The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-06-18

High in the mountains equally hlgh III its
aims-is The Mountain Chautauqua. Twehty-
eight hundred feet above Sea Level, iaf fehov-
cd from, hay fever, malaria and mosquitoes. are
t,,a Grounds OF the Assembly. They include nine
hundred acres of beautiful, timbered land, on
the hreezv snmmits of the Allegheny Mountains
and on the main line of the picturesque - "
Y r. One hundred and twenty-five peauoiiul
cottages are scattered about the grounds ocei-
pied by leading people from clties Eas' anu
Wast TWO commodious and well managed
hotels open their ample doors 10 traveieis seen
-est and refreshment. Many cottages are
/ ing ,-..s unreasonable rates. The Audi
open to boaro- -amiranly suited for
toriu,n is attractive .-ra,ably
the purposes of its, construction. The
of the present season opens August 4th and
closes August 18th. Dr. w. T. Davidson, the
wei known Chautauqua worker has charge OF
the program and has already secured number
of fine attractions. Class work along many lines
Willie in the hands of competent and expert
enced instructors. Music, Physical Culture,
Photography, Art in its various departments in,
GLIDING Wood Carving, Eiocution, Kindergarten.
including Normal Class for Teachers, Young
Peoples Class, Sunday School Normal Class,
Astronomy and Microscopy, Bible Exposition
and minister's Institute are some of the depart
ments
The following names give but a hint of the rich
program III preparation; DR.. A AWilletts, Dr.
NJ c. lockwood John Dewitt Miller, James A.
Green, Dr. W. A. Spencer, Judge Selwyn owen,
Rev. X. II. Gilbert, Frank Beard, Dr.. L. e. Null
Ter. Dr. f. l.. Eaton, Dean Alfred A. Wright
Rev. Henry Tuckley, Gen. w. II. Gibson, Peter
Won Finklestein Mamreov, Leon H. Vincent
Dr. NJ p. Hatfield, DR.. G. f. Manchester Mrs
Frank Beard, Robert Nonrse, Prof j. c. Free
man, Prof. W. II. Dana, DR.. A. II. Gillet and
others.
Special musical attractions will be offefed IN
the Aysht Musical Club of Dayton, Ohio, includ-
ing a superb male 9uartette and an instrumental
quartette OF experienced soloists Miss Carrie
Maud Pennock, of New York City, and Miss
Gertrude Smith, of Delaware, Ohio, will be the
soloists for the occasion. Prof w. S. Weeden
one OF the most experienced chorus directors in
this couatry, viii have entire charge OF the mu-
sic, and it is hoped that the musical training or
the Assembly will eliminate in the magnificent
representation of the Cantata of Queen. Esther
The attendance last year was double that OF
any former years, and still larger crowds are
expected during the season of 1921. Every day
win be crowded with the best things which
money procure ana genius devise This
unique, attractive ana healthful spot is destined
to become to the Mountains what Ocean Grove
is to the Sea Shore--a great national center OF
Christian education.
Recognition Day will be observed August 18th,
and it is expected that a large class will gradu-
ate. All trains the b. s. y. Road stop at
Mountain Lake during the summer months and
unusually low rates are offered from all points
to visitors who desire to reach this Assembly.
4 line dropped to j. A. Enlow, at Mountain
Lake Park Nd viii bring to you handsome
illuminated program OF this Assembly for the
coming summer, which has just come from the
printers hands.
Detailed Information concerning rates OF fare
and time OF trains be procured upon appli-
cation to any Baltimore and Chic Ticket Agent.