Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-07-13
The Assembly.


since the organization first delighted
our people with the opening program
in the summer Of 1901. A desire to
give Canton this magnificent attrac-
tion was born Of patriotism and pride
and our people have responded nobly
to the efforts OF the management.
Last year the management had
much to contend with. The heavy
rains made it unpleasant and none
but loyal citizens and a gorgeous
management could have successfully
met and overcome the obstacles that
seemed ever ready 10 stand In the
way Of success aud comfort, but Sup
erintendent Swickard held to the pro-
gram with courage and won a notable
success. He had the able advise and
assistance Of those who have SO faith
fully sustained the enterprise from
the first opening night away back in
1901.
President Edgar Dean. Hon. G. b.
Kennedy. Ed. L. Wendt. Hon. A. r.
Brown and Ernest Wendt are the
men who placed their financial sup
port behind the enterprise and have
met every obligation whether the
treasury was full or empty. If there
was a shortage at the end OF the ses-
sion, they complained not but took
courage from future hopes. These
gentlemen have iabored early and late
TO make the Assembly a succe and
thus furnish our home people enter
tainnent equal to any found in the
entire northwest.
The pleasure of the people that at
tended each session was and is the
only reward sought, and the appre-
citation Of their efforts is pleasant.
President Dean has been on the
ground from the beginning to the end
Of every session, and was v G ready
TO lend a helping hand In the erection
of tents or anything else where work
was to be done. The various assist
ants have performed their several dut-
les faithfully and well, and none nor
SO than the d~oOrkeepers Messrs.
Gardner and Arnold.
Rev. A. G. Shepherd, who is the
and popular Superintendent and
platform manager this year, has been
connected with the platform manage
ment from the start and his admir-
able fitness for the delicate and i'm
pOrtant duties were never more II
evidence than at this session. His
splendid voice is an essential quaulity
and his manne commands attention
and prompt compliance with any re-
quest even from the restless youths
who congregate around the fountain,
or when Superintendent Smith OF
tic Madison Cilauuauqua iires at him
a charmingly worded but emphatic
endorsement OF James Fax, he a
place the s.cuss'' upon the shoulders,
II d iiaIiuicss. modest and ~uIlsuspeCJ-
ing editor down In the pit and the
audience enjoys it. Even when the
electric light whistle tries TO drown
his superb voice, he smiles and the
audience %appIauds. A popular gentle
man on the platform has much to do
with the happiness Of those who come
to listen, and we are willing TO help
elect Bro. Shepherd Superintendent
Of the Canton Epworth League As
sembly for life.
Judge Kennedy has been an UNI
creasing worker from the start, and
has rendered valuable service In every
department.
Treasurer Ed. L. Wendt enjoys the
distinction OF having an Office that
requires care and carrying qualities.
Several times he has had to sweat
under q load Of silver In getting 1t to
the bank, but X far has not COM
planned OF the labor.
Secretary Byrnes has proven to be
q tower OF strength to the general
stan. He lisa hard worker and de-
votes twelve hours a day TO his sever
al duties including the ticket Office.
Prof. George Dean Is a volunteer Of
great assistance in looking after the
comforts OF campers and In helping 70
erect tents. Prot. Clendenncn Is look
Ing after the financial end OF the din
Ing hall, and has rendered valuable
service there.
Every department is under able and
successful management and the AS
sembly for 1905 Will pass into history
as the most successful yet held.
ASSEMBLY NOTES.
We do not believe Prof. McMurray
has q superior ~ a monoIogist In
tho United States, and 50 far a. Rob
erson and Robertson are concerned,
they stand at the head OF their class.
Tho club swinging Of Prof. McMnr-
ray last Saturday night was q splen-
did exhibition Of muscular training.
R0berson's Asia and Russia we're
good. but In Norway he was immense,
and every son and daughter OF that
grand old N0rthland was proud OF
and prouder of their coun-
try when he got through, and Its we'll
kRewn, historically and otherwise.
that he did not draw upon his imagir
nation for anything he said.
The Assembly audience last Satur-
day evening a almost a record
breaker, but Monday night did the
busIness. Three Thousand people
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