Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-29

standard, AmericsD literature is not worthy
of American peoINa. The college should
strive TO elevate literature. They should also,
through their graduates, strive to elevate the
lower instituti0pssof learning. The lecturer
concluded with a BRIEF eulogy OF college men,
aud narrated several incidents showing their
patriotism and bravery The college is a
part OF the American people, and when a
crisis demands. IL is strong and active for its
country. Last of all the lecturer drew
striking word picture of the American col
lege standing With its future yet before IL.
DR.: T, swain, 49, q man of fine appearance,
and unites the brief logic of the lecturer
with the SMOOTH eloquence of the orator.
His lecture was that OF man who is at home
on the platform and thorough master of his
subject. gs
Among the noon arrivals was Mrs. Anna
Louise Powell, the well known contralto OF
Washington, ID. Z.
AT p. m. Colonel Balm lectured on the
Progress of the Temperance Cause" This
Is Colonel Bain's third year at the assem-
bly,, and his popularity Is still increasing.
The vast pavilion was well filed, and IL is
evident that the packed audiences of last
year are again to be the order of the day. As
usual, Colonel Balm held his audience spell
bound with magic wit and eloquence. He
announced that he would make his address
count In the interests of the amendment soon
to come before the people of Nebraska. He
created great amusement by repeating old
time temperance pledges and temperance
laws, spoke of the ten millions of people now
pledged to prohibition. and tho present
agreement of political economy, science and
social experience on this question, ridiculed
the idea that stopping the sale Of liquor
would tnjure business, and proved that the
sale should be stopped at whatever cost,
quoting Sam Jones: "When the bible says
'woe, you had better stop" The lecture
was mastery plea for the amendment, and
was received by the great audience with
tears and laughter and much applause.
AT p. m. all the college people at Chautau-
qua held largo and interesting conference on
the advantages of a liberal education. Pres
ident Perry, of Doane college, presided
Many brief addresses We're made, and the
meeting was full Of enthusiasm and enjoy
ment. President Sprague, Of the University
of Dakota, and DR.. Hays, of Kansas City,
arrived this evening. DIR. Palmer and Prof
Jacoby also arrived on the late train.
The largest audience of the season gath
cred in the pavilion at o'clock for the sec
bore out DIR. Dunning's assertion that he
had secured this year much more
rare and varied musical programme
than ever before. The concert was given by
the Imperial quartette and Mrs. Amelia
Louise Powell. All the selections were well
rendered and worthy of mention, especially
the quintette, composed by Mrs Powell and
sung by her. assisted by the quartette. Mrs.
Raymond, OF Lincoln, was present as accom-
panist The Imperial quartette will leave to-
night, having completed their engagement.
When they came upon the platform for their
last selection, the large audience gave them
three Chautauqua salutes.
The annual business meeting of the stock
holders will be held in the hall in the grove
tomorrow, directly after the 2 o'clock lee
ture.
The following is the programme for Sat
urday
63O-Prayer service.
S00-Children's class-Mrs. M. G. Ken
nedy.
500 Chorus--Dr. II. r. Palmer.
900-Harmony class-Dr. H. r. Palmer.
9:00-Nornal class-Prof. Fl. S. Jacoby.
9:00-Palestlue ctass--Mrs. M. G. Ken
uedy. ~
9:l1-Drawing class.
lO;00-Biple students class-Dr. j. T.
Duryea.
1O:0O-Temperance eclass-"Juvenile Work"
Mrs. G. A. Blair. Kindergarten--Mrs.
Alice J. Mears.
IL :00-Lecture-George p. Hays, D. D.
"Character and Manners"
4:00-Normal class.
4:00-Drawing class for children.
4:00-Chorus.
5:O0-C. l.. s. O. Round Table-Rev A E.
Duuning, ID. D.-"History of the Chautau-
qua Movement
S:00-Lecture u George w. Balm 1.-THE
Golden Gate; or, the Age and Land in
Which We Live"
IL