New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-30
CHAUTAUQUA.
IT'S NATURAL AND OTHER CHARMS.
FEATURES OF THIS YEARS coNvrNrIoN-HIs Bo
vfHcENfs sERMoN-A WEDDING.

numbers, find all the old attractions OF the place my
many now ones. Evepincreasine Success hns beef
for eighteen years the foundation fct IN the hisor
Of tho ideal city by the lake. and the Assembly
season which begins tomorrow is bright with Thy
promise Of similar advancement. The various pnbl
buildings aro thoroughly renovated. and have TN
double charm OF old association ond new acquaintance
In familiar outlines and fresh dress. The pier
house. sighted from OF the lake steamers oeSone
tho Intervening water II In form ami cc'ons "a ntne
0 part Of the shore lire though II had grown NJ
with the primeval trees by which It Is lacked aho
supported. The shores Of Lake ChautauQua, some
thirty miles In extrnt. are hxurously w"'ned 10 'h'
waters edge. The varied green OF decduoS trees nc
ccntuated by the scattered and darker coner Is re
lcved BY occasional open stretches OF contrasting
grassy sIoncs. and few cultivated fields break into
This color harmony of nature. so that the erect II
one Of angular restulDess. Even the iNe' WIN W
evrehanging color. from the quiet gray OF carry
daylight until II flashes back the cOlos OF the sunset
sky II not more notable feature OF Chauauqua tisr
gro the trees. number OF these are the original
forest growth md tlSir chen covered trunks tower
straieht for sixty feet before branching. The onooR
between these great columns Is most Impressive,
especially Ut sunset. when the horizon line hnawar'
Is aname with brilliant light and Point Chantauq''a
settlement across the lake, becomes veritaole CITY
Of gold In It's dazzling reflections
INTRLrECTrA Al LIFE Ar THE RESORT
The natural advantages Of ChautauQua have made
largely toward It's Increasing yearly success The
proposal OF George Washington to make Lake 'han-
auqua the connecting MIX In great system OF "e'%'
ways Joining the EaS, and the West OF the young
Nation is In the light OF events OF the last twenty
wears more than reaiizcd In binding together thou
sands Of students not only rom own country, but
the rernoter East and West OF the world.
The report Of the secretary for 1891 shows that
$4,000 members enrolled In the class OF % The
membership In some Of the Southern and Western
States Is doube that OF any preceding gear, while
Canada. Great Britain, Austria Sweden Russia.
Poland. Sam. Corea. japan, New Zealand, the
Hawaiian Islands. the West Indies, Central America,
Mexico. the Bermndas and South Africa all send now
recruits for this great r@dng army. The tendency
OF Chautauqua work everywhere is toward permanent
organization Many OF the Alumni. rapidly growing
force. engage In special lines Of study and direct new
circles In their several communities.
No better example OF thorough organization can be
found than Chauauqus shows IN all its departments
The cottages, 500 In number, and forty OF them
erected during the last year. have all been built Sub
1ect 10 the approval Of the management and are at
once substantial and pleasing. SIX years ago over
fifty Of the pioneer buildings destroyed by fire.
No part OF the ieafy city Is today more attractive
than this same section, rebuilt with cOunodlois
houses. The inclination toward glarfng and incon
gruous colors IN painting dreaded feature Of most
summer pieces, IL agreetbly missed at CheutauQua,
operation In suburban communities. The avenues are
unpaved roadwnys, and wind through the forest along
the lakeside and around the park spaces. The houses
scattered In orderly arrangement. separate. and
generally we'll exposed to cir and light. One Of the
groves. Miller Park. has peculiar interest 10 old
ChautauQuans. named Is II Is In honor Of President
Miller who for eighteen years has been the bead
OF the board Of management. Here the Assembly ex'
erclses held for the first five or six years.
covered stand and seats without protection from wind
or weather af0rdnc the accommodation for speakers
and audience furnished by the great amphitheatrc.
And here General Grant during his Presidency. aroused
the people to a pitch Of enthusiasm and patriotism
not since exceeded by Chauauquans, who are pro-
verbally enthusiastic and patriotic. Thrifty young
trees now cover the space made historic by these
early gatherings. The giant chestnut stump twenty
seven feet In circumference, over which the platform
was built Is carefully preserved BY cement and stone
work and Is remarkable in this place Of remark
able trees.
The proportions Of the college building stand ont
In pleasing relief and the orchcd entrances never
pcared more inviting than now. The building has
been repainted clean stone color while tile e. L. s. C.
building and the adjoining museum have fresh coat
OF lemon and white. The great organ In the amphi-
theatre s being stripped Of It's winter covering and
there Is everywhere preparation for what cannot fail to
be the greatest year In the history Of the place Cool
nvisoratng air NAV always be counted uUon these
breezy highlands. and with all the rural Surroundings
there during the city advantages Of
god markets and opportunities for shoppers In the
various bezaars. In the pierhouse Is weleQuipped
drug store extensive collection Of fine glass and
china, a stock OF drygoods and an assortment OF
japanese goUis The space In the beautiful new Arcade
building WILL Ac occupied by 1ewelry and other choice
articles. There are besides the permanent stores OF
the place. which open the year round stock OF
books Is provided sufficiently varied and extensive TO
meet the wants even Of place with such a literary
appetite as Chautauaua Is supposed to be blessed with.
and "1he Assembly Herald an eight page daily
paper will b. published during the season, In pre-
vious years. by DIR. Flood. Of The Chau,auauan.'
VAST SHINE 30 Cr!lIET.
But the peculiar feature Of Chautauqua HE is the
extension Of ts municipal functions beyond providing
for the peace and safety convenience Of the public.
to include entertainment aud instruction free TO al It's
citizens. tax OF $5 for the season. graduated for
shorter terms, the cost for these exercises,
which are distinct from the school and college courses
The most distinguished scholars from home and abroad,
men In public life and famous musicians contribute TO
the enjoyment and Interest. II Matthew Arnold had
conc to Chautauqua Oh his last visit 10 America he
need not have complained that with all its prosperity
America Is not interesting Even the ordinary daily
chat here has lie In II and Is something very different
from the local gossip OF many summer resorts. With
no consideration Of tho college course and the many
special studies. the daily programmes alone furnish
ever changing and new topics for conversation. II
this diet leads TO mental dyspepsia II the fault Of
the Individual and the outlined course IS In no degree
responsible synopsis of the course for 1892, pub
shed In The Tribune last week. Indicates careful
preparation and thorough forecast. Nothing Is ever
left to the Inspiration Of the hour" but each de
pnrtment Is provided for in advance with as much
certainty as the curriculum OF any college. While the
various courses comprehensive. there is no sug
gcstion Of crowdlng and In departments there
definite restrictions TO prevent any possible over
work the part of the students The enthusiasm Of
ChautauQuans aready rcierrrd 70, whether In these
summer gatherings in the faraway circle Of two
or more members. Ia rather esprit de corps. the
rade spirit which is part Of all fellowship In serious
work.
Among tho special features Of this year may be
mentioned the attention given to the coming Worlds
Fair at Chicago. with the aim 10 help members to
visit the Exposition intelgently and to advantage.