New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

THOMAS c. TRUEBLOOD AND GEORGE W.
CABLE AMONG THE SPEAKERS.
The fourth days session Of the National Associa-
ton Of Elocutonists began work at 8 o'clock yes
terday morning the subjec: Defective Speech:
Its Diagnosis and Treatment" 1t was discussed by
Dr. c. Hudson Makuen Philadelphia: Miss Carrie
Berry Phelps, Adrian. Mich. and Mrs. Elizabeth
Mansfield Irving Toledo. Ohio.
The two young men introduced by DR.. Makuen In
evidence of proper and successful treatment TOT
the correction Of defective speech furnished inter-
esting examples Of what may be done in this ex-
ceedingly important department of training. Inc
student Of medicine and the student of elocution
will both be benefited by DR.. Makuen's system OF
correction and cure for imperfect speech.
At 10 o'clock the regular routine Of the conven-
ton was opened by DR.. J. VI. Buckley. Editor OF
1.-THE Christian Advocate" who addressed the audi
ence on the subject Of ineffective Oratory" He
said: Public oratory the expression Of thought
and feeling for the purpose of impressng those
who hear. The oratory used by campaign speakers,
Astounding in blatant words and high sounding
phrases. may be truthfully called ineffective ora
tory. Mob oratory is that which the lawyer en-
ploys when he is addressing jury and is trying
to in order to impress his hearers. AS FOR the
United States Senate" continued the doctor. who
but newspaper reporters would listen to the coun-
try's lawmakers-and the reporter is paid for IT,
The art Of good speaking in future generations Will
be found in the study Of earnest philosophical elo
cution"
Thomas c. Trueblood. Of Ann Arbor. Mch
opened the discussion. He cited the methods OF
Henry Ward Beecher in fitting himself for the
superb oratory which made him known throughout
the world Mr.. Beecher studied nature: he played
with little children. He taught himself the needs
and aims Of humanity by associating with men,
thereby arousing his own interest and sympathy
in their life here and their life beyond. President
Mckinley seems TO be speaking to each one indi
vidually when he addresses large assemblage."
ELOCUTION AND LITERATURE.
The paper Of the morning was that OF George
Lansing Raymond professor Of aesthetics in the
College of New-Jersey. Princeton His subject
THE Study of Elocuton as Related TO Literature"
He said in part: THE history Of literature is the
history Of the evolution Of written discourse from
oral discourse In the early ages the styles Of both
orators and story-tellers grew out Of the methods
Of speech. When the story-tellers became artists
they turned the requirements of accent and inhala-
ton into measure and line and thus developed
verse"
The discussion was taken up by George W. Cable
who said that elocuton not acting, for acting
appeals 10 The outer senses and little to the imag-
nation Blu, elocution appeals 10 the imagination.
"The study Of literature and elocution should
never be separated All the faculties are stimu-
lated by the study of the two together"
THE VITAL BOND is THOUGHT.
Mr. Cable was followed by Willis Fletcher John
BOZ THE vital bond between elocuton and liter
allure is thought" said Mr.. Johnson. THE nobil
fly of a mans thoughts is his best inspiration for
the selection of noble words with which to clothe
them. If thought is poor, literature is poor Eo-
cuton is the audible expression Of literature.
reader and speaker should pay careful attention
10 vocal sounds. infections and enunciations a
writer pays correct structure. painter
employs in the selection Of his colors and nades Of
colo.s He who brings out the best thought Of a
writer. however is good reader, though his voice
be poor and his manner imperfect.
WHY should write poor literature? They
would better Join Colonel Warnings whitc-wnged
brigade and assist IN keeping the streets clean
rather than write books that are unclean. Some
left unwritten far as good literature is
MIR johnson received liberal applause and appre-
iation when he finished.
EXPRESSION IN CHARACTER READING
Professor j. W. Churchill, Of Andover. Mass.
gave an excellent paper on the subject. ITO What
Degree Shall We Employ Physical Expression in
Character Kcading?"
From 70 10 o'clock methods Of teaching were
DEMONSTRATING IN academies. colleges and uni
vers.,ics. Robert |. Fulton conducted the session.
ari the discussion hinged How TO Organize
Eiocuton Glasses in collcses" Class thods OF
Teaching Vocal PRINCIPLES rracieai Me,hGds LOT
ard 'Corela,ion OF Education and Literature"
lnterpreia alton was she sqbjec expla,n ard ex-
oiac subject was How Far Shall Public Readers
Make Use Of Vocal Imitation Vocal Sugges-
iion?" Practical Illustrations were given. Papers
were read by f: Livingston Barbour New Bruins
wick y. j., and Mrs. Anna Randall Diehl. New
York City. Mrs Helena Crumr't Lee, Canton
y. y, opened the discussion.
At 3 O'Clock. there was business meeting and
election u officers. The following ticket was
elected: President Thomas c. rruebood Ann
Arbor Mich; first vice president. Henry Sopeer,
Chi ago; second vice-president, Caroline b. lie
Row, Brooklyn; secretary. George Hyns9n. fh!la-
Gciphia: treasurer Edward =; Perry. 81. Louis
No. directors, Virgil A. Pinkiey. Cincinnati: L.
land r. Powers. Boston; Mrs. j. W Shoemaker
Philadelphia Miss Marie l.: Bruot Cleveland ono;
DR. s. :. Curry. Boston: william Is chamberlain,
Chicago; Mrs Edna chanee Noble. Detroit, and
Miss Minnie ii. Cady. Dcs Moines, Iowa
Last night there were Teaoirgs ny Mts iiarTlet
Oiis De.'enbaugh Mrs Ella Skinner Bates and
Hrs Bertha Kunz Baker. Recitals were gwen by
Ms Mary Ward Van Voast and Miss .Evelyne
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
To-day is rhe last CT the convention. ana the
rrc,ra nine will lie as follows:
Boston CT the main body. a. NJ 10 10y p; NJ.
oclocX oiseussion of the printed report OF me
Committee on Termno.ogy 10 o'c ocx. address Dy
T. r. Mackay Of New,York, on The Theory ye ana
By Miss NJ Helena zachos. q YORK II sl0cS
Waterbury Conn, on THE O.d-time E'ocu'i'''''