Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-05
ROAD BOOSTERS
TALK To CROWDS
At M0UNTA|NA|R
La Gran Quivira Association
Holds Center Of Stage in.
One Of Most Interesting
Programs Of ChautauQua,
,rse,.l O,s-.re. 70 MORNING JOURNAL


Mountainair. n. NJ, Aug 4.--"High-
ways. better highways" is the topic
which. like Banquos ghost, will not
down" II is the paramount theme OF
discourse. program and converse at
the chautauqua as a result of the road
boosters assembly yesterday.
The meeting of La Gran Quivra
Highway association held last night
in the tabernacle perfected the plans
Of the association that was organized
June is at Carrizozo. These plans
for inter-county development of a
scenic. historic highway to extend
from Santa Fe To El Paso and Roswell
were heartily approved by representa-
tlves from the counties of Lincoln,
Socorro, Valencia, Torrance and en-
dorsed by letters from the I'll Paso
Automobile club and road boosters
from Santa Fe.
The Translate highway is to pass
directly TO the ruins of the Gran Qui-
vira. La Cuarai, fatigue. the ancient
apple trees at Manzano. ruins of Ca
listeo. and passes near to the pre-his-
tNfit 0fAAi'iil'ilic VI u'fib
Pueblo B,anco. Montezuma, Abo and
Chilli That the inter-county assoc
citation is very much in earnest is to
he proved by immediate commence
ment of road work which will begin
tomorrow. J. b. French. of Carrlzozo,
who Is president of the Gran Quivira
Highway association. is also secretary
Of thA ipRnlp hfph tyuN
board, which has hired tractor and
a two-ton Dillon drag to put the Lin
coin county division of the historic
road in order. The roads are all to
be posted with painted white posts.
placed at the road angles and at the
side of forks pointing the direction
and bearing the mileage.
illustrated Lecture.
The splendid Illustrations with
which the federal engineer. J. b. Whit
taker embellished his lecture on
'Trans-continental Highways were
highly instructive on methods of road
building to adopt and avoid. Other
speakers were Colonel Hilton, of San
Antonio, who paid tribute to the
Torrance county boosting and build
ing spirit: Mr.. Dunlavy, who spoke of
the numerous pre- historic and historic
ruins In this vicinity that are sure to
attract tourists in great numbers in
the near future. Miss Edna McChes-
ney. of the Bernalillo county schools.
read an original poem expressing APP
probation for courtesles and cordial
ity extended by Mountainalr folk to
visitors
The lecturer of today's afternoon
program was Prof. r. L. Bixby, rriga-
ton engineer from the United States
department of agriculture in charge
of irrigation investigation in New
Mexico Professor Bixby spoke on
why 1t Pays to Pump Water in New
Mexico" and pointed out the need
for state appropriation of funds to
prosecute this most needful work, that
will bring settlers and prosperity. The
prelude and postlude numbers for the
afternoon were complex wand drill
by the Greek Maids (as they have
become known of the physical cul-
ture class and an Indian club drill by
the same class.
Classical Musical Program.
The greatest treat of the chautau-
qua has been reserved for the last
three days This Is the classic con
cert work to begin tonight under the
direction of Charles j. Andrews, of
Albuquerque. Tonights program will
include the song cycle by Lisa Leh-
mann. In a Persian warden to be
preceded by concert numbers, each
one of which is to be presented by a
concert artist The singers are: Mrs.
Frederick VIM, soprano; Mrs. AM
drews, contralto; Mr.. Andrews, tenor;
MIR. Louis Hesselden, baritone; Prof
j. l.. Tello, the celebrated Brazilian
violin master, lately of Santa Fe, is to
have Violin solo numbers. Mrs.
George Everitt is the professional
pianist for vocal and instrumental
numbers.
TO a big gathering the appended
program was in the evening present.
ed:
Vocal Duett--'I Would That My
Love- ..............M endelssohn
Mr.. and Mrs Charles j. Andrews.
Piano Solo--Ballade in F... Chopin
Mrs. George Everitt.
Soprano solo-"I Love You Truly
.................. Bond.
Mrs. Frederick VIM.
Violin Solo" Legende ...,...,...
accommodated. Wienlawskl'
Prof, |. l.. Tello.
Song Cycle for Four Voices-"In
Persian Garden ..................
A good program of classic numbers
VIII be presented by this concert
troupe Wednesday evening The grand
climax will be the statewide concert
OF one hundred voices Friday evening.
Visitors To Museum.
Santa Fe. Aug. 4.-Among those