in deep literary thought and achieve fame in both," SKETCH OF HOPKINSON SMITH. F. Hopkinson Smith isa typical Southerner in appearanne-tall; finely formed,withgray moustache, he makes a favorable impression instantly. His manner of reading is characterized by a restless energy and an abundance of gesture, which are very captivat- ing. The clearest and keenest intel- ligence and good taste characterize Mr. Smith's style. -His eyes fasci. nate you, looking out with a dark lustre from under heavy brows. No man could be more absolutely meth- odical than the creator of "Colonel Carter," who rises early, builds light- houses and viaducts until four in the afternoon at his office on Nassau St., where he is Francis H. Smith, then becomes F. Hopkinson Smith until seven p. in., and 'in that time does his literary work-and goes abroad every summer to rest and paint. Mr. Smith in his public reading follows no plan but his own, and has been instructed by no teacher. His voice is full and pleasant, his manner vi- vacious and intense, and there is in "his way of putting things and inter- preting his own books a certain mag- netism which never fails to hold and entertain his audience. He works in many thrilling stories of adventure, changing quickly to the humorous or pathetic, and in his delineation of character shows that he has in him' the stuff for a brilliant career on the stage should lie choose to annex that profession to the many in which he has already achieved success. PRESS COMMENT. He is a type of gentleman as ra:.e witty. His charming hour's talk of plantation life is without an equal. Touching pathos and elegant diction produce a literary mosaic of positive brilliancy and great power.--Chicago Record. Every student of grace and form, every lover of nature and its mani- fold moods is interested in what Mr. Smith has to say in his art lectures, topics chosen with a fine appreciation of their educational element.--St. Paul Globe.. JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES. John Temple Graves, editor of the Atlanta Constitustion is the greatest southern orator. His name will be heralded by all with great joy and justly so as the following tributes and press notices verify. PRESS NOTICES. PREs. Wm. MCKINLEY:-" One of the most brilliant and beautiful speakers I ever listened to.' GROvER CLvELAND:-" He is the most brilliant and statesmanlike ora- tor heard in New York in years.' HENRYv WATTERSON :-" He is the most eloquent Southerner to-day. TiOlAs NELsON PAGE:-" His speech is a mosaic of eloquence.' HENRY W. GRADY: -- "John Temple Graves has the most phe- nomenal eloquence I ever heard. TrimAs C. TRIMEBLOOD (Profes- sor Oratory and Elocution, Ann Ar- bor, Mich.):-" It was the most elo- quent oration it has ever been my lot to hear. This statement is but an echo of the sentiments of the thou- sands who hung on his very word. Other speeches there were soon for- gotten. Th s was the theme of con- ward."' .- CHAS. F. CRIsP, Speaker House of Representatives, U. S.:-" John Temple Graves is an orator whom you will not hear surpassed." Ho. BENJ. H. HuL, United States Senate:-" He has the finest gift of oratory I ever heard." 'The most eloquent, striking and sensational utterance made on the Chautauqua platform in years, was the lecture by John Temple Graves, of Georgia, on the Negro problem. It is the topic of the hour at Chau- tauqua. The old amphitheatre rang with applause as the brilliant Geor- gian took his seat." -New York Worl. WILL CARLETON. Will Carleton was born in the state of Michigan and was at one time a student at the University, but like all men of international reputation no one tate can claimliu. lie founded the present School of American Poe- try and his name stands for that which is purest, grandest and most original in American literature. He has de- monstrated to the World that Amer- ica had a mine of poetry that had only to be opened by a master hand to charm, instruct and enlighten man- kind. Soon after his poems began to be read the World over, it discovered that Carleton was also one of the most impressive and entertainmig lecturers and readers the nation had developed. Whether reciting his own matchless poems, or in his scarcely less poetical prose lie is alike instructive and en- trancing. His rich, clear and facile voice; his fine presence; his magnetic and dramatic qualities ; and, not least, the good, sound sense with, has placed liim ni the front of those who minister, single landed, to the large audiences throughout the coun- try. He is now editor of the unique widely circulated magazine, "Every- where,"' published in Brooklyn, N. Y., and is doing the grandest work of his life, both with his pen and on the platform. Held the appreciative audience en- tranced.-Sacramento Recorder. Enchains the sympathies of all his hearers.-Portland, Oregon, Tele- grass. Smiles and tears paid liberal tribute to him.-Salt Lake Tr-ib-ne. As great a success as a lecturer and r a:ler as lie is poet.-Denver Sun. Always delightful, frequently in- structive, never dull.-ew York Tribusne. Full of feeling, tender sentiment and sympathy.-BaltimoreAierican. MAX BENDIX, VIOLINIST. The Max Bendix Company is com- posed of Max Bendix, violinist; Miss Elaine De Sellem, contralto; Miss Emily Parsons, pianist; Mr. Frederic Carberry, tenor. Max Bendix is far too well known a musician, violinist, concert-nieister andsonductor to need any lengthy introduction to the music- loving public. SKETCH OT MR. BENDIX. Mr. Bendix' first position of prom- inence was that of concert-meister of Van der Stucken's Orchestry in New York (1885), later holding the same position with the German Opera. 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