The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1884-07-17
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
MADISON WIS. July Is, 1SS-

MADISON, WIS, July Is, 1884.
Tonight the National Educational Association
opened Its session. 1t was truly magnificent,
grand In intellect, stupendous proportions and
remarkable In all the accessions which go to make
such an event imposing. The meeting was di-
vlded into three sessions one held In the Assemb-
ly Chamber, one in the Senate Chamber and the
third IN the congregational church. 1t the
first evening since my arrival that | was at COM
plete liberty and the feeling of relief gave keen
enjoyment IN what no one could view with indif-
ference. The corridors, rotunda and chambers
were packed with people from all parts of the
United States. The large state building was
lighted by electricity while each of the gates to
the broad walks leading to the capitol were arch
ed by the gas jets in globes of red white and blue
The Park was illuminated by hundreds of Chi
nese lanterns and filed by mass of people. All
the buildings fronting the Park were garlanded
with banners and made brilliant with lights. The
night was mild the air soft and the armament
fretted with the golden tre seemed TO contribute
specially To the grandeur of the occasion.
DR.. Mayo, the celebrated Boston divine, deliv-
cred a magnificent address in the senate chamber.
be Is an old man, feeble IN body but with mind
OF rare yIgor, clear, penetrating and superb In
adornment. He is unQuestionably one of the
most fascinating takers In the country; often
pathetic, sometimes humorous always strong
and entertaining he holds his audience by the
thy for his fellow man which permeates his whole
being. When at the close of his lecture Sunday
night he uttered prayer, one felt he really
addressing supreme Goodness, and the hush
which came over the immense audience, the bow
ed heads and general demeanor showed that DIR.
Mayo had lifted the hearts of his listeners to the
Throne he was petitioning. 1t was a grand ex-
ample of the power of mind and the influence of
sincerity.
Excursions now leave the city daily for the
many points of interest in the neighborhood of
Madison. The lakes are literally patronized
after tea evenings. Next Saturday the excursion
lists for the west leave. Not many Wisconsin
people Will join.
This educational gathering Is said TO be the
grandest of the world and this comes from so
good an authority President Bicknen. Every
state and territory is represented. There are
about 5000 teachers present and Wisconsin is the
banner state IN the number of life memberships
taken. The first step taken 10 secure a meeting
of the association at this place, was taken by
Supt Whltford, who went 10 Atlanta three years
ago for this purpose. President Parker of River
Falls then took the matter up and to his indefa-
ugable labors are due the success of the meeting.
Mr. Park informs that through the summer
IN business connected with this meeting he has
travelled 1000 miles, He certainly shows the
results of labor and Will probably be elected
President of the Association at tins meeting
At the late examinations the following persons
secured certificates: John Moeller, Manitowoo
Eta Solberg, Manitowoc; James Burke, Mani
towoc; J l.. Sherron, Albany; II. l.. Terry, Lake
Mills; j. b. Loyne, Richland Center,