Telegram-herald., 1891-02-22

Geo. KEENAN,, the journalist and
traveller, will lecture on Russian
Political Exile" at Hartman. Hall,
Tuesday egening, February "A. The
Philadelphia Inquirer spoke as follows
OF his treatment OF the subject;
From the beginnlng there Was no lack
OF interest IN the speaker or hls words.
lie reused 10 h,s subject and IN q simple
narrative without attempt 81 rhetorical
effect he told or the awful sutteTngs.
trials, depriyatlon. and cruel deaths OF
the exciies IN the mines OF Kara. The
story is familiar 10 the world through
ms already published narrative, but
there was an added force hearing II
from his own lips. lie touched neces-
sarlly on but few topics, but As ne spoke
VI the suiterlngs anu death OF beautiful
aud educated women VINO had once
graced the highest circles of Moscow. of
men who had rlsked fame and fortune
for little breach Of Liberty, re stirred
every heart IN the audience.
In his peroratlOn he spoke beautifully
OF the celebration IN The bomb.proof
fortress ot St. Petersburg, July 4. 1876.
where the prisoners, by the most IN
genius eNpedlents, made and distributed
American flags, which were detiantly
Hung from the grat!ngs OF their cells;
when candles were lighted in every cell
as all illumination IN honor OF Ameri-
can liberty, and when patriotic songs
shook the very easements of the for
tress. With this description and an I'M
Piled appeal to every liberty LOVING
American to come to the aid OF the per-
secuted exile of Siberia, he closed :.
There was scarcely a dry eye in the
house, and IL was fully minute before
the thunderous applause broke forth.
Hartman Hali--A. Minor Griswoid.
A special and extra treat is in store
for those who attend the Press Club
entertainment at Hartman's Hall next
saturday night. The committee an
nounce with great pleasure. that IN ad-
dItion to the popular lecture, ''Tour
Around the World" by the inImitable
humorlst, A. Minor Griswold. a very
choice musical program, vocal and
instrumental, is beng arranged under
the direction of PIofs. Francis Camp
bell, A. III. Morehead and III. e. Post,
and it goes without saying that this
feature of the entertainment, being IN
such competent hands, the pubic are
assured IN advance of rare musical
treat. The lecture will occupy ftom 8
TO 9:45 and music from 9:4o TO 10:45.
The program will be published in full
early IN the week. The New York
World spoke as follows of Mr.. Girls
wold's lecture: GA. Miner Griswold
who edits Texas Siftngs, and whose
humorous contributions to the press
over the nom de plume of the Fat
Contributor" have achieved for their
author widespread reputation, began a
series of lectures under the manage
ment of Major Pond at Hardman Hall
last night, TO an audience that filled
| the beautiful hall to the doors. /. was
a thoroughly amused and interested
audience, too, and If the applause
which they bestowed upon Mr.. Grlswold
was any criterion, his initial lecture
was an overwhelming success. 1t was
entitled "A Tour Around the World" /"
| and Mr.. Grlswold, who is no tyro upon
| the lecture platform, rendered it thor
oughly enjoyable. In his easy delivery
graceful manner and witty points he is
a reminder of Artemus Ward, yet he is
| thoroughly original IN everything he
| says and does, and his wit IS as refined
| as il is original. The text of bis iec-
| ture, which is an agreeable compound
! OF humorous and serious descriptions,
| interlarded with funny stores, IS Illus
trated by magnificent views particular
| ly well chosen. They picture the points
| of interest in an actual Juourney around
the globe, and at intervals very comic