The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1896-03-13
TALK FOR POINTS
University Students Talk for Oratorical
HOnOrS in the Contest at the Uni
Versity Monday Evening.
Ed. 4. Whitaker Was the Winner and
will Represent the University at the
State Contest in May.
TWO HEARTS ARE ONE
One in Colorado, and One in Minnesota
Unite on the Common Ground Of
South Dakota.
THE ORATORS BREAK FORTH.
One of the Best Oratorical Contests Held
i'll the History of the Association.

One OF the Best Oratorical Contests Held
in the History of the Association.
Dakota University has again demon
strated its right to be called home Of
oratory. The loss of the state slab
last year was in no way discouraging
nor did the influence of it decrease one
jot from the zeal of the contestants and
the enthusiasm of the student body
Indeed the struggle of Monday night
was the largest and most closely fought
contest held here fer years.
The chapel was filed by eight o'clock
and furnished, in audience and decora-
tions, abundant inspiration for the
young men. Pictures Of eminent men
draped with the national colors were
grouped on the platform wall. and at
either side were patralts Of the Dakota
University men who won state honors
in 80 and '9l, f. II. Clark and A. G..
Shepherd. A variety OF tall foliage
plants gave the stage tasty appear
ance.
Shortly after eight o'clock Fl. H.
Motley, president OF the Students as
sociation, took the chair, while the
seven manly orators entered and took
their places to march, with Miss
Mabel Adams at the piano. After
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Bradford, de-
lightful instrumental selection by
Gottschalk was given by Mrs. Maude
SilsbyNichols.
The first oration was by Lewis Shus-
ter and was entitled ''Silent Forces
His subject matter was clearly eX-
pressed and the continuity OF it ad-
mirable. He noted successfully some
features of the original creative work,
modern inventive genius. which is
akin to creative power, and the potency
of social and personal influence. His
manner of delivery was easy, practical
and earnest, gestures conservative and
enunciation perfect He exhibited the
possession of reserve power that could
be called up when needed. Mr.. Shus
ter hardly deserved the low grades he
received on delivery
G. e. McCauley followed with dis
cussion of the "Cuban Situation" He
presented the resources of the islaaC
and the wretched condition and bravery
OF the unhappy people, closing with al
appeal for the Interference of the
United States. Both composition ant
delivery lacked energy. His voice wa
good whenever il was aroused.
Prof. Lott was next introduced ant
rendered a tenor solo with his neve
failing success.
Ed. S...Whittaker, the prize. taker
handled that fertile theme, "The 1911
Century" His composition was vel
adapted to effective delivery. TIL,
Grafton abounded in climax as h,
showed the achievements of the age il
the material and social world. Th
closing was especially fine. His voic
has wealth in it, and by faithful ap
plicatlon, MIR. Whitaker can go t.
Yankton next May, a good all aroun'
! mantle most dangerous kind to com
petitors.
E. P. Blanchard's Grafton, 'Pompei
and Christianity" opened very NIGEL
with an historical description of tn
l burned city and contemporaneou
civilization He contrasted the voluI
] tuous life OF Pompeii with the prime
F. Piles and life of the Christ in notabl
smooth language. His writing hs
: many strong and original points. Som
5 OF his sentences are gems. Blanchard
1 gestures were the most graceful of tn
q evening. He does not possess a stron
e voice but it is peculiarly mellow.
d w. G. Lewis on "Public Opinion
/ acquitted himself with great credi
u