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About The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1898)
WWWWWMHitfWCM if) aMi uEstt&feiAtf 3mXSHmii so wmi ttilioit Oratorical Tho annual oratorical contest of the Vni vei'sity Union literary society was hold in their hall on Saturday evening, March f. A coin paritivoly small audienee was in attendance. Tho program opened with a piano solo by Mrs. Chapman. She responded to a hearty encore. The first oration, "The Fate of an Empire" was given by V. J Boveo. As a manuscript it show ' considerable research into the history of v. una. Mr. Boveo's de livery was defective Mr. DoPutron gave a pleasing banjo solo. 0. W. Meier followed with his oration on "The Principles Taught by our Ancestors." Tho manuscript was logical and forcible. Th manner of delivery was pleasing to the audienee, however it might bo said that Mr. Meier's stage nppjarauca is more that of a debater than of an orator. "While tho judges were comparing the mirk ings Mr. Boost rum mulcted two choice holes. Tho judges on manuscript were: 1. 11. Hat field, Lincoln Frost, and E. R. Holmes; those on delivery were T. F. A. Williams A. Robs Ilill and Samuel Avery. Mr. Meier was given first place. ..liimni ami Former Si orients. Miss Bertha Pinkorton '90, read a paper on tho Evolution of tho High School, at tho cele bration of the twenty-lifth anniversary of tho Lincoln High School last Wednesday evening. Miss Maud Atkinson '97 is visiting with friends in tho city this week. W. D. Ilildroth '95 passed through Lincoln last week. Mr. Ilildreth has been spending tho winter in tho mountains, but expects to spend much of his time with us during tho rest of tho your. C. M. Skiles, spent Sunday and Monday in Lincoln. R. S. Baker was confined to his room a fow days this week by sickness. L. J. Abbott '90, writes quitoan cntlu sins tic letter urging tho loyal support of tho ora torical contest. Mr. Abbott is at present principal of tho high school at Spear Fish, South Dakota. Tho Foot Form Store 1213 0 street have a swell lot of young men's 83.00 shoes. You ought to see them. Oi'alor'u-al Contest Toiiirlit. Everybody should be loyal and come out to enjoy a good treat. The Telyn quartette will be thoro. The program: Mandolin Solo Oration "Tho Evolution of Government" I. 1). Donison Music - Telyn Quartette Oration "Tim Principles Fought for by Our Ancestors" O. W. Meier Vocal Solo "The Flight, of Ages" by Freder ick Bevan - Grace ID. Reynolds Oration "The Coming Statesman" II. I J. Tucker. Music ... - Telyn Quartette Although the number of contestants is small tho contest promises to be one well worth at tending. The orators aro among our most prominent students and a program of a high character is assured. This is a University affair, livery loyal student and member of the faculty should turn out to encourage the contestants. Lf you have got three dollars to spend for shoes go to the Foot Form Store 1218 0 street they have a line assortment of thorn. Mr. Cochrane, vice-president of the State Oratorical association, came up from Crete "Wednesday, to consult with President Roper and Secretary Evans regarding the coming state contest. Miss Idellia .Teffory was this week called to the principalship of the Tecumseh public schools. She received news of her election to the position Wednesday morning. Tho news proved a complete surprise to her as she had not even applied for tho position. Miss Jefl'ery left for Tecumseh on tho (5 p. m. train that evening. A score or more Palladian friends worcjit tho depot. Miss .lofibry has a difficult position to fill as tho re has been no little trouble in tho Tecumseh shool this year. "My Honey Lou" 19c; the "hit" of the year, "Cindorolla White" 19c; the latest s.ong "Tho Heroes Who Sank With tho Mnino'VlSc. All tho latest popular music at less than half price. Song folios Mandolin and Guitar folios 35o each. Pictures and photographs -framed at lowest prices. Art and Music Dopt. Uerpolshoimor & Co.
