Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-08-09
The Chautauqua

been held in Wa-Keeney during the
past week was brought to a success
| full close. Each day two full pro-
grams were rendered beginning
Saturday, August End, with the
| Meistersingers Male Quartette in
the afternoon This is an excellent
made one of the most attractive of
| the musical numbers.
! In the evening DIR. Thomas Nc
| Clary, humorist and lecturer, deliver
ed most helpful lecture on 1.-THE
Mission of Mirth'' bringing out in
his most Characteristic style many
truths that people are so prone to
forget.
On Sunday afternoon, August 30th,
The International Grand Concert Co
rendered beautiful musical program
after which followed most excellent
lecture by DR.. Thomas L. Green.
DR.. Green is an author and traveller
and his address on Universal Peace"
is one of the very best lectures ever
given in our city.
In the evening the International
Concert Co. and Theobaldi, the Nor
wegian violinist, gave concert. Each
are artists and the music loving peo-
pie of this part of the country were
given rare treat.
On Monday afternoon, August 4th,
the Chautauqua Serenaders pleased
the audience with concertinos and
violin, they played the more popular
music of the day and made decided
hit. They were followed by a lecture
Sparks from the Anvil" by Homer
T. Wilson This lecture was more for
the young butwaS as full of aspiration
for those of more mature years as to
those just beginning the battle of
life. Mr.. Wilson is soulful speaker
and appealed to the hearts of parents
and children alike
In the evening the Chautauqua
Serenaders gave the prelude which
was followed by an address by Seichei
E. Ikemoto a native of Japan. He is
administer of the Presbyterian
church, and is we'll educated and
speaks the English language fiuently
His subject the Changing ORIENT
was one full of interest to his hearers
and all agreed that it was one of the
best lectures of the entire program.
On Tuesday afternoon, August 5th,
the Croatian Orchestra gave grand
concert. They we're dressed in native
costumesand used instruments called
Tamburicas similar in appearance to
mandolin also similarly played. The
music was excellent and was execut-
ed with much skill. This season is
their first one on the Chau tauqua
platform.
In the evening DR. James Hedley,
one of Wa-Keensy's favorite lecturers,
gave 1.-THE Sunny Side of Life" 1t
was good lecture full of hope. cheer
and inspiration. DR.. Hedley has a
kindly way of touching the heart
that is not easy to forget.
Wednesday afternoon, August 9th,
the LABEL Concert Co gave the open
ing number. This is one of the really
strong concert companies of the Chau-
tauqua. Miss Marietta LABEL as
reader is delightful and is an artist
who enjoys wide and enviable repu-
tation. She is accompanied by
violinist and singer both of whom
are excellent.
In the evening the LABEL Com
pany rendered a full program, which
was enjoyed immensely.
On Thursday afternoon, August 4
The Price Concert Co. opened the
program with a short but excellent
prelude. They were followed by
Pamahasika's Peerless Performing
Pets. troupe of trained dogs and
birds. This was essentially children's
day and the little ones enjoyed it i'm
mensely Although a little over adj
vertised Pamahasika has some excel
lent trained dogs and birds.
In the evening The Price Concert
Co. gave the entertainment. Many
say that this was the best musical
and entertainment number of the
entire course and it was an excellent
one The solo cornetist of this COM
pany was worthy of particular
mention Each member of the COM
pany however was good and the pro-
gram was thoroughly pleasing.
Friday, August 9Th, marked the
closing day and brought with it The
Venetian Gondolier Band with Gen
marc, the Eccentric, as its leader