Daily camera., 1898-05-19
BOULDER cHAUTAuQuA.
The Plans of the Protectors Being PutInto
Execution.

Execution.
With its handsome buildings under
construc lion, and with the advertising of
its advantages being carried on with zest
throughout Texas and Colorado, indica-
tions are that the Texas Colorado Chau.
tauqua will prove one of the greatest
successes of the age in the West, says
the Denver Times. As the time draws
near for the opening of the assembly, it
is being more and more generally dis
cussed. with the result that people are
beginning to feel as if their neglecting to
visit the Chautauqua this summer will
mean an opportunity lost that might
have been turned to their advantage
Work is progressing rapidly on the con
struction of the immense auditorium and
other buildings which will form the sub
stantial part of the enterprise, and as
these begin to take the form which it is
intended that they should assume the
chances seem to grow more favorable
for the enterprise TO far exceed all esti
mates made heretofore.
The people of Texas are even moie
enthusiastic than are the residents OF
this state, although educational matters
have been given an impetus in Colorado
of recent years that bids fair for the local
patronage of the assembly. The two
states from which it derives its name are
not alone to be depended upon to send
patrons to the institution. Every sum
m er Colorado is crowded with tourists,
and this year, owing to the war, which
will deter people from taking trips
abroad and to the seashore to some ex
tent, even greater number than usual
is expected. The mere fact that the
Chautauqua has been established in this
state will attract people, and those who
come for other reasons will not visit the
s:ate without spending some time in
Boulder, where the assembly has been
located. All conditions seem to tavo, the
enterprise, which grew out of the com
bined ideas of few OF the prominent
educators of Texas and Colorado and ITS
success is virtually assured.
The selection OF the piotur ,squec ly t
Boulder as the site OF the Chau alq.a
could not have been mole appropriate.
Nestled, as it is, at the base Of the Snowy
range" and on comparatively level
plateau, surrounded by as pretty scenery
as is to be encountered in the state, IL
place could be found to be more astrac
tive for the location of summer school.
The rugged hills, the swiftly a,wlns
streams and the cooling breezes all have
a tendency to sooth the weary minds of
the pedagogues. and TO make Boulder
more than attractive to the school teach
er who desires to spend summer o
recreation, and yet who wishes to aug
ment his store of knowledge in ttn:-
perate way at the same time.
Announcements of some of the sp 9
ial features have been made as follow
Music-Special attention will be gwen
to musical attractions. Already the fam
Gus Kansas City Symphony orchestra f
fifteen pieces has been engaged for the
entire session, and as accompanist, Mrs.
Ella Backus Behr, the recognized le d
ing pianoist OF the Southwest. has been
engaged. 1nladdition there will be lam
GUS soloists and concert troups.
Lectures-Only few of the nunerou
platform lectures have been engaged as
yet. Among those contracted for are
Hon. Henry Watterson, Professor ]. i
De Note. President E. Benz amin An
drews, d.. John H. Barrows. Hon. G.o.
R. Vending, DR.. P. S. Henson, Rev
Jahu Dewitt Miller, Mr.. Eli Perkins
and Dr.. Homer T. Wilson.
Entertainments Marc. the magician,
has been secured for several entertain
ments, and an engagement is about con
cluded for Edison's genuine projecto-
scope. The managers also expect to
have the Park sisters of New York city,
the famous quartet of corne,ists.
Special Days-Several special days
will be observed, notably Patriotic. Col.
ora 20, Texas, Woman's Clubs, Child.
ren's, Newsboy's, and c. l.. S. c.
Opening Day-At the opening on July
d. Hon. Henry Watterson will be orator
Of the day. 1t is expected that the gov.
elnors OF Colorado and Texas will also
be present. In the evening there will De
a grand pyrotechnic display. and the
whole day will be one great patriotic
rally.