Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-07-16
NOTES ON The
CHAUTAUQUA

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CHAUTAUQUA.
Continued from page L.
boys were clad in the skins Of wild
animals, each different. They were
presented by Miss Clark, who spoke
Of the different tribes and Of the
boys home environment. Mr.. Bal
mer spoke of Africa as whole, it's
immense resources and 100000, 900
population. The little Zulu boy was
a wonder and repeatedly brought
down the house with his singing and
acting. The children Of the audience
were especially delighted. The negro
boys had musical voices and gave
evidence Of careful training. The re-
presentation of chief melting his
followers to follow him on the war
path was very graphic. Most Of the
songs were sung in English, but sew
eral were rendered in the native
tongue. Mr.. Balmer closed with a
very effective talk on the benefits
which Christian missionaries are
bringing to the Dark continent. As
an indication Of progress made he
cited that one of the largest tribes
has Just elected a Christian as their
chief or king.
NOTES.
A chautauqua for next year is as
sured. A guarantee to make good
any possible loss has so far been
signed by fifty three citizens, who
will constitute the chautauqua COM
mittee for next year. This commit
tee will meet this week to organize
and decide on some Of the details for
next year. Anyone who missed sign
ing the guarantee and wishes to do
SO will please report at once. With
the impetus this years success has
given the movement, there is little
danger that any financial loss will be
incurred next year, but it is desirable
that as many as possible Of our citi-
dens show their interest and coop.
Grafton by assuming some Of the re-
sponsibility.
In our last issue we omitted tt
state that Capt. Hobson was intro
duced by Lieut.. P. J. Haley Of Co. D.
Fifteenth Mimi, and was accompan
e led on the stage by several other vet
Grams Of the Spanish-American war
including Oscar Sattergren, ALDER
Garwell, G. J. Freeberg and Free
Bellefuil. The latter was an eye
;, witness to the sinking Of the Merri
d mac in the harbor Of Santiago.
: Rev. Charles Nelson Pace Of ST
y Paul, won the hearts Of the patron
d Of the chautauqua. He left on earl,
: evening train Saturday, with goo
! impression Of Willmar and it's people
It is hoped for next year that tn
s chautauqua can be made in the ma
): ture Of a civic celebration and tina
> on least some Of the days, the bust
). ness houses will close during part Q
" afternoon as we'll as evening to en-
T. able all to get the full benefit of tn
sessions.
o Many picnic parties from day t
day made arrangements to stay j
IS the park between afternoon and eve
n ming sessions. This feature shoul
y be encouraged. There were sever;
{, inquiries for tents and boats.
~ The completion Of the new sewe
~ system will bring up the long de
~ layed question Of cleaning up tn
lake. With a comparatively sma
. outlay, Foot lake can be made
~ splendid place for boating. With a
. parts made accessible to motor boat
a five mile trip could be made wit
- a number Of interesting objectiv
~ points including Foot's Beach, tn
" State Hospital, Homewood Parl
Assembly Park, Fairview cemetery
;; and other places. Here is a subjec
worthy Of the attention Of our pub
. lic-spirited citizens.
% The assembly park at Wilma
- continues to win the praise Of a
n outside people who visit the sam>
% The natural beauty of the park an
"a the perfect acoustic properties o
the auditorium makes it an idea
h summer meeting place.
A. 0. Nelson Of Svea left Saturda
to attend chautauqua at Bowling
Green, Kentucky, where he will max
: addresses on practical co-operatiol
S among the farmers.
WEST LAKE.