The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-06-18

is confined almost entirely to civilized
people. Communities are judged by
their use of paint-and its presence or
absence is an index of the state Of pro-
gress and enlightenment. In a still |
higher sense it is tbs mission of paint
to beatty and preserve thought. When |
the eye rests on the work of a master
it is not simply the oil and pigments
that delight No: it is the thought of
a great mind, the master speaking
through his art in such a manner
that his thought reaches and thrills
the soul of others Miss Patton clearly
proved that the mission of, paint was
to protect and beatty. Can any of
earths materials boast a higher mis-
sion?
"Across the Plains" by Ralph Scbree,
proved charming comparison of the
different methods employed in crossing
the great American desert before 1860
the stage coach, the wagon train and
the OK train. "By one of these three
ways most of the pioneers came to this
country, and we think when we com
pare them with our present mode of
crossing the plains that none of them
are equal to it either in comfort, or
economy of time or money, and no one
need to be surprised if in few years
we shall cross the plains by means of
| electricity Instead Of steam; or it may
be some Of us boys and girls will live
long enough to see the time when we
shall cross the great American garden,
| anciently known as desert" standing
on the decks, viewing the landscape
Ger, sleeping in cabins far
above the haunts of the Rocky
Mountain mosquito, aboard the
| great twentieth century air-ship, bound
for Chicago"
Piano duet, Suite "Peer Gynt," Op.
%, Greig, by Misses Edna Little and
Julia Cooper, was another exhibition Of
the skill and ability CT these young
ladies i'll interpreting and rendering
the higher forms of music. as well as
a testimonial of the thorough instruc,
ton in this line that can be obtained in
Caldwell.
The subject of "IVorl" was treated
in a serious and thoughtful manner by
Miss May Stevenson. No one has at
tanned great and noble character
without remembering constantly. what
thy hand Or thy head fndeth to do, dc
it with all thy might. Industry an6
thought will make fool grow wise
Gold and silver would still have bee.
resting in the crevices Of the rocks il
California, San Francisco would still
have been in its infancy, and Caldwell &
little town instead of the magnificent
city it is, if it had not been for the de
sire to work, the energy to go aheaC
and find something better. Each in
diyidual's part goes to make the worlt
better or worse, and if we would live ;
true, grand and pure life, we must live
a working life.
The next NUMBER an essay OF
"Music" was given by Miss Edna Little
in pleasing and happy manner-that
showed complete elf-possession on The
part of the performer and also thor
ough comprehension and love of tn,
subject. No praise too great can ht
given to men who have spent thei
time. money, and even life in the pro
duction of music. No enjoyment
known to us can take the place o
music. 1t is the companion of MAJ
from the cradle to the grave. There il
no other power 80 completely inter
woven with mans life, unless il b.
, love and religion. 1t Is essentially tn
art for the masses Us the works Of tn,
masters can be had for small sum
and may be heard AT any time. Mex
to religion music is the greatest clvili2
ing power. You cannot point to ma
ton that is today devoid of religou
, ideas, neither eau you discover even
small tribe, be its customs ever so prim
tive, but it has music. Wherever reli
g;on has foot hold there is musi
found also.
Mrs. Chas. III. Reed, ever Il favorit
before Caldwell audiences, then rem
dered the solo waiting" in name
that clearly proved her great voca
powers.
The valedictory Grafton, ain the Pre-
paratory Arena" was then delivered b.
Miss LILLIAN Potter, as follows: