The Globe-republican., 1900-12-06

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We're for the publication of the atmos-
pierre The well balanced forces of ma
ture in the universe could not vary a
hairs breadth without danger. There
was pain in labor, and man was made to
! labor and mourn. In the difference of
life could be accounted the failure, which
was found in all classes. The life of the
average man was continuous disappoint-
ment.
! Is pessimism vanity or optimism de-
fusion? Of the supposed bad character
of the world lie said he who has an evil
eye will see good. 1t was better to
, conceal the vices than TO make them
public, though all men had faults.
The long care the mother has for her
/ children rendered affection for the off
spring not found in beings which soon
discarded their young.
fIe said the pessimist will have to
count up his two columns of figures to
find that there is more pain than pleasure
in life.
There is, after all, to judge from the
lecturers logic, better condition 10 life
than we are apt to consider from the
things which we account the worst in
life, and from which we measure our
standard of living. We must even mp
Iife's course, and get on the right plan of
cosmology And perhaps if we did not
have the pains of living where would we
| lind the pleasures?
The ladies quartette, composed of Miss
Kate kinkead, Mrs. NilIipigue, Mrs.
Straulman and Mrs. Swinehart, closed
| the exercises with llent singing.
Fridays program pertained to subjects
which largely enter into the life and work
of the teacher. The discussions showed
breadth of thought and were of a high
character.
In the evening the singing fine.
The ladies' quartette sang excellent
piece.
The declarations were made by Master
Eustace Smith, son of F. d. Smith. of
Kinsley Miss Edith Knox, of Garden
City; Miss Flora Lawrence, of Spear
vile, and Miss Lena E. Summersby, of
Cimarron. The first named was boy
less than II years old. TO say that he
did we'll is not full credit to the boys
effort and ability His gestures were al
most faultless, his voice in good tone for
one so young, and expression in good
imitation of one of older years. If this
boy did not receive the prize he certainly
deserves honorable mention. as they
say at the cattle shows. The young man
plunged the condemned Spaniard into
dark oblivion, and that is where he
x
and vigor of youth His earnestness
was illustrative of boys determination
to win.
Miss Kaox certainly made the medley
ring, She has facility of expression in
the varying moods of the character of her
subject, and the humor and pathos were
interchanged with ease and grace. Miss
Knox was awarded the second prize. 1t
is proper to SAY that the audience was
much delighted. She will make a fine
elocutionist.
Miss Lawrence has dignity of manner
and f1uency of speech. She spoke her
piece IN clear voice. easy gestures and
good expression.
Miss Summersby's Legend of Bregenz
was delivered in model style. Her easy
and graceful manner won for her admit
ration. She was dignified in expression
and in gesture, Her voice clear and
distinct. Those in the rear part of the
building could hear all the declaimers
with distinctness. Miss Summersby was
| awarded the first prize. The decision of
the judges was accepted favorably.
Good music and singing followed the
close of the exercises. The house was
crowded and the audience showed an APP
probation of the declamations and sing
ing.
The association meets in Dodge City
on next Thanksgiving day
The following officers were selected for
the coming year:
President-A. G. Wheeler, of Garden
City.
Vice President-w. NJ. Seaman, of
Kinsley-
Secretary-N1iss Luelia Pine, of Dodge
City.
Treasurer-Mrs. E. V. Miller, of CHM
AKRON.
President Wheeler makes a good pre-
siding officer.
The thanks of the association was given
to the citizens of Dodge City for their
kindness and hospitality.
RESOLUTIONS
We. the Committee on Resolutions for
the Southwest Kansas Teachers Asso-
citation, recommend the adoption of the
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