Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-16
A Talented, Uplifting Chautauqua.

WHAT rs commonly termed the MIN J
eral Point Chautauqua is in full swing
as these notes are made. 1t opened
last Saturday and win close with Friday
night of this week. The system is that
of Travers- Wick OF pes Moines, Iowa.
and the excellence thereof proves these
gentlemen master managers and cater |
ers in what is pleasing, instructive and |
elevating. These splendid entertain
ments have been provided the citizens
of Mineral Point and vicinity through |
the influence and energy of the Dorcas
society, band of young women afIil- !
lated with the M. Il. church
To treat separately of the various
features Of The seven-day program and
do justice would handicap space and
ability.
The first day brought us j. S. Cork
ey, the witty, the fluent, the elevating
Irish orator, and Shaw's Colonial Cadets
or orchestra. They pleased beyond a
single dissent, thus proving a splendid
opener.
On the second day appeared DR..
Frank Nelson, lecturer, and the Bar
hydt Male Quartet. OF DR.. Nelson too
much cannot be said in his favor. There
are no better platform speakers. His
every word was simple, pleasantly and
clearly uttered, and not for q moment
did he weary the Oldest or youngest of
his hearers. The whole was crowned
with the frankness, the earnestness,
the goodness of his face. He is
teacher, reasoner, builder of better
things in every phase of life, embeish-
ing the whole in the most simplified
eloquence. The quartet proved to be
one of exceptional harmony. They are
talented gentlemen, fit companions of
the splendid lecturer.
On Monday, the third day, came Mr..
Travers, the lecturer, Miss Blanche
johnson, the impersonator, Prof. Sal
uzzo, the violnist, Miss Alice Stitzel.
soprano soloist, Miss Nellie Hood, piano
sololst, and Isaac Rubnstein, young
exiled Russian Jew The latter talked
interestingly and instructively in tell
ing of his trials and prosecutions for
championing the cause of the toiling,
starving millions. Mr. Travers took
for his subject, Keeping Up With
Lizzie. :" What he dwelt on with force
was the present-day habit of people
foolishly trying to keep up with others
in dress and living when they cannot
afford it. He talked common sense and
if what ne said is needed more general |
happiness is sure to prevail in every
community. In her impersonation of |
MARY at the Tomb" Miss Johnson
was good. Miss Stitzel has splendid I
ly clear voice, notably beautiful in the |
higher notes. Saluzzo was all he was !
reported to be-a master of the violin. /
With Tuesday the countrywide fam
GUS Columbian Marine Band made it's
bow to our people. 1t is a good band |
and rendered well all grades of concert /
music. That it is superior to the band |
here chautauqua week last year is
questioned by some local musical critics. !
With due allowance for disadvantages
Mineral Point can boast Of band that |
compares fayorably with noted travel
ing organizations. Mrs. Susie Sonner, |
the great contralto singer, was the on
ly entertainer this day aside from the |
band. From prevailing sentiment we
venture the prediction that not one Of |
the several excellent yocalists who take |
the platform during this course will or
can please and csptivate the people as
did Mrs. Sonner Such a blending Of /
charm in talent and personality is rare.
The Wednesday program is being
carried out as this paper is printed. 1t
consists Of addresses by Rev. Lewis.
the traveller and descriptive lecturer,
and music by Springer's Mandolin Or
chestra. That it compares favorably
with all other programs there is but
little room for doubt.
For Thursday and Friday there's an
abundance Of good things See pro-
gram.
As a result Of the recent national