The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-25
CHAUTAUQUA CLOSED
EUFAULA CITIZENS ENJOY THEIR BEST SESSION.
Exercises are Ended With Eloquent sermons--Prfses Awarded tnsva
 rious Ccntests---Many -s- states Interested

Eufaula, May 24.--fspeciai )--Neyer in the history of Eufaula have its cit- izens enjoyed such. a refined atmos-, phere of high class entertainments mingled with instruction and amuse- ment as has been afforded in the event of the chautauqua this season. When it is remembered that just three years ago the movement was put on foot and the city lacking in the one important essential of a suitable building and the exercises had to be held under canvass. at the foot of College Hill 1t is re- markable to what extent 1t has grown. It was the annual. return of this inl- portant era that induced the building of the present magnificent theatre and already plans are being discussed to, conduct 1t on a-broader and more elab- crate scale next season.
 The prizes offered in the piano and oratorical contests have been entered into by pupils from several States and are fast attracting attention in more remote cities. and from: the fast throngs that have assembled, mingled with vis- itors whose visits iheretofore have been at, long intervals 1t would seem ne-' cessity. se ,sa
 At the close of the entertainment Saturday. night. upon the request of the committee, Lou J. Beauchamp awarded the medal in the oratorical contest among the young women, and declared Miss Clifford Best of Fort Gaines, Ga, the winner. Miss Best re- cited "The Death of Benedict Arnold, and although quite young demonstrated talent of high and unusual order. The prize in the boy contest was awarded John R. Simpson. IT,, also of Fort Gaines, Ga.,. whose subject was The Man With the One raleft." MT. Beau champ was compelled to relate that Al hV close margins and, compiimented the contest ants. .#sst ss4
 Today was given over to the com mencement sermon when the largest gathering of the week assembled 10 hear Rev H. M Edmonds of Montgom- cry whose visit has been contemplated with great interest Promptly at IT o'clock the military band played "on. ward Christian Soldiers, which was followed with the playing of America when the curtain arose. A chorus com posed of Meedames C., A. Locke. Carrie Doughtie, R. F., Nance. c. s. McDoweli, Jr, Livy Skillman and Miss Lucy Glenn, Mrs. Thomas Brannon, MT. baiI lowe and McLendon augmented by the otterbein male quartette and Miss Mamie Harrison and J. O. Boone. then. sang, 'Hark My Soul" with great sweetness and meditation. .s The invocation was offered by Cap tain S. H. Dent after which the com. gregation sang Nearer My God to Thee" and a duet. Rock of Ages" by5 Miss Harrison and J. O. Boone. when Rev. H. NJ Edmonds read the scripture lesson from the third chapter of John
 During, the. offertory which followed Mrs. Louise Dent of Miss, played a violin solo.
 pr Edmonds after addressing a few brief remarks to, the graduates. an nouneed his ext froorn John lIII;1s Dr. Edmonds discussed his text under three head: The Lost Condition of Man." Christ" He pointed ont that the Love ''The Looe of God" and the Coming of of God was shown in the economy or nature saying that while we possessed the sense of smell, God gave us the fragrance of flowers, for the sense of hearing, God gave us the music of the birds. and the beautiful landscapes to greet the eye. He stated that only the truth and the things founded on' the truth could live and pointed out the church which, though every thing else had fallen. still lived in great triumph. He urged the graduates to hold to the one thing. that God loves you and though the years might bring darts and dagEers with this aseurance
 you will be enabled to surmount diff
 faculties and reap the reward that would await the faithful" His sermon was an able and eloquent one and had a marked effect upon his hearers
 The sermon was-tellowed by prayer offered by Rev. M B. Wharton. when the Otterbein Quartette sang Lead Kindly Light. and the congregation sang the doxology while the band ac- companied. T
 The program this afternoon and evening was an interesting one and was made up of sacred songs and an address by Rabbi Ehrenreich of Mont gomery The evening event was a sac-' red concert in which beautiful selec- tions from the Messiah were rendered.