New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-07
PENNSYLVANIA CHAUTAUQUA
PROGRAMME FOR THE SEASON WHICH BE
GINS on JULY -.
THE MANAGEMENT GREATLY ENCOURAGED BY
TIE POPULARITY CT THE ENTERPRISE

TIE POPULARITY CT THE ENIEIiiISE
BEAUTIES OF MT. GRETNA PARK.
Mt. Gretna. Penn, July 6.-The Pennsylvania Chau
auqua will be naugurated Tuesday, July IL, under
favorable circumstances at Mt. Gretna Park Lebanon
County, Penn. This Is the resort made famous by the
state National Guard Encampmcnts and the American
Farmers EhcamIment, and consists OF nearly 1000
acres OF magnificent woodland lying in the heart OK
one Of the highest mountain regions In Eastern Penn
sylvana-1oO miles northwest Of Philadelphia Robert
F. Coleman the iron king. Is the owner, and he
spares 10 cost to make Mt. Gretna one OF the
finest natural parks In the world
Ii was decided July 81. 1891 at popular gathering
held at Mt. Gretna that committee should be ap
pointed consider the advisabilty and prospects Of
organizing and establishing "Chautauqua' at Mt.
Gretna. This committee consisted Of prominent
and learned gentlemen throughout the state and re
ported in favor OF immediate action In the matter
committee on organization selected from various
parts Of the state, which committee selected Gen
eral Committee OF intelligent people. who devised
plans OF organization and finance. BY this time much
interest and great strength has been gained throughout
the eastern section OF Pennsylvania. 1t received the
Endorsement of His Excellency Robert f. Pattison,
Governor Of the State, and many other prominent geu-
tlcmeu in public life.
\ stock organization reported upon. and
January g. 1902 the sto kholders met in Lebanon for
organization when the Board OF Managers was
elected The Rev. George b. stewart Of Harrisburg was
elected president: J. Max lark D. D. of Lancaster,
chanccllor. Professor Edmund J. James. of Plila-
dcphia and Professor E. Dram Lyter, OF Millersvlle
viccpresdcnts George D. Rise Of Lebanon, treasurer,
and the Rev H. A. GerdSen, corresponding sec
rotary. An Executive Committee also elected.
consisting OF the Rev T. S. Wilcox, the Rev. Theodore
f. schnauk, the Rev. W. II. Dunbar, the Rev. J. VI.
CarveIl and DR.. W. II. Eglc State Librarian OF
Pennsylvania.
The objects of the Pennsylvania ChautauQua are the
In ia
attain. II presents SIX courses OF study this summer
Department OF Biblical Science under DR.. II. F.
WeIdner and his assistants; classes In Hebrew, Greek
old Testament and New Testament, four to SIX hours
daily department OF natural history, under Professor
Il. c. schedt department Of pedagogy, literature and
languages Of music ard art cas- in Fr nch, German.
spanish classes in b0any geology, psychology clas5c,
In history grammar mathematical the branches OF
general education. studied in the open air amid the
natural ruggcdnes, and picturesque beauty of the south
Mountain.
The cottages and tents for the have all been
engaged and there promises to be great crowd the
entire course. of three weeks Three pubic
entertainments have been promised by the management
each day. 10 consist Of addresses by prominent men
from this and other States. committee from the
management waited On President Harrison. few DAYS
ago and extended him hearty invitation 10 be present
ami make an address, which he is likely 10 do on Grand
Army Day July 10. ON this day Grand Army reunion
will take place and old soldiers from all the states VIII
be present and surround the campfire, as In the days
Of the civil War There will also De Indian Day. AM
Captain Pratt Of the Carlisle Indian schol VIII be
present with "A large number Of N,ung IiIlan 'NIcI'
and braves There will be Pennsylvania German Day.
Young Peoples Day, Recognition Day ard Comenluo
Day.
Among the speakers who will be present during the
assembly may be mentioned President Warield. liz d.
Of LAFAYETTE College. who will lecture Cd columbus
Dr. W. Clarke Robinson. the University Extension lect
urcr who will lecture on The Northern "od''
" Schllcr's Minor Poems" Goethe" and Iae Ner
chant of Venice, Mrs Amelia = Qninton. president
Women, National Indian Association. and the lion
Herbert Welsh Of the Indian Rights Association Pro-
fessor D. Fernow and Edward \. Bowers. secretary
American Forestry Association; DR.. Charles Young OIL
Princeton. who will lecture on The stars, Inc
planets and The sun" Dr. DE Mote, George
vending the Rev Peter v,n Finkel-cin Mamreov inc
Rev Jchu De Witt Miller and others.
There is 10 be an athletic field day. with contestants
from different cities In the state. also Young men
Christian Associations and colleges will be Represented
mi, Will occur on Friday June -. The contests VIII
include 200 var! dashc, IOOyard dash. 5oONa'd dash
1Ooo.,ard DASH nile race. hurdle rcin; hammer
throwing br ad ami high jumping. running and tihd
ing Jump pole waiting aud baseball throwing
PENNSYLVANIA German Day has been 50 arranged a'
u, he one Of the most Interesting occasions Of the As
spmhlV. II
PENNSYLVANIA Will b. represented. DR.. h-Ie' ''''e
Librarian who IS also state Historian OF me rem,
sylynnIatierman society, Will read several hl'rl'"'
,,.,.,r1 intending The Pcnpsy lyania German FW,c
IN m. History Of the Commonwealth ana JnHls r
cnchsc esd, will read paper cnttlcd IN" iI"e
Uorpcs az Provincial pcunSylvana.' 49,
Forestry Day occurs saturday, JnN % WIFI w t
PENNSYLVANIA Forestry Association VIII convene III
auou,l SSH N. Thee VII b. present ONO r ali
member, Of Tie American forestry ASSOCIATION ana
Enthusiastic promoters Of Nmehcan fore,t- from many
e,tes f. the nion including Professor d. Fernow ana
% American
Association. r,,. y, ..,o,;,,
Deputy state superintendent Of Public ln'truCtoh
Henry Uouck Dr. George Morris philips DR. r" -;
VIC and others OF like prominence In cdl'au maj
circles will bee present. and will deliver special CA,S
Lectures Professor \. r. smith, of the state Noi'il
school M West Chester has been secured for col ~
and methods. Mi~- X Lpp!ncot. OF the fro"Det
Instltuc al Washington, u. G., will have charge OF
Tho Kindergarten Class. and Mr. j. r. stein VIII teach
Grammar LATIN and arithmetic. .
The ChauiauQua Is popular movement ana thcrc
f. no private enterprise concerned 10 derive nnahcAl
rc,urns Cottages have been erected by Nh" manage
mcnt and are rented by tho season at n very low
figure The Rev. George b. stewart. tho PRECEDENT OF
lie PENNSYLVANIA Chautauqua feels greatly encouraged
nv the acvity displayed all the state In FAVOR or
am more thnn pleased with tho prospects Of large
attendance: more than comfortably accom-
MEDIATE for the frs, year, I'm fct. We are compelled
o temporary cottages. and A. IN" open
Ing day approaches applicants become numerous
The Pennsylvania organization will soon be Il c0se
rival 10 the famous New-YOrk ChautauQua."