The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-08-26

Saturday and Sunday were produc-
tive of two of the best programs of
chautauqua week, if not the best that
have ever been given in the city, in
their respective fields. Mammoth au-
diences went wild with enthusiasm at
all of the performances.
On Saturday afternoon, Dean w. T.
Sumner, d. D., of Chicago gave a note
worthy sociological address, discoun-
tenancing extremely the double stand
ard of mortality now existent, by
which unjudicous acts of men are par
AIDED under the false phrasing of SOW
ing wild oats. He pleaded with the
women of the audience, particularly
the unmarried ones, to demand as
much of men as they themselves
gave. justly claiming that the fruits
of such action would lie in the propo-
CATION of a better race. He also made
a strong plea for reform in the mar
riage laws, whereby health certifi-
Gates of both contracting parties,
properly certified by reputed physi-
clan, should be made the basis of Sc
curing a license. His powerful ad-
dress stirred all and without any
doubt, sowed seed in Mt Vernon
that will tend to produce better social
conditions.
On Saturday afternoon and evening
the Bergen-Marx Concert Co. furnished
a musical entertainment that has been
unsurpassed by any of the numbers
yet presented by any corps of artists
so small in number Each member of
the company is an artist of high class
and the rendition of every selection
on the program was exceedingly good.
Mr.. Bergen rendered two vocal bari
tone solos and displayed remarkable
ability in both selections, each of
which was difficult. Mr.. Marx, form
erly assistant concert master of the
Chicago Grand Opera Co., held the
large audience entranced during his
beautiful violin solos.
Sunday saw the largest crowds yet
assembled at the chautauqua to hear
Bohumir Kryl and his famous band.
Many and repeated encores were de-
manded of this talented organization
which were willingly given KryPs
work on the cornet was particularly
excellent, while the novelty program
offered enthused everybody.
A quasi-business meeting of the
chautauqua crowd was held during
the intermission in the evening, at
which time Supt. s. e. Blackwood
spoke of the chautauqua as perman-
ent institution in the city. He stated
that it was necessary for 1000 season
tickets to be signed for this year by
citizens in order to guarantee the re-
turn of the chautauquau next year.
This is the system the Redpath Bu-
reau uses after it's appearance in any
city. Pledge cards were distributed
for the audience to sign, stating tnat
the signer agreed to take so many
tickets, providing he still resided In
the city, the money to be paid, if re-
quired, 80 days before the opening
of the chautauqua next year.
After the cards had been signed,
rapid count was made, and it was
found that something over 700 tickets
had been subscribed for. 1t was
thought that there were many in the
audience who did not sign, assuming
that 1000 tickets could be sold with
out their signatures, and, accordingly,
two more nights will be devoted to
the getting of the other 800 sigma
lures, so as to make positive the re-
turn of such an enjoyable and educa-
tional institution as the chautauqua
has proven to be during its week in
this city.
Monday Night
Children's night The Mozart Con-
cert Company and Laurant, the Magic