The state herald., 1915-07-16
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F.F. Fairbank.
Holyoke Chautauqua.

dlttTHOOH HuIuUcE was PhetNoS ~ 'he
Allpress All Star Company and lee
ture by Major De Hull N. Travis. sub
ject. "The man without a smile" This
lecture was very interesting and in
structive. Mr.. Travis handled the ques
ton of convict and ex convict life in a
manner that showed the great impor-
tance of better understanding and a
more successful handling of this great
problem. He is good speaker and his
lecture took well with the large audi.
ence.
The evening number was a prelude
by the Allpress All Star Company. The
music furnished by this company took
we'll with the audience. Prof. Thomas
Allpress gave violin music that delight
ed the lovers of classical violin music
and showed him most sklllful player.
Amy Hanna Allpress as reader, Louis
Babst as futist, Villa Given as cellist
and Gertrude Rennick, soprano soloist,
gave their part of the program in 3
manner that called forth an enthusias.
tic reception by the audience.
The prelude was followed by "a
Nigh, IN q Poets Workshop by Thom
as Elmore Lucey, entertainer MIR.
Lucey very soon convinced the audience
that, as an entertainer, he has remark
able ability and his entertainment was
greatly enjoyed by the large audience
Unfortunately for the greatest success
of the entertainment. rain and hail
storm came up and caused about hall
Of the audience to leave the tent in the
middle of the program. Mr.. Lucey
would have no trouble in securing q
large audience on return trip.
The Saturday afternoon number was
q prelude by the California Players. q
short play that gave them splendid
advertisement for the evening play.
The prelude was followed by a lee
ture. The New Patriotism" by Con
gressman John W. Abercombie Of Ala
bama. He handled his subjeot in q
masterly way that called forth much
cheering by the audience. In his lee
ture hr devoted considerable time to
the Negre problem of the south and his
talk on this was very interesting to his
audience. He is a very pleasing speak
er and the large audi, nee seemed well
nleased with his lerturs
The evening number was a play The
Battlefield" by the California Players.
This play WAS given in manner that
was highly pleasing to the audience and
fully sustained their reputation rs y
strong dramatic company. This was
one OF the best entertainments IN thai
line ever given in Holyoke.
The sunday numbers Of the Chautau
qua were two concerts by Hagenow's
bsnd with ls pieces. the prize winning
band Of the central west. These two
concerts were the greatest musical treat
Of the Chautauqua program and call.d
out the largest ate ndance. there being
about one thousand people in attend
snce ut the afternoon concert. These
concerts were certainly rare treats for
all persons who enjoy good band music
for this music surpassed any and all
concerts that had ever been given 10
our town The solo music was especial
| " fine. Madam inez Ware French as
vocal soloist called forth much enthusi
sstic applause as did VIM. d. Dorsey,
solo cornetist. Rex Elton Fair. piccole
and flute. Richard Mustain. xylophone,
and Charles Prokop. baritone. Their
solo work WAS certainly feast Of good
things in the musical line. The saeroa
music rendered by this band was givcL
with skill that has never been equal.
led IN this part Of the country. Prof.
hagenow. director and Ralph Fetler
man. manager. certainly have great
reason 10 be proud Of thSir band ana
the enthusiastic reception they sre
meeting wherever music. loving people
assemble.
The Junior Chautauqua was under
the direction Of Mlss Jane Dsuwaltet
OF Hastings. Eeb,. and her work In that
department gave the very best Of salts.
faction to the parents whose children
were under her supervision. Miss Dau
walter II peculiarly well qualified 70,
this work with the children and. while
working with the children. made friends
Of the adults WIN made her acquaint.
ance.
Ths Britt Company made no mistake
when they selected Miss Dsuwalter a
superintendent Of this important work.
Rev. W. A. Forinsr was supcrin,cnd
snt Of the Holyoke chautsuqua for tho
Company and did very successful and
satisfaetoy work and evidently very
satisfactory to the Britt Company a,
they hive continued him In this position
at other points for the next four or fivs
weeks.