New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-02
BUSY HOURS ATCHAUTAUQUA
@OPENING DAY. DULY RECOGNIZED.
BISHOP VINCENT SENDS GREETINGS FROM
sTOCKHoLM-MANY stEECHEs MADE.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE I


Chautauaua Aug This Is "Openng day. an1
this evening In the amphheatre the twentieth birth
day OF the Chautauqua Assembly was celebrated Ia
1874 the first Assembly met at this date for . tive
weeks session. The occasion is celebrated each wear.
iceChancellor George T.. Vincent presided ana al
dresses were made by DIR. William X. Harper tho
active principal OF the Chautauqua system; DR.. Jesse
L. IIurbut principal of the Chautauqua Literary ana
Scientific Circle; DR.. W. A. Duncan. secretary Of the
Assembly; DIR. Theodore l.. Flood Editor Of The
Chautauquan": Professor sylvester Burnham, DR.. b
d. Roberts. of the London Society for University Ex-
tension; DIR. r. Young and Rabbi Berkowitz, pro-
moter OF Jewish branch OF the ChanauGua Literary
and Scientific Circle in Philadelphia. President Lewis
Miller who has for months given great deal q
time to the extensive improvements at Chautauqua,
absent, being detained by personal business In
terests at his home in Akron Ohio. Chancellor John
H. Vincent, who i, in Europe Oh episcopal dntes' sent
letter irOm Stockholm in greeting To the Assembly.
The grounds were beautifully Illuminated with
esOons OF coored lanterns. extending throughout tho
grove. the ravine and along the lake front. From
this time until Recognition Day. late in August
Chauauqua holds high festival in the richest part Of
its public programme. and in many distincuvey
Chautauquan celebrations.
At the university extension conference this morn
ing DR.. II. r. Roberts asked sIsak on a popular
educational movement in England other than uni
versy extension. An account OF the Gflchrist Ed
lectures OH scientific subjects arc furnished by this
trust. the local committee providing a hall and
arranging for other local expenses. The purpose 10
stimulate interest, and Ia Lead to some permanent
educational result In the town district. such the
establishment OF free lbrar. reading circles In con-
nection with the National HON" Reading Union. or
university extension lectures. The missionary cone
ference held two sessions to day. the Rev. DAVID A.
Cunningham, OF Wheeling. presiding this afternoon.
A xyhirh cI0Wded The Hall Of PHILOSOPHY
beyond its columns WIS on The Useful and The Beat
tiful I'm Drsarte Culture Mrs. G. F.. bishop Demon
started the theory that use and beauty are inseParspy
united In personal Illustrations OF correct sitting downs
rising walking going up and down stairs and BY hnng
and carrying with friend taller and heavier
than herself. The speaker said that II Is essehuai
that every fibre OF the body he valized each day 70
have the best physical condition. Exercises OF this
character and OF relaxation were given. The back
bone should be allowed TO keep It's natural curve tne
muscular servants of the body. the legs. doing thsar
tghtul work CorPul-ncy was stated to b. MUSCULAR
degeneration. Easy movements. the speaker sad'
are tong movements Repose is the most unfailin3
type of beauty The right of the right parts of
tue body is dehn.d In one word-srace. ,au
meeting Of all c. l.. ;. e. classes WAS held to-day.
A notable number in the recital of william ii. Sher-
wood today WAS SchWnlann's concerto IN n MINOR,
| op. "a, which enjoyed by large audience IN
sherwood Hall The German Club this evening gave
a comedy, Fin Knopf.7 in the iIill OF Philosophy.
DIR. W. II. Ecole gave another temperance lecture.
lie said Human life is the real capital and wealth
Of nation and there Is something wrong III %
civilization and Christianity which permits ioooO
lives b. wrecked and lost through drink each year,
II blrger number than the three largest aenomlna.
! lions bring into the churches. The liquor tralno
/ Is not fighting the church, but the tronne ~
the church i, not lighting the liquor tranc folucaa
parties are not 10 blame, because no political party
has constitutional power The PEE pie are power anu
each man must be party for himself himself o., haa
closing up Mr.. BOole said that the remedy lot PAD
legislation organization OF men similar 10 tLe
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Dr. Egcrton X. Young this afternoon iecturea on
Light and shadows OF Missionary Life IN me wud
Northlan1- giving an interesting account OF lie among
the Indians since 1s6s. DR.. Roberts lecturd on
Z" The Evolution Of Land Areas" this afternoon TO =
large rothrrIng In College Hall The girls outlook
pictured an Ideal colony of girls and their accomplish
ments and Industries. The subject OF reform clothlno
brought about an animated discussion