The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-08-24

iiS SuoJoOu' mdTCuS whitman, the
First Missionary to the Northwest. {"
Claiming that the heroism and self
sacrifice OF Whitman had never been
sufficiently written about, he gave a
talk of an hour and half on Whit
man and other subjects. whitmans s
history, as given, is replete with
thrilling incidents and Cody devotion
TO duty. 1t was he who took the long
ride on horseback from his field of
labor to save Oregon to this natio 1.
He succeeded in his purpose and Ore
gon Is still ours. Though the Ash
burton Treaty threatened to make IT
Great Britain's because Daniel Web
ster and other eminent public officials
thought 1t not worth saving.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mrs. Isabel g. Beecher, the Reader
and Interpreter, who gave the Satur-
day night entertainment was most
pleasantly introduced by George
Garrett.
AS soon as Mrs. Beecher came for.
ward warm welcome of confidence
was allotted her as her manner. with
the first words uttered, gave a telling
OF security as to her ability. All felt
that she was no beginner. but rather
finished artist and that another
gem was added to the beautiful Chau-
tauqua tiara of very precious gems
that had been the gifts of the enter
tainers..
Her strong and forceful personality,
her rich voice, her intimate knowledge
OF her work found constant and whole
some responses in the hearts of the
audience.
Outlining her program by giving
the characters and leading features of
her selection, 1.-THE Lion and the
Mouse" she prepared the audience for
an intelligent following Of her read.
ing.
Mrs. Beecher was so realistic that
1t was difficult to feel that it was she
and not the real characters that were
talking
Her simplicity and naturalness Of
manner are great assets and must add
much to her deserved triumph.
SUNDAY.
Sundays preludes were given by
Price Premier Band OF Greenfield
From the generous reception TO the
last note, they delighted the audience
and may feel assured of a cheerful
welcome at any time they come to
Hillsboro. 1t is not too much TO say
that the best music Of the Assem- bly
was given by Highland county com
panies and individuals.
Loyal Phillips Shave, of Providence
and Boston, where he has made
high mark as a singer, appeared in
solo work at all of the Saturday and
Sunday meetings. He is a native of
and 1t Is ever a joy to have
him come and sing to us. On this
visit heiwas more fit than ever and |
the.audience from his first
lote TO his last.
sunday Iafternoon taking the text
'Watch'ye, stand fast in the faith,
luit you like.men, be strong" the elo
luent and able DR.. Hunsberger
Preached a.sermon that was at once in
tructivesand. .facinating. Taking up
he commands in order he told i'm an
interesting way ofithe things necessary
o do A ive.to the heeds OF the people
le tai ked so winningly that he made
lis hearers believe that the way of
ollower of'the lowlyl Nazarene Is one
4 pleasantness and his paths peaceful
nes' He solved the problem of Sun
ay speaking at Chautauquas.
Being Eice-President of the Inter.
ational Peace Forum he, by request
1 the management, talked at night
n universal peace.F He gave good
easons for his belief in such condi-
ion finally coming to all the nations
the world.
declaring war between nations as ,
ruel and uncalled: for, he showed that
rom an economic point that it is more
ostly than fthei eleyating influences
nat surroundius In peaceful times.
He sustained .his claims by compar-
~ the actual cost of the implements
nd attendants ofwar and of the high
+ education and other attendants of q
eaceful times.
A call forsthe rising of all in favor
Chautauquasnext year. met with {
unanimous response and all are glad $
think OF the. Assembly as a fixed :
ling.
Great creditgisS due and cheerfully
corded the management throughout
II the success Of this, the fourth ),
illsboro Chautauqua.
The ladies gof the committee on !
'corating the stage should have =
Decial mention Tho ctaua yuaS IN a