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Olive Latta is going to bo the interlocutor aud she
has euteret! into tlio performance with heart and
soul, as indeed have all yoieng ladies of the "troup."
PROGRAMME.
Oponiug Ovoiture
Song: "I Want a Real Coon," Miss Beauty Black
Song, "Ma Honey Lu.-' Miss Yellow Poach Yaw.
Song, "No Coons Allowed," Miss Citulerilla White
Song, "Happy Birds," - Miss Patti Brown.
Song, "Mammy' Little Pumpkin Colored
Coon," - Miss Ambolina Snow.
Song, .... Lillian Mussalc.
Song, "My (Sal's a Red Headed Coon,"
Miss Pauline Bawl.
Finale: Topical Soug
Misses Black and White.
SECOND l'AKT.
Song, "Little Cotton Dolly," with banjo
accompaniment," Rosina Yolk, Diua Snowball,
Venus Greua, Lucy Chicken, Stella Fox.
Fancy Dance, Miss Harris
Banjo Quartette Ura Peach, Topsio Jackson,
Cleo Meroclc, Ma' Uno.
Song: "Golden Poppies,"
Kale Vttmlerpool, Miss Treat.
Dance, Miss Bella Bohnes , Mareia Mallow
" Kinky Kurk Daisy Cutter
" Lilly Whin- Violet Pansy
InHtrumental Selections: The Cherry Slaters.
.1. D. Denisou won the laurels of the Tenth An
nual Oratorical eontest of the University last Friday
evening, with O. W. Meier a close second. The
markings of Dr. Long of York were not received
until after the eontest, and it was found on exami
nation of those received that a tie in rank existed
between Mr. Denisou and Mr, Moior, This caused
intense interest among the supporters of the two
rivals until Dr. Long's grades were received giving
Mr, Denisou first place.
President Hager called the meeting to order with
appropriate remarks of introduction and auuouucod
the Iirst part of the program, a mandolin solo by C.
P. Young, accompanied by Vern Hedge.
Mr. ). D. Denison was the lirst speaket on the
program. He spoke on "The Evolution of Govern
ment" and traced carefully It3 growth from the Iirst
crude ami barbarous forms to the ideal, which lie
placed as a happy mean between absolutism and
anarchy. There is no doubt thai Mr. Denison has a
very strong and forceful manuscript. The oration
abounds in strong periodic climaxes and smooth
sentencfM Every sentence is a condensation of a
paragraph of thought. Mr. Denison is strong in
manuscript and stronger in delivery. He has a
voice that is clear and vibrant, and what is still bet
ter, he has complete control of it His stage pres
ence is easy and graceful. A vocal solo by Miss
Hollistee and two songs by the Tolyn Quartette
called forth spirited applause.
O, W. Meier followed with an oration on "Thii
Principles Fought for by Our Forefather " Mr,
Meier's manuscript is of a different stylti fi'um the
manuscript of the first speaker. Its style Is more
convincing, and loss persuasive. His choice of
words and arrangement of sentences showed tact
and ability. Mr. Meier's oration lias a purpose in
view and sticks to that purpose. The only criticism,
perhaps, is that it deals too much with details. Mrl
Meier's delivery is that of a debater enthused with
the truth of his position Ho is earnest, self consci
ous, of his purposo to convince. His questions carry
with them force and earnestness, though they are
lacking in grace Ho impresses an audience as be
ing one who cares more for what lie says than how
ho .ays it. He has an excellent voice, strong and
clear, and one that can be easily hoard.
After another selection of music Houry Tucker
followed with his oration, "The Comiog Statesman."
Mr. Tucker is decidedly optimistic in his views of
the future turn in affairs state-craft. He prophe
sies fewer campaign managers, more leaders and
statesmen. Mr. Tucker Is exceedingly original in the
treatment of his subject but ho lacks force and per
BiiasiYoness in his delivery Ho was by several
years tho youugest contestant..
There is no use trying to conceal tho fact. The
smallness of tho audiouco showed a decided lack of
interest in oratory. Tho contest was a credit to the
university but the lack of interest is apalling.
Chancellor MacLeau gave a reception to tho Laws
Wednesday evening, '
Capt Clias. True has recovered from Ids long ill
ness and will soon resume command of Co. A.
'Count' Linquist attended the Phi Delta Theta
banquet Saturday night.
ilimFecliot Sigma Chi leaves next week for 'Ft,
Robinson.
The annual alumni banquet of the Phi Delta Theta
was hold at their fraternity home last Saturday
evening.
The Ukspkiuan management received a welcome
note from C. N. Hines M)5, deputy register of deeds
of Gage Co,, this week.
Owing to the sickness of K. S. Baker aud J. A
Magulre the final debates have honn postponed one'
week. The debates will take place on the evenings
of March 26th aud 20th. Tho questions and order of
speakers will bo as announced in the Hk8ibwan of
last week. At a meeting of the association ' this
week it was decided to charge ten cents admission to
each debate,
The members of Co. B. were entertained last
Tuesday night at the Beta Theta Pi rooms. The old
organization of the company was continued with
the amo colors and yells. After light refreshments
had been served, tho men talked over tho future
prospects of Co. B and listened to many words of
encouragement from the ollleera. The company
then marched to the Alpha Tau Omoga rooms aa
practised their "old yH" on the member o Co X
who were having a "blow out" tfcere,