The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-04
CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM
WILL Be SPLENDID
TALENT, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, IS
OF THE HIGHEST ORDER
From August ID to 19, Inclusive, Clio is
to Have the Biggest and Best Amuse-
ment Event in Its History

We believe we can truthfully assert
that Clio is fortunate in the start it has
made in joining the number of those
progressive towns that are giving Chau-
tauqua entertainments for the benefit
of their people and the people of sur
rounding country. We believe this,
first, because these entertainments are
of distinctively educational as we'll as
diverting nature and, secondly, because
the one that has been secured for Clio
has an established reputation for ex-
cellence in various places where it has
hitherto been engaged in this state, and
is financed so that it is able to present
the very best of attractions. In other
words, there are Chautauquas and
Chautauquas, but the one that is to
come to Clio is truly a splendid enter
prise and well worthy of the most lib
eral confidence and patronage.
The Messenger is able at this time
briefly to give an outline of the pro-
gram, from which it will be seen that
many of the artists and speakers who
are to take part in it are of national
reputation; men and women whom the
people of the largest cities have de-
lighted to hear, and whose presence in
places of the size Of Clio is made posi-
sible only through the superior organi-
zation of the Chautauqua management
which enables these distinguished peo-
pie to use all of their time effectively.
Following is brief summary of the at
fractions, musical numbers and lectur-
ers, which the Clio Chautauqua will af-
ford, which will be presented during
season when our farmer friends can
share in the good things that will be Of
fered. and which, we believe, will be
cause for mutual congratulation when
it is all over:
Bland's Band and Orchestra, said to
be one of the finest in America, from
an artistic standpoint, two appearances.
Reno B. Welbourn, great popular
scientific lecturer, demonstrating the
mysteries of electricity, liquid air, etc.
The Conservatory Players, a rollick-
ing company of vocalists, instrumental
lists and actors. Two appearances.
Arden Dramatic Company. splen-
didly cultured and cOstumed company of
players, presenting selections from fam
Gus plays and dramas.
Royal Welsh Ladies Choir, which has
appeared before the king and queen of
England, from whom they received
decorations. and of whom Nine. Melbs,
the great operate soprano. said:
Madam Thomas and her choir are per-
fectly splendid and you may say that
said So" Two appearances.
Jean S. Macdonald, whose mission is
the Ministry of Fun," an imperson-
ator of child life, Irish and colored dia-
lect sketches. Two appearances.
Mason's Jubilee Singers, colored
troupe of vocalists whose voices are
said to be magnificent, and whose pro-
gram will doubtless be one of the most
pleasing events of the Chautauqua.
The Beverly Entertainers, company
of highly trained and clever young
ladies from the Conservatory of Arts.
Chicago. They are vocalists, instru-
mentalists, and introduce number of
charming specialties.
The lecturers who will appear during
the progress of the Chautauqua are
without exception men of nation wide
fame and notable achievement, men
who have done things in the world, the
story of whose experiences is factor
in the progress of popular education
and civilization. They are as follows:
j. X. Codding, Ex-Warden of the
penitentary at Leavenworth, Kan,
whose lecture touching his experience
with criminals and whose philosophy
concerning the influences that shape
human character are said to rank with
the efforts of Henry Ward Beecher and
Wendell Phillips.
Col. G. A. Gearhart, of Buffalo, of
whom it has been said he is "Seek-
ing to restore the ideals of a ma
ton, he is a sower of truth, an inspirer
of right living, constructive force in
transitional age" DR.. Frank A.
Gunsaulus, the famous Chicago clergy
man, says of Col. Gearhart: 81 have
never listened to him without CRATE
fully rejoicing that the old lecture plat
form with its steadiness of aim, thor
oughness of thinking, and genuine
power of eloquence is still with us"
Col. Gearhart will deliver two lectures.
Pitt Parker, cartoonist and crayon
artist, wizard whose lightning work is
extremely entertaining as well as in
structive.
Harold Morton Kramer, The Phil
osopher of Life ex-cowboy, ex re-