The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-06-18
@ O N II e S II
BETWEEN
The Columbian and ParthenOn
Literary Societies.
Performers of the Parthenon So
ciety.
From Fridays Daily,1
nEfI A.tsu,tAN

EXCLAMATION.
The declaimer, Mr.. w. Il. Bland,
of Weston, was introduced by Mr..
Thos. f. Hodges, Presidohtof the So.
ciety. Mr.. Bland, being somewhat
portly and handsome, made a good
appearance on the rostrum. His
subject, "Universal Education the
Safety Of our Republic is interest
ing to all educators. The declama-
ton was very well delivered. There
was, however, want Of
depth and volume of voice. His
action and eaunciation, though not
perfect were good. At times he
was emphatic, earnest, passionate.
Though not victorious, he deserves
the support and encouragement OF
the society. One regret, Mr.. Bland
left tue platform Immediately after
the close Of his defamation, and so
curtailed the boquets.
ESSAY.
The essayist, Mr.sE. ID. Jefrrics, of
Arbuckle, w. Va, was next intro
duced. All temperance people were
pleased to hear announced rs his
subject "Prohibition." His subject
was not Less. attractive than was
his treatment of it. His thought
and composition were praseworthy.
He was at ease on the stage, and at
home in reading. In his earnestHess
he declared that Prohibition can be
brought out only by agitation, eter-
nal agitation" He was humorous, Us
well as sincere. His production gave
evidences Of research and study.
Successful in the contest, he has found
warmer place in the hearts of the
Parthcnons. Many boquets and 9TH
er sd ange tokensof respect we're pre-
ltsented, and We believe others, not
Parthenons, enjoy the genial smile
and fluent speech of Mr.. Jeffries.
GRAFTON.
L Next on the list was the grafton OF
I Mr.. J. II. Stewart, of Raymond City.
w. Va. Subjcct-"Thc Perils and
Hope Of the Republic" Strong and
|lmanly in appearance, and noble in
his bearing, Mr.. Stewart has the rep
utation of being the est-looking Ca
Diet in school. He spoke with vehe-
mence and earnestness, and believed
what he spoke. Considering his
short experience in speaking, he
manifested that he has been cultivat-
ing the intellectual, las well as beautiful
He represented well the society, and
won the decision. However, along
with the good qualities there was
noticeable one Observation-Disclosures
lin enunciation. But on the whole, it
was well given and well received.
From the number of boquets pre-
sented to Mr.. Stewart and his oppo-
ponent it seemed that there was. an
other contest, of another kind by
other parties.
nm Arr
The last performance of the
evening was the debate. The
idebater, Mr.. Thos. f. Hodges,
of Upshur county, was introduced by
Mr.. Stewart. Mr. Hodges was on
the negative of the question, "Has
Mohammedanism Resulted in More
Evil than Good to the World?" Few
words are necessary concerning this
performance. The people have heard
Mr.. II. before. He was excited, and
spoke with more than usual force.
Why he drank so much water, wiped
his face so often, and walked about
so much, / cannot tell. But he
knew. His speech was short, spicy,
comprehensive. People were much
wearied, but the sleepy heads
were raised, and drowsiness gave
way to laughter. Applause was
frequent and loud, and flowers, many.
A painful anxiety followed his
speech. And when the decision was
given in favor of Mr.. Hodges, long
and loud were the shouts of victory.
Mr.. Hodges has not been here so
long for mo- purpose. We regret his
departure from US, but predict for
him a bright future.
All the performers did well their
part and deserve the thanks and well
wishes Of their society
Go thus, our representatives, with
glad hearts and brave spirits, for