The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-01-17

Ford, Willie Williams, Oscar Braitsch
George Howe. William McGrifith. John
Einhouse. Henry Crousy. Charles Konsc-
ny. yergil, Coats. George Boswick. Louis
Walton. VIII Walton. Dot Startzman.
Allie Pechin, Wesley Hunt.
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RECITAL AT ACADEMY
An informal recital was given by the
pupils of the Western School of Ora
tory in the class room OF the school in
Lewis academy. January IA. The fol-
lowing program was rendered:
| Piano solos
| tap Consolation" MeEdelssohn
| (b) "Valse --..--..-.---..-.-...- Chopin
Miss Lydia Bolton.
Recitation: THE Volunteer Organist''
....--......-.--...-.-.. Sam Walter Foss
! Mrs. A. h. Clifford
| Recitation: Bobby Shafto'' ...-..
| 49,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Alice Green
| RI Miss Lydia Bolton.
Recitation: "A Violin Fantasy" Anon
| ef Mr.. Harry w. Ladder.
Recitation from Lovey Mary -...--..-
| 81 The Christmas Play
Miss Alberta Chapman.
given during this year. These will be
open to the public free OF charge
The second recital in the series to
be given by the Western School of Ora
tory Will be presented by Prof. Fredric
A Metcalf. principal of the school and
Professor of Expression and Physical
Culture in Lewis Academy. on Friday
hight. January %. in the chapel.
Prof. Metcalf will render the following
program:
The Minister'S Housekeeper.-..
.....--..........- Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Death Bridge of the Tay''
.......-.........-.. .......-..-. Carleton.
Scenes from The Rivals. Sheridan
"Cuddle Doom ..-............... Alexander
The Charcoal Man" ...... Frowbridge
THE Great Bell Roland" --........Tilton
Scenes from "Othelloe ...... Shakespeare
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EGGLESTON POST INSULATION.
Wednesday afternoon Eggleston Post
and Caroline Harrison Circle. Ladies' G.
A. R., installed their officers for 1904. Past
Post Commander acting as mastering Of
fieer for the Post. Mrs. Judge Tucker In
stalling officer for Ladies @. A. r. The
work OF both officers was strictly ac-
cording to the ritual and was impressive
and gracefully executed. w. 7. Law
renee acted as officer of day for Post. and
Mrs. Mary c. Snyder, officer OF day for
the Circle.
Mrs. Florence Tucker executed the
marches on piano. These respective Off
GERS performed their duties in a manner
TO challenge the admiration Of all. Fol-
lowing is the installation of the Post
officers. J. r. Mead made a very fine
talk on early days of Wichita, and gave
many interesting "reminiscences with
stirring account of border troubles and
how he was selected by Senator Plumb
to remain out of the service of the army
and assist In protecting the settlers on
the plains His remarks were well re-
ceived and highly appiauded.
Mr.. Mead was followed by Rev Har-
mon, who spoke fatteringly of the men
who performed deeds of sacrifice and
wrought much for the country and of
whom Mr. Mead was a representatives.
The officers then retired from their official
positions and the Ladies of the G. A. r.
took charge and proceeded with their du-
ties. After all the official work was rem
dered. Mrs. Lane the newly-eiected presi-
dent. made some very appropriate and
elegant remarks and invited Mrs. Helen I
Mason to talk, which that lady did In her
usual happy and elegant style. both ladies |
being applauded.
Mrs. Akers than stepped forward and in
a neat and patriotic talk. presented the |
retiring president. Mrs. Grimes. with an /
elegant souvenir badge. Mrs. Grimes re-
spending in fitting words. Editor Papes /
Of the Star, was then introduced by The /
president. Mrs. w. II. Lane. and made /
short address. very interesting and full |
OF feeling and sentiment He was fire. 4
quently applauded.
Mrs. veach of the w. r. c. was intro !
duced and made a fine address, receiving
many compliments.
The audience was called UP and the
hymn. Nearer, My God. To Thee" was
sang in fervor, all joining in the praise
Comrade Sweeney of Dodge City made
a short talk on the good Of the order and
the soldiers of the nation His remarks
were well received.
Mrs. II. H. Brown responded 10 call
and was felicitious in her entertaining re-
sponse. This was followed with the
hymn when We Have Gathered at the
River" Comrade Blum then gave a talk
full or good points and quite humorous.
and closed with song. Poor Old Slave
Is Gone to Rest" This provoked several
stories from other comrades. Then fol-
owed the hymn. God, When Shall We
Meet Again" and the beaediction by Rev.
Harmon.
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for Ecrleston Post: E W. white. p.
wm. Old. s. V. commander;
rhos. Shultz. ]. V. commander: Dr. Rose,
chaplain. A T. Reyburn toastrnaster: DR..
R. a. Brown. surgeon: ". L. Lawrence,
,djutant; T. G. Haycraft. serseant-rnstor;
W l. Appling. Q. " sergeant: G. W.
sregory. officer OF guard.
The following officers were installed
or Ladies of the G. a r.: President.
Nary <. Lane: senior vice-president.
lara Weaver. junior vice-presfdent. Mag
rie southweil: chaplain. Matte Aker; Sec
.etary. Mary L. Dutton: conductor. Elsie
seu: assistant conductor. Mary c. Sny-
Ter; guard Phoebe Peryizncc; assistant
.uard. Ella Root
The Sons az Veterans and Ladies Aid
Societies held their annual Installation
.xce-xises Tuesday night az Peerless ball.
snson Skinner. Camp No. - and Sons of
Veterans and Ladies AID Society No ss
installed their officers ard served an
,ys;.r supper. The occasion was one of
exceptional interest ard most pleasing
ind entertaining IN all IS fvSc-ions- out-
tde OF the official work Nrs- G. 3 Pratt
-etiring officer Ok the -Aid Socss;y- vas
presented with two sl@gzn; csssaa plates.