The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-19
TIE ELoCUTIoN RECITAL
A Very Large Audience Greeted the
Graduates of the University
ElOcution department.

uiduudteS VI Cne University
ElOcntion department.
The first of the graduating exercis-
es of~Dakota University were held at
the chapel Monday evening, when,
as in years past, the elocution depart
ment held forth. The chapel hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity
by bringing in additional seats, and
even then many had to stand through
out the program. The stage was
ta%stefully arranged with sIreens and
the class colOrs, red and white, were
suspended from the ceiling. On a
stand was placed a beautiful bouquet
OF red roses, the class flower.
The program vas begun with a pi-
ano trio, Der Barber Serville, by
Rossini. 1t was played in very effect
i've style by the Misses Richard, Scott
and Noble, and the number was very
heartily appreciated by the audience.
Leo. M. Doyle recited "Blaine's
Eulogy on Garfield" The touching
selection was given a fine rendition
by the speaker, who presented the
great words of the statesman with
splendid effect. MI. Doyle's work
shows the earnest effort of a close
student in elocution, and the number
was given with a smoothness Of tone
that was in close harmony with the
sentiments expressed by them and
whose memory still fingers strong
with the people of the country.
Miss Blanche Davis gave "Blind
Margaret" a number that is not
easy Of rendition. The number re-
quiIes of the elocutionist much tai
cut and to present it well much prac-
tice must be enforced, for to stand
with closed eyes without sight of the
audience is often an embarrassing sit
uation to the speaker. Miss DAVIS
overcame this difficulty very nicely
indeed, and the audience showed it's
approval of her work.
A chorus sang a splendid selection,
"Springtime," with piano and violin
accompaniment, it being conducted
by Miss Myrtle Lee. The chorus gave
the selection a splendid rendition and
we would have been glad to have
heard it in another number.
In the absence of Miss Ferris the
number of "a Pair OF Frauds" which
was to have been given by Misses
Greattrax and Ferris and Mr.. Doyle,
was omitted and Miss Gresttsax.:save
a monologue that was one of the best
features of the evening. Miss Great
trax shows fine talent in elocution
work and although she has given the
number before it was we'll received.
Levi N. TillotsoE recited death
Dream" from The Bells. Mr.. Tillot.
son in his elocution work shows a
good conception of the art. His voice
is OF the volume and strength as to
give more dignity and emphasis to
his selections. His number for this
occasion was one that was exceeding
ly difficult, and it was presented with
costume and makeup, which added
to its effectiveness. Mr.. Tillotson Is
painstaking--in his elocution work
and-by continued application to
study he will Use to greater heights.
"A rose drill was given by six young
ladies that was presented in a beau
tiful and graceful manner. The pos
lures were very pretty indeed, and
they moved in close harmony with
each other.
Walter A. Seaman, who was on the
program for one Of the graduating
numbers, was unable to be present,
owing to his inability to return from
Watertown, where he was in attend
ance at the militia encampment, be-
ing second lieutenant of Co. D., of
this city.
The entertainment closed with a
piano quartet by Misses Avrey. Wick
eIs, Thompson and Boyer.
Miss Anna Elsner, the teacher of
elocution, has had a large class this
year and the work has been uniform
ly very good. She is earnest in her
work and since she has been at the
head of the department she has
turned out some good elocutionists.