The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-12
THE CHAUTAUQUA IS ON
A Solid Week of Excellent Programs
is being Presented. 1t is well
Worthy of Liberal Patronage.


Worthy of Liberal Patronage.
The third annual Chautauqua held in
/ Leon by the Redpath-Vawter System,
opened MONDAY afternoon with disap-
pointmenL by reason of the failure of
Senator LaFollette to arrive, but it was
through no fault of the management
that we were disappointed. They had
contracted with LaFollette for the en-
tire season, but on account Of the extra
ordinary length Of the recent congress
which only adjourned last; Thursday,
Chautauqua speakers who, were mem
bers of congress, have been unable to
fill their appointments all over the
country. The management Of the Char-
tauqua were confident that LaFollette
would be here, but when he failed to
arrive they decided to make no charge
whatever for admission to the afternoon
program, as they did not wish to sell
tickets to people who expected to hear
LaFollette. So everything, including the
reserved seats was free, and the man
agement is heavy financial loser by
reason of the non-arrival of LaFollette.
1t was thought on Tuesday that we
would be able to have LaFollette in
Leon for Wednesday night, as MIR.
Vawter had received a message from
him saying that he would commence
filling his appointments on Wednesday,
and as he was billed to speak at Mt.
Ayr in the afternoon it was proposed to
bring him over from that town In an
auto and have him speak here in the
evening. Mr.. Vawter passed through
Leon on the early train this morning,
but LaFollette failed to meet him at
Charlton. An effort will be made to
secure him later in the week, and if this
is impossible it may be that we will get
Champ Clark, but nothing definitely
can be announced at the time The Re-
porter goes to press.
The attendance at the opening of the
large as at the previous years, several
ance. The heavy floods this year put
the farmers away behind with their
farm work, and many farmers lost near
too the circus which will be here ON
Saturday has kept many away.
The big tent is again located on the
High School grounds, which is an ideal
place. Superintendent J. r. Ellison ar
rived Monday morning, the tent coming
in last week and was already located,
SO the program opened promptly on
time. The musical attraction was the
Wathena Brown, harpiste. The boys,
four in number, are bright little fellows
with good voices and appeared in sew
eral changes of costume, including
Highlanders with bagpipes and dances
and pleased the audience. Superin-
tendent Ellison made the announce
ments and expressed the regret of the
management for the failure of LaFol-
lette to be on hand, but explained that
it was through no fault of the manage
filled in very interesting hour with
earthquake disaster, of which he was
an eye witness. He is very entertain
ing speaker but of course could not
fill LaFollette's g place.
In the evening the Choir Boys and
Mrs. Brown gave splendid concert
and DR.. Payne delivered an illustrated
lecture on his travels in Italy, giving
special attention to the mnay wonders
VI tu0 Guy VI IlOu0.
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock the
Seton indians were organized into two
tribes. This work is in the hands of a
competent lady instructor who tells the
legends of Hiawatha character, and
instructs them in indian games and
contests.
DR.. Hugo P. J. Selinger, the morning
lecturer, gave the first of his series Of
lectures Tuesday morning, and all who
heard him We're greatly pleased. He is
student who has been missionary in
the far west, a slum worker in the
cities and is now member of the fac
ulty Of the University of Chicago. His
lectures are interesting and instructive,
and all who can do so should hear him
each morning at 10 o'clock.
Tuesday afternoon the Royal English
Hand Bell Ringers made their first ap-
pearance, and everyone was delighted
with the music which they made with
the bells. They are from England
direct to fill the Redpath- Vawter Chau-
tauqua engag ements, and in addition to
their artistic bell ringing, they have a
male quartet and several vocal solesists.
They received hearty welcome and at
each of their appearances on the plat
form were accorded vigorous applause.
The afternoon speaker was Rev.
Allan A. Tanner, who spoke or "The
Man in Overalls," and he soon con-
vinced his hearers that he knew what
he was talking about. Giving up high
salaried pulpit he went to work first in
business Office and then in overalls in
a factory in order to study the actual
conditions and surroundings Of the
wage earners of this country, and he
tells of his personal experiences in a
very interesting and instructive man.
ner. He makes an effective plea for
better wages for the working men and
women Of the country and for an ina
provement in their surroundings.
Tuesday evening the entire evening
was occupied by the Royal English
Hand Bell Ringers, and that their music
was appreciated was evidenced from The
fact that almost every number received
an encore.
There are many good things on the
| program for the balance of the week
and it is evident that the programs will
get better each day while the Chautau