The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-06-09

the growth Of vice and immortality in
private ard public life,and the increase
of ignorant foreign voters to rightful
and equal place In our affairs of gov
eminent. The menace Of these ele.
ments was strongly and earnestly
dwelt upon, and through this, if any,
would be found the foe to our national
perpetuity and national great
ness. Miss Oox's Grafton was one of
thought, well handled. aud set forth
clearly, and in delivery she was equally
clear and strong.
DELBERT HIGH,
whose topic was Napoleon at Water
loo" next presented bright study on
the conditions of the contending armies
on the famous battlefield. His histori-
cal comparisons evinced comprehen.
sion and thorough information of his
subject, and in his analysis of the
causes leading to the final defeat and
ultimate downfall of the great leader,
he made an interesting and valuable
paper. His voice was of excellent
tone for speaking. and he made fine
impression on the audience.
CARRIE HASKELL
was then announced. who presented a
thoughtful study Of Cardinal Man.
ning." In the elements of character
that predominated to shape the life of
the great ecclesiastical prince, the most
marked was his benevolence, and much
of his greatness was traced to this kind
and noble trait. 1t was a character
sketch drawn very deftly, and present
ed finely, and Miss Haskell won the
very general compliments of her audi
tors.
OLIVE LEOTA WEAVER
had chosen for her subject "The Love
of Novelty" which was nicely ex.
pounded. Beginning with the child's
love Of change she traced its growth
through all life, and if rightly held in
subservience found it a necessary stim.
ulus to mans development and pro-
grets. Miss Weaver's delivery was also
In excellent taste and clearness, and
she make pleasing impression on the
audience.
HOMER RALPH KENDIG
next appeared, his subject being "The
Survival of the Fittest." 1t was q
subject of large scope, and he used it to
advantage. He traced the law of the
survival of the fttest through nature
and man, through individuals and gov
ernments and applied the same law to
the final scene that leads to the inflnite.
The thought was excellent, full of high
and pure sentiment. and in delivery
was one Of the best of the evening.
MABLE PEARL MEADE
was the next to appear, her topic being
"Maelstroms. She referred to the
maelstroms encountered in various
ways, through ambition, temptation
and error. and pointed out the way Of
escape by the upbuilding of character
and virtue. 1t was well conceived,
we'll written production, and delivered
with the fine oratoricaI effect for which
Miss Meade has already won a fl ltter-
ing reputation.
ROSE L0URS NEWBRAND
was next introduced, her topic being
THE Unknown" Many of natures
mysteries once unknown are now ex-
rssined, but many will never be known.
Everything begins in mystery and ends
in mystery. To the strong mind the
unknown is but an incentive to study
and discovery, and mystery is but a
stimulus to higher growth and devel-
opment. The Grafton had beautiful
idea as its central figure, and it was
worked out to most attractive mental
picture. Miss Newbrand's thought
and delivery were of such excellence
as to win for her the deserved general
favor of all.
GUY E. KISsICK
then presented his topic on "Life's
Problems" which was a thoughtfully
prepared paper. He urged the careful
cultivation of such talents as each pos
sesses. The intellect is the highest
form of wealth, and only by the best
culture thereof. hand in hand with thu
highest physical development, will thC
noblest civilization be reached. Th'
Grafton was one of excellent though
and diction, and in delivery was vel
and clearly given, winning for thu
speaker general appreciation.
HAL EUCLID sCRUGGS
then spoke on the subject Of "Self.De
velopment." In each there is some lat
ent power, which truly developed
makes the man. A Michael Angelo o.
Handel were not great save through
large individual application and sci
culture. She earnestly urged the ne
cessity to each of seizing every Offering
opportunity, and making the most o
the talents bestowed. Miss Scrugg
evinced much oratoricaI ability in tn
delivery of her grafton, and made
most pleasing effect.
FRANK NEWELL COWAN
was the next speaker, his subject bein
"The Dawn of Peace" Briefly review
ing the condition of the standing ar
mics of the nations of the world b
pointed out how arbitration is gainin
ground and being accepted as the su
preme court in the settlement of inter
national conflicts. The thought wa
throughout mature and strong, in die
tion we'll habited, and delivered wit
an earnestness that won the genera
favor of the audience.
ADALYN LOUISE SEWERS
was the last speaker Of the class Q
thirty, and she had for her topic, "JOh
Halifax, Gentleman" The Orstio
was in large part careful analysis q
Miss Mulock's ideal gentleman 80 finel
drawn in John Halifax, and this wa
presented as type of the character o
Christian manhood that should be Gu
tivated and emulated. There was
forcefulness and ease In Miss Seever
delivery, that, coupled with the plea:
ing character Of the Grafton, made on
of the attractive features OF the pro
gram.
The music Of the evening was agai
in the hands Of the class, the first pieC
being double quartette. by member
of the class, nicely rendered. Ware
Kalbach made hit by his solo, al
chored," which won for him hearty al
plause and an encore. Olive Weave
and Hal Scruggs sang sweetly a du'
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