The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-26
GREAT CaAUTAQUA YEAR.

Interesting Letter from DIR. David A.
Cunningham, who has Been at the
Great Educational Resort for Sew
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dress.
Special Correspondence Of Intelligeneer.
CHAUTAUQUA. n. Y, August o.
On tomorrow the most successful sea-
SON in the history of chautauqua will
close. 1t is impossible to fully describe
the growth and far-reaching power Of
this unique institution. One must
come here and study 1t in all Its parts
and departments to be able to under
stand and take in the real Chautau-
qua idea. During the present season
the twenty-ffth anniversary Of Its
founding took place. and this part Of
the programme was made exceedingly
interesting. a goodly number OF the
old chautauquans we're present, whose
services gave charm and power to the
fryt session in 1874. But some have
gone to come back no me=e. Among
these was the honored president. Lewis
Miller. a man Of sterling principle and
character. Memorial services we're held
in his honor. and kind and aDprecia-
tive words were spoken by those who
knew him well.
wednesday, August 2, was quarterly
century day, and the interesting hlstor-
ical address was delivered by DR.. Buck
Low. editor Of the New York Advocate.
who has been a popular lecturer mere
for many years.
Chautauaua begins the second quar-
ter century OF its history with brisht
hone and Increasing enthusiasm. Look
fnE hack upon successful past, the In
stitution has gained inspiration for
sin greater future. Therefore. steps
have been taken TO consolidate and
unity all the departments Of work 80 as
more effectively TO increase the power
and widen the influence which Is az
ready touching the ends Of the eartn.
Scattered Offices and interests nave
been gathered into one place ana puI
under q single. small administrative
body. So that the educational policy N
the future, the business management'
the publishing interests OF Chatauqua.
wifi Re administered from one general
Office in Cleveland, Ohio. a city In INC
very center Of the great Chautauqua
constituency. The books and periodic
ais VIII be controlled directly by the
assembly. And all this means unity OF
pollcy, economy in administration, the
most effective service for those who
look 10 Chautauqua for guidance and
Bishop Vincent says. 1.-THE policy OF
Chautauqua will be progressive rather
than radical. Preserving the essential
elements in It's noble tradition. Chnu'
ta1un will strive to be n responsive or.
ICan OF knowledge. beauty and spirituaI
| power. All the forces OF national lie
wiIl find adequate expression in THIS
C,hautauuua classes, clubs and readlnE
circles and other organizations. Truth
fnirly tested, will be honestly and fear
iessly welcomed. All the wholesome
/ TOYS OF life will find place in Chautau'
ma 'sTo the support OF Old Chautnu.
qua in the New Era let all loyal Chau'
tnuquans rally with renewed zeal anc
redoubled energy. We study the worc
and the works OF Cod Never be dis
outraged and let us keep our Heavenly
Father in the midst
There has been ample variety In thl
programme OF this season, 10 suit th'
tastes OF people. Great preachers have
been here, and thrilled and instructed
their tremendous audiences. rs theI
poured forth the truths Of the everlast
Ing gospel. ! heard with the creates
delight, four Of these men, namely
| Rlshop Charles g. Galloway OF thl