The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-12-19
THE LYCEUM.
Exercises and Assignments Friday Even
ing, December 12

In the absence Of the President and VIC
President, II. g. Humber was elected Chair
man pro tenn. Mr.. o'Bannen was appoi nte
Critic The following members were unani
mously elected: Mrs. John o'Neill, viii 1
Coleman, viii. Il. Coleman, Frank Bieu
Harry Mcpherson.
After music by the Arian club, DIR. j. II
0wings read an essay on Reputation an,
Character" and w. Fl. Trippett, Esq, reac
an essay on The Electoral College" Gel
legs song by the club.
The committee on programme reported fol
exercises, Jan. 2: Prof Nation, Mr.. L. w
Voolfolk, Prof J. II. Meyers, Mrs. J. q
Robinson-the first two for debate:
The following queries were assigned:
TOT J. Bdttereon--what Is the origin q,
the word Dixie" as applied 10 the Soutb
To ADDISON SDltM-By what means did the
anciens raise the immense blocks of stone
now found IN the pyramids and the ruins Of
70 D. O'Bannon-why is the Chinaman
called "John?"
70 Hrs H. H. Zenor-what is bioplasm?
TO ms TucSer-What is the pronuncia.
ton Of "opponent"'
To Mrs. J. G. Robfnson-who wrste:
many shaft at random sent
Finds mark the archer little meant?
70 Mrs. 9. ": Hoss-Whch of the States il
called the blue hen?
To hrs. J. u. Jdckson-Whe wrote:
No man err felt the halter draw
With good opinion OF the law?
To Galen Wood-Who ate grass like An OF :?
The following were among the responses
at Roll Call:
He who stands by my side Away,
Nor waits TO see what the world may saw,
caring not what my fortune may be,
He Is NV friend-the Friend for me.
T. +: Wetherby. Mrs. WHIT.
And yet the fate of all extremes is such
Men may be read, As well as books, too much.
rope j. j. X.
The truest test of civilization is not the
no, but the kind of a man the country turns
ouI-EhieFso"' Miss l.. III.
Let hunters from me take this saw when thew
need IL,
You're not always sure Of your game when
you've freed 10.
"A fable for Critics. "-LoweH A. NJ. NJ.
That man may last, but never lives,
Who much receives, but nothing gives.
more respect an advanced oyster than
degraded god.-1iger ID. j. Nom.
Ships that pass IN the night, and speak to
each other in passing
only signal shown, and distant voice In
So on the ocean Of life We pass and speak
Only lock, and a yoice-then darkness
again and silence.
Tides Of a Wogside Inn"-Lonafeilov |
=. A. II NJ.
Undertake not what you cannot perform
but be careful TO keep your promise. M.F.
Think that day lost whose low descending |
sun
Views from thy hand no noble action done.
-bobert L. NJ. NJ.
The ~ SOU. which in Gods own image is made,
Eternal is-can never fade
Etsrnltys seed in our life doth lie
The body may. the soul can not. die.
Hans AndersOn's Tombstone.
~, MRS. OBJ. OBJ.
Dh, wad some power the giftie gle rIs
70 see onrsells a. ithers see Ls
III wad trae mary ablunder free us
And foolish notion;
what airs 10 dress or gait would lea us
And e'er devotion. J.PJ.
u you want favor, 60 TO a stranger; II
you want advice, 20 to your friends II you
40 not want anything, 90 TO your relations.
nu. II You want friend that will never de-
seIt you, Keep him In yenr pocket. A. NJ.
'owh.-CoDper. BCW.
knowledge is proud that he has learned SO
much; |
wisdom Is humble that ID knows no more.
-''wper. MRS. s. ID. =.
A thing Of beauty is n joy forever.
-" EndynaioR." OBJ. OBJ.
The good are better made by i'll,
AS odors crushed are better STILL
Rodgers. SA.B.
dare dare do all that may become man,
who dares do more Is meme. Jim
Best safety lies In fear,
outh TO itself rebels though none else near.
-"Haiatet. "-Shdkespeare WHIT.
The assignments for exercises this FRIDAY,
rening, are ID. j. Mcmillan, J. p. jackson.
Mrs. Tucker, Galen Wood.
The Critics report commended the answers
queries, especially that on .'missomsrs.,
y Mrs. DakIn, and "Whs invented letters
tc', by Miss Thomson. The essay Of DIR.
)wingS came IN for commentator a. to mat
er, and little criticism as to pronunciation
while Mr.. Trippet's Electoral College" ma.
Der was objected TO In substance and com.
nehded as TO composition.
The exercises concluded with n du.tt NV
Kisses Mamie and Matte Humber. The
meeting was the most largely attended of any
here has been. The school room was filled
'hd we trust will be again this evening.