The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
MIR. CLARK LECTURES
MISSOURI STATESMAN SPEAKS AT
THE TWO BRENAUs.


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Eufauia, May 25.-(special Mot
until after nightfan did muttering
thunder signal the approach of the low
ering cloud that brought rain last
night. but 1t was no impeachment to the
hundreds who had determined to hear
Hon. Champ Clark of Missouri, who was
announced for lecture at $3.50 o'clock
1t Is safe to say that the building
came nearer being taxed to Its capacity
than on any previous event and the
evening was greatly enjoyed The
Clayton. President Van Hoose and the
distinguished speaker, while the Ma
rfne Band played a beautiful selection,
Mr. Clayton introduced Mr.. Clark.
Mr.. Clayton prefaced his introduction
with a complimentary allusion to the
Alabama Brenau and the splendid the
atre just completed, and predicted a
brilliant future for the institution.
which was exerting such refining and
cultured influence on the citizens. He
referred to Mr.. Clark as Southerner.
stating that while his home was in Mis-
souri, he was born In Kentucky. He
spoke in glowing terms of that State
as having given us Henry Clay, Jeffer-
son Davis, Lincoln and many other dis
tinguished men. He referred to Mr..
Clark as one of the most conspicuous
he had been serving the National Gov
eminent for fourteen years. and an
nounced his subject. picturesque Pub
lilo Men,
The speaker was cheered when he
arose and swayed his hearers for an
hour or more in a portrayal of the dis
tinguished ability. humor. and peculiar
characteristics of the men who com
posed the Congress of the United States
IL al Nf ha raafhnda of
debate and many eccentricities that
had characterized some of the brainiest
men of the day, and quoted gems of
spontaneous humor in the way of re-
torts in heated discussions among the
members of that grand body. 1t was
characterized with wit. humor and pa
thos and was greatly enjoyed.
The exercises today were unmarried
by rain, although the clouds hung low
during the early morning. The atmos-
phere was refreshing after the hot sun
shine of the past week and at 10
o'clock the band gave the citizens on
open air concert from the balcony of
a Broad Street building.
The city is thronged with visitors
from all sections who are enjoying the
events.
At 1880 o'clock this morning Mr..
Clark again delighted a large audi
ence in his famous lecture entitled THE
United States" 1t was full of valuable
information and historical data and
was replete with humor. The audience
gave him marked attention. and he
came in at intervals for hearty rounds
OF applause.
Mr.. Clark is the guest of Hon. Henry
d. Clayton and has expressed himself
as greatly pleased with the city and the
cordial hospitality extended him.
This afternoon was given over to a
reci:-l by Miss Georgia Arnalls School
of Oratory of the Gainesville Conserva-
tory of Gainesville, Ga, Miss ArnalI
ranks among the most talented and
cultured artists in her roll in the en-
tire South. The participants In the
program evinced careful training and
a degree of perfection only attained
under the most skilled instruction. The
event Is classed among the most in
teresting and entertaining of the week.
and was greeted with a crowded house
Rev. o. j. Copeland of Gainesville
has reached the city, and is the guest
of Professor Van Hoose. Tomorrow he
will deliver the commencement sermon
at the theatre. where all will be afford
ed an opportunity to hear him.
Following Hon. Champ Clark's lecture
last night the young men of the city
rendered a german at the armory,
where scores of the young people as
sembled and greatly enjoyed the even
ing. The Marine Band furnished de-
lightful music for the occasion.