Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-19
The Chautauuua.

but earnestly pushed forward. and with
excellent prospects for making it
grand success. The plan is for so broad
and firm foundation as shall ensure it
as the Chautauqua of the west. The
location is wonderfully we'll adapted.
The many railways centering here ex-
tend in all directions through intelli-
gent and progressive communities. In
almost every town in the country there
is now to be found n Chautauqua circle,
and these circles need and are wishing
for some central point for the establish
ing of an assembly where they can come
together during the summer months OF
each year. for study and recreation. A
stock company has been organized with
the view of locating such grounds
in the vicinity of Council Bluffs
and Omaha. Already there has been
about $4,000 secured here, and is be-
lieved that the balance of the stock
will be taken just as soon rs the plan is
fully understood, and the advantages
offered fully realized.
There are similar assemblies at Crete,
Neb., Ottawa, Kan, and other points,
and they have met with wonderful sue
CESS. uey uFdW W JnOsc pOiHIS thous-
ands of people every season. 1t would
be great thing for these two cities if,
by the establishing of such an assembly,
like number could be drawn to this
railway center, which could be done
much more easily than at either of those
points. or Mt any other in the west.
Those having the movement here in
charge are looking beyond even this,
however. 1t is not their purpose
to establish merely local assem-
bly,, which will draw few
thousand people from comparatively
small surrounding district. The pur-
pose is not to get upa rival local as
sembly, but in fact establish literally
the chautauqua of the west, national
center, fostering and accommodating
semblies will continue to serve their
purpose and continue to prosper, but
the west needs just what the east has at
Chautauqua. N. Y. There are many
who cannot go to Chautauqua, N. Y. If
like accommodations can be furnished
here, and money enough put in to Sc
cure in like manner men of national
reputation for instructors, entertain
ments, ETC., during the season, there
cannot but be drawn here as large
crowds as yearly gather at Chautauqua,
| N. Y. There is bound to be Il large
chautauqua at some point in this part of
the country, and probably another on
| the Pacific coast, and in time another
somewhere in the south. Council
Bluffs and Omaha might as we'll secure
| this as to have some other city wrest it
away, as they surely will If our people
are not up and doing.
In looking about for a location for
| such an assembly, to be started on such
| a broad foundation as to make it equal
| to the eastern one, 1T has been decided
| by those not locally interested, that this
vicinity presents the best possible ad-
vantages. largely on account OF the
many railways coming in from all
| directions, the natural scenery, the
advantages of two large cities, healthy
climate, good water, besides many other
advantages apparent to any one looking
| principal of the Chautauqua Assembly,
New York, who has been instrumental
in establishing local assemblies through
| out the country, has made personal eX-
animation of this locality, and he pro-
nounces it the finest point west for such
a purpose.
are nearer to Omaha than any suitable
| grounds which can be obtained on the
other side of the river, even if it could
be obtained as oheaply. The high price
of property near Omaha and the fact
that even at such prices as are asked no
such beautiful grounds as those selected
! could be had. make it advisable to locate
here. With the new lines Of cOmmuni-
cation being Opened it will be as easy
for those living on the other side of the
river to come and go as though the
grounds were west of Omaha. There
will be through line of railway or
street cars, SO the grounds will be easily
accessible for both cities, and those at
tending the assembly can visit either
city at will.
Il will take 100000 to carry out the
plans as outlined. A mere local as.
sembly could be obtained and main.
tained for much less, but those having
the matter in hand say they will not
start the enterprise at all unless so as to
make it not merely for Council Bluffs
and Omaha, not merely for Iowa and
Nebraska, but present such attractions
as shall draw from as wide an extent OF
country as to make the assembly ma
tional in its character.
The encouragement already received
gives assurance that this enterprise viii
soon be placed on such foundation a.
to make this possible. The enterprise
is no experiment The experience a
Chautauqua, N. Y. and at every loca
assembly ground has demonstrated tina
financially, socially and morally such al
enterprise cannot but succeed. A
Chautauqua, N. Y. the surplus last yea
above expenses reached nearly $40, 900
That enables the association to provide
rich programme for the following
year, and add TO the accommodations
What has been done east can surely b.
done west, especially when in this loca
tiOn there are so many more advantage
than are presented at Chautauqua, N. Y
If you want to buy lot to build
house on, or buy home cheap on cas-
payments, see Upton, ''the real estat
broker"
For Rent-The st. Joseph house
Good location. % rooms. Oliver Lower
1925 South Main st.
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