The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-08-08
The Larks

idence bears us out in the statement. We
would have given full report long ago,
but expected TO be bought off; are dis
appointed and will wait no longer. The
clark" who was starring" it, arrived late
on the 2 O'Clock night train. This de-
layed the entertainment. Hardly had he
reached the place where the programme
was partially carried out, after stumbling
into the wrong house once or twice, be-
fore his peace and quietude were dis
turbed by supposed burglar. He was
up from his slumbers in a minute, re-
volver in hand, but concluded not to
shoot except under advice. He called
for help. Two or three women responded.
The men bravely stood by their posts
bed posts, but were finally aroused to
their danger. Cautiously dressing, and
striking light as soon as their quaking
hands would allow, the overture of the
"larks" we refer to began. The tall
man, who looks like Roman sentinel,
went ahead with the candle, like Do
genes of old, only he was looking for
dishonest man. The 'star" lark, the
bold one with the weapon, went behind,
armed to the teeth with pistol somewhat
smaller than himself. The brave women
brought up the rear-they evidently
compelled the cannoaadiRg party to go
ahead; but broomstick,a sharp tongue
and flat-iron are not healthy for burg
lars. A young man, with younger
down on his upper lip, looked out from
a window up the street, thought he saw
somebody, but withdrew suddenly, as it
seemed better that nobody should see
characterization &c" The audience
was small and select. One old gent held
developments. The disguised actors
soon retired behind the scenes. "Our
larks" disbanded. The "star" lark went
east next day. And the young gent who
was holding a candle to his mOustaGhs
bought bran new gold-mOunted revol-
yer and will act the blood and thunder
part in new play entitled, THE Re
volver under the Pillow, or the Burglars
Good FOrtune,"a comedy in one night
only.
Notes from the Institute Day Book.
July 20th.--The institute opened as
usual with good attendance. The lee
ture on spelling was very interesting
and practical.
Mrs. Delap favored the institute with
reading which was rendered in her
usual good style.
July S0th.-The exercises this morn
ing were exceedingly interesting,
A model class-drill on botany was
given by Miss Wood. The pupils were
very bright, one or two seemed to antici-
pate what was to be done.
Mrs. Wharton, by special request, ia
vOred us with reading which was read
in an agreeable and happy style. The
piece was difficult one, but she held
the attention of the audience throughout.
Prof. Davis who is one of the proprie
tors of the EducatiOnalist, in the large
ness of his heart % offered to take sub
scriptions for some eastern educational
papers, but Supt. Wharton, who, per-
haps. believes with the grangers. and the
Egyptian Monks, thought it would be
well for teachers TO support home papers
The following is the programme for
the sOciable which will be held at the
NJ. E. church, Friday evening:
LIST. Music.
I'd. Essay.-Miss Mitchell.
Sd. Oration-Mr. Snyder.
4th. Music.
9th. POeEl-MF. Ke4nAdy,
9th. History-Miss Hulburt
9TH. Music.
The music will be furnished by the
AriOn quartette club, of EmporIa. All
persons interested In The cause of educa-
ton are invited 10 be present. The ex-
ercises will commence N 8 O'clocl1 sharB.
JTLY. 3i.-This being the last day Of
the institute the regular lecture in di-
dactics was omitted.
Supt. Wharton gave the teachers o few
practical hints as we'll as instructed
them in regard to the requirements of
the school Jaw. He wished us to grade
our schools, giving good reasons why
We should Also plan for graduating
pupils FROM the district school, neither
Of these being experiments.
The SGpt. wished 10 raise fund foF
starting teachers library each teacher
becoming a member by paying $l.0e. 4
little over $40. was raised in q short
time for this purpose. The subscription
list Is still open and donations in money
or educational books will be thankfully
EeesiVed. Y.