In presenting this copy of the eye-opener, the editor wishes to extend the greetings and good wishes from the Blackheath Literary Society to the Society at this place. We are engaged in a common task not only furnishing clean amusement but education as well.
What better way is there to find out the latest talent hidden away in the country places than by taking part in a program of this kind - in practising plays - debates - recitations - songs, etc.? Who know but what the future premiers are getting their start right now on some Literary Society platform in some small country place. But we can't all be premiers, yet each one of us that takes part feels some advancement in the education that is necessary to make a life.
It has been said that the present generation is loosing the power and ability to amuse itself choosing rather to go to places of professional amusement. But the crowds that are drawn to these literary meetings and the excellency of the programmes give the lie to both statements and long may it continue. And in this work we hope you will continue to help make out of the rising generation men and women that will be better fitted for the journey of life than they otherwise would be -- and they looking back -- will bless the efforts of those who are carrying the burden of what I must confess sometimes seems a thankless task. But it is not so. We shall reap if we faint not.
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Jack - Speaking about dreams, I dreamt last night that - er - I proposed to you. What's that a sign of?Nelly - That's a sign that you have more sense when you are asleep than when you are awake.
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Teacher - And you don't know what letter comes after H?John - No, Miss.
Teacher - What have I on each side of my nose?
John - It looks like powder from here, Miss.
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| J.A. Turnbull |
