Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-26
THE CHAUTAUQUA.
The Last Working Days Were Replete With In- terestng Features-Assembly Dssolves
 Today Sermon by Dr.. Talmage.

Talladega, July 25.-(Special)- to the funeral services of one of our most esteemed citizens, Capt. J. F. Slaughter, which took place at his residence in this city on Friday afternoon at o'clock, the entertainments at the assembly hall were given half an hour earlier than usual
 The concert by Grambs' orchestra took place at S:30 D. m.
 At p. m. Rev. S. R. Belk of Rome. Ga, appeared for the second time upon the Chautauqua platform, and was pre- sented by pr. McNeill as an object les son of his subject Muscle, Mind and Manhood" He clearly showed the ne- cessity in these days of Max Nordan's "Degenerates" for the characterization physical, mental and moral. In begin- ming lifes career the muscles should not be overlooked. The great majority of men who have accomplished most In this world have been strong in body. Yet the kngliest gift on earth is the power to think. Thought is our index of progress. 1 hate the aristocracy of bullion. I hon. or the aristocracy of blue blood muscle, mind and manhood" MT. Belk earnest ly proclaimed the gospel of work and activity. q believe in striking while the iron is hot, but it Is better to make the iron hot by striking" He declared in conclusion that there was only one thing dOONt I1dHHOOu, dUu lldt WAS pure WO- manhood. The applause with which this sentiment was greeted showed that the audience fully concurred with him in this opinion.
 At 8 p. m. the orchestra gave very enjoyable concert.
 At S:3O D. m Mrs. Lidie Averett Rivers read very interesting and instructive paper on "Women in Music Mrs Rivers herself deserves to be classed among the foremost musicians of this county. She declared that woman has no place in thei composition of music-not one of those sublime oratorios or divine symphonies have been written by woman. But her influence over those grand old masters cannot be estimated-each one, without a single exception, was inspired by sweetheart, wife or friend. AS queen of song she swayed her scepter for years for more than years, for centuries she has sung and nations have heard en- tranced"
 Saturday the last week day of the as- sembly, has proven to be a gala day for Chautauquans
 At S:30 the Chautauqua Literary Social circle held its last meeting for this ses- sion. It's noble work in disseminating a higher and broader culture throughout our state cannot be too highly commend ed Much of this years success is due to the faithful painstaking labor of the directors, Miss B. M. Haley of Jasper and her earnest colaborer, Mrs. Ford of Chi cago.
 At 9:SO Grambs' orchestra gave a mu- sical concert.
 At 10 the last of the series of lectures on Bible history was delivered by Pro- lessor McCartha, his subject being the Tributary Period" This series of lec- lures has been one of the most instruc- tive features of the Chautauaua.
 At Il a. m. Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage of Washington city lectured upon his trip around the world It is unnecessa- ry to state that he was greeted with 8 crowded house. The name of Talmage Is household word in every home in America, and there were present today little children who will in after years look back upon this occasion and say with pride: II have seen and heard Dr. Talmage." A full report of his speech will be forwarded as soon as possible.
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