The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-26
: THE EXHIBITION.

by J. G. Hunt--"Application and Perse:
verance." Grafton, by G. B. Hoag-"H ab-
it's" Paper-"The Amaranth," by W.
Pettitt and Anna Hunt. Grafton, by Sarah
acknowledgements Defamation, by
E. B. Cook-'Strong Drink" Grafton, by
Mary Mendenhall-"Life and Death"
Grafton, by VIM. Presley (colored)-
Slavery" Grafton, by Mamie G. Beede
-"The Scholars Hope" Discussion, by
w. II. Heald-"Grangers." Grafton, by
Lizzie Green-"Life Thoughts" The en-
tire performance was marked with unusual
good-taste, far out doing the most sanguine
expectations of their friends. Their pro-
auctions with hardly an exception, showed
earnest thought careful study and were
delivered with an eloquence seldom sur,
passed, considering their age and inexperi-
ence, and were deserving of the highest
encomiums. Their endeavors were high
ly appreciated by the audience, judging
from the number of bouquets deposited az
the feet of each performer. We should be
| pleased to give more extended report
of the exercises, but space will not permit
EXHIBITION OF THIRD ESSAY CLASS, FRI
la DAY EVENING, JUNE 20, '73.
The people began to gather in at an early
hour, DESTROYS of obtaining front seats.
The room was soon filled to overlooking.
Those most deeply interested had formed
great expectations of the entertainment,
and were an yiously awaiting the commence
ment.
At precisely s o'clock the exercises
began by Mrs. Prot. Woody reading few
appropriate passages from the Bible.
Prof Woody then announced an Grafton
by A. F. N. Hambleton- Mind Culture"
| Master Hambleton handled his subject
in earnest, and became more and more
eloquent as he progressed. By careful
training he could become an orator of no
mean ability, for he most certainly posses
ses the necessary make up" sa<
"Geodes "-oration, by Mary E. Wins
low. This lady pushed out boldly, and
impressed her audience that she was per
aptly compared those sincere, christian,
upright souls, who walk with the poor
and humble of this world. with "geodes," a
peculiar geological formation. rough and
unsightly on the outer surface, but whose
interior is filled with many beautiful crys-
talizations of precious value. She gave
many striking illustrations and drew her
conclusions in a sound, logical manner.
Importance of an AIM in Life"-ora.
ton, by r. O. Green, was well studied
and carefully prepared article, and deliver
ed in good style, and judging from the
manner in which he engaged the attention
of his audience, was fully appreciated. @
Summer and Wilberforce'-A Parallel
by T. G. Young. Mr.. Y. showed great
zeal in contrasting these two gentlemen !;
showing wherein they were alke-in pri-
vate life, in social life, in public life yet
clos ID with comparison between them,
which was beautiful and grand. MD. 'iI
"The College Broad Axe"-paper, by
NJ ID. Ellis was very fair and contained
some really meritorious pieces. yet tits
our opinion the "Amaranth,' - published in
tie interests of Second Essay Glass, car
ried off the honors. A little more spice
next time, M. d. ''
"Llfe's Conflict" by Cora B.
Hunt, was indeed beautiful Miss Hunt
surpassed herself on this occasion, and
spoke deep, earnest and truthful thoughts,
filedwith rich pathos, and encouragement
for all to meet the stern realities of life
bravely and honorably. All praise due
her. &c AZ sa 5 s -
+ labor and Progression oration, by
D. F. Correll. Well written, showing
good thought, and strong logic. We would
like to have seen little more life, vim and
animation in his endeavor, which would
show that the speaker was truly interested
in his subject, and had confidence in him.
self This is a falling, characteristic of too
many public speakers and otherwise, and
is to be regretted. .I
Compulsory Education"-by s. E.
Lewis This gentleman's Grafton was
marked with sound and forcible argument
in favor of compulsory education. He
said statistics show education to be on the
decline in this country, and falling far
in the wake of the advancing strides of
progress and civilization He cit ed the
different countries in Europe where COM
pulsorv aduoati hoe hooo,na ~, bJ;ob
ed law, and of its highly beneficial and
satisfactory workings.
parasite" by Walter Hunt.
Mr.. Hunt, evidently possesses a strong
mind and says what he thinks without fear
or favor. His assertions were strong and
earnest. He said there were. many kinds
of"parasites." "Parasitesp In the family
circle, in society, in the nation, in the
church. Many people belong to the latter
simply because it is popular batsif asked
to help by way Of money or service, offer
a pitiful plea of not being able. He grew
quite eloquent and animatcd' in picturing
the exceeding littleness and sinfulness of
such an existence, and closed with stirring
appealto everybody toexamine themselves,
their circles, and see whether or not there
were any PARASITES" among Them
The honor Of delivering the aCIosing
Grafton" was accorded to Miss Emma
Green, and her envlable reputation as a
speaker, is too well known, to require
from us any eulogistic remarks. Suffice.
that she has no superiors on the college
rostrum.
The audience was then dismissed by
Prof. Woody, and all returned home well
pleased with the exercises, and highly de-
lighted with the suspicious opening and
! future prosperity of Penn College.