The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-01
Az 1NrEREsrIra PROGRAM
kansas nay as It was Observed in Our
City sehooIs

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City schools.
The twenty-second anniversary Of The
admission Of Kansas into the union IS
q state was observed in the kigh school
Monday by exercises oFexceptiousl inter
est which we're enjoyed by large audi
ence.
The program opened BY chorus,
sCall 70 Kansas" which was rendered in
q spirited manner In keeping with the
sentiment OF the song. Chester Porter
field followed with q paper ON the -Size
Of Kansas" in which the magnitude Of
our commonwealth was ably set forth
from various standpoints.
Neitie Miller paid an eloquent tribute
TO Kansas Heroes and treated the sub,
ject With degree Of enthusiasm worthy
of her glowing theme.
Our State Institutions were ably re-
viewed b. Harry Bancroft. whose effort
showed thorough research and careful
study.
Heuktis Warren was very delicious in
his treatment Of Kansas Democrats, and
made the most OF his subject.
Edith Miiler's "Genesis Of Kansas"
was scholarly efForl. and showed IA
miliarity with the early history of ihe
state that Is highly credliAble.
Greeley 81 Ossswatomie," was the
subject OF fine defamation by Frank
Owen.
The Prohibitory Amendment found
staunch and intelligent advocate in
Ma Culver, who is q believer in this
nsihod of temperance reform.
A song. "The Kansas Emigranl" was
rendered with excellent effect and was
followed by hne essay ON "Mersis DIES
Cygne," by Addie WhiItlesey.
Wilbur McWhorIer favored the au-
dience with his views on Woman's Suf-
frage, and commanded the closest atten-
tion of his hearers.
Brown of Ossawoiamie," in the
hands of Miss Lulu Barnett. proved a
highly interesting feature OF the pro-
gram.
The war record of Kansas was review
ed by Irving Morse in a manner calcu-
lated to arouse the pride OF every
Jahawker present.
"Speech of Chas. Sumner," vas de-
claimed by George Hornbarger-
"Kansas ia Peacc'' was the subject of
a well written essay by Maggie Taylor.
Fred Kellogg did himself handsome
credit by paper on kansas Schools. -
which showed thorough knowledge Of
the educational affairs Of the state.
kansas GRANDMOTHER" found faith
full Inner in Edith Hill, whose efF'rt
was received with much favor.
The prophecy by Miss Fannie Ran
dolph pictured the future of Kansas,
and was very happy piece of compo-
sition. Miss frankie Stotier sang q
charming solo, Some Day." in her best
style.
The duet by Addie Tandy and Lora
Baker, was excellent. as was also Lora
Bakers solo.
Miss Carrie Frost superintended the
/ music, and performed her part to per-
fecuon.
! The decorations were beautiful.
Over the entrance To the high school
| room was crown and Immediately IN
der it a STIR. just under this was the
word kansas" in beautiful gilt letters.
Then under the word kansas" was the
number "22," Indicating the age in
years of the state. On the left was 1851,
and on the right, 1888, the period be-
tween which Kansas has existed as a
state. A map of the state of Kansas
and a United States flag hung under all
this and the effect was very charming.
| On the blackboard over tine rostrnm
was the motto: Cheap Education is
the Defense of Nations" On the wall
ON the north side was this inscription
"The Most Beautiful Country God Ever
Made" ON the left of which, at an angle
Of .iorty- five degrees was the word in
CRIMSON letters, Bleeding" aud on the
right in the same position in golden
letters. "Droutby." On the south wall
were the words, in God we trust"
across which ran the words, Free Sol"
"John Brown" "Marais des Cygne,"
"Lawercnce," Drouthy," "Grasshop-
pers," Prohibition, )" Democrats" and
"Woman's Rights" The black board
presented very artistic appearance, one
of the subjects being portrait of John
Brown. There were also several very
elegant specimens of the CORA of Kan
sls. Oscar Wilde's pet, the sunhower,
not being lacking, to which Miss Fam
ME Randolph had put her most artistic
touches.