Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-06-20
.CnAUTAUQUA BRINGS
EXCEPTIONAL TALENT
SUCCESSFUL CHAUTAUQUA HELD
IN MANCHESTER. SESSIONS
CLOSE TODAY.

SUCCESSFUL CHAUTAUQUA HELD
IN MANCHESTER. SESSIONS
CLOSE TODAY.
Mss RIDGEWAY CAPTIvATES ALL
JSdge Lindsey and Other Strong Speak.
srs and Entertainers Attract
Vast Andieaces.
The Redpath Vawter Chautauqua
system has made good its pledge in
promising to supply 9ne Of the strong
est programs ever given in MancAes-
ter. The Chautauaua sessions open
ed last Thursday afternoon and in
spite of the very unfavorable wealth
or conditions at thu. FIRST, the audien-
ces have been nearly as large asstn
former years.
Harry D. Kies, superintendent of tie
Manchester Chautauqua, has spared
no efforts in looking after the cqsn-
forts and convenience of espatrons
Miss Ada Golden, supervisor Of the
Junior chautauqua, has. hadscharge Of
the children's hour. The children
have had week Of wholesome recre-
alton, and instruction, under Miss
Golden's supervision. Tuesday even
hE Miss Golden and her. rSclassss Of
boys and girls put on their pageant
for the opening number Of the even
ing's program.
A Strong Progran.
The Chautauqm sessions opened
with concert by the Schumann Quin-
tet. a popular organization with an
established place in the musical
world. The schumann Quintet gave
two concerts on Thursday which were
greatly appreciated by the audiences.
On Thursday evening the first
address of the l917 Chautauqua was
given by DR.. James L: Gordon, pas
tor of the First Congregational
church of Washington, D. C. He is
man who ranks high among the
leading orators Of the present time.
On Friday the Glenn Wells Com
pany. four clever artists, presented
a program OF variety and quality OF
vocal, instrumental and dramatic num-
bers, as a prelude to the afternoon
and evening programs.
At three o'clock on Friday after
noon Sarah Tyson Rorer, recogniz-
ed authority. On Home Problems,
delivered her address on home
economics.
Ex-Governor Frank B. Willis, of
Ohio, delivered the address on Friday
evening. Governor Willis is force
ful speaker, and spoke of the great
problems confronting the United
States at the present time. Members
of the Grand Army, and the men,
bers Of Company H, who were in the
city last week, occupied seats on the
platform with the. speaker of the
evening.
DR.. Nan Sperry, assistant Labor
Commissioner of Missouri, and a re-
cognized leader in social reform, gave
the address on Friday afternoon DR..
Sperry is splendid speaker, whose
heart is in the cause she cham
pions
The afternoon program of Fri
day opened with concert by the
Royal Dragons. This is brilliant
organization of nine young men. and
proved one of the best attractions
I on the entire program. In the after
noon Congressman Abercrombe OF Ala
bama gave the address. In the even
ing the Royal Dragons had charge
Of the entire program, and greatly
pleased their large audience.
Sunday afternoon the lecture was
given by "Gipsy" S. Smith, who re-
lated remarkable story of his life
From Gipsy Camp to the Pulpit"
On Sunday evening Elsie Baker and
her Company gave sacred concert.
Miss Baker Is a charming woman,
whose great voice and greater per-
sonality have won for her an endur-
ing place in the hearts of the Ameri
can people. Her voice is heard in
every quarter of the globe, as it il
reproduced from the Victor records.
Kryl and His Band.
Monday was a red letter day in
Manchester Chautauqua history.
Kryl and his big band gave two con-
.certs during the day. This organiza-
tion is always favorite with q
ChautauQua audience, and their pro-
gram this year in many respects
eclipsed all foMmer ones. Kryl and
his band appeared in Manchester on
two former occasions The solo num-
bers given by the members of the
band were greatly appreciated by the
vast audience.
The morning hour lecture on Mon
. day was also one of the best Of the
entire program. This lecture was Civ
en- by DR.. Hilton J. Jones, who is a
modern scientist and splendid
speaker. DR.. Jones' subject was wi
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