FUTURE.
In this age ideal frivolity supersedes stern
reality. In most of our large cities in the
South—outside of the college societies—there
are no permanent, genuine literary organizations
among our so called intelligent people
for elevation.
They meet socially with no definite purpose
to social elevation. They meet religiously
with their souls on fashion and God as secondary.
They never meet intellectually. These
talents grow up in thorns and thistles. Nothing
to inspire our youths to merit. Position,
irrespective to character or ability, reigns supreme.
Thousands of youths grow up under
this poisonous atmosphere in the large cities.
But it is encouraging to see that, from the
smaller towns, the college walls (our safeguards)
are filled with youths preparing themselves
to meet the demands of future times.
What is the worth of fashion, style, and
social ethics if it does not add to the world
better, nobler, truer, sounder, more reliable
men from its factory? Time will not attempt
to test their logic but will, eventually, weigh
the results.
Author.
