The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-06-30
by a stag Reporter.

Devils Lake Chautauqua, June 30
Preparations are now complete for the
opening SESSION of the North Dakota
Chautauqua association, which begins
this afternoon with a good program.
This is the fourteenth annual assem-
bly, at Chautauqua park, located on the
shores Of beautiful Devils lake. The
name of this body of water, the largest
In the state, is not synonymous of
great beauty, but it is, nevertheless,
the most beautiful and romantic spot
In the west. No more appropriate
place for such gathering could be
chosen. Easy of access, located right
on the shores of the lake, yet we'll
sheltered by magnificent trees and
shrubbery, 1t is indeed an ideal spot
for summers outing.
There is no North DRkOtan but
knows of the annual Chautauqua as
sembly, its location, and all the pleas
ure and rare literary treat its gather
ing implies. Yet for newcomers In the
state, and those abroad who may be
interested, word or two as to the
profit to be derived from an attend
ance will not be out Of place.
The Chautauqua association was or
ganized thirteen years ago by a few
patriotic men for the purpose of pro-
vidfng our state with resort within
its borders where the summer vaca-
ton could be spent by our citizens
with their families in outdoor life,
and at the same time enjoy educational
and religious facilities, something
never overlooked by the western peo-
pie In all their pleasures. And as time
goes on it will be noted none but the
highest order Of culture is tolerated in
the training of our young people;
hence a literary program is supplied
yearly by men exceptionally qualified
to choose the attractions, that is sec
ond to none of the older organizations
of the same kind in the east.
People of the rarest culture and
literary attainment are brought here
each year to teach and lecture and the
best musical talent that can be OBJ
tanned Is always in attendance. For
those who enjoy the lighter phases of
entertainment there are humorous lee
lures, light opera, comedy drama, ETC..
plentifully interspersed but of the
highest order. These programs are
continuous during the entire session,
which lasts this year from June 30 to
July II, and always take place in the
big auditorium with seating capacity
for five thousand people.
From small gathering thirteen
years ago, this association has grown
until now there are often as many as
ten thousand people congregated on
the grounds at once. Chautauqua
park Is located six miles from the city
of Devils Lake on the Great Northern
line and sixty-one miles from the city
of Grand Forks. The train facilities
for getting back and forth to the
grounds are good. The short line road
is operated by the association, running
every few minutes in the day during
the session, and as often as is re-
Quired for convenience before and af-
ter 1t closes. There are good res
taurants, very comfortable rooming
places and stores where everything for
summer housekeeping can be procur-
ed, and cottages and tents in plenty to
be rented A postoffice has been es-
tablished, and with our excellent train
facilities the politician or business
man can count on getting his mail
daily. Good telephone service con-
meets one quickly with the outer world.
The Grand Forks Evening Times will
be delivered each morning early by
carrier, keeping one in constant touch
with the telegraphic and state news
as we'll as having special Chautauqua
news in the shape of daily letters. The
amusements all summed up are many
and varied. A splendid band will give
concerts daily. Boating, bathing, ath-
letic games baseball excursions to
various points of interest on the lake