The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-06-15

Mrs. W. n. Bunker, Kansas CITY,
Mrs. G.. G Rogers, Eureka
Mrs w. H. Ward, Topeka.
Miss II. Z. Conkhh, Lyons.
Mrs, w. w. Gray, Logan.
Misses Minnie AID Blanche Chailis.
Atchison.
Mrs John A. Martin, Atchison.
Mrs John Davis, junction City.
The excursionists were comfortably
bestowed al the different hotels and pri-
vate residences throughout the city, and
the hospitality extended by Emporla 10
her guests was the subject of pleasant
among the editorial party.
The late hour at which the excursion
lists arrived barely gave them time to
get supper and reach the Normal in time
to witness the opening of the oratorica1
contest, which began at about nine
O'Clock.
It is safe to say that the capacity OF
the assembly hall was never so thorough
ly tested as last evening, every inch of
standing and sitting room being oecu-
pied by the immense audience called
forth b. the presence of the editors.
Arrangements were made by
which all the visitors were seated, but
many OF our own citizens were unable
to gain admitlance 10 the hall and con,
tented themselves with promenading
through the corridors until the couclu-
sion of the exercises. The
KNIGHTS TEMpLAR BAND,
which accompanied the excursion from
Lawrence to Emporia, was present and
played brilliant overture in its best
style, which elected many expressions
of admiration among the representa-
tives of the press, vino were unanimous
in the verdict that Emporia has the best
organization of this kiud in the state.
The program of the oratorical contest
opened with chorus, "Gaiiy Launch
and Lightly Row" by The class of 'S2
which was sung in . manner that met
with general appreciation.
An Grafton by Miss Cora Kelley on
"Words and Their Import followed
and the effort was much appreciated by
those who were near enough to the
speaker to follow her train OF thought
"Why We Should Educate" was the
subiccs Of an admirable address by ]. N.
Stout, of Nensllo Falls, which was dc.
livcred with excellent effect, and was
up to.the high standard Of all that tai
cnted gcntleman's productions.
Mr.. John G. Hamm, OF Hamburg. dis
cussed the "Relation of Evolution to
Religion and Science and.handled his
abstruse theme in highly crcditable
manner.
Miss May Webster next claimed the
attention of the audience and favored
them with some excellent thoughts
upon the suggestive theme, "Silver will
be Silver Still"
At the conclusion of Miss Webster's
effort President Welch announced that
owing to the absence Of several of the
appointed judges no decision would be
rendered on the oratIons delivered, and
that the literary program would be abbre-
waited on account OF the lateness of the
hour.
The beautiful chorus, cold Ironsides,"
was then rendered under the direction
of Miss Hoxie, in very charming
manner, after which President WEIGH
proceeded 10 deliver an address of vel
come to the visiting journalists, extend
ing 10 them a most cordial welcome in
the name Of the citizens of Emporia
and of the institution over which he
presides, paying a very handsome trib-
ute TO the journalistic profession, and
setting forth the influence of the press
as factor in the great work of pop
ular education. lie showed the in
innate relations existing between
the teacher and the Journalist, and
illustrated their mutual dependence
upon each other.
He then proceeded to make plea in
behalf of the Normal school, which he
claimed was not receiving approprla-
lions commensurate with the work it
was accomplishing for the educational
OF the state, and which its
in this direction mcrited.
lie urged the editors to present its
claims to the public, and closed his adj
dress amid hearty cheers.
Colonel John A. Martin, of the Atchi-
son Champion, who was down on the
for the response to the address
of welcome, delegated that duty to Hon.
A. S. Munsell, of the Council Grove Re
publican, who stepped forward and
made a very earnest and feeling address,
in which he spoke of the hearty sympa-
thy of the press with the cause of edu-
cation, and during the delivery of which
he was frequently spplauded.
Calls for Martin brought to the front
he popular editor of the Atchison Cham
pion, who made few brief but highly
ELECTIONS remarks that were received
With hearty cheers.
At the conclusion of the literary exer
Uses and addresses the platform was
,leared, and an exhibition of calisthen-
cs was given by large class introduced
~ Professor Davis, and this novel and
interesting feature of the evenings en-
ertainment was very highly appreciat-
d. After this, general sociable was
leld, which afforded our people an OPP
Of meeting and cultivating the
diters and their ladies which they were
lot slow to avail themselves of.
We were pleased TO hear during the
yening, many favorable comments from
he editors on the condition of the Nor
nal and the excellent work which is be-
ng accomplished by the faculty of that
and we have no doubt that
he visit of the editors viii inure TO its
'rofit
As the exeursionisis started to Man
attain this morning at 0 O'Clock, their
tay in Empor;a was too brief
, allow them to take in other |
oints of interest, which we
ave no doubt they would have en-
lyed seeing, and 1t is to be sincerely re-
retted thar their visit was net suflici-
ntly extended 10 have afforded them an
ppoTtunity Of riding over the town and
.asting their eyes upon its beautiful sri-
alton and fair proportions. But it is a
'urce of pleasure to know that our
nests were highly delighted with our
eople and the treatment they received
re, and were so impressed with the at
acliyeness Of Emporia, as TO depart
18th the earnest desire to come again
hen they can stay longer.
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