The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-05-03

there is usually brief address, or a series OF L
them, upon topics adapted to the day and In |
some ways related to the lines of work
OF the lectures mentioned above, nothing |
need be said of the Rev. G. DE Witt Talmage, |
Chancellor Vincent, of Chautauqua, and Rev. |
DIR. Lyman Abbott. Their names are house |
hold words in every home in the land, Al
most as well known is Thomas Nelson Page,
the Virginia writer, whose exquisite stories of |
Southern life, full of quaint humor and a pa
thos that no heart can resist, have endeared
him to thousands Of American readers and
given him foremost position among the lit
the poet and general literary worker, is an
other gentleman who stands among the most
noted of American authors.
Another man not as well known here, but
sure to he popular, is Professor John b.
Denote of the De Pauw University, an ac-
complished scientist known by men of the
laboratory and study on both sides the Atlantic.
He is one of the most skillful manipulators of
scientific apparatus and popular lecturers in
the land. He brings with him an immense
amount of valuable apparatus, including
lighthouse lantern valued at S4,0OO. One of
his most startling experiments is the projec-
tion upon the screen in delicate and beautiful
geometric figure of the sound of the human
voice or musical Instruments, showing Tor
each tone or half tone of the'scale distinct
figure DR.. Lysander Dickerman, the famous
Psychologist, with the aid of sets of lantern
slides which he has prepared at great expense,
will show us the land of the Pharoahs as it
was when Moses saw it.
name not vet mentioned, but one that
is sure to attract as widespread interest
as any on the lists, is that of ex-senator John
j. Ingalls,, the brilliant Kansas orator Mr..
Ingalls's lecture will be on 1.-THE Problems of
Our Second Century" .. a
These are only few of the noted men who
will appear during the sessions OF the Glen
Echo Chautauqua, and contribute to its edu-
otf fao ofrrrnc wall ff w hof IN
called the more intellectual entertainment
Lighter entertainments of all kinds will be
provided in abundance. There will be q large
number Of musical entertainments during the
sessions. There will be, for instance, the con-
certs to be given by large chorus conducted
by Prof. G. G. Case, of Cleveland, who has
had twelve years of experience in assembly
work. He was one of the pioneer leaders Of
music at Chautauqua, and resigned his posi-
ton there three years ago to take charge of
the music at the Piedmont Chautauqua, near
Atlanta, Ga. The chorus will be supported
by powerful pipe organ, for which negotia-
tions are now in progress, and splendid or
chestra of twenty pieces, every man OF
which is thoroughly familiar with Chautsu-
qua work, and is complete master of the in
solos by noted people, including Giuseppe
Vitale, of New York, young violinist of
growing fame; Miss Anna Park, of Boston, one
OF the finest lady cornetists in the country;
VOCAL SOLOS Dy GTOieSSQT MdTh ". Dah6T, VI
Elmira, N. Y, tenor of rare purity and
power of voice; Miss Gertrude Smith, of the
WeAeyan University, of Delaware, Ohio, and
some of our own Washington favorites; con-
certs by the New York Stars, O company OF
musicians of first rank, and the famous Swed-
ish Male Quartette; piano recitals and lectures
on music by the well-known composer and
artist, Constantin Sternberg. The arrange
ments for the musical department are not yet
| complete but enough has been outlined to
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| delightful feature of the coming summer as
| sembly. 1t is likely that among the musical
| entertainments will also be included concerts
| by the Marine Band and the Washington
| Choral Society, for which negotiations are now
| pending.
| While chief attention will be given to the
| more intellectual forms of amusement, ath-
| letics and outdoor sports will not be neg
| lected at Glen Echo. A well-equipped gym
| nasium has already been arranged for. which
| will be in charge of DR.. William G. Anderson,
of Brooklyn. While the building to be used
for this year will be temporary structure,
| the equipment will be in every way first class,
and the fact that DR.. Anderson will have
charge of the department will insure its sue
cessful management He will also have over
| sight of the outdoor sports and entertain
ments, including base ball, lawn tennis,
archery, and other games. These sports and
contests of strength will be supplemented by
great variety of entertainments.
| commodious boat-house will be erected on
the banks of the Potomac, where number of
boats Of the most approved construction for
beauty and safety will be kept In charge OF
experienced boat-men, to whose charge chill
dren can be committed with entire safety.
A noble feature Of the great amphitheatre at
Glen Echo will be "a magnificent chorus pipe
organ, the contract for which was recently
made with the Burckhoff Church Organ Com
pany, of Salem, Ohio. This organ will be q
thing of beauty as we'll as one of the most
powerful instruments in the country. 1t will
be In place in the amphitheatre before the 18th
of June
From the above will be gathered some just
idea of the educational scope of the splendid
enterprise which has been undertaken at Glen
Echo. 1t cannot be doubted that great
throngs of people will gather at the beautiful
spot on the Upper Potomac during the entire
summer as we'll as during the sessions of the
Chautauqua assembly.
To give clear idea to the general public Of
just what a days proceedings at Glen Echo
Chautauqua will be like the following pro
gramme for June II is appended:
s A. M.-Class work
"a. M.-Sunday-school, Normal Woman
Temperance Training School; lecture, Mr.
Leon II. Vincent, "Hawthorne's Voice Cultur
and Harmony Glasses"
10 A. M.-Lecture, DIR. William II. Harper
Yale University, ''Some Features of System
attic Bible Study"
Lecture, Mrs. Emma p. Ewing,
"Bread Making"
II A. M.-Amphitheatre lecture, Rev. Rus
sell Conwell, ID. D., "Acres OF Diamonds"
2P. M.-Musical prelude, the Rogers Band
Miss Alice Raymond, cornet solo.
$50 p. Mcclure, DR.. T. Dewitt Tai