St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-31
SAINT PAUL.
A DECLAMArokY CONTEST
Inaugurates the Annual Session
of the state Educators.

Aldll VI lilG llOuSC VI luot
night shows that the State Educational
association did wise thing in organic
ing a declamatory association. There
was a large and cultured audience in
attendance to witness the contest of the
representatives of a dozen high schools
of the state. Aside from the individual
interest in the several contestants, the
exercises were interesting to the audi
ence. The interest in The contest was
heightened when twas seen that four or
five of the contestants were so nearly
matched that it would require strict
application of the rules OF award TO de-
termine upon the two TO whom the hon
OrS should he awarded, and to which OF
those two should have first honor. The
contest was determined upon three
points, namely: First, pronunciation
and articulation; second, carriage and
gesture: third, expression. The Judges
were Col. j. Ii. Davidson, of st. Paul !;
Prof. Irwin Shepard, of the Winona
normal, and Miss Mary 4. Hall, state
institute, conductress, with Prof. 5. s.
Carr as referee. The markings
of the judges showed that Miss
Cora L. Page, OF the North
Side High school of Minneapolis,
had won the first honor by a small mar
gin over Miss Nina johnson, of the
WabaSha high school, who was awarded
second honor. Miss Nina Wanzer. of
the Central high school of St. Paul, was
very close to both OF these. Miss G..
Mabel Paige. OF Marshall high school,
and Katie CarVer,a Iwelye-year-old miss
of Tracy high school, followed very
close in order. The certificates OF
award were presented by Col. Davidson
in Il happy speech. The announce
ment of the awards was re-
ceived with applause, and the
successful contestants were the re-
cipientS of numerous congratulations.
AS matter Of fact each OF the contest
ants made a creditabie showing. j. a.
Vandyke presided at the meeting and
announced the contestants and their
subjects. The contest was limited to
the twelve high schools of the state
which should first respond 10 tile invita-
ton to organize the association. Last
night was the first contest, and it will
become permanent organization. The
exercises were interSperSed with Selec-
tons of music 10y the House of Hope
uuartette, which were rendered in their
most felicitouS style. The first contest
ant to reclte was Miss Z. Mabie Paige, of
Marshall high school; her rendition of
The Young Gray Head" showed care
full study and training, and her voice
was clear.
Cora L. Page, of North side high
school, Minneapolis, who carried Off the
first homer, recited 1.-The First Settlers
Story" in such a faultleSs way that it
was conceded that she had strong con-
ception of the story; and she told it in a
fearless. convincing style of voice and
manner.
Miss Lizzie Cumberland, of Mantor-
vile high school, gave a creditable
representation of the rawlings of 1.-The
Rum Maniac" Her subject was a most
difficult one. and she brought out many
strong points i'll good style.
Miss Nina WanZer, of the st. Paul
Central high school, recited a selection
from "A Christmas Carol' in all almost
faultleSS manner; her voice, manner
and articulation were hard TO find fault
with, and she has perfect idea OF her
subject, and she acted naturally.
The Dignity of Labor was chosen
by Albert {. Wardin, OF Henderson High
school, and he showed that he is young
man possessing force of character and a
proper conception of a popular subject.
Miss Mamie Dover, bright young
eolOred lady of Hun boldt High school,
st. Paul. recited The Bell OF Atri'' in
a very pleasing manner.
Miss Jessie Nj. Ward, of lie Sueur
High school, gave a selection from
Lady of the Lake" in a well modu-
lated voice.
How the Church of st. Michaels was
Saved" was chosen as the subject of a
recitation by. Katie Carver, n twelve
year-Old miss of Tracy High school.
She is very bright little miss. and she
has bright future open before her.
Her voice is clear, her manner natural,
and year or two more will work won
derS for her.
Miss Minnie Johnson, of Wabasha
High school. well merited second prize.
She Tecited "a Second Trial" in such
manner that many thought she would
Win first honor. She is a modest, gen
tie young lady, and has a manner and
voice most natural, and her descriptive
powers show how well she grasps the
points of her subject.
Miss Nellie NJ. Sylvester, Of Plain
view High school, reclted the Polish
Boy" i'll clear voice that had in il
much dramatic capacity.
Harry l.. Luce, of Owatona High
school, recited 1.-The Union' with a
clear voice and good enunciatioD.
President Nandyke announced during
the evening as the committee on per.
menent organization of the state de-
clamatory association j. G. BRYANT, OF
st. PaLl; J. n. Greer, of Minneapolis
j. Nj. Richardson. of LIE Sueur: ii. G.
Keeper. of Tracy, and f. A. Weld, OF
Fergus Falls.
This committee will make report tC
the state educational association to-day
TO-Day,s Programme.
The association will hold a morning
session only, with the following pro.
gramme:
a. m.-Prayer; presidents address
what Do the Public Schools Teach?''
$3.50 a. m.-business
9:45 a. m.--kemalks upon the educa
tonal outlook. ID. l.. hlehle, stale superin
tenden1 OF public schools. Discussion
l":45 a. m.-''2ome Characteristics OF
Modern Society, and Some Prevalent Schoo
Methods Adverse TO Genuine Education
Supt. John Moore, Crookston Discussion
opened by Supt. G.. f. kensston. Owatonna
ll:3O a. m.-"Natnral Science III tie Com
mon schools, Supt- Frank \. Weld, Fergu:
Fails. Discussion, opened by Supt. Lafay
cite Bliss, Henderson.
In the afternoon the coordinate
branches VIII all meet. The section oil
primary instruction will all 20 through
the following programme
p. m.-"Ariihmetic: lis Place in ON
Scheme of Primary Instruction. by Supt. A
M. Sperry, of Dodge county; discussion
opened by one TO be subsequently designated
and continued by Supt. A. f. Engstrona. O.
Goodhue county: j. T. McCleary, of Man
kato normal school; W. a Shoemaker. O.
ST. Cloud normal school; so p. init
erature for Children Prof Maria l.. San
ford, state university. p m.-Dlscussion
4;3O D. m.-Business and Adjournment.
The high hool council and The
county superintendent association
viii also begin their sessions this after
noon.
lii the evening there will be a socia
session with the following interestin.
programme:
PAETI.
a. ''Streamlet Full of Flowers
b. Nearest and Dearest
MISS Minnie Aida smith. Miss Clara Henton
Accompanies. Miss Lulu Beiden.
ReadIng-''JacE, Tie Fisherman =. Phelp
Mlss Lulu Jones. teacher of elocution, North
western University. Evanston. H.
Solo-'Mh hen Mother puts her little ones
Master Charlie Heberhart Jefferson school
Heading cotlands Maiden Martyr
Miss Lizzie BOVINE
SOlo-"Heayen and Earth Pinsut