The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-21
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has scenery as fine as there IS in the
world but that il lacks the history
and tradition that cast that mysterious
halo about il that makes il so very
interesting 70 lovers OF romance.
Morris Schollen berger discussed the
Early Saxon" as though he under
stood his subject. He told of their
warlike nature, their courage and de-
termination Their great love for the
sea and its navigation and the early
conquests which their marine inteiA-
gence brought about. He told Of how
their conquering England made the
greatest class of people physically. men
tally and morally by the writing OF the
Briton and Saxon blood
George Washington" vas the subject
of a very pretty Grafton by Miss Daisy
Zeinninger. She very ably portrayed
the character OF the father OF his coun-
try. She recounted his achievements
both in military and civil life and
spoke feelingiy Of the fact that all
Washington wanted after all he had
done for the cause Of freedom and in
dependence was the gratitude OF its
people. Miss Zeinninger is a very pref
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on the audience.
Simon BoHver the Hero OF South
America" was tha theme of Miss Lille
Zeinninger, and she spoke very prettily
on the dreams Of the Washington south
of the equator. She gave little OF his
history, achievements and trials and
weaved II into pretty and interesting
story. She believed that It was the
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United States in South America and
thought his dream viii be brought
about when the influence of the United
States is exerted over South America
and when that part Of the continent
will have free schools, free press and
free church.
The next in order upon the program
was Mr.. Otis S. Cove, taking for his
subject The Supremacy of the West -
This subject surely touches every west
ern heart. He told of the great resour-
ces of the west, supplying one-third Of
all the worlds silver and over half of
the gold. He brought out the fact
that in the west we have everything
that the manufacturer desires. He
said that although the east now has the
bulk Of the wealth, the west had the
resources. The fact the east have
reached their limit OF advancement was
clearly brought out, and that nothing
can stop the progress of the west If the
western people Will only do their duty
and forsake little prejudices and stand
united.
Nina M. Reams gave a most beauti-
full description of THE Crown Of Wild
Olives" The description was opened
nv a 6a1iD rfnp nf ho toy h.
were witnessing the race at the Olym-
THAN. She next described the race
and the victory. On the placing OF
the crown of Wild Olives on thebrow
of the winner she drew the beautiful
picture of a race in life well run by a
faithful worker and said that the crown
of Wild Olives of the patient and faith
full would be changed to crown OF
gold. Miss Reams has a splendid
voice and great evolutionary powers
and was roundly appiauded.
Enthusiasm" was the theme dis
cussed by Baker Trussei Robinson. He
is very good speaker and discussed
the subject admirably. He said that
enthusiasm was the power that moved
the world and that when statesmen OF
reason, backed by enthusiasm, ruled
they could accomplish results that
would bring prosperity. happiness and
glory to the people. He wanted to
see lofty and patriotic enthusiasm pre-
vail in everything of a national char
acter.
Work a Blessing Within a Curse"
was next given by Frank McCiung. He
has a clear we'll articulated voice. He
was easy and Straightforward in his
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took the curse of man in the Garden of
Eden as a blessing in disguise when
enobled by a hard working humanity
He showed that work was a source for
the growth of power in the physical ma
ture Of man, and was only detrimental
when accompanied by worry. He
said 1t was strengthening to morals,
that where a busy mind was temple
by one devil the idle was tempted by a
thousand. He concluded by prophecy
ing that with the growth of scientific
work the curse will be entirely bles-
sing.
The High School Mandolin club favor
ed the audience with some very fine
music. Their selection was from Her
man, the 'Cocoanut Dance" The au-
dience was more than delighted with
their rendition OF this selection and ap>
plauded again and again, but all TO no
purpose. The club would not respond.
All the choruses of the High school
Joined in the College Song" II was a
mighty chorus and the music they made
was inspiring. II was a rOusing chorus
and the music carried the audience COM
pletely.
Abts' Ave Maria" was given by the
High school girls chorus. Like the
chOruses which preceded IL on the pro-
gram. il was something for each indi-
vidual member 10 be proud of. The
harmony of the tones and the correct
ness in execution OF the different parts
were excellent
Miss Bertha Bee Baker Is another one
OF the graduates who has a tendency
more TO the classical than TO things
material. The subject she selected
was ''Earth's Meccas" She dealt with
the objects which people looked toward
as their mecca and the final result upon
their arriving there She spoke OF some
trying TO find the peace OF God IN a
false stream rather than looking for hi.
way, and finally brought out as IN.
only true Mecca the yielSing up Of the
heart 70 him Who keeps foT ever and
aye safely
Humanity the Great Imitator." va,
the subject OF a very wei delive7ed ora
ton by Charles F. Daniels. He told OF
the manner IN which the young child
learns 10 DO the ordinary things Of life
by imitation Poor parents are follow
Cd by boys and girls too often - their
depreciation Sons follow their fathers
and when fathers smoke and drink the
son IS not long n learning TO do the