The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-08-02

intendent Winans, Superintendent
Barber and Revs. Ford aud Hyatt
were also given places on the platform.
With few appropriate words Of ex-
PLANTATION Mr.. Barber introduced Mr..
Marion Lee. Of MarmatOn township as
president of the class, who presided
during the remainder of the evening.
The class exercises were opened with
a well rendered instrumental solo by
Miss Flora Englehardt, of Elsmore.
After the eloquent invocation by Rev.
Ford, there was song of welcome by
the Geneva Chorus," consisting of
half a dozen bright young girls, with
Miss Flora Spicer at the organ as &C
companyiest.
The first grafton Of the evening was
entitled "Shall Women Voter" by
Miss Ida Spencer, of Marmaton. The
question was answered very emphatic
ally in the affirmative, and numerous
reasons for this answer were given.
We should like to refer i'm detail to
some of the numerous good points
made by the fair orator, but space is
limited, and we can only say 10 gener-
al terms that the subject was admira-
bly, handled.
Miss Lille Smith, of West Cottage
Grove, gave pleasant rendition of
Longfellow's beautiful poem "Flow-
er's." Her delivery was easy and
graceful and left good impression
upon the audience.
In an entirely different vein was the
story told by George Evans, of Car
lyle, of the "Rescue Of Chicago" The
"A CIT
were given with excellent effect by
the clear-eyed little fellow who spoke
them.
Miss Mpllie Smith, of Elm town.
ship, followed with q well considered
and we'll read essay on Kindness" the
drift of her argument being to show
how little it costs and how priceless II
is in value, how pleasant it is when
practiced among chance acquaintance
and how imperative the need is that
it should never be lost sight of in the
family circle.
Amid all the complaints that have
been 80 loud of late and in the face OF
the anxiety of 80 many young men to
get away from the farm, 1t was refresh.
ing to hear one young man, Mr.. o. ID.
Courtney, Of East Cottage GROVE, de.
clare that farming is the best bust
ness in the world" Mr.. Courtney has
been OH farm all his life and he pic.
tured the pleasant side of such life as
only a man could who Gin the love OF
nature holds communion with her Wis.
ible FORMS" If all young men who
are on farms had the same enthusiasm
for their occupation that Mr.. Courtney
has there would be fewer failures.
"America, Past and Present." was
the title Of a poem of quite unusual ex.
cellence by Miss Sophia Donica, OF
Usage. Miss Donica' has alreadywon nc
little reputation in Usage tow uship for
her verses, those read at the last
Fourth of July celebration at Hosley Z
grove having attracted special atten-
ton. With continued practice and
farther cultivation her talent may win
her wide recognition.
Miss Belle Hazard, of lola town.
ship, gave a pleasant picture Of the
opportunities and advantages open to
"The Modern Youth" The essay
showed careful preparation.
Don't Run in Debt" was the title
Of some energetic verses, recited in an
energetic way by Alta Dunlap, OF
Carlyle. Although one of the young
est members of the class Master Dun.
lap bore himself with rare self possess
ion and his recitation was heartily ap-
plauded.
A selection of music by quintette
of young men, 1.-The PhilharmOnics, "
of Leanna, was much appreciated by
the audience.
The next exercise was to have been
an grafton, Educational Factors"
by Miss Lou Dickerson, of Joint Dis
trict 70, near Colony, but the lady was
taken ill after gong upon the stage
and was unable to present her address.
"Gossiping," was the title of an es-
say in which Miss May Riley, of Ge-
neva, hit some hard and well directed
blows at one of the most annoying
vices of modern society. The wicked
ness and folly Of the habit were point
ed out and those who practiced it were
unsparingly ridiculed. 1t was a strong
paper, showing much brightness and
originality.
MissEva Morrow,a self.possessedlit-
tie lady of East Cottage Grove, was
next introduced and recited)the famili-
ar and beautiful poem" "The Burial of
Moses" The recitation was illustrat-
&c by numerous graceful gestures and
the enunciation was So clear as to
be easily heard in every part of
the hall.
"a Good Cause Makes a Stout
Heart" was the subject Of we'll con-
sidered Grafton bv Aaron Remsberg, of
Elm. 1t was filled with numerous
illustrations of the courage that is CIV
en- to a man when he kno US his cause
is just and might be fairly summed up
in the saying of Solomon with which
it closed, 1.-THE wicked flee when no
man pursueth. but the righteous are
bold as lion."
Miss Flora Spicer, of Geneva, a sing
ularly seriously looking little lady,
f,Iluwed with what was certain
ly one of the most entertain
ing essays Of the evening. II Told
you So" was the subject and Miss Spi.
Ger paid her respects in elegant style to
those who are always using the nag.
ging words. Her comparison Of Mr..
I-tOld-yOu-sO to chigger was partic-
ularly bright and humorous, the hui
NOR being all the more appreciated he
cause of the serious demeanor of the
speaker. 1t was well done.
Manners" was the subject of a
written essay by Miss Mag
gle Davis, of Marmaton, the thought
of the writer following the line that po-
likeness and agreeable department
should be carefully cultivated as the
practice of them is richly rewarded.
Miss Belle Fryer, OF Geneva, gave
an intelligent rendition of the poem.