Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-03-24
HIeH SCHOOL CONTEST


arrived the Court room was filled with
anxious and expeetaut people 20 listen
TO the literary contest between the High
Schools of Lancaster and Richland Cen
ter, which had been previously arranged
and for which elaborate preparations
had been made. After they were made
as comfortable as possible DY the oblig-
ing ushers the evenings enter tainment
was opened by an overture, The Bridal
Rose, by the city band, which was fol-
lowed by 60 IS. The Hunters. by the
High School c Orus class, while the
audience stood Rev. Clarke offered an
Invocation.
The contest was fairly begun by this
time and opened by a recitation, 1.-The
Polish Boy" by Frank j. Webb of Lam
caste, this is iragical selection, which
was excellentlv rendered and showed
hard work. The opponent on the reci-
tation was Miss Winnefred Layton of
r. &. her defamation, THE Revolu-
tionary Rising" was thrilling war
story. delivered in clear toned and
well modulated voice.
"Jesus lover of my SOUL" vocal
selectiOnbv Miss Ella Bliss, of r. c. was
sung with much force with voice as
clear as bell. Mr.. 6. Earl Ivey of
Lancaster struck an echoing chord in
many hearts in his deep toned express
sive singing of "Calvry. -"
An Grafton entitled America de-
livered by Mr.. Gene Whitmore, Of Lam
caster, was full of study. He began
with the discovery of Columbus and
tracing through other discoveries.
mentioned the many improvements. -
the live questions of the day, the speaker
fully believing the millennium move is
fast approaching. This young mans
imagination is strongly developed.
In ''Leveling Up," by Miss Mile
Butler of r G. the delivery was slow
and distinct, Miss Butler took the stand
that when the toiling masses are edu-
Gated our government will stand on
more firm nasis. When independence
and culture go hand in hand, there will
be no question of labor and capital.
She cited many instances where wealthy
men are using their riches for the up
lifting Of the less favored ones. The
standard of citizenship was never so
high as at present.
Miss Grace Clarke opened theconfict
on Instrumental music, by Valse, this
was executed in an expressive manner
and with sure touch MIR. Chas.
Wright held his own by his brilliant
execution OF ''Valse Caprice. Mr..
Wright who played without any music,
is very deliberate musician. After a
few minutes intermission the program
was continued by an Essay on might"
by Miss Mae Roberts Of Lancaster She
very POLITICALLY described the restful
beauties of moonlight night, and
thrillingly pictured a stormy night,
carrying the simile into life full of
doubts and unbelief where there is no
breaking day. Then the thought was
carried out regarding the Night of Ma
tons, Rome's night and fall, Americas
night. when dawn hnds her stronger
than before. This was we'll rendered
essay. The companion piece to this
essay was delivered by Miss Carrie De-
Lap on intellectual Companionship.
in which she proved man to be crea-
ture of association, physically and
mentally, his conduct being measured
by the exercise of his will Man fol-
lowing ideals, and the influence being
lifelong, man lives by admiration, i'm
agination and companionship: Our
memories are always with us. Another
thought made clear was, that we are
now forming characters that the world
will either utilize or discard. THIS was
a well worded essay, delivered in a
composed manner.
Tho anlinnon ruos 4bn,N
by a selection from the city band,
''Flocton Polka"
This was followed by debate
Resolved that the Blair Educational
Bill should have been passed by Con-
gress-the argument was opened by
Mr.. Geo. Altizer of Lancaster, after
giving the Bill, the gentleman showed
the necessity, right and duty, he said
if the Natives are to share the harvest
they must help SOW the seed. Universal
education Isl our brightest hope. With
out National improvement the Nation
will die. The Constitutionality of the
Bill is confirmed There were many
convincing arguments contained in
well delivered opening The Mega i've
of the question was lead by Mr.. Fred
cIdTheN Oh IN. y. he SUdLcu lnab Lne
South does not need help; money is
not remedy for ignorance and the
North can take care of her own illit-
eracy, the South have not asked aid.
In this argument many convincing
statistics were given. Miss Grace
Howe of Lancaster, the assistant on
the Affirmative, showed the Right and
Justice of the law-She held that the
surplus lying idle in the Treasury
should be sent out doing good The
Bill is for the temporary aid, it is the
duty of the Nation to educate its
people. This young lady is a decisive
speaker and produced ringing argu-
ments. Miss Laura Cheering of X. e.
closed the debate by taking up the
cause of the Negro who is counted in
when getting money but left out in
the distribution. Why isit when every
President recommends the passage
of this Bill that Congress refuses to
act? When the people of the South
really wanted schools. schools they
viii have. The facts presented in this
speech were stubborn, given with a
quiet and easy delivery made them the
more CONVINCING