The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-07-18
SOME SEASIDE STUDENTS,
The Chautauqua Assembly at
Long Beach.
Auspicious Opening of the Summer
Meeting.
A Concert OF Unusuai Excellence on Mon
day Evening-Yesterday's Fea-
tures-Programme for
Today.

on Monday night Win an ovation eel-
dom witnessed by an organization of
such a character and purpose. at 7.30
p. m. the tabernacle was packed to suf-
location and were it not for the well
arranged system OF ventilation the
audience would have been uncomfor-
table. Few expected to hear such
programme as that of the musicians
engaged for the Chautauqua assembly.
The rounds OF applause and encores that
were given each number well evinced
the hearty appreciation the enthusIas-
tic audience for the performers. Long
Beach can we'll be proud OF this institu-
ton which convenes in our midst
annually, and the reception the citizens
have given the visiting Chautauquans
and will be given them i'll the coming
nine days fully demonstrates that Long
Beach honors her talented visitors and
extends the city's open hospitality for
all.
At 8 D. m. President 8. n. Weller
stepped forward and formally opened
tho Southern California Chautauqua
assembly. His remarks were OF well
come and of the assurance that the
convention would bs' a grand success.
Rev. H. G. Coverat, OF Pasadena, in
the words appropriate for the
occasion led the opening prayer.
Prof. Carl Smyser Thrower, tenor vocal
ist, was introduced as the first number
on the programme. His rendition OF
Non Yer we'll deserved the encore he
received, and he responded with IT'S
Known Alone to Me. Prof. Thrower
was born in Germany and studied under
the German masters. He is at present
a member OF the Metropolitan Opera
company.
Long Beach's old favorite, Miss Nina
Clarice Cuthbert, was next introduced.
Her recitation, Russian Skaters, was
forcibly and pathetica)ly given. Miss
Cuthbert ia state superintendent OF the
Demorest medal contests.
Mr.. Edwin II. Clark. musical director
OF the convention. charmed his hearers
with violin solo, giving, in response to
an encore, De Beriots Seventh Concerto.
Mr.. Clark has just returned from Eu'
rope, where he has been studying Tor
the past three years.
All awaited anxiously for the appear
ance of G Abram Smith, the baritone
soloist OF the convention. His selection,
She Alone Charmeth my Sadness, by
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aroused applause that fairly shook the
building. He responded to an encore,
Fare Thee Well, and again demonstrated
his mighty vocal powers. Mr.. Smith
has iast reached the coast from the east.
For many years he has been singing in
operas-for six yearB with Emma Abb
bolt.
The Schubert Quartette club. popu-
larry known in Los Angeles, was now
introduced. consisting of e. II. Clark,
Geo. G. Grosser, violins; VIM. H. Mead,
viola; III. Klages, flute; @. w. Stevene,
cello. Their selection consisted OF two
numbers, Dance of the Elfns. by Grieg,
and The Mill. by Gillett. The audience
was held spellbound by the inspiring
strains OF the musicians who were COM
PEELED to return in an encore, Planderer,
by Gillett.
Miss Grace Remington Davis greeted
the audience in a queenly manner with
the vocal selection, For All Eternity, by
Angelo Mascheson. Her sweet and
meodious voice touched the hearts of
tho audience who gave her an applause
seldom given vocalist. She responded
by request with The Last Rose OF Sum-
mer.
Mr. Edwin H. Clarke again returned
in cornet solo, Fantasia Brilliante, by
Levi. As before, the audience went
wild and called him back again for
rendition of The Old Folks at Home.
The audience were now reminded OF
the old southern plantation scenes by
the introduction of Mrs. N. B. Graaty in
a barjo colo, and assisted by Miss Myr.
tela Decker. Her selection. Twilight
schottische, was we'll rendered and es-
tablished her as an artistic.
The conclusion of the programme
again brought forward Mics Remington
Davis and Prof. Carl Thrower in duet
called Duo From Mariana, by Wallace.
Having enthralled the audience in their
separate numbers, these two artists in a
duet scored an even greater hit.
President S. H. Weller, ID. D., made
few concluding remarks in which he
placed the American flag as the EN- blem
of Chautauguans, and called upon all
to honor and protect it.
Prof. George r. Crow spoke OF the
success OF the convention and that all
arrangements were completed.
A telegram was received by Professor
Grow stating that John Dewitt Miller,
one of the star lecturers of the east,
would be here by the Santa Fe next
Thursday.
The devotional hour was led at the
tabernacle yesterday morning by Rev.
IL. G, Coverat OF Pasadena at s a. m. A
large attendance greeted the opening
hour OF the day.
At a. IN. the normal Bible class was
opened with an enthusiastic audience,
who heard DR.. w. A. Wright lecture on
the Literature OF the Hebrews; History
and Contents of the Old Testamsnt;
Biblical Geography and Archaeology.
Mr.. Wright's lecture was well given
and proved that he wac proficient In all
connected with the Christian history.
at the Forestera' hall l.. +. Garden
Macleod organized large claas for art
study. Garden Macleod ia principal OF
the Los Angeles school OF art and design
and is graduate OF South Kenslngton
school OF art, London; pupil of N. E.
Green, instructor of landscape painting
to the queen and royal family.
AT 10 a. m. Anna s. Averiil lectured
to the English literature class, which
nearly filled the tabernacle. The out
line taken up in the morning was an
follows:
I-FIRoT EPOCH: 3. c. 55-A. D. 1866.
A.-Besinnlnga OF people.
]. Physical environments
.. Influences of Rom ms, Anglo-Saxons,
Danes, Anglo Normans
B.-Beginninss OF its literature
l. Characterization OF Morse literature.
2 Introduction of Christianity, A. D. 600 |
.aIses, effects