Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-28
CRIMSON COLORS.
BRAVELY FLOATING AT THE NORMAL
kEErlNG ITS SILVER ANNIVERSARY
The Twenty-fifth birthday OF the Normal
Literary SOciety ut the Mil!ersv,l!c
SchOOl.-A Feast OF Reason
and u Flow of Soul

The Twenty.iifth birthday OF the Normal
Literary s.nSo, sos'e'y ysatt at the Mi:srsv,ne
and Flow OF Soul.
The Normal literary society of Milers-
vile celebrated its silver anniversary last
evening, and the entertainment was up to
the usual high standard Of those given by
that society in the past. As is well-known
to those initiated in the mysteries of nor
NAL school lore, there are two rival literary
societies, the Page and the Normal, to one
or the other Of which every one must be-
lon. who would ensure his or her social
recognition in the institution. The friendly
emulation aroused by these societies con-
stitutes large factor in the literary de-
velOpment OF the students, and as such
they are recognized and fosteret! By the
authorities of the school. In common
with all organizations of the kind, each
has its society color, "pure crimson " be-
ing indicative of a Normal aGhereut, while
true blue characterizes the repreSen
tatives Of Page. The scene that m2t the
eye in the spacious chapel last evening was
one which might we'll drive bashful
youth distracted, and fill the mind OF the
" old stager" with pleasing anl cheerful
images. Bright-eyed maidens, with in
tellects as bright as their eyes, the colors
Of their respective socities visible il every
adOrnmeut, were grouped in the right
wing, while to the left in solid array were
gathered together the representatives Of
the Sterncr sex.
Somewhat later than the time an
nounced the exercises We're opened with i
spirited march by Surmaun's Lancaster
orchestra, to the soft strains OF which the
ladies and gentleman who were to Con
tribute to the entertainment proceeded
slowly up the nave Of the chapel. a
soulstirriDg rendition by the orchestra of
1.-THE Fiddler of s.. Waast' then fol-
lowed, which at it's conclusion was erected
with loud and prolonged applause.
Salutatory address-Mr. +. 1bach. The
speaker briefly adverted to the weiI-isnown
fact that daily contact with the world is
often too apt to blunt our affections. dull
our sympathies, and make us forget the
loved associations of youth. The divinity
within us prompting us to the renewal OF
old associations must be cherished. and 1t
is only by meetings such As this HAT that
purpose can be conserved. In a few well
chosen words he then rendered u formal
welcome to the audience, who aci:nowl-
edged the favor at the close of his remarks
by hearty applause.
TriO-Obarcn. This exquisite selection
executed on the organ with piano accom-
paniment, was given with much feeling
by Misses Warner, Ffantz and PGutzman.
The young ladies manifested in their play
ing great deal OF artistic ability. the
performance was listened to with the closest
attention, and at its conclusion received
the tribute OF long and well-aarned APP
plause.
Essay Beaver Hats Miss Mary
II. Whitson, Strasbu-g, Ia. There was :.
time when gentlemen were wont t.,
deride the head gear of the gen
tier sex by reason of its dimin-
utive size. In compliance with
the wishes of unreasoning meu, they
have enlarged the size OF their hats
and now tho sterner sex complain bitterly
that the other extreme has been reached,
and that hereafter with horizon of vision
limited they must groDe about in outer
victims to woman's love OF
show. The fair cssayist seemed to approve
Of beaver hats, and traced " rather far
fetched parallel between these latter and
the current vices Of the day. Oscar Wilde's
mission to this country she claimed was to
inculcate the love of the beautiful. But
he himself, owing 70 the ridiculous posi-
ton in which he is placed by the nc"a-
papers, is tho greatest foe OF the theory lie
advocates. The beaver hat i'll politics
was then touched OH, and the unpriEciplcd
politician was made the subject OF some
severe remarks. But beaver hats were
most of all out of place in the manifesto
ton of ones religion. Some there are who
keep their religion as carefully housed up
fIoi,. hocf Of Chino a.,I
it on state occasions The vices typified
by the beaver hat were dwels on at
length, and the young lady closed by cx-
hortiDg her hearers to learn the lesson
their highest destiny could teach.
Vocal Solo" Who's at My Winiow:'
Osborne. This vocal gem by Miss Ade-
aide Clements, the possessor of very
sweet contraltO voice. was received with
rociferous applause. She responded to an |
encore rendered her by singing Al ,pprn- !
pirate selection. |
"Die Hydropathen Waltz '--titingl. !
The orchestra rendered the production OF
;he great German composer in excellent !
style and the applause that followed was |
we'll deserved. :
Oration-''Thc Citizen of To, day ''-iir. ,
rving A. Heikes. Mechanicsburg, P;,.
Dur nation is founded on the broad pria- |
iple that the citizen is the source of all !
,ower, executive, legislative and judicial.
Few comprehend the responsibility
ttached to this doctrine, and few
itizens arc aware of the vast
'owers for good and for evil
hey possess. The crafty politician deals
emily with his lamb like henchmen, fear
ng lest they turn upon him and crush
i'm. Tho great railway magnates OF the
Ind and the poor labOring man meet on
lane Of equality in casting the ballot.
he JefTersonian theory teaches that all
len are free and equal. Free and equal
4 their rights, not in their powers. For
he man of intellect may mould the 0Din.
,ns of others, as the potter noIids his
lay. All recognize that they havo rights,
Nv think Of the corresponding duties at
ached to these rights, for every right in
Olives duty. We arc all responsible for
ie maladministration Of our complicated
ystem of government, yet some there
re who pride themselves on their
Ick of interest in things politi-
Il. The duty of the citizen of
} day is to raise the tone of intelligence
nd morality. Beginning with the en-
ghtenment of himself, he e.must go farther,
e must assist his neighbOr in The effort !;
, escape the Stygian darkness that en-
elops him. Tho appalling illitcracy of
10 South makes the negro to-day the
rey Of scheming politicians. The citi-
IN must labor for the broad diffusion of
if the sacrcdness of the ballot
to be maintained, and Our political i'll
itutions preserved. Light the torch OF
telligence and the negro will be capable
self-prOtectiOn Jury-fixirr, and the