Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-16

has closed. If VIC may Judge from
the crowds present and the interest
manifested it was big success.
Good weather favored it except one
day that was rainy--the weather how
ever seemed to make no difference in
the size of the crowd.
The opening feature of the Chautau-
qua was the big parade held on Fri
day afternoon of last week. There
were four saddle horses, a number of
children on ponies, Is automobiles, IS
firemen, 100 children and others walk
ing, making total of BIS in the
parade, which is the most ~creditable
showing of any of the Chautauquas
in this circle during the season. :.
While the attendance has been good
at every session, the seating capacity
has been taxed to the utmost at some
of the evening entertainments, Victor's
Italian Band and Shakespeare Twelfth
Night.
The series lectures by the Chau-
Goldsmith, of New York have been
joyed by all.
HC 1fuuDdi SlNACStId CAV
a program the. first day that appeal
concerts by Mr. and. Mrs. Michitaro
and "AJong the Road to Tokyo"
Japanese customs and costumes, le-
gends and melodies.
The Hackett--Florence Trio gave an
on o~ fas ~ re (1a -.
piano, violin and vocal which was Gu
Joyed by all specially interested in
music
It was reported Tuesday morning
that Wictor's Italian Band was not
coming, as they had missed their train.
But they came and gave a treat that
ent and the Venetian Troubadours
more than pleased their auditors. The
tentwaS crowded and there were prob
ably as many outside the tent as in
side--just outside the grounds. Fifty
along the curb--visitors coming from
all sections of the county.
The plays by the McKinnie operate
tunes, sweet songs, voices blending
The male quartet, The Origin3l
strollers sang popular songs, colcg
songs and comic ones that called forth
the only one that had ever visited our
years Chautauqua. We were glad til
songs and their skillsin the bell ring
ing act.
Who is it that is not interested in
the magician! And the evening spent
with German as the entertainer was
an interesting one indeed. Tricks
land beautiful were peg
formed by the master hand who inter-
spersed bits OF hunor throughout,
making it an evening of fun an
laughter.
In the lectures Charles Town has
indeed had "A Feast of Reason"
when Mrs. Lasalle Corbett Pickett
charmed and captivated her audience
by her Friends Of Yesterday Told
in clear straight forward manner she
held her auditors entranced by her
word pictures of days long past
DR.. J. Leonard Levy, OF Pittsburgh,
Pa. took the people from the old
Egyptian days of Rameses and .Seti
step by step to the present time,
showing conclusively that we are
Marching On" that the world has
made advances mentally, morally and
spiritually. His lecture was consid-
cred very fine from evety standpoint
The people had been led to expect
an unusual treat in the lecture OF D..
Thomas E Green and they were not
disappointed, and not Ia few were
heard to say they would like acony
of his lecture. Having travelled wide
ly during the recent past he under
stands the position of the different
countries of the world and their reIa-
tons to each other as few can, and
let US look forward with him to the
time when the countries will have no.
more wars.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey, of Denver,
Colorado, gave an interesting address
in which told much of interest in con-
nection with his work with the law
less element among the juvenile class.
The Junior rChautauaua unler the
leadership of Miss Margaret Broadway
and C. Harold Kistler, held interest
ing meetings every morning, culminat
ing in play Thursday afternoon,
The Pageant of the Average Town,
all the children taking part in songs.
drills, athletic exercises and yells-.-
enjoyed by all present
The Shakespearian play, Twelfth
Night" was well rendered and was one.
of the best attractions of the season.
Many expressed the opinion that it
was worth the full price OF the season
ticket--and the same was said Of.
several other attractions, among them,
the lectures by DR.. Thomas E. Green.
and Rabbi J. Leonard Levy.
The president of the guarantors, Mr..
F d. Bushong, assisted by several Of
the members have worked faithfully in
the interest of the Chautauqua, giving
freely of their time and to them
thanks are due from all who enjoyed
the Chautauqua. While it was neces i
sary for the guarantors to make up
a small deficiency all feel that it was
money well spent, for the Chautauqua
is elevatin2 in every way and should
be considered as beneficial in its way
as our schools and churches. It has
an uplifting effect on the community,
them to new interests and
activities and many will rejoice to
know that we are to have the Chau-
tauqua again next year
One hundred guarantors have agreed
to be responsible for seven tickets
each, thus bringing it back to Charles
Town. We have the assurance that
next years program will be better
than the one just concluded. Farmers
Advocate.