The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-08-21
CHAuTAyQuA ASSEMBLY
THURSDAY MORNING.

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THURSDAY MORNING.
The exercises opened as usual with
morning prayers, led by Rev. e. E.
Frame, after which a large singing
class received some beneficial instruc-
tions from Prof. Vance, who proves
himself to be thorough teacher and
leader.
At the same hour, the children re-
ceived some practical teachings, given
by Mrs. Root. Her work with the
children and young people is especially
appreciated, her instructions being of
such nature as to be especially inter-
esting.
The chlldren's class met in the
small tent today, but there was more
than tent full, so that the large tent
will be used hereafter. Several grown
people were in to listen to the chill
dren.
DIR. Freeman then gave his second
talk under the head of Literary Rec
reations, in which he reviewed some
of the characters in Shakespeare's pro-
ductions. These lectures run through
the course, and are especially interest
ing to any who are familiar with liter
ature in general. DIR. Freeman is
thoroughly schooled in English litera-
ture, and is besides one of the best
word painters that has ever been heard
here.
Mrs. Root during the same hour, was
engaged in the young peoples work.
The Messrs. House, members of the
Adelphian Quartette, then favored the
audience with well.rendered duet.
Jahu Dewitt Miller was next intro
duced. He lecturcd on the subject,
"The Stranger at onr gate" in which
foieign emigration and emf grants
formed the basis of his arguments.
The lecture abounded in pleasantries,
and the speaker held the attention of
his audience for over an hour. Mr..
Miller is a very forcible speaker, and
the rich thoughts that were presented
showed that he is a very practical
thinker. His lecture was very highly
spoken of by everyone who heard it,
and all who did not hear him yesterday
should make special effort to be pres
ent at the exercises.toiay as he gives
his last lecture at 4 o'clock.
AFTERNOON sEss1oS
The afternoon session opened with
chorous drill in the pavilion, and the
study of the Bible in the gospel. tent
conducted by DR.. Searles. The study to.
day was geographical in its nature.
At three o'clock Mrs. Ii. M. Barker
conducted the w. CT. U. school OF
methods. The subject today was
prison life.
Mrs. Root gave the first of her series
of lectures on the art of expression
She spoke of proper and lmprope,
breathing and attributed many Of the
ills of life to the ignorance or careless
ness Of the proper use of the organs Of
respiration. With proper breathing
there would be lesss drousiness, head
ache and slecpyness.
AT 4 o'clock, DR. Terwilliger was tt
lecture upon the Jewish Tabernacle
but for lack of time the large mode
had not been put up, and it was de
cided to postpone the lecture and in
stead of dividing itup, give it cntir.
on this (Friday) evening. The DIR
however gave few Introductory re
marks to his lecture and the audience
was favored with cotrnet solo b,
Mr.. McMullen, and several selections
by the Adelphian quartctte, both o
which were heartily encored.
With the round Table at o'clock
conducted by Pres. Hancher, tie after
noon exercises closed.
EVENING SESSION.
The adelphian quartette and Prof
McMullen furnished entertainment
from till o'clock. At 8 9o'clock Jahr
Dewitt Miller was again introduced
and for an hour he delighted large
audience upon the uses of ugliness.
FRIDAY AUGUST Is.
The exercises of the assembly were
only slightly interfered with yester'
day morning by the refreshing rain ;the
first exercise being at 10 o'clock. Al
this hour, DR.. Freeman engaged hi;
hearers with some interesting and
suggestive thoughts in literature and
as in his previous talks has held the
strictest attention of his audience. Mrs
Root was at the same hour engaged
in the Young Peoples work.
Jahu Dewitt Miller then occupied
the succeeding hour with pleasing
but masterly lecture on the subject
Some Contemptible characteristics
AT 8 o'clock p. III. HIM. Barker con
Quoted the "School Of Methods" In
this exercises the principles of par
lamentry rules were discussed and car
ried out by the class. Mr.. Barker il
we'll versed in these rules a.
applied in parliamentary practice ant
the method of teaching gives one thu
practical training to be acquired. Tn,
cart of Expression-Pulpit bible read
ing," was the subject considered b,
Mrs. Root. She said that in prayel
one talked with God; in sermon
there was talk between man ant
man, and IN reading the Bible Coz
was talking with man. A sermon i
: not the prime agent in winning souls
but it is Gods word. Her talk wa
full of practical suggestions.
At 4 o'clock Jahu Dewitt delivere,
his last lecture ON "Love, Courtshi]
and Marriage. Since MIR. Miller's frs
appearance on the Black Hills Chau