Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-30


young Chautau9natTas ushered into exist
ence by an eariMfniifning band concert by
the new Beatrice band, organized especially
for this occasion.
AT 1880 a. m. the services of the day began
at the tabernacle, Sad were largely attended
for this relativelv early hour. Following
the services at the tabernacle began tho or
ganization of the educational classes under
the general direction OF Superintendent Of
Instruction Carp. In this important work he
was ably assisted by Rev. George Winter
bourn, Miss Lucy Foster, Miss Ella Dillon,
and by Profs S.1B Craven and M. S. Cal
win in the MUSICAL glasses,
The morning lecture at II by Prof. John
B. DeM0tte ON the subject of "Enchant-
ing Songs and Those Who Sing Them" was
especially interesting, and was listened to
by great throng, not less than 1, 500 people
being in the tabernacle during the delivery.
Prof. DeMotte is grand speaker and pos
sesses the happy faculty of entertaining and
interesting his hearers at tho same time.
The afternoon session was one Of unique
and fascinating interest locally, being de-
voted TO "old settlers" and their mutual
recriminations. After the address of well
come at the tabernacle, an hour or two was
devoted to the talk of pioneer days in Ne.
braska. Many of the talks were Of historical
interest and would prove valuable acquisites
to the traditional legendary lore of south
eastern Nebraska.
The remainder OF the afternoon was given
over to the senior and junior nor
NAL classes and educational topics generally.
AT 5:15 the old settlers reassembled and dis
missed the question of "Sod houses and
their convenience for chautauqua purposes"
1t was finally concluded that such an lnnova-
tion would be too broad an invitation for
feas, and the discussion then reverted to
"The best methods OF perpctuating the old
settlers' organization" After q pleasant
hour passed in this way, the chautauquans
adjourned to supper.
At 7:30 the evening services began with an
enjoyable musical prelude, in which the
Beatrice band-sixteeu pieces, and the Y.
nj. @. A. choir were the principal factors:
The musical hour was followed by telling
and interesting address by Rev. T. S. Leon
ard, on the subject of "Facts and Fancies"
The lecture was replete with numerous
original and brilliant points, and was at
tentively listened to by the largest audience
yet assembled in the tabernacle.
A prettier and more romantic view can not
be conceived than that afforded by the
charming Beatrice Chautauqua grounds at
night. The seven or more of electric lights
glistening here and there among the trees
where are to be seen the duller glimmer of
lamps in the hundreds of tents. Many peo-
pie have brought out their pianos and organs
and the shady park is resonant with musical
strains way into the long hours of the sum-
mer nights. Anon the pleasing music of
vocal serenade is waited along from some
strolling boating party on the river, and
withal the grounds at night present a most
enjoyable treat to the sight aud hearing of
visitors and permanent occupants
The park Is of surprising beauty and
there is no convenience lacking to make it
notable home and university in the woods
Elaborate preparations are being made for
the celebration of the Fourth, and for Y. NJ.
G. A. day that Immediately precedes it. One
of the features of the latter occasion will be
a choral service by the male CHOIR
Following is the programme for tomorrow:
.9:00-Praise service.
11:00-Morning sermon by DR.. Creighton,
president Nebraska Wesleyan University.
2:00-Assemply Sabbath-school. STUDY Of
international lesson.
3:30-Address.",, Mrs M. j. Shelly, treas
urer Topeka branch W. f. NJ. S. Subject,
''Does Foreign Missionary Work Pay?"
7:30-Service song. Assembly choir.
S:00-Evening sermon. Rev. w. p. Ayles-
worth, president Of t'irtield college.