Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
DEVOTED TO THE CHILDREN.
Yesterday at Crete Given UP to
the Little Ones.
FINE PROGRESS BEING MADE
The Assembly Enlivencd Friday BY
Ghostly Burlesque-Crowds
Continue to Pour Into
Beatrice.

Ghosts on the Grounds.
CRETE ASSEMBLY GROUNDS July 6.--tSpe-
cial to THE BEE. The commissions of
laughter created by the "ghosts" of last
evening have not yet wholly subsidized. The
ghostly burlesque was so funny that people
laugh even at the remembrance of it. Per
haps the fact that tho novel performance
was undeniably realistic, as we'll as lsillingly
funny, accounts for the intense mirth of the
spectators. The ghosts were attired In the
usual sheet and pillow-case costumes, and
were carefully marked. They were moro
than fifty in number, aud presented "a comical
spectacle, as they came hu-rying from every
direction upon the dimly lighted platform,
singing a ghostly greeting. They were
the liveliest wittiest, most know
ing and most sarcastic and humorous
ghosts that were ever resurrected. Thor
programme consisted of series of exceed
ingly well-conceived and successfully exc
cuted "take offs" of those who have prom
inent place on this years programme. None
of the leaders were spared by the mimicing
ghostly actors, and the audience recognized
each character with peals of merriment.
"Climbing Jacobs Ladder" MADAM Garry
train," and the baby that was lost and found
were among the funniest features of the per-
formance Altogether tho ghosts were a
great success, and the manner in which they
were enjoyed by people of every age and
condition, shows that q little humor now and
then is not only relished by Che best of men,
put is also relished by whole assembly.
This is a day of lesson reviews, and it was
thought best to have them occur
on the pavilion platform, that parents
and the public in general might see
what has been accomplished by those in the
younger classes during the ten days of the
session These public reviews were not
designed to show off the children, but to
show the public the plan of work and the
good that is hoped to be accomplished in
these classes. All the classes of the morn
ing met as usual. Prof. Palner's chorus
spent the hour in practicing anthems and
hymns for the Sunday service; Prof.
Jacobys normal class started the feast days
and holy days of the ancients, giving espe-
10 o'clock lecture to his Bible class was a
continuation of the series on the Old Testa-
ment. The able teacher spread before his
attentive students the whole history of Israel
Testament isn't dead book, but that
the lessons and principles recorded in
it are for people Of to day as well us for the
lsraelites. Moses said to these people:
"Live together in Righteousness and wisdom
and you will be prosperous and happy, but
live in folly and unrighteousness and your
nation will ultimately go to pieces" They
were given promise and warning and out
of these came the prediction. We can always
tell the result of movement If we know its
energy and direction. Every movement
that has energy and usefulues and righteous
ness in 1t will abide, but every useless and
unrighJeous thing will go to pieces, whether
it be man or nation. Righteousness ex-
alteth a nation-nothing else does. DR.. Dur
yeas illustrations and applications of these
truths were very graphic and interesting, as
we'll as terse and practical.
At II o'clock the .children's class assembled
and the Palestine class in the pavilion for
the lesson reviews. These reviews were
conducted by Mrs. Kennedy, and showed
much careful and systematic instruction on
tho part of the teacher and much attention
and thought on the part of the little folks.
1t was surprising to see how much these
children knew about the bible, the people
who wrote it ana the far away land where
events it records occurred.
To-day seems review day not only for chill
dren, but for their elders, who, as they hap
pen to meet here and there, casually refer to
the events of the two past days. To-day The
BEE reporter passed group of Grand Army
men sitting under tree eating their noon
day lunch and discussing events Of the
Fourth here at the assembly.
"Were you present" said one, when the
326 old soldiers, representing twenty-one
states and the United States navy and regu-
lars stood In u circle and answered to the
roll call by statesa IL was pathetic sight
Some of the men had empty sleeves, others
had crutches, and the majority had faces
worn and old before their time because of
the hardships of war. They were so pleased
to meet comrades from their native states.
When Illinois was called fftysiX men rushed
forward, and shouting, Here we come! See
how many of US got homel'' they clasped
hands, and some of them went for Joy. When
Rhode Island was called one man hurried
forward, and looking eagerly around, found
himself alone, and wept that it was So"
The event of tO-QaV the cbillrpn'S
cession at p. m and the "Chalk Talkh by
Prof Beard. The children met at Normal
hall, and headed by the Crete cornet band
marched to the pavilion. After interesting
opening exercises Dr. Dunning was intro
duced to the children, and was received with
applause and the Chautauqua salute. His
charming little address was greatly enjoyed
by the little people. So also was the fine
cornet solo by Miss Park and the reading
by Prof. Beal, OF Michigan. The remainder
of the hour was spent in listening to Frank
Boards stories and looking at his pleasing
pictures.
The graduating class numbered
thirteen. The graduating exercises were in
teresting and well attended, the address be-
ing given by Alex. mckenzie, ID. d., of
Massachusetts; "American Materialism"
the class of 'S9, G. L. S. c., is knowledge
unused for the good of others is more vain
| than unused gold" The class flower is the
daisy, and the name of the class Is ''The
The following is the programme for to-
morrow:
SUNDAY, JULY Z.
S:00-Prayer service.
10:30-Public service, sermon by Alex.
| Mckenzie, ID. ID.
2:0O-Bible class and Sunday school.
4'00-Ladies missionary CONFERENCE.-The.
| Moses Smith-Condition of Heathen Women.
5O0-Chautauqua vesper service.
7:30-Evening song.
s;OO-Publc service, Sermon by DIR.
Duryea.
A Big Attendance.
BEATRICE, Neb., July 6.-[Special to The
| BEE. From early dawn until late at night
| the Chautauqua grounds have been the