Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-18
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In the nineteenth century, wnen tho
mind Is nearly overpowered with facts,
it readily goes Out to the world of fancy.
The belief in ghosts is centuries old and
exists even In the present time. Ghosts
with a purpose are rarely seen. nova
! days, but they wander about appearing
to wrong persons. In literature we have
many noted ghosts Shakespeare intro
duces them in Hamlet, Richard the Third
and Julius Caesar. In SCOTS poem. The
Eve of St. John" lady is visited iy the
ghost of her lover and in Uncle Tom $
Cabin. Classy and Emmeline escape by
taking advantage of Legree's supersti-
ton. In spite Of culture and science, we
still cling to our belief in the supersti-
tions.
Folk Lore was Miss Edythe Mae
Fuller's subject. She showed that she
had given it much careful study ana
appreciation in what she said. in part,
as follows:
Folk lore means lore or legends Of
the people, Much study has been devot-
ed to old legends with the idea of tiae-
ing them back to common origin. Strik-
ing similarity between legends of differ
ent countries is found, showing a COM
mon foundation though each tale is col
ored by the surroundings and character
istics of the nation in which it is found.
The folk lore of people may be consid-
cred as embodying the popular motives
of action.
The deep subject, Shall Our Jury
system Be Retained was handled by
Mr.. Ernest Lee Wellman in very
thoughtful manner He said. in part
There are four objections to our pres
ent system: That It is uncertain and
unsatisfactory: 1T involves delay: ii is a
source of expense: and il imposes a
heavy burden upon those who serve. Ju-
fors are not trained in weighing evidence
and often decide from trivial reasons. A
better way would he 10 have tribunal
If trained judges. chosen for ability and
experience, who would have regard for
he honor of their position.
THE Hercines of The War subject
# cherished memory to many, and the
| reverence of the many noble women
Who gave their service in war, was
given much care by Miss Lillian
Blanche Shaw Sac said in part:
1t required heroisn for women to send
iorth their dear ones to the battlefield.
Yet, they did this and aided the cause in
many other ways. Some went into the
yattle itself and others devoted them
selves TO the sick and wounded in the
hospitals Mother Bickerdyke, unseliish
and self-sacrifieing worked day and night
for the soldiers. Clara Barton with the
red cross and badge was called the angel
IF the Battlefield" Mary A. Livermore
sweetened the last moments of many
brave soldier and Julia Ward Howe slim
r,ated them with her Battle Hymn Of
he Republic. These women lived nooly
and are worthy of honor.
The subject Music" on which Miss
Marion Heath is well informed, and is
naturally accomplished. was artist
eally treated. She said. in part:
The growth of music reflects the prog
ress of the world. The rudest tribes have
acknowledged its sway. Today its influ-
ence. through concerts and musical 1T
erature. is more widespread and the taste
IS better and purer than ever before 1t
is the highest form of intellectually, the
soul speaks to soul in the loftiest strains.
Church service is made more impressive,
and the common duties Of life are light
ened by its power. 1t has made history.
The sailor and soldier have been aroused
by martial airs and many battle has
been won through their inspiring strains.
"A Page of History" by William e.
Barrows, Jr., was comprehensive biz
Of thought which was very much APP
oreciated by all He said in part:
From a few weak colonies. our country
has risen into free republic. 1t has
passed through wars with savage tribes;
has thrown off the yoke of the mother
country: has quelled the greatest rebel
lion of history and now stands one of she
greatest nations of the world Its land.
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commerce is increasing and its educa-
tional system unsurpassed The blending
of the different races has produced some
of the finest specimens of great and no.
bic minds.
Miss Edith KimbaIl Partridge gave
the subject "A Glimpse Of Colonial
Life" delightful color in her charm
ing and witty essay. She gave. in part.
the following:
We wish to know more of the social
and home life of our ancestors, their
hopes and cares. gaieties and pleasures.
Thus we will be drawn more closely to
them. Human nature was much the
same then as now and in spite of stern
laws forbdding display in dress, clothes
became q badge of rank. Faults of friend
and neighbor were as freely discussed at
the quilting party as in a modern sewing
circle. Even among Puritan maidens
there was innocent making over caps
and gowns and talk Of bellies and beaux
was as much enjoyed. Many records
have come to us showing touches of hui
man affection in the cold types of excel
lence" described in the pages of history.
The valedictory was given by Miss
Miriam Titcomb on the subject: THE
Peasant Poet of Germany 1t was a
bright. scholarly essay, given with
true appreciation of iler subject. The
following is, in part, what she said:
1t is refreshing to find one who has new
err Thought of writing for fame but sim