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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
A Choral Class.

+ One Of the admirable features OF the
institute to open June 9th is to be a
choral class conducted by Prof. l.. R.
Lewis. The teachers will be taught
choral music with its Interpretation,
phrasing, respiration and expression
in a manner that will do them much
good. The union Of vowels and con-
sonants and the voice in song and
speech will be features No one in the
county who desire to improve their
musical talents should miss this feat
ure even il they do not intend teach
ing.
One OF the sessions will be. devoted
to the training Of the teachers to
teach music. In this branch the phy-
siology Of the child's voice will receive
special attention. No teacher can af-
ford to miss this.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
FOR CONDENSED MILK.
A Boston Man Wants to Locate q
Factory.

The following letter has come from
a man who wants to give Abilene
new industry:
BosroN, May 20.-I am looking for
a suitable location in which to Join
the citizens in building a condensed
milk factory. What can you tell me
Of the dairy interests within circuit
Of ten miles Of your town. What is
your water supply on farms, springs
or wells? II wells, their usual depth.
Can you give me an idea Of the tenn
perature Of your well and spring
water in the months Of July and
August What is your rock forma-
tion9 The citizens Of your State
have a market to consume the prod
uct Of large plant which is now be-
ing supplied from Illinois, New York
and Michigan. j. B. RAcKLIFFE.
Here is the chance for the CONNER
cial club to get in its work and join
the gentleman. He 10 probably not
aware that Diskinson's creameries
are taking pretty good care Of the
milk supply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
DECLARED A DIVIDEND.
Dillon Cement Plaster Company Has
Meeting.

DILLON, May 29.-The stockholders
OF the Saina Cement Plaster Co.,
which owns the Dillon stucco mills,
held meeting last week and elected
the following directors; +. H. Quin.
cy, c. NJ. Cathcart, Z. R. Holmes, H.
F. Sudendori, P. l.. Gebhart, Smith
George and r. T. Wellslager, Of Des
Moines, la. The board Of directors
met later and organized by re-elect.
ing the old officers. They are; Fred
Quincy, presidents E. R. Holiness
vice president &c. NJ. Cathcart, secre-
tary; A. X. Ekstrand, assistant secre-
tary; W. 7. Welch, treasurer; +. Tup-
per, superintendent The company
is in a very prosperous condition and
at the meeting declared a dividend Of
8 per cent. The mills are located at
the following points: Dillon and
Longford, Kansas, and Acme, Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01

One writing Of Homer has declared
that he gave us worthy ideals in such
characters as Penelope and Telem-
achus, but adds that although Greece
hourished thousand years after
Homer, the Greeks never took the
ideals OF mother and son down from
the Homeric pedestal and made them
sit at Athenian tiresides or walk in
the temples and porches. But that
work is being accomplished today by
a people then unnamed in a country
then unknown.
Long centuries ago Plato gave us
"The Republic"-a description Of an
ideal commonwealth. Then Sir
Thomas More published his political
romance "Utopia," which embodied
bis vaought Of ideal social conditions.
This Francis Bacon followed with
1.-THE New Atlantis" These were
dreams. But later came such men as
Washington, Jefferson, Franklin,
Lincoln, patriots and statesmen, and
utopia" and "The New Atlantis
are surpassed in the realization Of the
American idea, Government Of the
people, by the people and for the
people,"
This is century oiapplied thought.
Genius has heretofore been prophetici
today it is productive. Each ideal Of
the past expressed some great and
beautiful aim OF life. But the ancients
built their castles in the air; it is ours
to reproduce them in substantial ma
terials upon the solidground. Today
visions become realities, ideas bios
som into institutions and thinking Is
transformed into living
DR.. Hughes lauded the patriotism
Of today and praised the Kansas SOL
diers, saying that Kansas City even
wanted to honor them. He was
greeted with frequent applause
throughout his address.
OTHER FEATURES.
The choruses and the class song
were given with perfection that
showed excellent training while the
solos by Mrs. j. H. Niesley wen all
hearts by their sweetness and express
sion. Abilene is always more than
glad to hear her.
Rev. D. L. Parker pronounced the
invocation and DR.. Hughes dismissed
the audience.
The entire evening was one OF
which Abilene may well be proud. 1t
closed most successful school year
which has been a credit to Supt.
Niesley and his assistants as well as
to the people Of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01

Invitation have been issued for the
eighth annual commencement exer.
cises Of the Dickinson county high
school which take place at Chapman,
Friday, June 2. Program:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
DICKINSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Commencement Exercises at Chap
man Next Week.

man Next Week.
Invitation have been issued for the
eighth annual commencement exer.
cises Of the Dickinson county high
school which take place at Chapman,
Friday, June 2. Program:
MORNING.
Piano solo-"sounds from the Ringing
Rocks" s",.............,..... Agnes Gates
Prayer
Vocal solo-.Distance" ...... Nellie Scherer
Commencement address" Samuel Adams
Patriot ..........,....,.,....,.
Prof. Guy P. Benton, Of Baker university
AFTERNOON.
Piano duet "Lustspie Overture .a,,,.
-. .Callie Ruchty and Tessie Howe
Prayer
Oration-"The Majesty OF Calmness' s'.,.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Alice WICK
Oration-"True Patriotism Reuben Frey
Oration-"Present Political Issues ...,
...",.. ...............,.s...a, Clyde drigg
Vocal solo-"spring Songs. .Luta Grain
Grafton" Evolution OF Man" Frank Patton
Grafton" -"Foundation Stones" ..........
.......,.............M Mary Bertschinger
Oration-"Our Rosewater Policy with
crimon Ira Koople
Plano solo-"Huntlng Song" .Callie Ruchty
Grafton" "Altruism" William Kohman
Grafton" Americas Shame ....A Anna Erwin
Memorial address--"The Greatest Man in
History, ",..,.,,.......,....Ru Rumsey Trezise
Male quartette- Soldiers Chorus"
Presentation Of diplomas BY the principal
Presentation Of certificates. ........,......
...............s supt L, G. Humbargar
Announcements for commencement
week at the county high school;
Address before Christian associa.
tions, Sunday, May 2S, Sp' M, Rev
W. A. Crawford, Of Abilene.
Baccalaureate sermt n, Sunday, May
2S, 8 p. M, Rev. Harvey Dee Brown,
Of Clay Center.
Annual declamatory contest,
Wednesday evening May 81.
Concert Of music department,
Thursday evening, June /.
Commencement address, Friday,
June 2, 10 a. m., Prof. Guy P. Ben
ton, Of Baker University.
Commencement exercises, Friday,
June 2, Up. m,
Alumni reunion and banquet, Fri
day evening, June 2.
The people Of the county are cor
daily invited to be present at these
exercises.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
TWO COMMENCEMENTS
Herington and Hope Have Their
Closing Exercises.

HERINGToN, May 27.-The com
mencement exercises of the Herring.
ton high school were held last night.
The baccalaureate sermon was on
Sunday by Rev. S. +. Pendleton.
The class motto is "Not at the Top
but Climbing" and the graduates are;
Kathleen M. Cronican, Charlyne F.
Cole, Bert H. Calkins, Zenobia NJ.
Grove, Grace +. Vance, Adam George,
Kathryne G. Lapham, Clement j. Nc
Naspy, Jennie l.. Beam.
The program includes the follow
ing;
salutatory-"No ut the Top but Climb
ing" Kathleen NJ, Cronlcan
what VIII You DO When the Black Man
Comesr ,Charlyne Cole
"As the Days Are Going By" Bert II, Calkins
"What Would Paint II We're an Artist"
..........,.......,.,., .Ienobla M. Grove
"Loop Back the Curtain" ,.. Grace e. Vance
"Quo Vadis' s'.,.....,.,".,'n'r,hd Adam george
"Our Responsibility" ,Kathryne G. Lapham
Territorial Expansion" Observation-Disclosures.
n........,......o,,..Cle Clement J. McNaspy
ValedIctory- Goodnight Jennie l., Beam
Presentation OF Diplomas ,supt A, W. Hiner
Address to Glass, .o... Maj. A. NJ. Harvey
CLOSING AT HOPE.
Commencement exercises were held
in the Presbyterion church last night,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
CHAPMAN'S RACES.
Large Crowd Attended Saturdays
Attractions.

CHAPMAN, May 29.--Last Saturday
afternoon the races were witnessed by
the largest crowd since the races here
began, there being over 800 out OF
town visitors. In the first race there
were three horses. James Devane's
sorrel won first prize, Bert Woods
second and a horse from north OF Alb
ilene third. This race was quite o
unique affair. The horses were full
brothers, both Lexingtons, and OF
equal weight, $40 pounds, one owned
by James Devane and the other by
Bert Wood. 1t was one Of the finest
races of the season and was declared
tie by the judges. The race was
run one.fourth mile and for side bets.
Every one takes great interest in
these races and they are becoming
more popular each week. They un-
doubtedly bring more people to Chap
man than would otherwise come. A
race has been arranged between j. E.
Anderson and James Devane for q
large purse, one-hali mile race, for
the 4th of July and arrangements will
be made for several other races, in
cluding Shetland pony race.
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CLASS DAY DO|NCS.
HIGH SCHOOL ACQUITs ITSELF
WITH HONORS.
Interesting Numbers on Program
All the Pupils Win Applause and
Praise for Their Work.

The class day exercises Of the high
school May oath in the opera
house were very pleasing to the large
audience. The various classes and
the incoming freshmen occupied
prominent places near the stage and
appreciated all the good things said.
In the opinion Of many the exer-
cises made the best class day enter.
tainment ever given here. The ori.
ginal poems by Emma Humble and
Mamie Hersh, the issue Of "The
Sahara" brimiul Of good jokes and
witty remarks, by Robb Brady, and
the song responses to May Flenner's
toast response, 1.-The Incoming Fresh
men, particularly won unstinted ap-
plause. The music was admirable
and the entire evening reflected cred
it on the school and on Principal W
H. Wagner and his assistants, Misses
Wise and Zimmerman.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Jesse N. Engle, of White City, Wis.
tied our school Monday.
There was no school in the after.
moons this week. The seniors were
absent all the week.
The pupils were pleased to have
Albert Young again at school Monday.
Alice Lesher served as pianist this
week during the absence Of Lima Cur
tiss.
The seniors are looking forward to
class picnic at Walnut Grove Friday
The following persons have left
school since the first Of the term:
Freshmen, Daisy Kidder, Dottie Lee
Frank Kirsch, Naomi Engle, Frank
Myer, Marian Peek, Robert South
worth, Melt Hayes; sophomore, Will
Amsden, Pearl Teed, Ella Yeadon,
Clarke Newcomer, Lizzie Bronaugh,
Maude Shatto, Florine Pendergrast,
Charlotte Gardner, Harry Minick;
junior, Albert Young, Anna Rice, Ott
Paullin; senior, Thomas Gary.
Report cards were issued this morn.
ing. The following persons have
stood at the head for the year: Fresh
men. Marian Peek, lst month, Edwin
Burke, rest Of year; sophomore, Ket'
urah swartz, every month; junior,
Emma Humble, lst, End, 3rd, 4th,
9th and 9th. Alice Lesher, 5th, 9TH
and Sth months; seniors, Hiland
Southworih, lst, 2nd and 3rd, Melvin
Trott, 4th, 9th, 9TH and 9th, Elya
Lower, 9th and Sth months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01
NEW CHORAL WORK.
Normal Institute Will Study Music
asa Part Of Its Work.

Prof. L. R. Lewis, who will conduct
the musical department Of the normal
which convenes next Monday will
give special attention to choral sing
ing. This department will not only
aid the teachers in school room but
be an invaluable aid to anyone who is
interested in singing. The music de-
partment is a part Of the normal but
anyone can attend and take only the
musical studies II they prefer. Stated
periods will be setapart for this work.
The tuition Of $l.00 covers the entire
work Of the normal which includes
the music.
The choral work will start with the
patriotic chorus, "The New Hail Co.
lumbia," written by W. Murdoch
Lind, arranged from "Tabasco
March" OF G. W. Chadwick. This
chorus is becoming famous, being
rendered at the peace jubilee in Wash
ington and is destined to become the
national song. The following are
the words.
Oh! look to the East and see the sun arise
Der fair Americas shores,
Gliding with light the early morning skies
Where the eagle silently soarsi
Emblem is he Of Liberty,
The gift of nation happy and brave
Queen OF the Western world, whose flag un-
furled,
Forever and aye shall wave
CHORUS,
Hall all hall
To the land Of the good and the true
A hundred hurrahs for the stripes and the
OF the Red, White and Blue;
All hail. Columbia
Home Of the noble and free!
Dear eourtry whore riStt Is the peoples
delight, y
Here's health to thee
| May peace In thy borders forever reign,
And honor, truth and plenty abound;
May the folds of thy banner be kept without
STAIN
The clarion tones Of battle ne'er resound.
May nations again re-eclo the strain
To this fair Columbia Of the free the free,
Whose people united forever shall remain
With hearts and lives devoted to thee, to
thee
| And now over North and South
"Old Glory floats so proudly In the airi
Whateer betide our ship shall ride,
Our glorious flag shall still be there.
While ages come and ages go,
Triumphant shall echo rear and far,
That noble song we love so well
70 sing Of our Columbia,
CHORUS
The following are among the pieces
that will be studied;
"The IlaleuJah Chorus from the Mes
sian h.,...,,tt.,',t',.,...t.,.', '.''nanuei
| "The Heavens Are Telling" from the
Creation. n..o...........,..,.... Hayden
"The Marvellous Work from the Crea-
tion on.......,.,....,..".... Hayden
"Goria" from the Twelfth Mass. Mozart
Lovely Appear" Pentecostal hymn, so
prano solo and chorus from the Re-
demptlon ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Gounod
"The Fropgs' Singing School" ...n. Bartlett
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-01

For Sale-A fine home and a good
business for sale. Inquire Of J. h.
Koch, windmill and pump dealer,
Hone Kansas. 31.2mo*
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supt. Humbargar presented diplomas.
The graduates themes were:
salutatory-"Th Great Stone Face" ",..
Observation-Disclosures. Ethel lleidenreich
"The Significance Of Our Diplomas" ......
...,.,.........,......,.,., Lydia Hemenway
"The Battle Of Saratoga" Ralph Hemenway
The Power of Music ',...,.... Helen Peck
"A Famous Ride" de".,.,........Ca Carrie Springer
Daniel Boone" ..........,a.A Albert Strine
"The u s. Life Saving Service" ..........
observation-disclosures" clarence stagB
Valedictory-"Th Story Of Evangellne"
Observation-Disclosures, Tilton
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An Entertaining and Helpful Address
BY Rev. Dr.. Matt. s. Hughes Of
Kansas City-The Evening an En-.
joyable One for All.

casion an enjoyable one and the pro-
gram received unstinted praise. The
members Of the class occupying
the stage were:
Fred Lincoln Anderson,
Welcome May Barcus,
James Robb Brady,
Rachel Noble Curtiss,
Caroline Ann Curtiss,
Cyrus Foss Crawford,
Solomon Cornelius Gary,
Mamie Belle Hersh,
Maude Anna Hampton,
Charles Frederic Lesher,
Elva Clare Lower,
Josephine Ida Miller,
Frank Pinkham,
Pearl Ethel Parker,
Hiland Gessner Southworth,
Florence Southworth,
Fannie Ann Toles,
Daniel Melvin Trott.
Rea Wilson,
Reba Naomi Worley,
Charles Elijah Williams.
Charles Frederic Holzworth, one Of
the graduates, was absent, having
joined the U. 5. geodetic survey.
The salutatory was given by Miss
Rea Wilson who in graceful words and
pleasing voice welcomed the audience.
She held that the class was greeted
as well by the hundreds gathered to
enjoy the occasion and told why it
was right that it should be SO.
She noted that the class was COM
posed almost entirely Of native Kan.
sans and lauded highly the state Of
which they are proud, its advance
ment, its brave soldiers, its pluck
and courage. Best of all its products,
though, are its boys and girls, its
young men and women who are de-
veloping its glorious destiny.
The class prophecy was given by
Miss Florence Southworth who pre-
dicted many happy fortunes Tor the
members and outlined a most pleas
ant future which all hope will be
realized. Miss Southworth has an
attractive stage presence and won
praise for her excellent address.
The vsledictory was given by Miss
Elva Lower, who on behalf OF the
class, said goodbye to'patrons, friends
and teachers in felicitous phrase and
deserved the applause she received.
Miss Lower won her honor by rank
ing at the head Of her class for the
four years course and her excellent
address showed that her work has
been thoroughly done. =
Supt. j. H. Niesley presented the
diplomas in his usual impressive
manner and his earnest words were
fully appreciated by graduates and
audience.
DIR. HUGHES ADDRESS.
The principal feature of the even
ing was a lecture by Rev. DR.. Matt.
S. Hughes, pastor of the Independence
Avenue NJ. E. church, Kansas City,
one Of the foremost pulpit orators Of
the nation. 1t was DR.. Hughes first
visit to Abilene but he made "A most
favorable impression and won plaud-
its by his helpful, uplifting and schol-
arly address. His SUBJECT was 1.-The
Art OF Arts" Defining mans rela'
ton to nature and his power in fash
Joining the worlds destinies, he held
that this power was mans art
"But,n said he, "there is one su'
preme art-the art of arts-the art Of
living This was his theme and
well did he develop it.
1.-The finished products-the idea
Of the arts Of arts-is not temple, {
statue, a painting, song or a poem
but a man. The poet is greater
than his lyric; the architect than hi
building; the farmer than his plow
the student than his diploma; tn,
preacher than his sermon; the artis
than bis masterpiece. Above and be
yond all our callings, all our profes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05

white cambria lace, frothed TO a marvel,
the fiounces caught up here and there with
these same bows I'm black velvet ribbon,
and wonderfully well it looks, too Rumor
credits a certain pretty actress with in
PRODUCING the mode; but, be that as II
may, most women will, fancy. be glad
to copy it. Apropos OF bows, though, you
may safely invest In these when you
come across them, for, despite their UNI
bounded popularity at the present mo-
ment, they are likely to hold the field for
some time yet.
Another thing you should not miss is a
remnant Of brocade Of suitable length for
a tea Jacket. These are very smart
when properly made, and are quite as wen
worn as the tea gown, Of which one hears
so much just now. Apropos OF the lat
ter, Of course, if Paris model changes
your way, do not reject 1t. but bear IN
mind that the tea gown OF the moment
is by no means a floppy garment, and do
not be put off with a model OF some two
or three seasons back, unearthed to ap.
pear at twice its original price at the
winter sales.
The up-to-date tea gown must fit as
faulty and trinity as though ii were meant
Tor outdoor wear, ana unless you are INT
lucky possessor Of what the stories call
a stocky figure. or are very sure that tho
model can be altered TO lit you accurately,
beware of its destinations. II is not
for you, nor you for it, Better by far
make a length Of Roman satin, or bro
caded silk, your own. and with the help
Of a sewing woman, copy the original
which captivated your fancy.
The amount of material required for q
tea gown would be about seven yards
in a double-width material; silk or satin
fourteen yards-seven yards in an art
satin, because the latter are double
width-and, in addition, the amount re-
quired for the front, if you incline to that
style Of gown.
TO revert to tea-jackets, you will need
for one Of these some five or five and one
half yards in single-width silk or mate
rial, plus of course, the lace or chiffon
necessary for a 'front.' and, by the way,
the most favorite models of this kind
are all la Louis Quinze, with fronts
strapped with black or colored velvet
ribbons, clasped in the centre with paste
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Modern Field Artillery.

ALonQOn SATURDAY AN~''N"F
To obtain good effect at ranges Of con-
sderably over mile. guns must not
only be carefully laid and fuses adjusted
with precision, but the distance TO the
target must have BEEN gauged ana estab-
ushed by a series OF trial-shots. The
mere discharge of many shells in a given
direction will not yield a harvest, and
the expenditure OF every shell is mat
TER for consideration. Contamination
Is so heavy and bulky that its supply is
not an easy problem. The gunner, how
ever rapidly his weapon may be able TO
shoot. must always. therefore, be cir
cumspect as 10 how he avails himself OF
st. powers, and when he Is engaged In
tie morning VIII have an eye TO the eve
ming or 10 the next day. We shall not
therefore, in all probability. witness tre-
mendous outbursts OF fire. except at rare
Intervals and the artillery engagement
In It's early stages will proceed In great
measure much as usual, whether quick
firing guns are in use or not.
But q difficulty even greater than am
munition-supply hampers the iniroduc-
t,on OF the new weapons. To develop their
fun powers II Is essential that recoil be
all but completely eliminated. Ii Is per-
fectly feasible 10 do this on board ship.
even " violent strains are thus thrown
on the whole fabric OF the smaller YES
sells a man can FIRE what on shore would
be ciaSsed as held-gun by means OF a
shouider-plece just as he would "a rifle
He can keep his eye close up to the sight
can follow his target. and choose his
own time 10 hre almost as though he
handled a little Maxim. The conditions
are widaiy different for the gunner on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05

his own purposes, and then make hoop'
Before making the next he will touch the
balls again, improve their arrangement,
and, perhaps bring in an outlying one
which at first he had been unable TO get
hold Of
BY that time, or in another minute or
two his court will be IN apple-pie order
a ball in hand with which he is now run
ming a hoop, ball at the next hoop Cor
close 70 tan indispensable element in
securely running the 4-inch hoop, and a
a third In the middle Of the ground, TO
which he will resort after every hoop, as
the easiest means OF getting TO the next.
This method OF progression, with q
variation for the two nearer and easier
middle hoops. and a judlcious Interchange
OF roll" rush." and "take-of," is
known as "the four-ball break" and
though games may be won without II. IS
the best and quickest method of winning.
and must be mastered for effective tour
nament play.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-05
Foulard and Muslin Gowns.
!. Lawn embroidery aud lace.

or other buckles, and with elbow sleeves
deliberately filled with lace.
One of the very prettiest l have seen
was carried out I'm turquoise-blue satin,
with a front of pale Parma mauve chiffon,
strapped with violet velvet ribbon, and
fastening with tiny antique silver buckles.
pretty copy of this for a brunette might
be achieved in chestnut-brown Roman
satin, or art velvet or velveteen, with
front of fiame-colored or orange chiffon
or tawny lace and velvet ribbons OF tho
chestnut brown hue.
The materials, If you exercise due care
I'm buying. should not come TO more than
s. all told, and you would have Jacke'
quite smart enough for even theatre OF
quiet evening wear.