The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-07-22

The second annual Marion count,
Chautauaua began this afternoon "a
g:3O o'clock. with fine program
which was an anticipation OF tn,
good things In store for all who at
tend during the coming week.
The Chatauqua opened lundr q
large tent at the fair grounds, whicf
provides ample room for even tn,
large crowds which are expected.
The attendance was gratifyinglS
large. and great enthusiasm was man.
ifested by the crowd. which argues
well FOR the support Of Marion citizens
I'm this second assembly of iterary
and musical talent. The efforts OF
the committee to make this years
program equal and evcel any Other
Chautauqua program, have met with
marked success. and merits co-opera-
ton of every Individual, club. or lit
erary and social organization in the
county
A matchless program of widest var
iety which few Chautaukuas can eN-
eel is offered this week Two days
have been added to the assembly per-
iod more than there was last year.
and the program is enhanced accord
ingly. Several hundreds OF dollars
additional have been expended in at
fractions and 1t may be truthfully
said that Marion has not only va fine
and varied program, including many
of the very eminent lecturers and en-
tertalners in the Chautauqua field, but
the Marion Offering Is the most ex-
pcnsive ever attempted by any nine
day assembly
This afternoon, DR.. w. l.. David
son, superintendent of instruction.
opened the Chautauqua with a few
words of greeting, after which con-
cert was rendered by the Royal
Hungarian orchestra. This orchestra
is composed OF seven solo musicians.
Their selections are all made up OF
the best OF musicians. both classical
and popular. The use of the dulcimer
which Is unusual In most orchestras
adds greatly To the attractiveness OF
the concerts They have long been in
the field and those who delight in per
feet orchestral music were more than
pleased with this superb organiza-
ton
Following the concert, Rev George
r.. stuart the great Southern humor-
list. friend. companion and co-work er
OF the late Sam Jones spoke ON the
subject, 'Lopsided Folks" MIR. Stuart
Is one of Americas greatest humorisls
and this particular lecture Is one OF
his most brilliant and popular works.
This evening at $500 O'clock "A
grand concert wil be rendered by
the Royal Hungarian orchestra. which
will be followed by an illustrated lee
ture on, the topic, "H@w to Save
Sight and Citizens" by Claron L..
shafer. Tomorrow morning at 1880
o'clock the Morning sermon will be
given by DR.. W. L. Davidson. At ?
p m, a grand sacred concert Will be
given by the Royal Hungarian orches-
ira, and at ESQ, capt Richmond
Pearson Hobson. Hero OF the Merri-
mae" viii speak on the subject Of
americas Mighty Mission" At s p
m. there will be another sacred con-
cert by the Royal Hungarian orches.
ira and the Kaffir boys in customs
and songs Of South America. Several
addresses win be made by Captain
Hobson and others.
The outing phase Of the Chautau-
qua is being made a great success. A
great many camping tents nave al
ready been set up And large tent
ing COMPANY viii add To the pleasure
of the Chautauqua for many A rest
tent has been provided by the Wo.