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4wEDnesDat, decembbb 23. 1903. TB KKAPDIQ 1AHYT T1ME3 AITD lflSPATCH, ltISAXra TIMES AND DISPATCH tubllshed Every Uornlnc Kxcept Sunday, of a nation, and in this study one learns that ambition, self reliance and hon esty are essentials in the makeup of a great man. He must have a strong desire to make the best of his oppor tunities. The idler will always remain unknown, while the ambitious and sell reliant win success.

He that is true to himself and to his God is truly great. Harry J. Marks argued that true greatness lay in the ability to do something that shall leave an impression for good upon humanity. In whatever sphere of life one may find himself, if he be truly great he will add something of value to the world's stock of knowledge, and inspire others to increased energy. The great live not for themselves, but for the good of humanity.

The Girls'v chorus sang "The Tor rent," Marchant, most acceptably and were deservedly applauded. ORATION THAT WON. Robert H. IDeLong, orator number six and winner of the alumni medal, dis cussed his theme, "The Philosophy of Greatness," in clear, logical fashion. He said the greatness of a nation did not consist in the extent of its wealth, in the size of its population, nor in the vastness of its territory.

Greatness meant extraordinary success in any given line; success is the favorable termination of anything undertaken. There is no secret road to success. The man who would succeed must dig, dig, dig. He must have ambition, determination, perseverance. Having an ideal before him, he must strive for its attainment with all his strength.

As an example of a truly great man who is achieving his ideal, the speaker referred to Booker T. Washington, in his work among the colored people. Is lifting them to a higher plane of education and morality. He has raised himself by the force of his own energy. Other exam ples were given of men living in the present and past ages.

What humanity most needs today, he said, is more great men. The seventh and last orator, Charles L. Bromley, said' greatness may be found among men in every walk of life. Qualities essential to the achive ment of greatness were good character, moral courage, varacity, purity and piety. Without these whatever achievement a man may accomplish he cannot be classed as great.

HONORS CONFERRED. The Judges to decide the oratorical contest were William J. Itourke, Rev. IS. T.

Collen and William S. Es Ki k. The. were asked to retire at thts I'Oint i.i their and the president introduced Key. Win.

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Entered at Postoffice at Reading. as second class matter. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23, 1903. STUDENTS CONTEST FOR GOLD MEDAL PRIZES AWARDED TO ROBERT H. DE LONG AND MISS MAY E.

DILLON AT. THE ANNUAL ALUMNI NIGHT OF THE READING HIGH SCHOOLS WINNERS IN ORATORY AND ESSAY WRITING. An audience which completely filled the Academy of Music was present and participated heartily In the exercises of the eighth annual alumni mgnt 01 me Reading High schools last evening. It was the occasion of the annual 'oratorical contest by members of the class of 1904, Boys" High school, and the award of an alumni medal to the winner In the essay by members of the senior class of the Girls' High school. The exercises opened with the singing of "Spring Time" by the Girls' chorus.

So well did they do this that the audience would be satisfied with nothing short of an encore. Miss Lizzie I. McGowan, under whose direction all the musical numbers were rendered, persided at the piano. George W. Beggs, president of the: Alumni Association, under whose au spices the exercises are held, extended a word of welcome to the friends of the schools and the contestants.

He spoke of the effort of the alumni in fostering Interest in the schools and of the pleas ure which the association felt In seeing so large an audience present to lend encouragement to the young contestants. The president presented Prof. Robert S. Birch, principal of the Boys' High school, who presided during the even Professor Birch announced the conditions tinder which the contest was held, denning for the judges the rules which should govern them in forming their decision. There were seven young men entered in the contest, who would be known to the judges and audience by number only.

The choice of subjects for debate was "The Philosophy of Greatness" and "American Citizenship in the Twentieth Century." The orators, with a single exception, chose the first as the subject of their debate. The first speaker presented was Clarence B. Grim, who spoke with clearness and directness, as he denned in most convincing fashion the "Philosophy of Greatness." He was followed by James Rick, who discussed the "Philosophy of Great ness" under two heads temporal and spiritual. While one was dependent in a measure upon the other, there was a distinction which could not be overlooked in considering the question. Daniel' Miller thought that true great ness lay not in popularity or in win ning the plaudits of men, but in the at tainment of high rank in a chosen calling or profession.

The chief characteristic of greatness was originality, but in order to attain this greatness man must possess a good character; with out this true greatness is an impossibility. Other essentials are self trust, perseverance, steadiness of purpose and, lust, but not least, ambition. i The Boys' Glee Club sang "We Meet Again Tonight, Boys," and for an encore sang a parody on "Little Jack Horner." The fourth orator was Charles K. Moyer, who emphasized the necessity of studying the lives of great men and women in deciding upon the greatness Kline, Eppihimer Co Thoso Special "Ono Day Offerings 99 for Today We announce these Very Special One Day Only Offerings for today, Wednesday: 75c Colored Taffetas, best qualities in 47 shades at 50c a yard $1.25 Black French Voiles (Lupins'), in rich lustrous color at 69c a yard $1 25 Suitings, checks and, broken plaids in blue and white, and black and white, 54 inches wide at 42c a yard Short len gths of Muslin one to ten yard lengths Wamsutta, New York Mills. Ixmsdale and Cambrics; 8c to X2c qualities at 6Jc a yard loc Flannelettes, in full color, line at SC a yard $2 25 Half Wool Gray Blankets, full 104 size; colored borders at $1 50 a pair f2.oo Cotton Blankets, White; full 10 4 size: colored borders at $1.10 a pair $2.00 Shirt Waists of White Fancy Cotton Vest ings, fleece lined; trimmed with large pearl buttons at 73c each $1.00 Black Mercerized Petticoats; 3 styles, deep flounces and ruffling at 58c each 60c Dotted Swiss Sash Curtains, 2 lA 3Tards long at 39c pair $2.00 Tapestry Table Covers, 2 yards square at $1.39 each $1000 White Irish Point Curtains at $6.00 a pair Embroidered Swiss and Lawn Shams and Scarfs at very special prices: 87c, $1.10, $1.25, $1 50, $1.98 Shams at 49c, 69c, 79c, 98c, $1 19 89c, $1.10, $1 25, 1.50 Scarfs at 49c.

69c, 79c, 98c. Store opens at 8 o'clock We must refuse to fill any mail or telephone orders received for any of the Special One Day Offerings Kline, Eppihimer Co Harr, who, with Mrs. Frederick K. Howell and William L. Woodward, constituted the committee to award the prize' iu the essay contest among the members of class Oirls High school.

There were 16 contestants, each of whom wrote an essay upon one of these subjects: "Truth Taught by Fiction," "The Ideal and the Real" and "Un crowned Queens. 1 Rev. Mr. Harr said the committee had read the essays carefully and had derived much pleasure from the task, for they were all well written, and he was sorry there were not enough prizes to go around. The committee, however, after due deliberation unanimously decided to award the prize to No.

14 and honorable The Boys' Glee Club sang "The Old Ark" and an encore selection. William J. Rourke, for the judges in the oratorical contest, reported that they had agreed upon orator No. 6 as entitled to 3irst prize and Nos. 3 and as deserving of honorable mention.

This announcement also was received with applause. President Beggs complimented the boys upon their excellent effort and presented the alumni badge for oratory to Robert II. DeLong, the successful contestant. The exercises came to a successful close with the singing of "King, Hey for the Winter" by the Boys and Girls' High schools. WATER BOARD AWARDS CONTRACT FOR PIPE THE ORETH MACHINE WORKS GET THE WORK PRIVATE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE ANTIETAM PLANT $204,000 WILL BE NEEDED FOR 1904.

The Water Board held a session that lasted until nearly midnight last evening. All the members were present. President Felix presided and Clerk Ramsey recorded the minutes. Bills and the payroll were approved. The Woodvale Athletic association was granted an attachment.

This resolution was passed unanimously. Resolved, That in all cases where meters have been placed for domestic service upon the request of property owners, the same shall not be removed until the meter has been used or regis tered for one year." Bids for new steam pipe to connect the new boilers with the engines at the i Antietam pumping station were opened. These were the bidders: Greth Ma cine works, J495.54; Reading Scale Machine $f23: Xander Machine Supply $765. The contract was awarded to the Greth Machine works. A communication was' recleved from City Clerk Weltmer, announcing the passage by both branches of council and the approval by Mayor Yager of a bill authorizing the of land owned by the Magdalene Knoderer estate, which the hoard requires for the Antietam filtering plant.

committee representing Mt. Perm boruugh appeared before the board andpearauce. desired Information concerning: the pro posed building: of the An tie tarn niter plant and how the various streets as laid out by the borough will be af. fected. The clerk was directed to refuse all permits for attachments for any property unless the frontage tax has been paid in full.

The estimates for 1904 were taken up and it was decided to present an ordinance to councils asking for an appropriation of $204,400. President Beggs opened Tthe sealed en JGHN D. MISHLSR SHOWS HIS AP velopes and announced that No. 14 was PRECIATION OP THE FAITHFUL Miss May E. Dillon, who won the prize, I NESS OF ACADEMY ATTACHEES.

and Misses Marie E. S. Rhein and Flor ence E. Drase received honorable men Manager John D. Mishler, as has been 'This announcement was received with! his annual custom, on the evening of the hearty applause.

Miss Dillon advanced last performance before Christmas, to the president's table, where she re last evening distributed among th ceived her alumni medal and was hand thirty seven attachees of the Academy ed the essay, which she read before the, audience with clearness and distinction. I of Music, three hundred dollars, ac She chose for her snhlect "Truth cording to the length of time the em Taught by Fiction," which she treated have been with Mr. Mishler. in a highly interesting manner. $300 IN CHRISTMAS PRESENTS William Cook has been stage man ager for twelve years; William Mishler, treasurer, fourteen years; John Neid ley, janitor, twenty six years; the others from five to ten years each.

Air. Mishler been in theatrical business, thirty one years and attrib utes much of his success to the effi ciency co operation of his employes; to whom he is much attached. He said to the Times: "To the best of my knowledge I believe the Academy employes have the characteristics which are desirable to an employer, that is honesty, sobriety, energy, civility and truthfulness, without which few young men can succeed. I know of no special reason why, but these qualities are not the rule in the theatrical business, and I am, therefore, proud of my boys." PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Daniel Krmentrout and daughter, Adelaide, returned from their Ku pean tour last evening.

They were met at the railway station by Fitz Daniel Krmentrout and taken to the residence of Miss Emily A. Hatty, 241 South Fifth street, where they will reside for the present. Mrs. and Miss Krmentrout had been abroad for the past three years. J.

Henry Zweitzig, was in Philadelphia yesterday on professional business. John R. Miller, hat manufacturer, returned last evening from Philadelphia. Harry lv. Hoff and Lewis M.

Halber stadt were Philadelphia visitors yesterday. Miss Leah J. Early, 931 North Third street, has returned from a visit to Philadelphia. GIFT FOR LANDLADY D1NER9 SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION OP HER INTEREST IN THEIR WELFARE. The diners at the Merchants hotel, corner Third and Penn streets, commemorated the Christmas season, by preaentinu their.

landlady, Charles W. B. Todd, with a handsome chiffonier, as a slight token of their appreciation of her kindly interest in their welfare. A sultablelotter accompanied the gift. HOSPITAL DECORATED.

The Homeopathic hospital has been beautifully decorated with greens and holly for the Christmas tide and the hallway presents a cheerful up The Pennsylvania Company Trust has the pleasure of announcing to Holiday DrinKs High Class Liquors and Wines for the Holidays, including the Famous James E. Pepper Whiskey at Oc A BOTTLE. This price continues until January 2, after which it will be sold at the regular price, $1.25 a bottle. Barbey's Cafe, 435 Penn Sq. Ttv a DisH of HAUSENPEFFER.

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