Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-22
The Radcliffe Chautauqua

had. WhlIel ~ was entertaining hTuDgH
out, every days program included
something helpful and inspiring Many
who attended the Chautauqua STATED
that DR.. CornwelPs sermon alone, o.
either Of Col. Gearhsrt's lecture was
worth the price Of the season ticket
In the meeting Of the Ruarantors Mon.
day morning every comment was favor.
able, and while all did not think it best
to sign a contract for a return next
year, there were none who were not
satisfied with the Chautauqua and loud
in its praise,
Much Of its success was due to the
splendid Christian gentlemen who was
sent az Chautauqua director, Or. Corn
wen. His two lectures were enjoyed
by all, and his sermon Sunday morning
il regarded by those who heard it as a
masterpiece.
Mr.. Plumstea1 proved himself tc be
an impersonator of rare ability. His
characterization Of Eugene Fields
characters and TrowbridRe's "Vaga-
bond" were beyond criticism. He held
the attention Of the audience with his
splendid humor and pathos,
The Myterious Milburns were thor
oughly enjoyed in both performances.
Mr.. Milburn's wit and humor gave the
audience as much enjoyment as his mys-
tic acts, which proved that he is L sur
passed in his field.
Saturday, to most Maconites, was the
browning the afternoon concert acted
as u bait. First of all, the personality
Of each member, individually and the
company collectively, created the most
pleasing atmosphere, for just to see
the jolly good cheer glowing in their
faces made one glad to be there,
Miss Gilkerson c%aptivated her audi
ence not only with her charming smile
bat tn beautiful hutc-like tones and
ease WIN winch she sang 'ogethef
WIN d wise selection OF her NUMBERS
were among hef chiel charms'
Miss Whitmlre's musicianship was
very evident IN her dual role OF violin
ste and planlSte. Her instrument how
ever was disabled when caused hef
'ot a niue annoyance throughout hef
nI're program mere DuV not a sign OF
Ter uIspItasure was allowed 10 snow IL
Ell on h'r or'ght lace
Mr. coleman ~ehdeaVcred TO appear
lou'7V ana 10 give 'he Iad'es the most
= OnV e'"'y' ou' ms tremendous energy
snd Vll'il'y N ms music MADE nm the
1IlnR power
'heeh'cf'alhers MohoaY were a male
IuarteI OF IhlladeIphIa ana CoL IL A.
7earharI. Col' '~'earheart Iectured IN
ne afternoon on The Footprints OF
ne centuries ana III the evening on
Inc coming Man. Both were IN
plrlng ana ennobllng, n were thor
'ughIy enjoyed The speaker showed
nat during his life he had observed
and thought and experienced much.
ne was III dead earnest IN what he
'ald IN oth lectures and captivated
A., &C.,. L.. -.
MS hearers by his personality, enter
famed them with his wit and hrmor,
ana uphtted them by his noble elo-
Iuence.
In speaking on the subject "The
Coming Man. Col. Gearheart was In
corrupted frequently by applause. He
paid woman a splenpid tribute, and
praised modern woman for her courage
her efficiency and worth. He said
that when he considered how many
more men than women we've found in
places of sin; how many more girls
than boys graduated from high schools;
and how many more women than men
attended our churches he sometimes
A woman. .'But" he said ..yor