Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1893-12-01
The PUMPKIN SCHOOL
The 0ratorical Contest Saturday Even
ing was a Brilliant Success,
Many Of tfe Students Made a Thanks
giving Visit Home.

Last Saturday evening, November
25th, tie first oratorical contest was held
under the auspices of the Che-wa-wa
and Columbian literary societies, and
the program, as published in the HER
AID last week, was rendered. Tie COM
mittee in charge of the affairs had dec
GRATED the stage in excellent style, and
it presented handsome and
attractive appearance. This was the
first contest OF the year, but we hope it
will not be the last, as it is the best eX-
ercise in the college, as by it the public
can see what kind of work the students
are doing. The prizes awarded were as
follows: First prize, to Peyton Barbee,
handsome bound copy of Longfellow'
poems; second prize, to Miss Jessie Hun
gate, "Ben Hur;" third prize, to Miss
Ollie Downs, "Tom Brown in two vol
umes. The judges were Pres. Gault, OF
Idaho university; Prof. Snyder, of the
Pullman public school, and Rev. NJ. II.
Marvin, pastor OF the local NJ. f. church.
NOTES.
Mr.. King makes a fine Antony.
Miss Fornsworths rendering OF her
selection was quite realistic.
The vocal solo of Miss Downs, with
cornet accompaniment by Prof. Read,
elected much applause.
Longfelows "Hiawatha" captured
"Ben Hur," and "Ben Hur's" "Ohariot
Race" captured Longfe llow's poems.
Miss Hardwick s recital of the death
OF little Sene drew tears from many an
eye.
Howell's "Pilot's Story" was very eff
iective as delivered by Miss Johnson.
An occasional whistle from the ire
pressible small boy was evident that
has got work to accom-
plsh.
The excellent rendering Of the violin
solo by Miss Bertha Bryan proved quite
a surprise to many, and the hearty en-
chore showed how her artistic manner
of handling one of the sweetest musical
instruments was appreciated by the aud
ience. Prof. Reads cornet solo was
much appreciated by the audience, as it
called the professor back the second
time bv It's hearty cheers.
Several visitors from Palouse, Guy and
Cotton attended the contest Saturday
evening, and all were well pleased with
the entertainment. Pres. Gault, ac-
companied by several members Of the
university, attended from Moscow, and
as they neared the college they broke
the stiffness of the night with their coll
ege yell.
A fortnightly club has been organized
by the ladies OF the faculty and city, the
object being for mutual Improvement
and the study of various forms Of litera-
ture. Mrs. E. A. Bryan was elected
president; Mrs. W. Y. Windus, vice
and treasurer; Mrs. Elton Full
mer, secretary, and Mrs. VanDoren,
Mrs. Lilley and Mrs. Morrell, executive
committe.
Messrs. Moore and Birch enrolled as
students this week.
Mrs. Pearson has returned after an
absence OF about six weeks caused by
sickness.
There are about 70 students enrolled
now. The college is gradually regaining
its old-time strength. and it is expected
A large number will enroll as students
after the holidays.
Miss Eva Hill ate turkey with her par
ents at Tekoa Thanksgiving.
Miss Annette Ellis, one OF our bright
est students, is spending Thanksgiving
with her parents at Palouse City, and
Miss Ollie Downs is enjoying turkey and
a square meal or two at her home at
Guy.
A small party of the faculty accom-
panied Miss Nellie Prather to Tekoa
where they enjoyed a turkey with Re-
gent Stearns Thursday.
Mr.. King is spending Thanksgiving
with some friends at Colfax,
All the young ladies Of the dormitory
received invitations to take Thanksgiy-
ing dinner with friends in the city.
The contestants who were not so lucky
as to win prize Saturday evening should
not let disappointment get the best OF
them. as there is as MUCK honor in max
ing a good attempt as in winning.
ELEPHANTS DISPOSED OF.