Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24
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Rev. Hugh Walkers Topic at the
 Chautauqua.
SKELETON OF SKELETONS
Others Who Instructed and Entertained the Assembly With Wit and Wsdom-An-
 other Good List of Arrivals.

Talladega, July 22.-(Special Corre- spondence)-On Tuesday afternoon at the assembly hall after the regular mu- sical prelude by Grambs' orchestra Rev. Hugh K. Walker of Baltimore, Md, de- 1ivered his lecture, "The x Rays in Nor als, or Shadow Photographs of Shady Things" In beginning his lecture MT. Walker paid beautiful tribute to the small but by no means insignificant country which had produced "the man who has out-Edisoned Edison" in his dis coveries in the electrical world. Prof. William Roentgen, the discoverer of the x rays, though a resident of Switzerland is native of Holland, and is proud of the fact. MT. Walker then gave a very clear explanation of the x rays from a scien- tific standpoint and touched on their practical utility. He gave several ex- amples which had come under his own observation of their great usefulness in sugery. The X rays, however, may prove everything but useful to the lap idary, since beneath their searching light the genuine stone may be separated from the sham in a moment.
 AS to photographing the brain, what a blessing to the world that art would prove. There would be a general level- ing up all around. In morals the X rays would be especially beneficial to men in official positions. How they would aid the minister in detecting the shams in his congregation. How much time spent in shaking hands with Sallie and the ba- by and asking about all the kith and kin the politicians might save if he only could see the true state of the voters mind. These wonderful invisible rays would help the people as well as their of ficial superiors.
 Shams in society were next discussed. The social gusher, the social bore, the fiirt, etc., were all unma sked. In conclu- sion MT. Walker took a decidedly opti- mistic view of the subject, declaring that i1 the x rays in morals would reveal many dark things they would also show up many bright and beautiful things hitherto unknown. This world is a brighter world than 1t is painted; it is a sweeter world than we think for; there is more honey than wormwood. Never use your x rays to find out the unpleas- ant things in life. Much of our social shamming would be done away with if we strive to make our thoughts tally with our words"
 The whole lecture was an earnest plea for sincerity and truth, couched in chaste and elegant diction and expressed by unique figures.
 At D. m. Grambs' orchestra gave concert, playing the following selections: Handicap March" and airs from "Mika- do" and Bohemian Girl.'
 Owing to an unavoidable railroad delay Hon. Edward-Page Gaston of Chicago, who was to have lectured last evening, failed to reach the city until this morn ing. Instead of the lecture a concert of music and recitations was given, which proved to have been one of the most en- joyable concerts of the season.
 Mrs Ford recited "A Set of Turquois," by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Mrs. Moore, the invincible and indescribable Betsy Afternoon at Country School" both from her own pen. Miss Printup of Rome played exquisitely violin solo and Miss Allie Glenn of Auburn, who captivated the ChautauquanS at the last assembly by her sweet voice, sang Dreaming of Love-" 4-4455s asas
 After the concert very pleasant re- ception was held at Isbell college.
 At 9:90 Wednesday morning Grambs orchestra gave an half hours concert
 At 10 Professor McCartha delivered his second lecture on Bible history, con- fining himself to the Tribal period.
 At Ii Hon. D. P. Gaston, vice president of the American Christian Citizenship league, delivered his lecture, His Majes- ty, the American Citizen.. The lecture was exceedingly instructive and contain ed many helpful suggestions.
 Among the arrivals are Mrs. M. T. Muly, Auburn; Mrs. J. M. Moseley, Tas- so Miss Mary Corley, Centreville; Mrs. E. L. Averyt, Shelby; Mrs. Caldwell, derson, Montgomery; Mrs. T. c. Banks, Attalla; Col. A. J. Lawson and sons, Greensboro; Miss Cor1ey, Greensboro; Mrs. M. E. Bragg, Camden; Miss Belle, Miss Myatt, Mrs. Morton, Anniston; Mrs. H. L. Smith, Montgomery; J. s. Deloach,