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About The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1914)
VALUE OF ATHLETICS IN ALL OUR SCHOOLS A Well Written Article on the Subject Given to the Monitor Readers. There are so many differences of opinion among people in re gard to the value of athletics in our schools that a few words from one who has had opportun ity to judge from actual observa tion might not be amiss. In a few isolated cases there may be some adverse criticism of athletics that are well deserved, but the same may be said of any enterprise, no matter how worthy its motive or how excellent its manipulation. So many people are eager to condemn anything that does not exactly conform to their great grandfather’s opinion and like the frog in the well, are ready to declare everything void or inconsequental that does not happen to appear in their little patch of sky. The only way to deal honestly and conscientiously with this question and towards the boys and girls of the good old county of Montgomery is to investigate the matter thoroughly without prejudice or pride of opinion. If there really are great benefits to be derived from gymnastic exer cises and contests in our schools why should not the children of Montgomery enjoy them? Many centuries ago the Greeks realized the value of physical de velopment and devoted more than half of a boy’s education to the gymnasium. The result was that the Greeks not only were famous for the strength and symtery of their bodies, but as a direct out come to their system gave to his tory the greatest intellects that the world has ever known. From personal experience ev ery man and woman in the uni verse knows that the mind works best when the body is in perfect health. The spirit of a genius has occasionally managed to wor ry along with a dilapidated dwell ing place, but the good old-fash ioned common sense, such as the world’needs and such as the ma jority of us have, demands a bet ter habitation. From the standpoint of health and strength athletic training is invaluable. It teaches all the muscles to work in harmony and to be prepared for whatever strain an emergency may neces sitate. Moreover, in any contest the mind is required to be ever on the alert, and the power of quick thinking and of presence of mind are thus inculcated. There is no intellectual discipline in the world that is superior to that gained by participating in athletics. Another important fact is of ten completely overlooked, and yet even the most casual think ing ought to reveal its plausibil ity. This is the effect that the practice of all athletics has upon the moral nature and life of the child. The greatest agent towards morality and general right and successful living is self-control. Without this quality any life is practically a failure, for unless a man or a woman, a boy or a girl, can gain the mastery over self, a complete success is im possible. That athletic contests help the participants to acquire this quality is not an idle boast of friends of athletics, but an actual fact that any careful stu dent of the situation will recog nize. Moreover, the principle of temperance and clean living is in nine cases out of ten taught di rectly to the student. He is made to realize that any dissipation weakens the body and the mind, and hence renders him inefficient. This lesson is taught more force fully to a child by hrs athletic trainer than by any other individ ual under heaven, for the child’s personal experience makes the teaching emphatic. As a matter of business the time spent in athletics is well in vested, for the child is taught the principle of clean, upright competition. He learns thaf hard work is the best formula for suc cess and that honesty is the best policy. He is taught to win vic tories but under all circumstances whether in victory or defeat, to keep his self-respect. If athletics can be shown to be a benefit to individuals it is un disputably a benefit to the com munity and state, for every so ciety is made up of the individ uals comprising it. It is not un usual to find a man who is will ing to tolerate athletics for boys, but who shakes his head vigor ously at the idea of having the little girls participate. He thinks he is doing a virtuous act, where as, in reality, he is being merely foolish. One of the greatest mis fortunes in American life today is the feebleness of our women. A woman in the full enjoyment of health and strength is very rarely found. To deny the priv ilege of physical training to the girls of our schools is a veritable crime, not only against the girls themselves, but against the com monwealth. Whatever may be a girl’s vocation when she has grown to womanhood it will de mand an activity of mind and body equal to that which man must exercise, and she has an equal right with her brother to the enjoyment of health and to the employment of means for its attainment. Those who speak without care ful thinking and without knowl edge of this subjcet “know not what they do.’’ There is no rea son why Montgomery county should not be abreast of the times and in the forepart of this forward movement. There is no reason why the citizens of Mont gomery should not have their names written high among those who love their children in a prac tical way. Chas. P. Noles. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR CONGRESS TWELFTH DISTRICT: To the Voters of the Twelfth Con gressional District, of Georgia: 1 beg to announce t hat I am a candidate for Congress from this district, subject to the Democratic primary. Respectfully, Walter M. Clements. For Representative. I desire to represent the county of Montgom ery in the Georgia Legislature, and hereby give notice to niv fellow citizens that 1 am a candidate tor the place. Having the welfare and prosperity of the people at heart, I pro pose, if elected, to advocate such measures sis they desire enacted into law, and to do such things as will uphold the dignity of the grand old State of Georgia and advance the material interest of her people. Soliciting your votes in the primary election, and assuring you of my purpose to serve you faithfully, 1 am Ymtrs respectfully Jim L. Giglis. For Representative. To the People of Montgomery County: lam flity-seven years of age. I moved to your county in 1894. 1 have been a close ob server of the people among whom I have lived, their condition and the causes that have led to their condition Mv observation and in vestigations teach me that for many years legislation lias been in the interest of corpo rations in general, in favor of office-holders, in favor of Ihe wealthy, against the interests of the faun r and other poor people who have to borrow money. It is time there was a change; and the hard working men should have a fair opportunity to make a comfortable support for their families. Possessed with an earnest desire to bring about legislation that will correct some of the many evils that exist, I announce myself a candidate to represent you m the General Assembly of Georgia. It my life since I have been in the county lias been such as to command your confidence then 1 would be pleased to have the influence of the ladies and the votes of the men. Yours to serve, A. L. Lanier. For Representative: To the Voters of Montgomery County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for ; Representative of Montgomery County, sub- j joct to the rules and regulations of the Homo era tic Executive Committee eonrroling the next election for Representative. I ask the j support of the voters of the county and will appreciate any help given me in the race. Respectfully, L C. Underwood. For Representative: Having been solicited by friends in various j parts of the county, I hereby announce for Representative of Montgomery county in the j General Assembly of Georgia, subject to the I rules and regulations enacted by the Demo- j cratic Kxecvtive Committee, it is my emiest ; desire to serve the people of Montgomery < county in such away as to promote a deep* i interest and improve her general conditions j I will appreciate any and all support given me, , and if elected, I promise to discharge my du- I ties with an untiring energy. Thanking you j in advance for any favors, I am Yours very truly, G. If. Adams. For Representative: I hereby announce mvsclf a candidate for Representative of J/ontgomery county. Ib- . ing s native of your emmy, and desiring above ail things the material and educational w. 1- ] fare of its citizens, I seek this oj j>ort unity to : assist in their upbuil ling; and if this trust is j committed to me, I shall do my best for the | advancement of my people. Soliciting the active support of all law-abi tiug citizens of the county, 1 am Yours respectfully, P.M. Moseley. THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR—THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1011. -wf-Vc-dd:* f 4*444 -.-4*4 v* 4 4* 4* 4 4-4* 4* 4* 4*4*4* 4-4* j NATIONAL DRAINAGE CONGRESS ? j IMPORTANT TO THE NATION \ 4 ❖ 44..; .5.4..;..;. J. 4.4. .J. 4 44* -I- 4* 4 4- 4* *!' 44* 4*4- 4* *:• *:• 4* 4* 4V 4 4 X i | Fourth Annual Sessions at Savannah, (ia„ $ | April 22=25, Will Attract Wide Attention. Vice President Delivers Opening Address. t ❖ .;. 4. 4. .;.4. •• 4.4.4..; 4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4 4* 4* ♦W M i l 4" ❖4-4*4- 4- 4 44*4444 44-44-44*4- 4- 4* 4 v W P ,TII the vice president of the' I'niled States delivering the] opening; address on Wwines-, day morning. April ‘22. with] two or three members of President 1 Wilson's cabinet in attendance and participating in its discussions, with fli/ *" jF x j:--4 f'lF .. '/c " .i" ly’E-SAx <t VICE PItESI DENT MARSHALL, Who delivers opening address at National ! Drainage congress, Savannah. April 02. : eminent enginei rs and sanitarians on the program for important addresses and with an assemblage of United States senators and representatives.] governors and oilier state otheiais such as lias liever before graced such a ■ gathering, the National Drainage con j gress will hole its fourth annual ses sions at Savannah, On., April 22-2f>. Several hundred delegates are ex-; pected, including many of the leading, men of affairs of the south and west. | ■■■ - ——-1 i « J j •- 2 i:, 2i:, m\ 1 IgJUfr r ■■■■.'• \ . '* t; 'V ~ U f - s wets _ '■ ' ONE OF THE UNITED STATES SCOUT CRUISERS AT SAVANNA?. APRIL 20-25. The south Atlantic* states are expect ed to be especially strongly represented. Among world noted speakers from abroad is Sir William Willcocks, build er of the great Assouan darn in Kgypt, i who sailed from Cairo for this special purpose in March. In appreciation of the importance of the congress to the material and health Interests of Ihe country tin* railroads have granted very low rates to Savan nah from all points south of the Ohio and east of llie .Mississippi rivers. For their entertainment an attractive program has been prepared, f’rol'es j§ %: 4 jh' #!. ;• ■ if ; " f# tee# . I . sin WILLIAM WILLCOCKS OiOAIKO, EOVI'T, Designer and builder of great Assouan darn across Nile, who will deliver illus trated lecture at National Drainage con- j gress at Havannah. slonal baseball will mark every day of the week. Savannah versus Columbia the first three and Savannah versus Charleston the la t three flays. The navy department has ordered an im posing array of war ves.-els to Savun nah for the week. Including cruisers, torpedo boats and torpedo boat de stroyers. These will be open for pub lic Inspection every day. anil an oppor ttinity will be a Horded to visitors to study life on these interesting ligluing craft. The Jackies from (lie ships, the garrison from Fort Screven, with Its famous military band; tla* local mili tary. coiisi-’ting of ten companies of Infantry, two batteries of artillery and a company of cavalry, and other local organizations, will participate In a great military and civic demonbratfon on Thursday afternoon. April 22. In a sense escorting the lloral parade at that time. v.*lde|i ha- been organized by Lachlan Mclntosh chapter. I) \ It Hundreds of automobiles and (baits. 1 gorgeously and artistically decorated in i tioral designs, will pass through the ! main streets of the city that afternoon. ! At night the business section, one of 1! 1 i V xV v- —« v VvJ I i % 1 jfiXj I TOItPEUO BOAT IMi'STJiOYEK AT SAVANNAH APUIL 30-25. the most brilliantly illuminated in tin country, will be given up to a mnsipiei ] ade carnival, willi prizes for the 1110 s beauliful and most grotesque costume worn by masqueraders. The night wil j i»e surrendered to general jollification a veritable Mardi liras event witlmii limitation to innocent fun. I The following day, Friday, April 2* ] lias been designated as Tyhee tor Sc j shore) day. with an excellent si lie in | to T.vbee is la nd. one of the smith's nob benches, where there will he ilanci, ion the great pavilions, military dre pa ratio and concert and other featun I u # ■&, f* V, S* .. - - 2 *■-' ' !'.«* ~ .x-./J s' '' " .V --mm - ’■ ' ' r '"\ ' OVKII A IILMtIIEK KI.OUAL HICOIIAII. A tiros IN AVA N All’s E. OltAI. AND Ml. XT ABY i'AKAllt; Till KSI.AV, Ai'MIL 22 I There is no more delightful place on warm spring day than Tyhee beach During the week there will he of.he features of the program of enterta t mi nt that will lie a source of pleasure The rates on the railroads are goo for leu days, not expiring until rule - & - T~ >■ £ >/m i? J* > ONi; OF THE OitF.AT OUNH AT FOH/briVl VEN, T'YJiEi; IHLAN J>, MIA K HAVANNAH. iiiglit on April :tu An the climate o Savannah at tills period of tile yepr 1 unsurpassed in the world for put. o door enjoyment and Savannah, tl south's “Forest City,'' Is then mo lieatltifiil in its fresh dress of verdoi the expectations of a large atteijdan on the congress and of visitors In gen eral are not apt to he disappointed. . ,TTTTfTTmmmmTT»TT» • ▼ ▼▼▼YTTTTTYTYTTTTYVTTYTYY* • £ 4 ] Your Farm Lands 1 ■ ► 4 ■►- - 4 M ► 4 • >- 4 ■ t : ' ► T • . 5 • ► Will pay you more turned into cash. 5 k This we can do for you. List your \ ► property wtih us for sale—we will find « ► a buyer for you. Whether you want • £ to buy or sell, we can handle the deal \ £ to your advantage and get results, on \ £ farm or city property in this county \ [ IF YOU WANT MONEY j j ► 4 £ Get in touch with .us. We are in position to supply it on * £ short notice, and on very agreeable terms. We have good 4 ► connections with the big firms that want to lend money to « !* the farmers of Montgomery county. Drop in and talk the * £ matter over with us. We can do the business to suit you. I ► 4 ► __ 4 l MONTGOMERY COUNTY REAL ESTATE j ■ AND LOAN CO. : ► 4 £ MOUNT VERNON. GEORGIA 3 ► M t 1 » A AAA AAA AAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAs. AAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA • A Check Book| I is easier to carry than a wallet filled jj with currency, silver or gold. It adds ji dignity to your transaction and always jj gives you satisfaction. Checks are of ij no value except to the person in whose i : jj favor they are drawn. Can you afford jj ji to keep your money at home or in your ji j: pocket, when you can have, without , 11 expense, a check book on this bank? : i 1 j; V'"W r V r ’VWWWV’V r W’V r wv ww jl | MT. VERNON BANK, MT. VERNON, GA. jj CAPITAL, $15,000.00 SURPLUS, $30,000 00 RESOURCES, $145,000.00 jj IWijlio.T. McArthur, President W. A. Peterson, Cashier j j Alex McArthur, Vice-President li. L. 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