The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-06
CHAUTAUQUA
ASSEMBLY.
Preparations for the July Meet
ing at Pacific Grove.
Talent Secured to Instruct and Entertain.
Reduced Railroad Rates for the Par
Elephants in the Assembly.

The Directors of the Chautauqua Literary
and Scientific Circle of the Pacific Coast
have been negotiating for some time past
with eminent speakers to lecture before the
assembly of 1890, which will be held at
Pacific Grove. near Monterey, from July Sd
to the 18th, inclusive, and as a result of
their efforts announce the names of those
whose presence insures success to the meet
ings. From the East comes Colonel George
W. Balm of Kentucky, a brilliant and earnest
lecturer, especially we'll known among tenn
perance people; c. E. Bolton of Cleveland,
Ohio. delightful lecturer upon European
travel, whose lectures will be illustrated
with stereopticon views; Rev. Jesse b.
Young of Kansas, q grand assembly worker
and lecturer; Professor Virgil A. Pinck-
ney. teacher of vocal culture and
oratory in the Cincinnati Conserva-
tory, a dramatic reader, reciter and
impersonator of rare ability; DR.. F. w.
Gunsanlus of Chicago, of whom the Chau-
tauqua Lake Assembly Herald says: "No
speaker on the programme this year has
equaled him in genuine oratory and finished
eloquence." His themes are historical
From California's array of talent the COM
mittee have secured as lecturers: Mrs.
Florence Williams, Rev. DIR. Harcourt and
Bishop Fowler. all of San Francisco; Rev.
DR.. Matthew. Rev. DR.. Crimson and Mrs.
Sophie w. Knight of Southern California;
Rev. DR.. Hirst, Rev. III. C. Minton. j. E.
Richards Esq, and Miss Helen S. Wright
of San Jose; Rev. Selah Brown of Santa
Barbara and Mr.. Edward Berwick of Mon
terey. Professor j. j. Morris of San Fran
ciscosyill lead the choir singing of the
assembly. The Orion Club of Dayton,
Ohio. famous quartet of vocalists, and
also instrumentaists, will furnish most
brilliant musical entertainments during the
entire assembly.
The various departments will be con-
tinued as heretofore, and several new
branches will be added. Miss Jessica Cal
houn of the University of the Pacific will
conduct Department of Voice Culture
and Delsarte; Mrs. Sophie w. Knight of
Los Angeles will preside over cooking
school, while c. E. Pratt of Grass Valley
VIII give instructions in photography. This
latter class VIII have many interesting sub
Jects to work on, as the historic town of
Monterey, Del Monte and its beautiful
grounds, the restored Mission Church in
Carmel Valley, and the scenic seventeen
mile drive abounds in points of interest
and scenes which every amateur will de-
light in securing views Of
On July LIST two summer schools will be
opened and continue two months. One will
be normal school by Professor ID. S.
Waterman, ex-City Superintendent of
Schools in Stockton, and the other one of
languages by Professor 7. W. Reideman Of
this city.
For several years past an effort has been
made TO have the Southern Pacific Railway
make some concession to members of the
Z. l.. 5. Z. in the matter of transportation,
but to no purpose. Last year the Donahue
system gave members a tWo-thirdS round
trip rate from all points on its lines to San
francisco. but this year this privilege will
be enjoyed by residents in all parts of the
State on the Southern Pacific lines, and not
only includes the member, but extends to
his or her family. Last year during the
assembly there were in the neighborhood of
1000 people at Pacific Grove, and it is be-
lleved, as result of this concession, that
this year the number will be largely in-
creased, and extra provisions will be made
for all who attend the assembly. While a
majority OF the 1000 were not Chautauquans,
nearly all were drawn to the grove at the
time on account of the many attractions
and the multiplied methods of entertain
ment. In order to enjoy the benefits of the
reduced fare, members must be duly regis
tered with the Pacific Coast Secretary, Mrs.
Mary ii. Field OF San Jose, tickets pur-
chased for Pacific Grove, aud when ready
to go home the return ticket will be sup
piled for onc-third the regular tariff. Judg-
Tug from the increased interest taken in the
Chautauqua movement In San Francisco, the
metropolis will have a larger representa-
ton at the great Methodist camping-gruund
this year than formerly.