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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.
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| April 22=25, Will Attract Wide Attention.
Vice President Delivers Opening Address.
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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
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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. |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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