New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-17
LESSONS FROM THE GREEKS.
PROF sEAMAN'S LECTURE AT CBAUTAUQUA.
SLAVES ANCIENT AND MODERN. COMPARED
THE DELsARTE QUESTION EOX-ErIs-
COpAILANS AT THE FAMOUS
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Chantiuqua. ~ y. July 16--0wen Seaman, VI. A.,
late scholar Of Clare College, Cambridge and professor
Of literature al the Durham College Of Science, New
castle this morning gave the last of the series OF
lectures on Art and social Life In Greece" lie said
the Greek Citizen being engaged principally in public
duties or outdoor pleasures, did not require much
mxury in his private house. The plan Of an ordinary
house was shown. and the means of lighting and
warming the furniture ornaments baskets, torch
stands and oilanps were described. OF dress, ar
rangement Of hair, personal ornaments. meals, the
status OF women marriage children, games and edu-
cation interesting descriptions were given. The con-
diuon OF Greek slaves compared with that OF
Roman slaves, and with the poor of our times
The speaker said
Apart from the consideration that the majority OF
at the present day slaves either to ourselves, to
the laws laid down to ourselves, to the thing
called society, and few Of us slaves 10 duty, what
are we to say of the boosted liberty of those millions
OF sOcalled free EngDshmen who live literally from
hand TO mouth, who barely know where their next
meal is to come from. and who, in that glorious day
when we attain to universal suffrage, will have tile
right to exercise their freedom in ways. and two
alone OF which l think-to vote for Il member OF
Parliament and TO starve? In Greece. the slave. at
least, was housed and clothed and fed, and
needed 10 feel anxiety for the necessities
OF life. How much better" says Philemon, at the
beginning Of the third century B. C., How much
better 1t is to have a good master than to live
humble and wretched existence 4 free man." After
all that have said you will not imagine that slavery
I'm Greece implied that suffering and degradation by
which human beings have been elsewhere lowered 10
The level Of cattle; that kind OF slavery about the
injustice OF which 1t took Christianity some eighteen
centuries 10 make up its mind Can You show me
nny ONCE or duties that Greek slaves fulfilled from
the copying of manuscripts down to the function of the
public execution of vulgar criminals, which free men
today do not fulfil Of their own choice for proper
payment II you speak OF the punis'iments they were
liable by law, will ask how long ago 1t Is since
English beggars were pinned in pillories or hungry
English poor hanged for shepsteallng; ana II you
speak Of their chance OF redress before jury, will
answer that at least they had their masters their
champions and, in turn, will ask what chance the
poorest have today in court of law when they
cannot afford penny for an advocate.
In conclusion, Professor seaman said:
Two things | want you to notice IN this privileged
society First the catholic spirit In their appreciation
OF the delights of life. If they INDUCED in lower forms
10 us whether we inherit this feeling serious
ancestors or the Puritan element in our religion
spOntaneity We ale said to t3he anIsementS Sadly
or else we take them grossly am not now blaming
element of our national games but rather TINS mat
n our ordinary pleasures tee IS mot enough S %,
happiness of the hour 30 much Of calculation comes
in much Of introspecon, that the charm is lost,
for Pleasure is petuent maid have her beauty
nicely appraised. We are forever reminding our,
medicine only a relaxation.
Again, In respect OF the good taste OF the GREEKS;
their tact; their curtesy; their charm Of manner Of
dress conversation: their sense of beauty in the
world that is about them. YOU will not think that
inat While we have made great advance in science
and added much in the lapse Of time TO the worldly
wisdom and experience that comes OF travel and ex
liberty Of earnest leisure-the art Of LIFE. Perhaps
We may never in these days of strain and competition
know what such leisure means But is there not
hope that may yet come to learn In some measure
sign Of it even in these latter days signs that dis
plte the distance and the dark, what was again may
be-" In our great cities. through our wide provinces
crying out for fresh light and for new grace
homes. and knowledge be no more denied the man that
needs must toll do not know If It is yet too late
unyieding facs-such with England, the hope
essness of an populated country-or the Inst Of
fancIcs think if we could forget ourselves and
grace of the days that are dead. keeping still the
sterner nobility Of our splendid saxon race and that
yS all y e as ea G"f that qf h e h neT ef
knew think.
Another Athens might arise. and TO remoter time
Bequesth Ike the skies the sp"ndor Of its prime
The "Delsarte queS don box" conducted by Mrs.
Bishop this morning filled tie Temple TO the doors
Mrs Bishop and Miss Bishop demonstrated the
strength which may be developed by proper exer-
of the legs and arms only being used ana n0t those
Of the back Mrs. Bishop said that while Delsarte
practice does not develop muscle 1t gives control Of
the and the best use OF the muscles, and
teaches correct expression. Heels denominated
an abominauOn and cause Of injury 10 the eyes
With respect 10 heels Mrs. Bishop said " Is man
superior IN his creative power to GOd' Miss Bishop
gave an exhibition Of artistic movements which were
rhythmic and graceful, bringing every muscle into
action. In answer TO questions Mrs. Bishop Illus
traed the correct poise OF the body In standing and
In walking. 80
Locke klchardson read DiCkens's Christmas Carol,
holding a large audience during an hour and hall
OF afternoon perfect for outing pleasures An
enthusiastic Chautauqua salute was gwen 10 MI
Richardson at the close. This afternoon Dr. Harper
gave the last Of his paraplrastc readings In the
Book Of job. DR.. Harper Il q great qucstoner, ana
he leaves his questions generally unanswered, expect
ng the stimulus OF the exercise to send his pupils
10 the searching OF authorities Professor Starr this
evening gave a summary OF his course on " AnthIO
pOOgys and illustrated 10 with large number OF
views OF the child, the woman, the priest and the
dead man. ,., . -,,, .
last night and took steps for summer organization
tent will be erected temporary headquarters and
il is hoped that sufficient funds will be raised TO
build permanent building upon the associations lots
Among the EpiscOpaans here this summer are Pro
lessor Moses Colt Tyler, of Cornell University: Pro
lessor L. ". Eaten, OF the Episcopal Divinity
school Mt Philadelphia; Professor Ernest Knaufft, Of
New York; the Misses Kellogg. neces Of Mrs. Abraham
lincoln the Rev. Mr.. Mellon, +. Howard Faulkner