UEt'K.NMiKK a, v>». Officers State Society. President: pnpont Onerry. Mseon. First Vlee-Pres.: I)r. A. R. Rolderbj, Atlanta. Second Vlce-Pres.: Dr. E. C. Peete, Macon. sccretsry-Tresanrer:' Dr. W. T. donee. Atlanta.. Annael Meeting In May. 1907, at Macon. SOCIOLOGICAL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE-Rev. C. B. Wilmer, J. D. Cleaton, E. Marvin Underwood, Dr. R. R. Kime. Officers Atlanta Society. Hecretary'Treasurtr; Dr. E. C. Cert ledge. Regular Meeting on Second T huinlay Night of Each Month at Carnegie Library. PHYSICAL CULTURE FOR CHILDREN By MRS. IDA RICHARDS COMPTON, Naw York. A NOTED phlloaopher laid: “It Is possible to be seventy years youft*^ Instead of forty years 0l T!its leads us to ask, what Is youth? What Is old age? Youth Is emblematic of newness, freshness, life, growth, vigor, strength, health and beauty. And over since the "fountain of youth" was lost In the Garden of Eden mankind has contin ued In search of It. But as Ponce De- Lem sought in vain for waters which would give him perpetual youth, so all men have failed to find any magic key which would lock out old age and Its aftermath. And why? Because perpetual youth Is Impossible, or because It Is sought In the wrong way? The answer comes, both. First, be cause old age and death are the result of sin in the beginning, and must come to every one. Second, because the average man brings upon himself and his posterity premature sign* of old age and approaching death by dls- ohevlng the most simple laws of health. The average man evidently thinks that the "fountain of youth" Is to be discovered In a drug store. If the quack doctor could administer his “Resurrec tion Pills,"' or "Elixir of Life" to the great enemy Death, with the promised results, then Indeed one might hope to live forever and always remain young and vigorous and In perfect health. ■ It is the vast field of ignorance per taining to these subjects In which quackery thrives and fattens." Why Is It that almost a fourth part of the children that tiro bom die before they are one year old? Why Is It that in ire than one-third die before they are live years of age? And still more In credible, why do more than one-half of that are born die before they are eight yenrs of age? Is It the fault of the children, or are they responsible fur this? No, Indeed, It Is the fault of the fiarents or guardians. A child's natural appetites and instincts are warped and distorted by Its environ ments as well as Inherited tehdencigs. When a child Is born It Immediately breathes and moves and soon cries for the nourishment nature Intends for It. And as It grows, the one thing a child dees during almost evory waking mo ment Is to keep In motion. And, when eld enough to Tollow Its own Inclina tions. It seeks the sunshine, fresh air and the Invigorating touch of the elec trified earth. How happy a child Is when seated upon a pile of sand, or making mud pies, while hls'Iusty lungs are drinking In pure oxygen and his body Is Invigorated by the penetrating sun's rays. How delighted he Is when paddling In a puddle of water, rolling . especially In hill and dale and by the babbling lirnok. And how the growing young body enjoys running. Jumping, climb ing or throwing any object the child Is aide to handle. And children's natural appetites crave only that food which they are able to digest, until distorted by being tempted with poisonous foods which their parents eat I remember the case of an Infant where the first thing ever given It to taste was coffee. She lest they become tqo large; they must not run or Jump or participate In boy ish games, lest they become too bois terous and lose their refinement and delicacy of manner necessary In polite society; and before they have reached their teens the perfect young forms must be Imprisoned In corsets so they may develop the figures decreed by fashion! What nonsense! Such Ideas are worse than nonsense! They are bar barous! They are even more, they are criminal! And, as the average parent thlnka and Is, so the average child will think and be. For Illustration, a little girl friend of mine, delicate In health, was walking by my Mde down the street. Her carriage was extremely stiff and ungraceful. I said to her: "You look as If you had on a tight, stilt corset.” "Oh, yes," she replied, “you know I am thirteen years old now, and It Is time I was getting a good figure, so I have on my first corset." In endeavored to explain to her some of the evils which would result there from, but, "no," she replied, "mother and sister never go without their cor sets, so I must wear them, too." Thus the sins of the parents are hand ed down to the children generation aft er generation, and. though such great responsibilities devolve upon parents In the rearing of their children, how little common sense Is used regarding the laws of health. The majority of mothers are so In terested in their children's clothes, In the outward appearance, In the report cards regarding the standing In school, that they, to a great extent, lose sight of the true meaning of education. From our superficial knowledge of the depth, breadth or- height of any thing In the mental, moral or physical man. or of the things of the wide world about which man desires to know, pa rents and teachers all fall far short of the best way to teach, to develop, to educate. For, every Individual is dif ferently constituted, mentally, morally land physically, from every other Indi vidual; therefore different methods, different lnsplfatlons are necessary for the highest development of each Indi vidual. Every one knows that the foundation of many serious diseases Is laid in tho school room. The causes are many, sometimes from a neglect of exercises; from too long confinement In one posi tion or upon one study; from over excitement and overstudy; from breathing had air; from being kept too warm or too cold; from bad ilght upon the eyes: from too great A strain upon the nervous system and appealing to exciting motives. So often the young mind Is taxed with subjects too many and too great for Its comprehension at the time, and Is not made to take the fresh air, exercise and recreation so neeessary to Its health, In order to press the pupil on to the accomplish ment of a certain tusk by a certain time. We are so eager to develop a precocious Intellect, ofttlines we "crush the casket in order to gratify a pruri ent desire to astonish the world with tho brilliancy of the gem.” Well do I remember when In my last year at college, so great was my desire to graduate by a certain time and so ™ 0 «: obeylrg them, and having no one to lady, and Is still a slave to barbaroue customs. Children teach us lessons regarding sleep, for. when the day la done, their weary little eyelids close In sleep until the morning Ilght awakens them to the coming day, and nature has been given ample time to restore what has been t un down during the preceding day. Nothing is more Interesting than to watch a child In Us physical develop ment from the cradle up to the time It is placed In school. During the child's waking hours It Is perfectly still for hardly a moment, and how It teaches us the lesson of exercise! And, during this age of freedom, how rapidly chil dren grow and develop If left to na- ture'H care. Then comei school life. In which so many of the child's natural tendencies, mental, moral and physical, dre dwarfed and fettered. Especially Is this the case with girls. Boys are allowed more freedom for physical development In tnHi sports connected with school life. Hut the dear little girls, still under the eurse of superstition and prejudice • in /‘ custom, the moment they enter must begin to learn to be lntei- hftuai little ladles; their little faces must not be allowed to be kissed by the sun f.>r fear every kiss may leave a freckle; they must be so careful of ‘>' er >’ movement, lest their tresses lose ineir curl; they must bo so careful not t > ret their spotless aprons soiled; they handle boyjsh things, Jest I n# *; r hands become enlarged; their must be bound up In tight phoes, and soul, yet that is no cause for the exercise given not being na enjoyable as possible to the children. That which ^ healthfully enjoyable, Inspiring and exhilarating brings the quickest, sur est and most lasting results. All gym nasium work should be given by such a skilled Instructor and one so adapted to the work, one so capable of Interest. Ing, inspiring and enthusing children, that they will regard tWfe gymnasium as a delightful playground. One of the greatest obligations rest ing upon parents Is to have their chil dren examined by a physician from birth on through the growing yearn least twice a year, to see they are being normally de veloped.’ From disease, a fall. In correct standing, walking or sitting, weak muscles by Inheritance, the habit of carrying books or some weight al ways on the same hip, or resting by always relaxing and lowering the same hip and shoulder, has developed In childhood curvature of the spine and its attendant evils in thousands of cases, which, If they had been exam ined and the tendency to the evils dis covered In time, could have been per manently cured by exercise given un der a competent instructor according to physiological laws, provided the pa rents aided In carrying out the rlgnt laws of living In the home and every day life. And, if we but notice the drooping shoulders and sunken chests of thou sands of children everywhere, we can easily see how Indigestion, nervousness, poor circulation and especially con sumption are courted and the wuy made easy for deadly diseases to fasten themselves upon the body. Nothing but exercise, which, of course, Includes correct breathing, will raise drooping shoulders and sunken chests. Again, It Is the sacred duty of every guardian, whether parent or teacher, *o interest children under their care in the study of their own bodies, made in the Image of God, and they should In culcatA Into their very being the Im portance of guarding their bodies as sacred temples for the Indwelling of God’s spirit. If the parents and teachers of the present generation had labored as dili gently to teach every child to know Itself, as they did to teach It “reading, writing and arithmetic,” we would have a higher order of human beings peo pling our globe today. It is the fault and Ignorance of the teacher where the study of the “human body” proves dull and uninteresting, for It can be made the most •fascinating and interesting of all studies, even to children. If appealed to in the right manner, many of our children would develop into artists, sculptors ami scientists through the study of the wonderful mechanism, perfection and beauty of the human body ns God would have it to be; and the world, at no distant day, wAuid become one great •‘Soelologlcn! Society,” with God ns the great President, and with each Individ ual member at work with hand and heurt, striving to hasten the millennial dawn, when we shall awake In His likeness, body, mind and soul. No T>ne but a physician or one who has made a careful study of the sub ject has any conception of the effect jf the different foods, not only directly upon the health of children, but upon their minda and hearts through tho nervous system. We all know some- ■ - , ., . »1. . .,IICI VUUB BjnioiH. u c Uil niiun ouiiir* make me obey them, at tho tjme a«- I thln)f of thP s(fec m D f stimulants or In- slgned my class for an hours dally toxicants upon adults. So, but a mo ment's reflection will lead us to see how signed my walk, I took the demerits given for my absence, and spent tho time In study. Each morning I arose early and studied some hours before breakfast. During the last six months spent In college I was never free from headache for one waking hour, and the day I graduated I was Just on the vergo of nervous prostration; and nothing but my Im mediate removal to the country, where, during the summer months. I became almost an athlete In my enjoyment of outdoor sports, saved me from a severe illness. . ..... Had I been truly educated? No, for education Is preparation for the com plete living of the mental, moral and physical man. . .... If a child does not understand the reasons for needful exercise and should be inclined to be over-studious, every Inducement should be made to have It become Interested In some form of ays. tematlc exercise. These should be out door sports where possible, and make them so attractive thnt the child will love them. Or, If In cities where there are not the needed outdoor playgrounds, chil dren should be given systematic exer cise. especially enjoyable games, under a trained Instructor In a fully equipped gymnasium. And, though all the ex ercises should be given according to the physiological laws, nnd for the best possible Improvement of the body, mind certain drinks, ns coffee or tea. or foods that heat the blood, can easily for*n the foundation in children for appetites for stronger stimulants as they grow older. If much meat, especially pork, or rich foods, are given often to chil dren (or adults, either), it will unduly heat the blood, Irritate the nervous system, and cause them to be nervous, Irritable and quarrelsome. This has been tested and proven. Children of ungovernable tempers who had been allowed to eat rich meats and Indigesti ble foods three times a day, when such food was denied them and they were given a diet suited to their years, be came as gentle and docile as lambs. The need of physical culture for chi! dren should also be viewed from the standpoint of teaching them self-con trol. The rapidly-growing boy, espe dally when he reaches the self-con scious age, finds himself greatly In his own way; nnd not knowing what to do with his hands or feet, he trips over the rugs, stumbles over the chair, knocks over the dishes on the liable, and blushes and stammers over his speech. Such a boy needs to have his body brought under subjection, and nothing will give him such self-control, such mastery over self, such ease of manner and grace of movement, as a thorough course of physical training. Then, too, many of our girls come to a self-conscious age. Whether they sit or stand «»r walk or talk, they seem *o 111 at ease they make every one about them uncomfortable, too. They Imagine their clothes are on awry and must be pulled into place; a curl must be pat ted or a lock of hnir smoothed Into place; the position of the hat needs a little change; they feel their eyes bat ting too often, and therefore set them upon some certain spot until the tears almost come; the lips need moistening very often and repeatedly put in primp, as if to say “pie” or “pudding;" while such on added task as centering the mind upon any connected theme of conversation is simply Impossible. The carriage of the body either makes or mars perfection of form, greatly affects the whole nervous sys tem. the circulation, respiration and digestion, and. In fact, has great In fluence upon character. If you doubt this, just try nn experiment on your self. Hang your head, let the che.it sink nnd the shoulders droop, extend the abdomen forward and press tho ribs against It, let your arms fall limp ly forward, loosen the joints of your knees nnd rest the ^weight of your bodv on one leg, and I assure you If you will retain this graceful (?) and command ing (?) and elevating (?) posture for about two and one-half minutes, you can easily feel yourself a “nobody," an “outcast," or one bereft of his last friend. Then, raise your head and chest well up. let your arms fall naturally, extend the hips back, poise the weight of the body upon the balls of the feet Instead of the heels, feel sure of your balance, brighten your face, take a deep Inhala tion of pure air (without lung restric tion). nnd you will feel like exclaiming. “As a field for aiming toward all that is highest nnd best In uplifting myself and my fellow-man, the world mine!" , Our bodies are but machines con trolled by our inlpds. Therefore, culti vate cheerfulness If you would have a bright face; cultivate temperance In all things nnd peace wlU reign over you; cultivate hope, and by the light of it you will (ipllft others; cultivate lov»», and you may conquer the world about you, for all these, within shine without and glorify the whole. Know thyself ns God would have you and thou host the art of living. 9 To the East in Life Insurance Premiums. WHY NOT KEEP THIS AT HOME? Strength, Stability, Integrity. “Equal and Exact Justice to All, Special Privileges to None.” We issue all approved forms of policies, participating and non-participat ing, straight life insurance, without board contracts, stock schemes, or other questionable methods of securing business. GOOD OPEN TERRITORY FOR REPUTABLE AGENTS The Volunteer State Life Z. C. PATTEN, President. Insurance Co. c ““ e GA . State Agents-COLLIER & AKERS-Atlanta, Macon. MORE THEATRICAL NEWS. Continued from Pago El,v,n. SHERLOCK HOLMES II a Special A $5.00 Phonograph Cut to $2.98 The Phonograph we offer the trade at this marvel* •>usly low price is not a toy, but a high grade, real Phonograph. It will give more lasting pleasure than any other Xmas present. Anderson Hardware Co. PRINCETON CLUBS BRING TO ATLANTA A ENTIRELY NEW . BILL AT STAR DR. BROUGHTON ASKS AID TABERNACLE INFIRMARY *|y Of* When Sir Conan Doyle neglected lit, Latin In school to tool away his time writing short stories, he probably nev er expected to one day give to the world a story which would be drama tised and played before thousands of people throughout the United States as well as other countries. Anil yet this 1 Is exactly what he has done in his great story, "The Sign of the Four." In the character of Sherlock Holmes, the genius of Sir Conan Doyle Is more noticeable than In any of his works. It was this character, so calm, so strong, so wonderful In his methods of life and thought, that has mode Conan Doyle’s name go down Into hi* tory as the writer of stories of the blood and thunder variety that are classics. The story of "The Sign of the Four" Is perhaps the greatest thing he ever wrote. The Intricacies of Die plot, the character of Sherlock Holmes, the peculiar story, all make U an Ideal drama and since Its Introduce tlon to the American stage It has be come one of the most famous of Its kind that was ever produced. All the famous characters of the novel are seen In the play, and the play Itself follows closely the thread of the novel. Dr. Watson, the friend of Sherlock Holmes, Is there, as well as Major Sholto and Jonathan Small and the Indian dwarr and Wiggins, the newsboy assistant of Sherlock Holmes. Some of the characters In "The Sign of the Four" are screamingly funny and keep the audience In continual laughter from the rise to the fall of the curtuln. All the members of Ihe cast will appear, as well as Little Lottie Salxherg, and with new scenery and costumes a fine production In every re spect Ib promised. On Tuesday there will be a special Chrisfmas matinee. "Sherlock Holmes" will lie given Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with matinees Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, with matinees Friday and Saturday, the famous old play, "The homes. Two orphans," will b« the UU. Unique among the entertainments at tho Grand next week will be the Prince, tqn concert nn Tuesday evening, when 45 of the beat undergraduate singers In Ihe East will appear with a bunch of clever up-to-date college songs and popular music. This trill be the first time In ten ears that an Atlanta audience has been afforded the opportunity of hear ing the Princeton Club, a* they sel dom get a chance to travel so far South. The event, therefore, Is marked with Interest and judging from the unusuRl demand for boxes. It promises to be a large society occasion. Resides the male vocal work. In cluding soles and choruses, the pro gram will be varied with the instru mental music of the Banjo nnd Mnn- dolln Club, which are also on the trip. 1 On the whole the program of the or ganization this year Is unusually at tractive. The Idea has been to com bine the best of the lighter music of the day with the most popular Prince ton airs. A number of the darkey mel odles have been practiced and will be rendered In solo form with the entire club humming the accompaniment, pro during a very pleasing effect. A fea ture of the concert will be the singing of thesTIgcrs' new football song, "The Cannon March," which made a great hit at the Cornell-Princeton football game In New York and at the Yale- Prlnceton game In Princeton. Another selection which has proven popular Is entitled "A Trip to Coney Island." By request of the alumni In Atlanta, the club will sing the "Step Bong," which belongs exclusively to Princeton and Its life. The management of the Star theater announce a mammoth hill for Christ mas week, one that will eclipse all for mer productions. This performance will begin with a grand medley, In which the entire Star chorus of pretty women will nppear to the best advantage. In this medley many new songs will be rendered and some attractive marches and dances will be Introduced. And then there will be new vaude ville and musical features, among which will be Mias Goldie. Lawman In a song and dance sketch. Miss Annette Stlnburn In new Illustrated songs, Mr. nnd Mrs. Jack Wiley In a clever com edy skit, Miss Hattie Lnwtnan In a buck and wing dance sketch and sev eral other new vaudeville features, In cluding new moving pictures. The principal feature of the perform-1 once will he n sensational drama, cntl Dr. Len G. Broughton has addressed the following appeal for a Christmas present for the Tabernacle Infirmary to the Atlanta public: To tho Editor of The Georgian: Will you be kind enough to let me use your column!) as a means to beg for a Christmas present, not for myself, but for the charity of our Tabernacle in firmary? Everybody In Atlanta knows about the Infirmary and Us work for tho poor und people of small means. It has been greatly favored by Its friends, but we are notv In need again to help care for the charity. We must have at least 11,500 for a Christmas gift, or we will have to carry a debt on our run ning expenses for the post year. I wish the good people of Atlanta, and my friends generally, would help me just notv by sending me enough to cover this deficit. My Christmas can't be a real happy one unless I get this load off. We have not been able to say no to the worthy poor who have come to us help In this work. The Infirmary has no denominational backing, and hen™ can make no denominational appeal. It can only appeal to the people generally In tho name of Christ. Money can bo sent to me direct or to the Tubernacle Infirmary, 69-71 Lucklo street, Atlanta. Any amount will be thankfully received, and due acknowl edgment made to the public. Fraternally, LEN O. BROUGHTON. „ . P' tied "Fight for a Wife.” Thle play for help, and hence we have to call for will be on the exciting order, being help. filled with thrilling climaxes and strong dramatic situations. This bill will be presented all next week, beginning Monday afternoon. A special Christmas matinee per formance will be given Tuesday. Hee this suggestion: Are there not five big-hearted souls who will send 9100 each, ahd ten who will send 150 each and ten who will send 925 each? Surely there are these twenty-five per sons who are ablo to do this, nnd thus FOUNDER’S DAY TO BE OBSERVED Founder’s day at the Gammon The ological Seminary In South Atlanta, will be appropriately observed on Sun day, December 23, when several ser- mons will be delivered. In the morn ing at 11 o’clock the sermon win ba preached In Chrlsman Hall chapel by Bishop J. M. Walden, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The address of the day will bn delivered In the afternoon at 3 o'clock In the same hall by Rev. J. W. Tate, of Chattanooga, Tenn. At the same time Rev. M. C. B. Mason, corresponding secretary of the society, will also speak. On Monday, Decomber 24 at 2 o'clock. In Gammon Hall, there will be a pic ture-hanging exercise. DIVIDEND TO CREDITORS PAID BY RECEIVER. Hpei'lnl to Tin* Georgian. Macon, Ga„ Dee. 22.—With the ap proval of Judge Speer, N. B. Carbin, trustee of the Plant bankruptcy estate, has determined to pay a dividend of 1 1-2 per cent to the creditors. This In Ihe aggregate will amount to a large sum. and will, no doubt, bring brightness and happiness to many homes, other dividends will follow. It Is slated. . 1 JOHNSON’S CANDIES POR THE HOLIDAYS Candy Candy Candy Candy 50c lb. 30c lb. y 20c lb. 10c lb. The Best Candy at Prices That Are Right. Established Over 20 Years. GEO. E. JOHNSON CO. 38 Wall Street, Front of Old Car Shed. N. B.—Any father, or mother, or guardian who are unable to buy their Christmas Candy for their children. If they will call at George E. Johnson’s Factory on December 21, 22. 24, they will receive a box of candy for each child FREE. Thla has been Johnson's custom fur the last twenty years, and the only candy factory !u the United States that gives to the children free.