The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-04-12
SOUTHERN ORATOR
FOR CHAUTAUQUA
FORMER GOVERNOR GLENN OF
NORTH DAKOTA WILL
BE HERE
Manager coIIett Of vawter System An.
nounces Attractions.-Dates Set
June 21st to 25th

The Hon. Robert B. Glenn, former
governor of North Carolina, and one of
the South's most eloquent men, will ap-
pear on our Chautauqua program this
summer and will deliver one of his STIR
ring patriotic addresses.
This announcement was made by
c. G. Collett. field manager for the
Vawter Chautauqua System, who was
here yesterday for the purpose of ar
ranging dates for the big summer
event.
Mr.. Collett declares that this years
program is superior to any previously
offered by the Vawter System and after
a survey of the talent which is to ap-
pear here, the local committee is in
clined to believe him.
Musical Numbers
Although the appearance of Cover
nor Glenn will naturally be one of the
big events of the Chautauqua it will by
no means be the only feature. The
musical attractions promise to be es-
pecially popular this year as each or
ganization will present programs alto
gether different in character from any
of the others.
AS popular musical number the
program by the Columbians on the
opening night promises to give the
Chautauqua good start. This is a CON-
pany of six clever and versatile girls
who present program of vocal, brass,
and stringed music. The Cathedral
Choir will present program which
differs entirely from the Columbians.
The great oratorios, majestic hymns.
anthems, and standard selections from
the worlds best sacred musical liter
ature will be sung by an organization
OF eight artists. Solos, duets, male and
ladies' quartets, and an octet comprise
a combination which should please all.
Still different will be the program by
the Gray-Lhevinne Company, Esterfe
Gray, violinist. and Mischa Lhevinne,
pianists. are recognized artists with an
established standing in the musical
world. Their program will be the
artistic musical feature of Chautauqua.
The popularity of Hawaiian music
and repeated requests from various
towns for Hawaiian organization has
resulted in the engagement of the
Royal Hawaiian Quintet, a company of
native singers, presenting program of
the haunting enchanting melodies of
the Paradise of the Pacific"
Dramatic Artists
An innovation on Chautauuua pro-
gram will be the Introduction of the
Copley players. This organization will
present complete play. Their reper-
toire consists of number of the best
modern dramas. Evelyn Bargelt, car
toonist and dramatic reader, will an.
pear at Chautauqua on the same day
with the Copley Players. Miss Bar.
gelt has an enviable record as a ly-
ceum and Chautauqua entertainer,
Splendid Lecturers
The list of lecturers, headed by Gov
ernor Glenn, is the most formidable vet
presented by the Vawter System. DIR.
y. Z. Mitchell, tried and seasoned
platform veteran, will deliver his lec-
ture on "The Story of an Ash Heap"
tne opening day. Professor Lew R.
Sarett, head Of the Public Speaking De-
partment of the University of Illinois,
will be here on the evening of the sec.
ond day and will tell the story of "The
Children God Forgot" the Indians of
the great north woods. DR.. Mott R.
Sawyers. one of Cincinnatis foremost
preachers. will be here the fourth day
and will be followed the next afternoon
by Governor Glenn.
The Chautauqua dates will be June
21st to 25th inclusive.