The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-04-14
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wherein this power lies, not.
theoretically but practically and
as he went ON, his hearers gave him
that close attention which demonstra.
ted their interest and which when he
had finished speaking won him many
deserved compliments, not only for
the research which had rendered him
familiar with his subject but for the
mastery manner in which he had
hewn its application down to the bed
rock of practicability.
Mr.. j. A. Parks, of Central Col
lege, Fayette, then came forward and
taking up his subject, "Physics and
Economy" delivered an Grafton which
displayed not only an Intimate
knowledge Ct these important factors
in the history of nations but a direct,
ness of application which was admirs-
bic. Among other thoughts he ex-
pressed the belief that "In the realm
OF nature might rules. The same law
has prevailed in the conflict of ma
tons, but while wrong may rule for a
time, vet as we lash through the Gen.
turtles right is the might that has
constantly pervaded. Inequality GER
tainly reigns everywhere, but there is
divine right in the abilities of men
which surmounts all obstacles. Mr..
Parks is a clear and forcible speaker
and left such an excellent impression
upon the minds of all who had the
pleasure of hearing him that the ap-
plause given him by his college mates
was enthusiastically shared in by the
entire audience.
Mr.. F. E. Divilbliss of the State
U University at Columbia, the last of
the contestants, was then introduced
by the chairman AMI well did he do
honor 10 the occasion and his SUBJ
ject. "The Message of the New
World to the Old" With voice tina
was resonant without being 'sibilan t
Mr.. Divelbliss wound garlands of
rhetoric and cloqusnce around the
chain which united the history of the
New World with the old and with
beautiful language told of the message
which liberty at embodied in our
grand republic had wrought for time
and eternity where before was but the
oppression of kings and the despair of
monarchies. The American hearts of
his hearers throbbed with responsive
music to the sentiments ofthe gallant
young orator and at the close of his
address the cheers of his fellow suit
dents were not louder than those
not connected with him. 1t was the
general opinion of all that the first
prize would lie near to Mr.. Devilbliss
if not within bis grasp and this
opinion was afterward verified.
1.-THE close of Mr.. Divilbliss' mag.
nifc Lit effort and while the judges,
Messrs. John Montgomery, William
Williams of Boonville, r. A. Blair,
Prof. A. j. Smith and Judge Ryland
of Lexington were making their Sc.
lection for the prizes, the band rem
dered such popular music as '.Dixie,
"Home Sweet Home" The Red,
White and blue,' etc.. in a very tax
ing manner and everybody was in a
particularly pleasant humor when the
chairman announced as he presented
the elegant gold medals that the first
prize had been awarded to Mr..
Divilb!iss; the second to Mr.. Love,
The award was received with
tumultuous applause which lasted for
neariy ten minutes, but which did
not seem to satisfy the boys from the
University, for they yelled themselves
hosrse in the open air and then bore
their victorious comrade upon their
shoulders to his hotel.
Mr.. Divilbliss will represent the
state at Des Moines, May 9TH, and
will certainly do her honor.
1t was a great night for the college
boys throughout, and they will not
soon forget it.