Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-07-29
The CHAUTAUQUA
CLOSES in RAIN
The Last Days Program Greatly In
terfered With On Account of
Continuous Rain

The Last Days Program Greatly In
terfered With On Account of
Continuous Rain
| The Ninth annual chautauqua as
sembly under the management of the
Redpath-Vawter system closed Tues
day evening, after seven days of real
enjoyment Each days program was
up to standard and many had looked
forward to the closing night as the
best night Everyone was greatly
disappointed when the heavy down
pour of rain continued throughout
the day and into the night. On ac-
count of the rain but small crowd
ventured out to hear Sam Schild-
kret's orchestra. But Sam was game
and gave those who were so courag-
eous, a smattering of music. UNI
brellas were held over the players
to allow them to give at least a part
of the program. Two violins were
almost completely ruined by the
water dripping on them but it was
not until then that the management
decided to abandon the program.
Our people were more than pleased
with the determined efforts of the
orchestra, but battling against such
great odds. they were perfectly will
ing to allow the great chautauqua to
come to a close.
When we went to press last week
our people had enjoyed two days of
the program and il was so much bet
ter than they expected that large
crowds were attending each and ev-
cry session.
The preludes on Thursday were
given by the University Girls. Their
numbers were good and elected gem
erous applause. The speaker of the
afternoon was Judge Kavanaugh of
| Chicago who substituted for Hon.
James T.. Watson of Indiana. The
Judge has a remarkable story and
tells it in an entertaining way, yet
he does not take the platform to en-
terrain people but to bring a mes
sage. He relates many of his ex-
periences which he encounters in his
service on the bench. His plea is for
higher and better living.
In the evening the University Girls
gave another delightful program and
were proclaimed splendid entertain
ers. This was followed by a humor-
Gus address by Lou J. Beauchamp.
His lecture was pronounced by all
as the very best of the series. The
speaker is a favorite in Audubon.
Many people were interested in his
story of how he lost practically all
of his earthly possessions in the Day.
ton flood few years ago. Mr..
Beauchamp is truly an inspiration.
The Orphean Male Quartet furn-
ished the prelude Friday afternoon
and their selections were well re-
ceived The lecturer of the after
noon was Arthur Rachel, who gave
his interpretative reading, 1.-THE Melt
ing Pot" The reading was splendid
though somewhat dry during the first
two acts. Many people liked the
number but it was not as popular as
many of the other numbers.
| The evening program was opened
/ by the Orphean Male Quartet They
| are clever entertainers and their
work was thoroughly appreciated.
The address of the evening was made
by Victor Murdoch. He is the con-
gresham from Kansas who made
the people at Washington sit up and
take notice. 1t was through his per-
sistent efforts that the, government
saved millions of dollars in contracts
with the railroads for carrying the
United States mails. He served in
congress a number of years. Two
years ago he was the Bull Moose can
didate for the United States Senate
in Kansas but was defeated.
Saturday was the big musical day
and the attraction for the afternoon
was Bohumir Kryl and his famous
band. A large crowd heard the af-
ternoon concert which was pronounc-
ed the best attraction that Vawter
had ever sent out on his chautauqua
system. The band gave another Of
their delightful concerts in the eve
ming which was listened to by the
| largest crowd that had ever assemb-
led in a tent in Audubon. Practical
| ly everyone said the band this year
was by far the best. Their music
was unique and attractive. Their
last number on the evening program
was new and novel and brought forth
tremendous applause.
Sunday morning union services
were held and large number were
out to hear the sermon delivered by
Ng Poon Chew. The afternoon pro-
gram brought the Cambridge Play
ers for the prelude and Ng Poon
Chew gave a mastery address i'm
mediately following. His frank
statements found favor with the
large audience. He does not mince
words and is not the least timid
about expressing his views on the
war situation. His address was
splendid and had the right ring to
| 1t.
In the evening the Cambridge Play
ers again delighted the large audi
ence after which Ross Crane gave
his lecture on "The Biggest Fool in
the World" His cartoons and clay
modling was instructive and enter
tanning.
Monday afternoon s. Plat Jones
gave his clever entertainment. He
| is a splendid reader and gave num-
Der of delightful selections. He was
followed by Byron C. Piatt in his
thrilling lecture, Live or Die" This
lecture was entirely different from
anything ever presented in Audi
bon and was fully appreciated. Mr..
Piatt has a wonderful message ana
one that appeals to the average hum
an being. The Kaffir Boy Choir was
the evening attraction and for gen.
uine entertainment 1t was the best
of the entire list. The story is an in
teresting one. and what Mr.. Balmer
has accomplished in Africa is noths
ing short of marvellous.