Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-02
CHAUTAUQUA IS
MAKING BIG HIT
Program Is Proving the Best
That Has Ever Been Given
i'm Alma.
CONTINUES FOUR MORE DAYS
Best Attractions OH the Program Are
Listed for the Last Days of
Chautauqua.

The 1917 Redpath chautauqua in
this city is now in full swing, and its
splendid program, so far as it has
been given, ranks as the best that has
been put out by the Redpath people
since the first inception Of chautau-
quas in this city a number OF years
ago.
The program is probably more va
ried than ever before, with every at
traction the best that can be obtain
ed in its line, and as a result chau-
tauquas are being talked more this
year than at any time in past years.
Harold Chamberlain is superinten-
dent of the chautauqua this year.
Katherine Stiles has charge of the
children's work and John T. Hoff, as
chorister, has charge of the commu-
nifty singing.
Only three days Of the big chau-
tauqua have so far past and the re-
naming four days are full of star
attractions, which if anything out
IdllhS lilt dlll dNllOllS VI NAlN III 9N NliANN
days of the week, the comic opera,
"The Mikado,' and Creatore's world
famous band being among the attrac-
tions which are still to come before
the week is over. Good as the first
part of the program has been, it will
be excellent by the program of the
last four days Of the week.
The program of the week was open
en- Tuesday afternoon by the we'll
known Bohemian orchestra, which
rendered a number Of popular as well
as classical selections, which were
warmly greeted.
In the evening, the Bohemian or
chestra gave few selections before
the lecture Of the evening, America
and the World Tomorrow was given
by DR.. Martin d. Hardin OF Chicago.
Mr. Hardin's lecture was full of deep
thought based upon long and seri-
Gus study Of the war and the condi-
tions which brought it about.
Dr. Hardin endeavored to thorough
~ analyze the present situation as it
relates to the United States, and
through this means show what part
America is to play II the great world
war. the policy for which the United
States is to stand after the war closes.
The questions, Will America democ-
ratize Europe OF will Europe militar-
ize America. and will there be per-
mancnt world peace. Or. Hardin's
analysis of the situation was that
America would come out Of the war
as the world leader, that militarsm
would be dead, and that world peace
might be more than a possibility
Wednesday afternoon, the Beulah
Buck ladies' quartet gave Il splendid
concert which was greatly enjoyed by
large audience, and in the evening
gave another short concert before the
lecture of Harry l. Fogleman Of New
York, An Analysis OF Success and
Failure Mr. Fogleman brought no
new things to the audience, but rather
brought out thoughts which all had
had at some time il the past. He
pounded home his points with vim
and made every person in the chau-
tauqua tent think about his business
In way that most Of them had
not thought before.
This afternoon, B. +. Mcdonald on
"Moonshine" endeavored to show how
unsubstantial us moonshine compar-
ed with sunshine. From this defina-
ton he pointed out the frivolities in
our social. educational and religious
life. He made a strong plea for a
return TO saner political and religious
ideas.
Reed Miller and his associates made
a splendid impression Thursday night
Myrtle Thornburgh, soprano; Nevada
Wander Neer, contralto; and Frede-
rick Wheeler, bass, are the other sin
gers and All We're heartily enjoyed
Frank Braun. the pianist shared the
honors with the singers.
Friday afternoon, Antonio Sala, the
Spanish cellist and assisting artists
will give q prelude and will be fol
lowed By Miss Mayer with her great
lecture on "The Passion Play" In
the evening, the cellist and the assist.
ING artists viii appear again, and will
be followed by the Indian Princess
Watahwa O. who wii give Indian
legends and songs.
Saturday afternoon. q choral anc
orchestral pro~ram VIII be- riven by
the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera com.
panv aad III the tn'ug. he comi,
opera. The Miha0o Ni be presents
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dinner pail man, MEc clHe liH lecture
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ing i'm tho evening the Molhc
Goose Festival will Be given and vii
be followed by Robert BOWMAN, on.
81 the heroes Of the Somme. who wil
give q lecture Of great interest.
Tuesday, The last day Of the chau
tauqua, thc famous Creatore ban'
will appear both in The afternoon an,
IN the evening.
DouqIae Fairbanks - Tdiehour Sat