The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-07-23
CHAUTAUQuA GRAND SUCCESS
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fortune OF quite numbsr OF the Paw
Paw people to form their acquaintance
during their brief stay here.
The Des Moines Symphony orchestra
had the closing musical numbers Their
style of music was somewhat different
from the other companies, but the or
chestra is composed OF accomplished mu-
sicians and their selections gave univer.
sal satisfaction.
Denton G.. Crowl, the impersonator,
lectured on Thursday afternoon and
this is considered by many to be one of
the best numbers of the week His i'm.
personation of the great Sam Jones was
perfect. J Lorenzo Zwickey, the great
artist of Detroit, entertained the large
audience Thursday evening with his
rapid chalk sketching His work was
marvellous.
Friday was one of the big days Sen
ator Bob Taylor of Tennessee, one Of the
highest priced lecturers on the Americao
platform, was the attraction and large
crowds from all parts of the county
came to hear him. He has been mem.
Der of the state legislature, governor and
is now United States senator. tie is
brilliant man and those who failed to
hear him missed the chance of a life
time.
DR.. Irl Il. Hicks, the great weather
prophet, told the people about Gods
Weather Mill" Those who have had
the opinion that he is a quack weather
prophet have changed their minds. He
is deep student, scientist and philoso-
pher. This is his last year on the plat
form. The balance Of his life will be de-
voted to scientific research and study in
his observatory 10 st. Louis, Mo. Satur-
day evening Hans f. Freeze, the genial
platform manager, gave his lecture on
the "Insde of Mormonism." Mr.. Freeze
was borE in the Mormon church, his
father living in polygamy with two
wives His recital of the conditions as
existing in Utah today was revelation.
On Sunday Rev Robert Macarthur Of
New York city lectured on Russia 10 the
afternoon and on America in the even
ing. He has been pastor of the Baptist
church of New York city for the past -
years. and has been an extensive traveller
in al parts of the world His addresses
were scholarly and intensely interesting
Mascot said to be the most won.
derful trained horse in the world, de-
lighted the audience on Monday His
solution of difficult mathematical prob.
lens was marvellous He is l9 years old
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and has appeared before nearly every
crowned head Of the world. AS pre-
Jude to the performance of Mascot, the
boys and girls of the village, about % il
number gave flower cantata that was
thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by
the audience. The manner in which the
several parts were taken reflected much
credit on Mrs. Freeze, who had drilled
the children. The singing of Mack
Young, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Claude Young Of Decatur, is worthy Of
special mention. His part was performed
in a manner that would reflect credit on
one many years his senior fhe cantata
was splendid feature of the day.
Tuesday was the closing day. The
celebrated magician Morphet and his
wife gave an entertainment consisting
OF magic, mirth and music, which was a
fitting close TO the splendid program of
the week. He is one Of the most clever
workers in legerdermain ever seen here.
Last, but by no means the least, came
Garry Nation the celebrated and noto-
rious saloon smasher. She had the
honor of being greeted by the largest
crowd of the entire week The little
black eyed woman as she appeared on
the platform, dressed entirely in black
with small bonnet set well back on
the head, Ratchet on her bosom and a
small bible in her hand looked entirely
harmless. Things are not always what
they seem, however, as the audience
found out before she was through She
announced at the outset that she would
tell "why she smashed, how she smashed
and how you can smash" and at the
conclusion of her remarks it would seem
that everything had gone to smash, es-
pecially President Taft, Ex-president
Roosevelt aud family, the entire repub-
ican party, congress, the Unitarian
church and other things too numerous
to mention. The cause for which she is
fighting, temperance, is just and
righteous one. 1t is doubtful, however
if the methods employed by Mrs Nation
on the platform would accomplish much
but the people know her by reputation
at least and are prepared to hear almos
any thing when she mounts the platform
But they came for miles and miles to
to see and hear her. She may or may
not have done any good in Paw Paw
but she is at heart good woman and il
fighting for noble cause and certain i,
Is that 90 harm has come from her visit
besides the peoples desire to see and
hear the celebrated character Of "hatchet
fame has been gratfied. She has beer
here and gone and the world moves on
At the conclusion of the evenings
, program a rising vote was taken on the
question of a Chautauqua for next year
and the sentiment was unanimously in
favor Of the proposition. Each member
in the audience was also asked to ex
press his opinion as to the three best