The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
THE CHAUTAUQUA OF 1902.
Preparation of the Program Not An Easy
Matter-Talent For This Year.


gram may seem to the uninitiated to
be an easy matter. 1t would be pos
sible for even a novice with some
slight conception of the nature of the
work to make a fairly attractive pro-
gram for single season. But after
nineteen years of existence, with new
and fresh programs each succeeding
season, the work of building a new
program for another year is an ap-
palling matter even to one who gives
his entire life and thought to that
sort of work. All available talent of
the better class has been used. New
lectures of high class are not quite as
thick as blackberries. Many of the
noble men of our times whom the peo-
pie would greatly like to hear are
averse to lecturing and cannot be
procured for either love or money.
The programs which have present
ed at the Park for the past ten years
have included the very best which
the country afforded in every line.
Constant vigilance is exercised by the
superintendent to find men and wo-
men of real worth who might be Sc
cured Cor the strengthening of the
program. When in Europe during
the past summer he was constantly
on the lookout for talent that might
be procured for the Chautauqua sea-
son in America. His quest was not in
vain, and some splendid and attrac-
tive things from the other side of the
sea will brighten the program the
coming summer.
1t will quite impossible until April
to give full particulars concerning the
rich feasts which will be spread at
Mountain Lake Park during the
month of August. Many notable en-
gagements, however, have already
been perfected. The following brief
outline will certainly be enough to
excite expectation and convince those
who are looking for a summer stop
ping place where rich intellectual adj
vantages are offered that it can be
found at Mountain Lake Park.
Among the lecturers already secur-
ed are DR.. Robert S. Macarthur, Hon.
Lou Beauchamp, DR.. d. T. Fox, Col.
Geo. W. Balm, DR. Chas. f. Aked, one
of the most brilliant men in England:
Prof. P NJ. Pearson, Leon H. Vincent,
Jahu Dewitt Miller, Father Nugent,
an eminent Catholic priest; Hon.
Joseph Camp, the brilliant and elo-
quent southern; DR.. Geo. f. Hall.
Prof. J. E. Woodland will present two
brilliant scientific lectures with ex-
periments-"The Chemistry of Can
dle'' and "a Message from Mars a
study of wireless telegraphy, and
host of others.
Among the readers is promised Fred
Emerson Brooks, who reads from his
own poetry. One of the most unique
and delightful men on the platform.
He has not been with US for three
years and his return will be hailed
with gladness by his many friends.
The musical offerings will include
the Chicago Glee Club, the Euterpean
Lady Quartette, the Chicago Lady
Entertainers, the Tyrolean Yodlers,
in costume-one of the most unique
entertainments now before the pub
lie. 1t will be glad news also that
NJ adam Cecilia Epinghousen- Bailey
and Miss Sybil Sammis, two of the
most delightful soprano soloists on
the continent, will each be present for
a week. Mr.. Phil Hunter will aston
ish with his feats of magic. The Edl-
son Projectoscope with it's wonderful
moving pictures will give number
of entertainments. The pictures will
be interspersed with illustrated songs,
clever manipulations of inanimate
objects by Mr.. Amos, the Wizard of
Equilibrium, and Mr.. Hilton in won
derful magic effects.
A delightful feature of the month
will be the presentation of an illus
trated lecture by Mrs. 81. E. Monroe,
of Philadelphia, on Martin Luther, ="
which will be accompanied by songs
in costume and dialogue representing
the prominent scenes in the life of
this historic character, together with
beautiful stereopticon views. One
hundred young people will take part
in the entertainment and thousands
of dollars worth of brilliant costumes
will be used.
Questions of national and inter
national interest will be discussed by
experts. Capt. r. P. Hobson, who so
delighted everybody last year with
his admirable lecture, may return
again this year and speak on 1.-THE
United States as World Power -
Other well-known men with national
regulations will also be secured. No
expense will be spared in perfecting
all details. Mountain Lake Park has