Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15

b. F. Mcdonald last Wednesday af-
ternoon in his lecture on "Moonshine"
in the ,chautauqua program, struck
home with all of his hearers. The
word was used in has lecture to char
acterize the actions and words of ev-
cry one when being assumed. Nc
Donald criticised the manner Of most
people in acting to be popular or in
style. He believes that every man
should be just what he is, and not ap-
pear to be something that he is not.
Shams have no place in McDonald's
ideal.
Wednesday evening the 0ratorio
Artists gave a splendid concert last
ing almost two hours. Reed Miller,
known in every home as a noted pro-
ducer of phonograph records, delight
ed his crowd with some choice solos.
His clear tenor voice received untold
commentator and he was applauded
again and again. At last he, was
obliged to decline following hearty
encore. Frederick Wheeler, baritone
and almost as we'll known as a record
producer, also captivated with his
special numbers. The ladies of the
troupe were equally well-liked and
added the finer parts that assist In
giving a musical program finish for
a mixed audience.
A distinct change of program was
in store for the audience of Thursday
afternoon. Antonio Sala, the noted
Spanish 'cellist, and his assistants.
Sala is a dramatic musician with a
most wonderful ear for the melodious
tone possibility of his chosen instru-
ment. He throws his whole soul and
body into the selections as he plays
and, entirely forgetful of his audi
ence, lets his fancy travel unhamper-
ed with the trend of his production.
1t is indeed unfortunate if an in
dividual cannot appreciate the work
of so great an artist as Sala. He
lives with his cello and the music he
can get from it.
Sala and his assistants gave an
hour of wonderful melody to the large
audience as a prelude to the lecture
of Marie Mayer on the Passion Play.
Miss Mayer, the Mary Magdalene of
the Passion Play of 1910, was three
times a member of the cast that gave
the world famous drama in her home
city, Oberammergau. 1t is given to
a maiden only once to play the part
of Mary Magdalene, and Madam
Mayors two former engagements
were less important. She lives the
part she last played and her very ma
ture has been shaped entirely because
Of the burning desire of years to
realize her ideal. Madam Mayer has
a wonderful vocabulary in English,
and puts thousands to shame by her
use of the American tongue. Her
message leaves her audience in
reverent mood and instills admira-
tion for the beautiful and honored
custom of her townspeople. Many
people from Ionia and Greenville at
tended her lecture Of Thursday after
noon.
Princess Watahwaso, lecturer of
the evening, amused, enthused and
thrilled her audience. Watahwaso,
meaning Bright Star" among her
tribe, is truly the bright star of her
people. Educated in Cambridge and
drilled as a maiden in the legends and
dances of her people, Princess Watah-
waso stands as an able exponent of
her race. With an ease, grace and
naturalness characteristic of one
brought up in Gods nature, she enter
tanned for over an hour. 1t was con-
sidered much too short by the hun
dreds who listened and who always
desire more knowledge of the life of
native Indians.
Friday afternoon the artists of the
Mikado company gave grand recital
and entertainment. Every member
of the company is star and does not
possess a weak Characteristic. The
program consisted of readings, solos,
both vocal and instrumental, and full
orchestral numbers. The strong pro-
gram Of the afternoon added interest