The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-02
MISS LATHROP WINS
DecIamatory Contest Given
by Academy Students.
AWARDED COED MEDAL
Fine Program Given at Pres
byterlan Church Last Night

The declamatory contest given by stu
dents Of Lewis Academy last night was
one Of the best ever held in the city.
Each speaker seemed to have chosen the
piece suited to his voice and each was
admirably rendered. The beautiful gold
medal presented by DR.. Selway was an
incentive to hard work Constant Drac-
tice with hard study rendered each de-
livery almost perfect. There was not the
least hesitation or repetition and each
speaker deserved a prize.
The program opened with prayer by
Professor Scott, who was followed by
Felix McNeal in his splendid rendition OF
the Creole Love Song" This brought an
encore and Mr.. McNeal sang Sweet
May" one of his own compositions. His
clear tenor voice held his audience closely
throughout, while the extremely difficult
accompaniment was beautifully played
by Miss Winnie Barnes.
The first contestants presented the
Quarrel Of Mary and Elizabeth" and
gave their parts with the true spirit and
fire
Matte Irvina then delighted the crowd
with her faultless rendition of The
Chariot Race" Miss Irvine's recitation
was pronounced by many as the best
they ever heard of this difficult piece.
Then came the piano duet by Misses
Chapman and Barnes. and the splendid
phrasing and delicate touch so common
to pupils from the Sickner Conservatory
brought forth great applause from the
large audience.
Clarence Copeland then gave the speech
of John Adams, urging the colonies tc
declare their independence. Mr.. Cope
land slime voice, his earnestness and grace
make him a hard opponent in a contest
A hundred people marked him a winner
as soonas he had spoken, for never hat
they seen that masterpiece so ably de
| livered.
Then came Miss Laura Lathrop will
Tom Sawyer's Last Day at School,
The speaker seemed admirably adapted
to each character represented. Especially
fine was her imitation OF the careles!
tones of Tom and the pleading. simpering
and crying Of Beckey. The courtshlI
scene was the climax Of the entertain
ment While other speakers rendered per
fectly one or two voices, Miss LathroI
easily and perfectly presented five. Tn
laundering applause which greeted tht
announcement that she had won proved
that the judges voiced the verdict of tn,
audience.
! Miss Schofield sang with great power
and sweetness one of her solos which
never fail to enrapture a Wichita audi
ence. Either the vocal or instrumental
music on this program was ample pay
for these who came out to hear, for al
are good.
Philip Lewis surprised his friends by hi:
excellent presentation Of Arnold's Death
bed. Mr. Lewis has improved more thar
any other student in the school during
the past year in ability to speak. He viii
carry off a prize soon If he continues.
Mr. Hatfield spoke "IngersolPs Pictur,
of War" in good style. His rich, vel
modulated voice made the pathetic anC
powerful passages of this fine declama.
ton very effective. Only one in a thous
and voices could handle that selection 81
we'll Mr. Hatfield was awarded second
place by the judges.
While the judges were making theil
decision Professor Scott was called TO the
platform and presented with an elegant
upholstered rocking chair by the Seno'
class for his careful training. This is tbs
seventh class Professor Scott has pre-
pared for graduation and the school ha:
a merited reputation for rhetorical work
Miss Maud McCracken made a neat pre-
sentation speech and Professor Scott re
Piled thanking the class for their kind,
ness.
Professor Naylor was given a hand
some extension table al the same time
the gift of the school. Both were thor
oughly surprised.
The exercises closed with piano SOLE
by Miss Emily Torrington. 1t was {
beautiful selection and will rendered.
The entertainment was one Of the hes
4 ever presentd by tn school and IS a go3l
index Of the Evolutionary work in tht
Lewis.
The commencement exercises occur
next Thursday morning az o'clock an
nine speakers will contest for prizes. Ad
mission is free and all are invited 10 at
tend The addition OF one year 70 tn.
course makes the graduates enter III,
Junior class in our State university.
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