The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-06-04

it was poetry itself. Miss Hays has q
vast insight into literature, and poetry
| especially. Every sentence was deliver
ed in clear, distinct tone. and was
| heard all over the house. Her gesticula-
| tons were graceful and exactly at the
proper moment TO give emphasis to a
remark. Her theme was an exalted
| one and she was thoroughly imbued with
| the subject Miss Hays made one of the
best orations of the Gay.
Rudolph H Hatfield gave as his ora
ton, Referendum in Reform" Mr..
| Hatfield is a natural born orator and his
delivery was very good. He was per-
fectly at ease before the large audience
and gave htme an grafton of unusual
| merit. He showed by his address that he
has searched the pages Of history both
political and sacred. He has deIved into
political economy and gave his ideas in
clear and lucid manner. He cited as
one or his heroes Alfred the Great, tell
ing how he had been the originator of
the jury system which allowed every
man the right TO be tried. no matter how
humble or poor he was. His grafton was
one OF the best and he received thunder
Gus applause at the end of his ora
ton.
Miss Nellie May Waddington spoke on
The Dying Century" She took a rose
ate view Of the future which was was
gathered from the wonderful progress
thai is being made with each succeed
ing day Miss Washington presented in
a vivid manner the beacon lights of the
past and, generalizing. showed what
might be expected in the future, juds-
ing from the wonderful strides that have
occurred in the immediate past. Miss
Waddington has a wonderfully sweet
voice and quite captivated the audience
by her gentleness Of manner and well
modulated voice
Herbert A. Reed was the las. sneaLe-
on the program Mr.. Reed took as his
address, The Problem of the Age" and
ne launched into his subject with earn
est enthusiasm. He portrayed in clear
manner the true philosophy 10 be deriv-
ed from life. He said that mans SUI
preme ambition was 70 rule and the dis
tinctive trait has painted the scenes OF
glarious conquests and deepest humilia-
ton. Mr.. Reed is an orator He did
himself and his friends proud He re-
ceived their hearty appreciation in vo-
ciferous hand-clapping.
Professor Naylor addressed the class.
giving some sound words Of advice, and
cautioning them OF some Of the shoals
and pitfalls which were so liable TO be-
fall those just starting into a new field.
After the benediction by DR.. Fleming,
the class were presented with their d.
plomas. Before they left the platform
hey were surrounded by friends who
had come forward to congratula
them.
The prizes IN Lewis Academy were
awarded as follows:
Emporia College scholarship, years,
for highest standing in the senior class,
Miss Miss Katherine L. Halsey.
Rev. E. c. Bradt, prize in rhetoric
Miss Katherine L. Haisey.
Judge T. B. Wall first prize in orato-
A. Reed.
Mrs. L. s. Carter, second prize In ora
tory-Rodolph H. Hatfield.
Israel & Co, first prize in oratory
Miss Bertha Binkley.
Professor E. II. Robins and S. NJ Ste
vens, second prize in oratory-Miss Mel
lie NJ. Waddington.
c. A. Tanner & Co., prize for scholar
ship in school-Miss Katherine l. Hal
sey.
William F. Smith. first prize for sohol-
Bessie NJ. Hays.
William F. Smith, second prize for
cholarship-Divided equally between
Misses Laura Snyder, Mamie Wilson and
Rosa NJ. Heinig.
Isaac Goldsmith & Co, prize for schol-
ership in primary observation-disclosures
Dubois.
Isaac Goldsmith & Co., prize for best
department in primary department.
Ma bel Fleming.
The Junior prizes contested for at the |
close of the third term were:
Mr.. E. Higginson, first prize in ora |
H. Alexander.
Mr.. John Carter. second prize in ora |
,ory-Clarence S. Reed.
Those who have earned the above !
prizes will call on Prof. J. NJ. Naylor for |
them, or certificates 10 the donors.