Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-06-19

| ne argued that tnCuSn THESE natlOns
hs1 rh!ieu, that would not be our desti
ny: but thas we were ever to advance
in greatness and influence. He was
also Of opinior that our sisters as vel!
as our brothers would soon be allowed
the elective franchise. His speech wa;
well received.
Second, J. b. Cutlery, subject,
OUR DAY.
In the discussion of this there was
evidence of considerable thought and
care in preparation. The Grafton
abounded in finely rounded periods.
He also has faith in the perpetuity OF
our government, believing, that a gen
eraI diffusion of knowledge will guard
it against all evil.
Third, S. Fl. Sopher, subject,
Elf pAsr AND TIE FUTURE.
Thai gentleman found fault with the
p,l,:g of our government in the past
and present, but he thinks there is still
hope for om national existence if there
shall be free issue Of ereepbacks and
no future contraction. The effort lack
ed life hut upon the whole was 4 fair
grcenback speech.
Fourth, l. +. Attcrberry, Subject,
AMERICAN ErOgOMCs.
Mr. Atterberrys Grafton was well de-
livered. But he takes a very gloomy
view Of orr present social condition
and thinks in that respect there has
been but little improvement. He Is
opposed to competition and in favor of
cooperation. Indeed some of his ar
guments sounded very much like those
of the sand lot orators. He wants the
government 10 take control Of every
person. yet he il opposed to centraliza-
ton. It is doubtful if he has yet learn
ed what he does want
Fiftf. Edinonia u. Wright, subject,
THE QUESTION or THE DAY.
This was one Of the best efforts Of the
day. and indicate culture and brain
power that is destined 10 Ne FELT IN the
world. She is strongly in favor Of
giving to womeN equality with men in
every respect: thinks woman is able TO
protect herself if she had the opportuni-
ty. and to that end earnestly advocates
the elective franchise for women, and is
confident in the belief that the next
decade would see the With consumated.
Sixth, Miss Flora Northrup, subject,
CONDITIONS OF PgoGEEss.
This was a practical sensible essay
full Of bright gems of thought. She
believes that earnest work will surely
bring its reward, that men and women
are not born great, but attain great
ness by patience and perseverance. and
further that the way is open to aDrone
who Is determined and steadfast in pur-
pose. The delivery was good
Seventh. 7. Z. Herbert. subject,
TRUE GREATNESS.
Mr.. Herbert's Grafton though not
possessing that life which wcnld have
added to It's interest. was splendid in
composition and full Of thought. The
burthen Of his remarks was to prove
that the only true greatness was in
purity Of thought and action accompa-
MED with esrnestness Of purpose.
Eighth, c. E. Foster, subject,
WE'LL DIRECTED POWER.
This Grafton although lacking in ami
nation. was sound in every particular.
and worthy of being remembered by
every one who heard it. Mr.. Foster is
not a believer in chance but believes in
a power that directs everything for
good. neither does he believe in a waste
of time or energies. If he lives up to
what he breaches we predict something
from him Of which his friends may he
proud.
Ninth. Henry johnson, subject,
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
The speaker was in earnest and the
delivery fair. He believes in his coun-
try and its influence upon other nations.
Tenth. Miss Olivia Baldwin, subject,
TuE EVOLUTION OF MORALS.
Miss Baldwin arraigned Herbert
Spencer for his evolution theories and
made some good points she believes
the old theories preferable to the new
in this particular and if the new were
adopted. chat it would be the end of all
our liberties both religious and other
wise
Eleventh. W. f. Upton, subject,
DISCIPLINE OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The speaker believes in adversely. be-
lieves that it is necessary to make men
and women great. His speech was
very good and delivered in a manner
which Indicated that he has oratorieal
talent. His valedictory remarks were
fine. and taken altogether it was one Of
the finest speeches Of the occasion.
The exercises were interspersed with
good music by Prof. J. W. Shryock and
his able corps Of assistants.
The exercises Of the four years class
was followed by short and well rem
dered speech by Prof. Osborne. Of War
rensburg. Prof Baldwin then made
few appropriate remarks after which
the exercises closed. Thus ends one of
the most successful years in the history
of the institution.
The Regents.