The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-26
Progress OF Events
at Chautadlua
Special Correspondence Of The Tribune.


Chautauqua, n. T., Aug. "a
or TWO WEEKS the members Of the Chau.
r tangna Literary and Scientific Circle have ave
l. held undsputed sway at Chautauqua. The
hail is the grove and the class rooms have
been at their disposal and e,erythng seemed to
move At their beck and call. To belong to this
organization was equal to being a member OF the
highest aristocracy Of the land But their reign
for this season was over on Recognition Day
ThHv ave been graduated, received their dip,o.
mas and gone. II is surprising what few attrac-
tions thiutauQua has for many Of these c. l.. ;.
G. people after their commencement. They came
in by hundreds until Tuesday night and left in
Just the same numbers Thursday morning. And
now those who have come here Tor pleasure alone
can enjoy the many opportunities Afforded. with
out their own or some one elSc's conscience being
troubled by the thought Of wasting valuable
time. In this connection II should he said that
Chautauqua will inaugurdte two new special
courses Of home reading this fall, course Of
practical readings Tor housekcepers aud course
for junior naturalist clubs similar to the Cornell
| university courses which have been successful.
The ceremonies Of Recognition Day were I'M
| usually impres.ivc and beautiful this year They
really hogan the night before the Feast of Ian
terms when all ChautauQua Joined in the celebra-
tion peculiar TO this place. Nearly every cottage
on the grounds was hung with Chinese lanterns,
the Nhcnacum were a perfect maze of coored
lights. MI the classes Of the reading circle kept
open house in their various class rooms and
general reception was held in Alumni Hall. The
Recognition Day address was delivered by Chan.
cclor +. II. Andrews, Of the University Of Ne.
hraska, who discussed the Problems of Greater
America" and who had some very decided views
| on the course the United States should take with
her new possessions.
The summer schools closed this week, the
clubs have had their last meetings and we begin
TO feel that the end of the season is near. The
Pan.Amcrican will probably bring visitors here
| until late in the fall, and thus prolonz the
| season long after the gates are open ard the
programme is finished But during these last ten
days the attractions just great as they
were the first week in July. Two of the best
courses Of lectures oi the whole summer have
iuts begun. Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, Of
Harvard, will discuss the Monroe doctrine from
every point " view, and mr. Edward Stainer, OF
SanduSky, will talk on the Slavs.
Two bright and shining lights in the literary
world gave lectures this week on literary sub.
jcctS. They were Leon II. Vincent of Phlsdel.
phia, and Professor Richard Burton, Of the Uni.
rcrsitv OF Minnesota, ono having for his subject
English Authors" and the other Fiction" No
more vigorous lecturer ever appeared on the
Chautauqua platform than Professor Burton. and
he grew in favor as he proceeded with his course.
II iS said that when he began his classes in the
summer school he had but a dozen pupils, but
at the end Of the second week the class room
could not hold those who wished to be under his
instruction Mr.. Vincent has lost nothing in
popularity by his frequent visits 10 Chautauqua,
and his coming is always hailed with delight.
There was certainly variety enough in the en-.
tertanmcnt of the week, and If any had been
lacking in the programme II fully made
up by the weather. Seven days out Of eight it
rancd; when it was cold enough to snow there
were severe thunder showers. and between times
! the sun shone so fcrccy that clouds were
| lief Vet in only one instance and then not
seriously, has the rain intoriercd with the cere.
monies Of tho week, and that when the for.
mcr graduates received the new ones into the
Society Of the Hall in the Grove
Contrary TO all tradition "circus day" was
| bright and clear and handsome sum was real.
| lied for the BOYS and Girls clubs It has been
| the custom each year to have an outdoor enter.
tanment for which an extra fee is charged for
| the benefit Of these clubs. which are So helpful
| to the young people spending the summer here.
This year the entertainment took the form Of
| circus with a baby show. It was a very harm.
| less affair, being given entirely by home talent
The grand march of the trained homer ami.
mails was fearful and wonderful sight The
giraffe seemed to be suffering from an attack Of
| loComntor ataXia, which made the front limbs
move in a frisky waltz, while the rear ones float.
| ed along in the stately movement Of the mnuet.
| As this graceful guadrupcd passed in review he.
| fore the grand stand chlds voice rang out
| loud and clear above the music az the band: Il
| know who half the giraffe is" The elephant is
| one Of blessed memory, who has done duty on
| other like occasions, aud. although his paper.
| muslin skin was snagGcd and patched, it was the
| same old Jumbo, only with other legs. The
| many southerrcrs here had a regular iuhlation
| hp act hat IA Lon ahp too bo 6rut