The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-10
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The Chautauqua is over: the tent ia
down; the lecturers have ceased 10 vo-
ciferate, the music has died away like
a gentle zephyr; the visitors are gone,
| and the whole affair, charming and de-
lightful in its benedictions, is only a
sweet memory to be treasured as one
of the things that give food for medi-
| tation.
The Chautauqua in all its features
was grand and met the promises given
out by the stockholders of the Associa-
ton. While it was not financial sue
cess, ard Chautauquas are never money
makers, yet it was a success in the rich
fruitage of instruction, entertainment
and educational upiift, and all that
goes to give pleasure to the better feel
ings of the people.
Yet, while we said this Chautauqua
was not financial success to the stock
holders, it was financial success to
many. 1t brought people to the town
new dresses were bought and made
more provisions were required to feed
the people and the visitors spent money.
The city was put in clearly condition,
paint and whitewash were freely used.
and the sanitation of the city is much
more satisfactory. Therefore the Chau-
| tauqua was brilliant success finan-
cially, intellectually and socially.
The program was composed of the
best attractions and the patrons were
well pleased.
The lecture delivered by Col. Geo. w.
Balm, of Kentucky, at the Chautauqua
on Wednesday night was the finest
production ever delivered in Marietta,
surprising Bob Taylor and Vending.
1t was matchless in oratory, fluent in
delivery, eloquent in thought, full of
meaty matter, of profound philosophy
and sparkling humor. No man has
ever been before a Marietta audience
that completely captured it as did Col.
Balm. His Thursday morning lecture
was equally as grand. Col. Bain's SUBJ
ject was changed to the Century
Searchlight." 1t was magnificent
| address full of sober truths.
Col. Balm in his preliminary remarks
at the Chautauqua on Wednesday night
said: II have been engaged in Chau-
tauqua work for twenty years and l am
free to say that the Crescent City
Band is the finest band | have ever
heard in the United States, and the
Chicago Glee Club the best singers"
Prof. Dana G. Johnson in his lecture,
Joan of Arc" gave a fine recital of the
history of that noble young woman,
showing research and ability.
Friday, the fourth of July, was big
day in Marietta. A large crowd was
here from the country and many came
from the towns adjacent. Baldwn's
| Military Band discoursed excellent mu-
sic on the square and enllvened things
| generally. At II O'Clock at the Chau-
tauqua the Crescent City Band gave
| several numbers of choice selections.
Senator Benz. Z. Tillman, of South
| Carolina, was the orator of the day
He was introduced by Senator A. S.
Clay. For one hour and thirty minutes
Senator Tillman discussed the Grace
Problem" to an immense audience. He
was listened to with marked and close
attention and was frequently applaud
ed. He is very plain spoken man and
gave utterance to some very plain
truths and propositions. His speech
5ristled with the proposition that the
white people would rule by virtue of
their intelligence and blood. Mr.. Till
man is a remarkable man in any view
you take him and is unique character
in the national senate. The people en-
joyed his address.
j. Williams Macy, of New York, the
great humorist, gave several entertain
ments, assisted by the Chicago Glee
Club during the Chautauqua. He has
no equal in his line, and kept the peo-
pie in laughter.
Friday evening Hon, Litchfield West,
editor of the Washington Post, deliver
ed his lecture Campaigns, Candidates
and Conventions" Mr.. West is very
able man, and handled his subject in
telligently end graphically.
On Saturday and Monday nights
Prof. Laurant, the wonderful magician,
gave two performances under the aus
pices of the Chautauqua Association.
The dexterity with which he performed
his tricks was marvellous He pleased
and interested everybody present.