Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-06-21
ATHENA SOCIETY.
Entertainment by the Ladies' kthena
Society at tho University Last
Evening

The hall of the University of South
ern California was crowded to its utmos
capacity last evening, on the occasion Q
the literary entertainment given by tn
members of the society, the name Q
which heads this article. Prof. Foss
played beautiful piano solo, II hi
own composition. after which Rev. M
M. Bovard pronounced the Invocation
Miss Bertha Lindley played "Neare
My God to Thee" in excellent style o,
the piano.
The salutatory was allotted to Mis-
Ada Bisbee. Of Compton. She state
that this was the first anniversary of thi
society, and during the year of its exist
ence it had increased three-fold il
strength. the result of active work. Tn
speaker said that the aim Of the societ,
had been "to cultivate the mind an,
heart" which is its motto. The mem
bers belisve in temperance, and that il
exercise is health; that duty should no
be shirked, but may be accomplished
slowly by strong will. Miss Bisbe
stated that the society was to have
separate building, and thus make 1t
work more lasting. The salutatory wa
ended by beautiful poetioal quotation
Miss Lilly Everest Burnett recited will
admirable method the well-known poem
"The Tied Piper Of Hamelin;" and wa
loudly applauded.
Miss BERTHE Condict electrified tn,
audience by her exquisite vocalization
Miss Rosamond Burnett followed will
a wellread grafton on the subjec
"Home." which was oouched in ex
cellent language, and delivered exceed
ingly we'll. The speaker closed with ar
appropriate quotation from the
Scriptures.
Miss Bertha Lindley read the ssHoro.
scope" history of the astronomical
branch of the society, with a fopeful
prediction for the future. The essay
was well delivered, and exceedingly
humorous as well, and was enthusiast
ically applauded.
Miss Minnie c. Miltimore, for only
four months pupil of Prof. Cuyas. next
read poem perfectly. in musical Castil-
ian, entitled, ''El Penar de Una Sui
tana." Miss Miltimore was accompanied
by her sister Grace. at the piano.
A debate followed, upon the question:
Resolved, That Morality Increases with
the Advance of Civilization. The af
frmmative was argued by Miss Mag
gle A. Sanders. and the mega
tive by Miss Helen P. Burnett
This discussion was eloquently argued
by each of the fair contestants, and,
although difficult to decide, it was the
general opinion that negative had the
best of the argument
Miss Grace A. Miltimore played the
Brinley Richards arrangement of
"What are the Wild Waves Saying, ("
as an instrumental piano solo with vari.
ations. 1t was well rendered.
Miss Emma Sinsabaugh followed with
a recitation, "How He Saved st. Mi
chaels, which was delivered in sonor-
ous voice, and fine method
Miss Cora Belknap Hext read, in quiet
voice. soholary essay on Different
Minds" taking the division on the slave
~ question as her theme. She was lis
tened to with great attention.
Miss Emma Robinson sang Maree's
arrangement of music to Lonsfellow's
Her voice 10 not strong,
but is exceedingly sweet.
Miss Minnie c. Miltimore next de-
livered an grafton ON "The Failure of
Success" which was well considered,
and showed that the speaker was equal.
y ct home in the Spanish or English
language.
Misses Grace A. Miltimore and Bertha
Lindley completed the performance by
the exquisite rendition of Schuberts
'weet instrumental waltz, "Dames de
Seville" This was one Of the gems of
the evening, and was duly appreciated
BY the audience.
Miss Lena Tufts, president of the
Athena Society, then thanked the audi
snce for their attention to the numbers
'f the programme, and the excellent
,rder preserved. She also stated that
the society wished to own a suitable
library, and would gladly receive contri-
buttons towards the purchase of the
'ame. This lady acted as chairman
turing the evening, and acted with self
possession and modesty.
Rev. M. M. Bovard stated that
nucleus for the proposed library had
been presented by the Aristotelian So
'iety, in the shape of Knights Popular
History or England. The same society
Ilso presented an elegant silver card
'ase to Miss McCreery for her valuable
assistance in making their performance
IN Tuesday evening, success. These
yifts were received with enthusiasm by
hose present. The speaker also
the members Of the societies,
he helpers and the audience, for their
lard work and careful attention, aud
tated that, after the removal of some
It the chairs, the audience would
ldjourn a. rapidly as possible to the first
loor, and partake of ice cream, coffee
Ind cake in behalf of the Library fund.
Large numbers responded, and social
lime was enjoyed to late hour, vocal
Ind instrumental music being listened to
n the chapel at the same time, making
Two advertisements. This closed the
'ociety commencements.
Following is full list Of active men,
'ers of the enterprising and talented
Athena Society: Misses Dora NJ.
Holly, BERTHE B. Condict, Bertha
Getha A. Holly, Lilly Burnet,
Allie M. Todd, Lena 8. Tufts, President,
Helen P. Burnett. Flora s. Cook. Carrie
4. Pecthner, Rosa NJ. Burnett, Emma
Robinson, Ada Bisbee, Minnie c. Milti-
more. Rebecca c. Alherts. Alice D