Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
RECOGNITION DAY"
At the Third Alabama Chautauqua Assembly, Most Interesting Programme Car
 red Out.

Talladega, July 15.-(Special Corre- spondence.) e.)-"Recognition day" which was observed Tuesday at the assembly hall by the members of the c. L. s. C., will be marked in the annals of the third Alabama Chautauqua assembly as one of it's most enjoyable days.
 At 10 a. m Rev. John D. Simpson gave his second lecture on Sunday school nor nal work. These lectures are exceeding ly interesting and helpful and contain invaluable instruction for those interest ed in such work.
 At D. m. Grambs orchestra gave it's usual afternoon concert. Professor Grambs and his excellent players are every day receiving assurance of the es- teem and popularity in which the people of Talladega and the visiting Chautau- quans hold them, both as gentlemen and musicians. The following selections were played: "Black America" ''The Brownies" and "Fanchon."
 At 4:3 0 D. m. the recognition service was held. Four triumphal arches had been erected at regular intervals down the right center aisle and the members of the c. l.. s. C., the graduates of '96 and the speakers for the afternoon, pre- ceded by the bright little son of Man ager West and nine little girls dressed in white and crowned with flowers, pass ed down this aisle and took their places upon the rostrum.
 The first part of the service was con- ducted by Rev. MT. Mellichampe, with responsive reading by the class Then came a bright inspiring little chorus entitled Song of Today" sung by the c. L. $. C., after which MT. Bednger led the second responsive reading. Rev. John Walker of Jacksonville then offered a very fervent prayer for Gods blessing on the work
 The formal recognition of the class of '96 of Ala bama was made by Manager West. Mrs. Ford then read in her mu- sical, pleasant voice the class poem for 1S96-"Truth Seekers"-by Mary H. Field. The class of 1896 are to be called Truth Seekers having for their motto, "We study the word and works of God, and for their class emblem, ''The Lamp" The next part of the service was read by Rev. John D. Simpson of Tuskaloosa, followed by Prof. J. O. Sturdivant and lastly by Rev. J. F. Sturdivant.
 Next came the annual address by Rev. Lynn R. Walker. The class of 1896 con- sists of but one member, MT. J. H. Me- Guire of Jacksonville, who alone had the courage and perseverance to finish the arduous four years task. MT. Wal ker said, addressing himself to Mr. Me- Guire, that after so much science and literature perhaps another topic would be both entertaining and edifying, and announced as his subject, "The Position and Influence of Woman" This subject in all its manifold phases has been dis cussed many times on the Chautauquan platform, but no one has spoken more earnestly and truthfully than did MT. Walker. He said that the old tempta- tion which came to woman was: DO this and ye shall be as gods" In the present {. day and generation it is: DO this and ye shall be as men," He declared that his faith in woman was so great that he believed she would never fall so low. The ,ltr r all her charm and beauty, and her holy happy life entrusted with that of the mere pleasure seeker. MT. Walker, l1kt a true southern knight, paid homage tC woman as queen by every right, human and divine, and declared against th' modern innovations which rob her o this queenliness.
 After the address Rev. c. T. Clark' of Shelby presented to MT. McGuire thu much coveted and long desired diploma with a few appropriate remarks. Rev MT. Bivens of Oakman pronounced tn, benediction, but many fingered to con graduate the new graduate and to mee and greet old friends and fellow workers
 At D. m. Grambs orchestra gave { musical concert, rendering Washington Post" Martha" "Saragossa," Spanish overture and a very characteristic selec ton called Tripping Through the Mead ow."
 At S:30 D. m. Mr. c. Oliver Power O Ohio gave his second lecture. His sub feet had been announced "The Moder1 Inferno" but instead he spoke on Ar and Travels" illustrating his talk witt stereopticon views of heavenly beauty The most picturesque scenes from the old world and the most celebrated pro auctions of art were presented. Turret: frowning over the winding Rhine, "tht castled crag of Drachenfels," grand scenes from the Alps, peaceful Swiss cot tages and peasants, renowned spots ir 'la belle France" were all shown. We wandered through Rome and felt the magic of the Italian skies. The series of pictures of Napoleon were especially good, and all were sorry when "gooo night" was written in letters of gold upor the canvas.
 After the lecture an informal reception was held at Isbell college. pr. McNeil has the rare art of making his visitors lightful hour was spent by those present
 Every train brings fresh arrivals Among the arrivals yesterday were Rev. MT. Walker and daughter, Mis- Grace, Of Jacksonville; Miss Johnson Miss May Johnson, Woodlawn; Mis- Marney, Anniston; Rev. A. T. Clarke Shelby; Rev. MT. Biven, Oakman; MT J. H. Mcclure, Jacksonville; Misses Lucy and Mona Lull, Wetumpka; Mrs. Ed Gay, Montgomery, and Clarence Smith Columbiana.
 Today is veterans day and an immense number of veterans and younger visitors are on the grounds. The greatest en- thusiasm prevails.
 At a. m. Rev. John D. Simpson oi