Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

lures of the Chautauqua since it start
ed. A new series of lectures is to be
given this year
Miss Theodosia G. Ammons will
give her domestic science lectures to
large audiences this year. She stands
at the head in her speciality.
As soprano soloist Miss BERTHE Ber-
lin has never been surpassed at Boul-
der. She will appear again this sum
mer.
The Dawkins Violin Quartette is an
established favorite and will give one
or more of its delightful entertain
ments. The ladies are conscientious
workers and are constantly progress
ing.
Rev. DR.. Thomas l.. Green of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. DR.. Green spoke three
times at Boulder last summer and he
will return this year. If America has
produced Il greater orator. he has fail
ed to appear in Colorado.
Miss katherine ]. Everts will give
an evening of dramatic Interpretation.
She is gaining wide reputation in her
chosen field.
Caveny, the chalk talk artist. is on
the program. His work is exception
ally fine.
The vitagraph will be at the Chau.
tauqua. Moving pictures are attract
i've to young and old. and the ones
shown will be the best available in the
country.
Mr.. l. Elias has been engaged as one
of the tenor soloists of the assembly.
He has voice of rare quality.
AS head of the women's department,
Mrs. Noble l.. Prentis of Kansas City
will be Il prominent figure mt the as
sembly. Friends living in many states
will be pleased to know that Mrs Prem
It's is to greet them when they arrive
in camp.
Rev. DIR. Homer II. Wilson, supern-
tendent of the platform. will lecture
one or more times in the course of the
season. The lectures of DR.. Wilson are
always welcome. and he is gaining
national reputation.
Professor G. B. Ashenden of Dallas
Texas, a tenor soloist of wide reputa-
ton, will appear a number of times
upon the platform.
Miss Irma Haight of Quincy, Illi-
nois, delightful soprano soloist.
The miners drill contest. the military
drills and the tiremen's tournament
will take place during the session.
Polk Miller of Richmond. Virginia,
Is engaged. He is known as the prince
of entertainers. and great expectations
are awakened when his name Is men-
| toned.
The Davis children are phenomenally
bright in their specialties, and their
! program will be made up of their best
acts.
| Rev. DIR. ]. II. Mcfarland of Topeka.
Kansas, will deliver course of lee
lures upon the Bible. and will preach
one of the Sunday sermons. Ministers
Will be announced later who will oc-
cupy the pulpit on various dates.
| 1t is proposed this summer to devote
more time to excursions than ever be-
fore at the Chautauqua. Wednesdays
and Saturdays are set apart for eXcur-
siOns Wednesdays the neighboring
canons will be visited. ana on Satur-
days many will undertake longer trips
| by rail. All visitors coming to Boul-
der should bear In mind that the ex-
curslons are important Incidents in life
at the Chautauqua. They may present
, the opportunity of n lifetime. The
mountains are marvelously attractive.
especially In the summer season. Come
prepared to enjoy the rare treat
Engagements for the educational de-
partmcnt OF the Chnutauqua are rap
idly approaching completion. All the
branches most needed by teachers will
be presented and II number of subjects
of n general educational nature will he
brought forward for the accommoda-
tion of many patrons who are not dl-
| rcctly connected with the schools. The
department Includes both the regular
and special classes.