The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-22


event of last week was the "Stabat
Mater" of Rossini, given under the
direction of DIR. II. r. Palmer, by the
choir, auartette and orchestra, accom-
panied by the piano and organ.
This great hymn. "Stabat Mater Do
| lorosa," was written by Jacobus Bene-
dictus near the close of the thirteenth
century, and has been many times set
| to beautiful music; but Rossini's geni-
| us has rendered 1t immortal. AS DIR.
| Palmer remarked he used the latin
words because they seem to fit the
| spirit better than any English trans
lation. The hymn is sung in Roman
Catholic churches during Lent and on
Good Friday.
Long before o'clock the amphithe-
atre was crowded, and hundreds We're
on the walks which surround this great
auditorium. OF this concert, Mr.. Chas.
Barnard, who is on the editorial staff
of the Assembly Herald, a resident Of
New York city and a musical critic,
said: Il have heard some of the finest
music both in Europe and America, and
1 consider this concert as an education
of the people worth the entire cost of
| Ava q ySoi. A iaoy Aioih
Binghamton, N. Y. said to me: "As
you know we have very fine concerts
in our opera house, but we have never
had anything to compare with this"
AS the full blaze of the electric lights
was turned on the white lilies Of
Chautauqua" bloomed in every part
of the vast audience in honor Of DR..
Palmer. AS the last words We're sung,
DR.. Palmer found himself covered with
flowers showered upon him by his en-
thusiastlc and appreciative choir. The
harmony of colQrs exhibited by the
choir was almost equal to the har-
mony of tones. Our national colors,
softened, delicate pink, white, light
blue, with just enough black dresses
to supplement the gentlemen's dress
suits.
The aroma of commencement has
pervaded everything during the week.
Sunday morning the baccalaureate
sermon before the C. L. S. C. class Of
1896, was preached by Bishop John H.
Vincent, ID. d., LII. D., chancellor Of
the Chautauqua System OF Education.
His texts were: Job, Xxi:15, James, iv:3,
James, vie. His subject was prayer
and was handled in an earnest, able
and impressive manner.
At the o'clock Vesper service seats
were reserved for the c. l.. s. c. and
again DR.. Vincent gave a forcible adj
dress. A sacred song concert under
the direction Of Dr. Palmer and an IL
lustrated address, History of the Eng
lish Bible" occupied the evening.
Professor Charles Sprague has lee
tured upon Shakespeare telling us OF
his "Cradle and School Satchel" his
"Wedidng Ring and Freul," his Match.
lock and Sword" his pen and PENCIL
and his WAND and Scepter." This
series of lectures has been very greatly
enjoyed
Monday afternoon at 2.3O a grand
concert was given by the chorus, or
chestra and soloists. At five Dr. f. H
Lewis lectured on '"The Higher Real.
ism," at 7.15 the children's chorus un.
der the direction of Mr. S. s. Season
gave a concert. At eight o'clock, that
great impersonator, Mr.. Leland Powers
was introduced to the audience. Re
ceptions, c. L. S. c. meetings, various
club. meetings, chorus drills, prayer
meetings and numerous lectures in the
different halls were sandwiched in al
usual.
Mr.. Powers impersonations arc
simply perfect. He recited his mon
ologue founded on DeMille and Belas.
cos comedy, Lord Chumley." He was
in himself, whole company, manager
and stage settings; and with no aid.
excepting a handkerchief and an eye.
glass, brought before us in rapid sue
cession as well as in combination, the
great-hearted but affected English dude
the French villain, the tramp, the ole
English gentleman and his son Hugh
the bombastic butler, the loquaciou.
Irish maid and the sentimental spin.
ster, all appearing so real as to leave
a vivid impression of the personal ap.
pearance of each character upon the
audience. Mr.. Powers has since re.
cited Shakespeare's Twelfth Ningth,
and David Copperfield with equal eff.
feet.
The decorations of the c. L. s. c
rooms for recognition day commenced
early in the week, and C. L. S. c. meet.
ings and receptions have been toe
numerous to chronicle.
Tuesday, the weather gave a unique
display. During Monday night the
rain had fallen in torrents, accompanied
by heavy discharges of electricity. The
morning was pleasant, but the tempera.
ture such as to render fires within
doors, and wraps without comfort
About p. m. again down came torrents
of rain. Again the sky cleared, agar
came the rain. The sun appeared, dis
appeared. The rain came pouring
down bringing with it quantities o.
large sized hailstones which lay on tn,
ground in heaps for hours.
In spite of all this Luna sailed ma.
jestically forth, the most welcome gues
! at the Feast Of the Lanterns" Durins
the evening we made tour of the diff.
ferent class rooms. where the respec
tive classes We're keeping open house
Their class notices, banners, pictures
, etc. ornamented the walls. In many
of the rooms cheerful wood fires were
burning. Everywhere the utmost goot
feeling and cordiality prevailed.
RECOGNITION DAY.
. Recognition Day dawned clear afit
beautiful. The air was strong ant
bracing, reminding one of early Octo
Der. At seven the bells sent forth theii
sweet chimes and soon was there G
general activity throughout the streets
The newsboy was lodging here anC
there, in fact everywhere present. cry.
ing Assembly Herald!" and occasions
ally New York papers,
DR.. w. a. Duncan was marshal of tn,
day. and was quite conspicuous will
an immense bow of light blue ribbor
} on his arm. and casting his genial smile!
right and left. There were eight assist
ant marshals, six division marshals. ter
guards of the gate, twenty guards o.
5 the grove. four guards of the banner
and two assistant guards