The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-09-24
LYCEUM EVENINGS
FOR WESTON FOLK
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Arrangements have been made by
Superintendent Robinson with J. G.
Herbsman OF Seattle for a Lyceum
course during the winter. to begin
November 2s. under the auspices OF
Weston High school. The net pro-
ceeds OF the series viii go TO the
school. Mr.. Herbsman and Mr.. Rob
snosn were about town Tuesday secur-
ing ticket pledges. with such crafty
ing success that the Lyeeum represer-
tative considers Weston a pretty good
sort OF a town. He was formerly AZ
the head OF the department OF public
speaking In the University OF Wash
inKton, and understands the art OF
turning a pretty compliment. We do
not mind printing the bouquets he
hands the Ellison-White Lyceum Bu-
reau. in the following remarks. since
there Is another for Weston and a
third for it's modest school superin-
tendent---who begged without avail
that his own be omitted.
'sThe people OF Weston have the
best spirit toward good entertain
ments OF any town equal its size IN
the northwest. They want something
good. clean and diverting. The course
Of attractions the great Eilison-White
I.yeeum Bureau VIII send them this
winter win supply their wants. ! wish
to thank the citizens OF your delights
ful town for their hearty cooperation
and the kind courtesy with which
they received Professor Robinson and
myself. My earnest wish is that our
Lyceum course will meet their APP
provai.
..The Beverly Entertainers are four
girls OF exceptional merit and ability
in their chosen work. Their evening
of song and music will sparkle with
humor. snap with movement and re-
main long In the memory as an occa-
sion Of pure enjoyment. With man
dolin, guitar. voice. dramatic and
musical sketches in costume they are
bound to please all from baby to
grandpa.
.AIr Arnold. the lecturer, Is a young
man who delivers young mans mes
sage In manly way. Young and old
will be stirred by his earnestness OF
purpose and power OF eloqnence-
.sThe Wells Entertainers are just
what their name signifies. This COM
pany is one OF the most versatile and
artistic two people combinations the
ISceum has known. From Mr.. and
Mrs. Wells you will get an evening Of
baritone and soprano solos, vocal
duets. story telling and readings. dra-
matte sketches. pianologuess humor-
Gus and musical sketches.
'In my part Of your course shall
give an evening OF short stories and
character sketches that portray ha-
man interest These selections are all
from standard English and American
authors. As TO the quality OF my work
I shall leave you to judge. Just one
word OF warning: II YOU haven't
learned to laugh, don't come to hear
me-
From the support Professor Rob
inson and have received think
everyone and his brother and sister
will be in attendance when your first
Lyceum number is given.
II cannot conclude without COM
mending your community for having
such an excellent man as Professor
Robinson az the head of your school.
/ come In contact with school men all
over the Northwest. and have found
none better than Professor Robinson.
trust you will continue to appreci-
axe him as you do now. He's jewel.