Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-06-15

arguments and illustrations TO prove
his position. His Grafton was wei
spoken and well received. He has beer
president of the High School Lyceum
League and Glass President and gave
an address IN the Memorial Day Service
Miss Mae Roberts was next called
upon. A Bridge of Fancies she bad
builded making the abutments pillars
and arches Of beautiful thoughts ex-
/ pressed in the choicest language. Her
dress was similar to Miss Altizer's, q
cream landsdown silk, Like two sisters
are they.
In the Crusades, Ray d. Walker
made an event that transpired ZOO years
ago, an interesting study to his hearers
Among the great events ofthe worlds
history no one was for a longer time in
preparation or more naturally brought
about than the crusades. Many and
forcible were the motives which urged
the people of Europe TO engage in that
series of wars. 1t was evident that
were it not for the union of all Europe
against the common foe, the bsrbarians
would soon control all Christendom.
Mere manifestation of desire is not
enough to check great evil or conquer
barbaric race. 1t requires some
great soul to turn these manifestations
into action. Such character is rarely
wanting. The demands of the~hour
can :urn dull clods into heroes, and
such one arose in the person of Peter
the Hermit. Mr.. Walker discussed the
cause and effects of the .Crusades as an
ultimate factor in the progress of civili-
cation by the Gissemition of know
ledge in Geography, Science, Art,
Literature and Commerce, finally lead
ing to the discovery of America ''our
own glorious land"
Miss Luella BidwelI read an essay in
which her voice put charm in
Natures Music. She talked of music
that God awakes for man to hear; the
songs OF birds, the murmuring of
| brooks, the whispering of the pines and
the deep bass of the unquiet sea. Rich
and poor alike may enjoy all these
though wealth cannot purchase natures
gifts. 1t seems especially fitting that
one who lives in an elegant country
home should appreciate the beauties of
Nature. Miss Bidwell was elegantly
attired and CLEAN of gold chain re-
vealed that one of her commencement
presents was gold watch.
Miss Clara e. Bieg gave Longfellow
as her authority for believing in illus
ions The world is itself Elusive. None
OF us are exactly what we seem. When
the first philosopher declared that the
world is round, people laughed and
said, at is an Illusion To-day it is a
self-evident truth. Authors of inven-
tions have been called men with illus
ions. The inner world of man is full of
illusions. Illusions of the senses are
also experienced.
Beyond all these there are illusions
from which we would not willingly be
Awakened; they are so beautiful, so
healthful; they lead us to nobler, full
Ter experience when at times we seem
to be in touch with the better world.
1t is to these we are always to give our
faith.
Miss Bieg has charming manner and
won the ears as we'll as the eyes of her
audience with her long ribbons and
creamy silk empire dress.
The Ladies Quartette, Misses Kinney,
Cawley, Carter and Clementson, sang a
holiday song.
Grafton, A Revolutionary Agent, by
L. G. Wheeler, was bright and earnest
address. The exposition, like electric
ity itself, moves so rapidly from one
brilliant point to another that it is diff
cult to touch it without danger OF
breaking the connection. He contrasted
mans primitive state of Incidence and
Ignorance with his present state OF
activity and enlightenment and made il
evident that a succession of revolutions
have crowded one upon another. he
referred to Gods trying to convince
Job of his ignorance, asking him.
"Canst thou lift up thy voice 10 he
clouds that abundance of water may
cover thee? Canst thou send lightn
ings that they may go?" To-day We
can answer, Yes. We find electricity
producing marvellous effects under the
, guidance of men, and to-day creating
) a great revolution. Among many othel
5 uses lie said by the aid of electricity ap
I planes that can be used between
. armies Will make war too terrible to b,
| maintained in the settlement of dis
/ putes.