The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-07-06

Sunday proved, as always, one of
the big days at the Chautauqua. The
grounds were crowded and good audi
ences heard the programs Of course
the swimming holes proved the chief
attractions and all day long both were
crowded. Hundreds of people enjoyed
the sport by proxy, as we'll, and the
river presented a lively scene all day
long ~.
Rev. James Anderson preached a
fine sermon in the morning. Hun
dreds of old friends were glad to greet
him. Mrs. Craswell sang beautifully,
as usual, at this service.
Rounds orchestra delighted good
audiences both afternoon and evening.
This organization consists of six young
ladies whose plishments, both
vocal and instrumental, cover wide
range, and their programs offer attrac-
lions to suit the most fastidious. The
Rounds orchestra certainly has made
hit and the fact that they are here
for several more days gives pleasures
of anticipation to many
DR.. Spurgeon told the audience how
Oil AlSlISl!1ISl ' lC NS llIlS SOuull y. AS
he has travelled 100000 miles in the
last II years, he ought to have very
fair knowledge Of the United States.
On the whole he seemed to find plenty
to approve, as for instance, he said
that he would have been rebel
against King George if he had been
living in this country in those early
days. He had some tart comment on
tobacco and chewing gum that seemed
to make a hit
Sunday evening the orchestra made
a big hit by playing the old familiar
songs, in which the audience joined.
Each successive song the volume grew
bigger, ending with america in
chorus which swelled through the
grounds.
The work of the girls encampment
is we'll organized and progressing fine
ly. The duties of the camp are per-
formed by the girls under the direction
of three domestic science teachers,
Miss Emma Louise Anderson, Miss
Mary McGuigan and Miss Dorothy
Harvey, all of whom have been train
ed in the home economics department
of the Normal school. Miss Celia
Skorpen is chaperon and looks after
the general care of the tents.
The general scheme of the encamp-
ment provides for both education and
recreation. After the camp duties are
completed each morning, lessons are
given till noon. From to 10 the
theme is agriculture, including talks
on farm animals, butter making and
poultry. Mr. Greenwood has secured
fine talent for this part of the pro-
gram which is given to both encamp-
ments in joint session.
On Saturday VIM. H. Caldwell, secre-
tary of the GUERNSEY Cattle Club Of
America, from Petersboro. N H., gave
a talk on Guernsey cattle. Monday
morning the lesson was given by T. P.
Kuhre, DeVaval separator dairy ex-
pert, his subject being Milk Separa-
ton and Cream Separators." The lat
ter part of the morning is given over
to work in home economics and travel
talks. A course in bread-making is
being conducted by Miss Farnsworth,
of the Normal, who is director of the
girls encampment. Travel talks will
be given from time to time by Mrs.
Spur, Mrs. Featherstone, Miss Mel
son and others.
An hour in the afternoon just before
supper is devoted to stories and
games. Mrs. Switzer delighted the
girls on Sunday with, Bible stories
told in her delightful way.
Miss Cranz will have charge of the
work in games and teach the girls
how to play games suitable for rural
communities.
A rich treat is in store for the girls
each day, for excellent talent has been
secured to interest and instruct them
in variouus lines.
COL Shields began a course in ma
ture study Monday morning. Others
who will assist are Miss Mildren, Miss
Van Middlesworth, Miss Rand, Miss
Dewey and Mr.. Switzer, of the Normal,
and Miss Cook of the public library.