The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-08-03
CHAUTAUOUA DAY AT ACTON.
MIR. COchran's Address on Tho
reau-Other Speakers.

Rev. MIR. Cochran's Address on Tho
eau-Othe Speakers.
The Ch%autauaua sisters and brothers
congregated in goodly numbers yesterday
morning at Acton. Mrs. Catch, president
of the association, was in the chair. Miss
Alta Roberts, Mrs. Clara Hanneman and
Messrs. DIR. Hodell and Professor Allison
sans a quartet, Nearer to Thee" Mrs.
Hanneman taking the solo part. An. en-
PERTAINING addition are the musical recita-
ions of the Misses Ora and Bessie Catch.
The usual discussion of the round table
followed, and then Rev. George Cochran
read the annual address, which was a BIZ
ography of the poet of nature, Thoreau.
The address was a finished production, CIV
ing in detail a history of the poet and many
incidents of his love of nature and success
full Interpretation of her moods, his in
tense hatred of slavery and his peculiar
personal habits.
The afternoon session began with the
passage of the Chautauqua graduates
through the triumphal gate, receiving the
salute to kneel at C~hautauqua's altar.
Mrs. Fannie Catch followed with her ad-
dress to the graduates.
Following Mrs. Hatch a most ingenious
glimpse of world history, written in verse,
which not only exhibited perfect familiarity
with the subject. but unusual facility Of
language, was read by Mrs. Mary Pierce.
Papers were read and short speeches made
by several others.
DR.. Curtiss gave the evening address
pit and Pew" He began with an apos-
trophe to man and his possibilities. So
in his multiplied relations; the objection
to this title is that the mass of people
mistake the words ''socialistic' and so
c~iology,' communism and ''nihilism''' as
one and the same movement, but, in fact,
sociology is of an entirely different char
Mrs. Louie Sulzer, of Louisville. is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Watson.
Mrs. Allen and son, Of indianapolis, took
and daughter and the wife and sister of
United States Pension Agent Spencer, Of
In~dia5napolis, w were among the visitors
speakers are expected to be present and
give addresses.
The Opening of Bethany.
The thirteenth annual Bethany Assembly
encampment meeting of the Christian
churches of Indiana opened yesterday. The
first day was a very busy one, for although
the hotel and many of the cottages were
ready to receive their guests. the number
who wanted to celebrate opening day."
literally, was large. Many of the most de-
sirable locations for tents ave been taken
possession of by early corners No reg
ular programme was carried out. 1o-uay
is Children's day, and probably all the
Sunday schools of the church in the State
will be represented. Arrangements have
been made 10 make II q very happy day
for them. In the afternoon exercises will
be held in the tabernacle for their enjoy
ment. The programme consists of music
and recitations by children. and is under
the management of the indianapolis Sun
day schools. The well-known evangelist.
F.. G. Legg. of Logansport. is president for
the day, and has made every effort to make
the day its usual success. Special rCduc-
tions for boating and bathing have been
arranged. and all children under fifteen
will be admitted to the park free of
charge.
At $50 yesterday morning a Bethany
family prayer meeting was held in the
tabernacle. Reverend l.. l.. Carpenter, of
Wabash, conducting.
Most of the work to be done on the
ground has been completed, and attention
to-day will be turned more to pleasure
seeking. This evening there will be an en-
tertainment in the auditorium. consisting
of music and readings.