The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1890-08-29

ance Of literary and musical treat.
Nor were they disappointed. The
speakers lecture, National Char
acter," was o'er-Aowing with interest
ing descriptions from Introductory to
conclusion. The lecture evidenced
much study Of the subject upon the
part of the lecturer, who, not only as
a fluent speaker and an excellent ,nu-
sician, but as learned traveller as well,
proved we'll qualified to entertain and
instruct the audience. 1t would be
useless to attempt to present a synop-
sis of the lecture. The character Of
the people of all the principal couu-
tries Of Europe as we'll as America,
were described ard aelineated with
versatile power. The lecture was H.
lustrated by national songs. that enter
ta:rel the audience as we'll as lending
conclusive aid 10 the sreakers d..scrip-
tions and distinctions OF the national
characters examined.
Eleventh DAy--SrNnAY. AuGv>7' :24 *.
Mora;Hy Session.
Sundays exercise opened with Sum
day school at 9:30. Kcv. w. s. l'e.er-
son acted as superintendent, and for
study Of lessons two glasses were fer:.-
ed, of which Rev. s. Andrews took
charge of one and Mr.. Gossagc, OF
Rapid City the other.
At ii o'clock services was held OPEN
ing with an anthem by the choir, fol-
lowed by devotional exercises.
The sermon of the morning was by
Rev. Stephen Phelps, DID, of Omaha.
DR.. Phelps took for his theme the
Apostle Paul. In opening the Doctor
said that SAINT Paul ~ conceded to
have been one Of the greatest men of
\ all ages, ancient or modern. He was
compared with Christ in his life. n,in-
istly, sutTerin4s aud 3cath: to Martin
| Luther for his courage, bravery and
christian manliness. 'pLe 81 ;sa.Ar traced
the life of the Apostle before his con-
version, showing his education, intel
J lertual prominence among the learned
men of his day: how Jealous he was
in prosecuting Christaius, following
them in the most mercilcss manner;
appearing against them when OH trial
aud hunting them down and having
them put TO dsat.l for their supposed
Aeresy.
Paul was ~ religious monster for he
cpl!d not be called less. But all Il!
once mighty change came over Paul
| He now became as Jealous i'll defend
ing christianity, AND lahcre,i as
eagerly to spread the work of Christ
as he had before been to destroy il.
i He was converted,c com pl.telY changed
From the time OF his conversion UP ts
the close of his evenlful life, his career
was one continual succession OF con
| iiicts. persecution, sutierinss and sac
ri.icss for his Master, and brought t,
a glorious. thrilling and tragic Gilman
by his death by beheading.
The speaker sand Paul had the re
serve and modesty of greatness, and
was never boastful but called himscl
"the chief of sinners Tho many ans
!: ever changing events of Saint Paul:
checkered career were told in the mos
thrilling language, giving in most in
stances word pictures SO the minds ey,
could behold The wonderful deeds. con
tiicts and sutferings as though passin.
in panoramic view before the vision
! P;tal was held up as graad ex
!. ample Of preparation, learains ane
scholarship which young men si,oul
iavc for the christian ministry, an,
!. for the great problem of life III all vo
i. cations. From the beginning to tb
!. cloSe Of this masteyly discourse ID,
Phelps held his congregation iw ral
{, attention. ,o...,,.,, s....,.,
10 the disappointment Of man,
: Frank Boards Illustrated Bible la.
!: WAS stricken from the program. S
" that the only afternoon exercise wa
a at 4 o'clock. This was participated i
G by representatives from the variol
denominations. setting forth tho pa
e ticular belief and doctrines of their r:
.spect,ve churches. Because Of The nun
nj Der of speakers the time aF!oted to ear
/. was necessarily brief. ten minutes b,
d ing the limit. but each of these psrint
n were filled full of interesting though
a and Information, and fhe idea W;
Al brought forably to the minds OF a
how littleAiiference really existed b
tween the;... various denomination
e The differentspeakers were Maj. H.
4 Eaton, of the Rrostcstant EpiScop
). church: Rev Stephen Phelps. of Con-
e Gil Bluffs, Presbyterian church: Re
= j. I. Dnryca, of Omaha, Concreg
K ticnal church: RevShanafelt. oflluro
!. Baptist church: Rev. j. ID. Searies, /,
v Sparta, Wis.,. NJ E Church.
l. Erening Session.
~ One Of the largest audiences was p,
;. sent at the Chantauqua Grounds la
= evening to hear the sacred conce
IS which proved to be very enjoyab
Choice Athens, Gospel Hymns, SOLE
. duets, Quartettes and appropriate S
3 lections by the band made up the p,
~ gram. "I.ead kindly light" was SUI
y by Prof. S. S.W.Straub by special reque
he NORMAL LESSONS.
CHRlsr's LIFE.
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