The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-08-01

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doing Their leader said: 1--WE love you
American people and we extend you
courtesies from our heart.
Ralph Parlette in his lecture on Ihe
University of Hard Knocks" chained and
held the attention of practically every
man. woman and child within the sound
of his voice He has practical message
for all. as in his versatility he can be and
is professor, poet, philosopher and
humorist in the broad subject ne
handles without gloves. MI. farlette
had in his left hand black bag which he
said contained the third chapter OF MS
lecture. which would be revealed at the
proper time. After explaining In MS
own quaint way the bumps, bumper and
bumpee which one always meets IN llfe's
Journey. he took from the black bag
small glass jar containing rice and wal
nuts, and demonstrated the fact that by
shaking the jar, the smaller objects al
ways went to the bottom and the larger
to the ton thus making strong lllustra-
ton of sermon in itself. To remain at
the stop'' in life's journey one must
grow, was the lesson and no matter how
much one is jostled, shaken and knocked,
if he is large enough he will still remain
at the top. Mr.. Par]ette also In few
concise sentences placed the situation OF
the Southern front before the Chautau-
qua audience Armenia, to-day, spells
tragedy. 1t is the purpose of Germany
to see that the Turks destroy this Chris
tian and long suffering nation and 1T re-
mains for America to save Armenia. Ills
good cheer, his assumed quaintness, and
fascination as story teller make hlm
study for his audience as they listen
spellbound and wonder what he will say
next. 1t is hoped by many that he will
be on next years program.
The famous Kilties Band, with Alfred
E. ZeaIley, director, was received with
rounds and rounds of applause. They
appeared in full regimenta] costume and
were fine specimens of men as well as
wonderful musicians. The French horn
solos were greatly admired. The solo
dancer and bagpiper at once became
general favorites. One selection, IA
Morning in Noah's Ark" was given for
the children, but was equally well ap-
preciated by the adults. The Hunters
Song was beautifully rendered. Director
Zealley at the outbreak of the war was
made brigade bandmaster of the Canadi-
an Expeditionary Forces, and when occa-
sion would allow it he went into trench
service and four times went over the
top In a straightforward and earnest
way he told his experiences revealing
his sturd, manhood and loyal patriotism.
He was listened to with breathless 81
plause, and the latter was meted out to
him without stint He has been she'll
shocked and slightly wounded, but it is
for physical troubles brought on by ex-
posure in the trenches that he has been
honorably discharged from active ser
vice.
The Weber Male Quartet of New York
City furnished the musical program for
Sunday, the closing day and their pro-
gram of sacred songs and hymns was
worth far more than the course tickets
cost. Their rendering of Harriet Beech
er Stoves ''Still, Still With Thee" will
long remain a pleasant memory to all
good music lovers. Not line of their
selections need be lost for their enuncia
ton is clear and distinct and their voices
blended by long association into an al
most perfect accord. keep The Home
Fires Burning was received with pro-
longed applause and at the suggestion of
Prof. Barnes the audience joined in the
chorus AS a closing number he also
suggested that all stand and join in
America.
Wallace Bruce Amsbary, poet, dram
atist and publicist gave brief biographical
sketches of Rudyard Kipling and James
Whitcomb Riley, and recited several of
their poems illustrating their authors
chief characteristics. Mr.. Amsbary's
work is absolutely different from most
men who appear on the platform in lee
ture. recital He introduces you to Kip
ling and Riley and you seem to see these
men as you never have before and learn
new lessons from poems you have repeat
edly read.
A great deal of the credit of the finan-
cial success of the course is due DR.. w.
L. West, chairman of the advertising
committee, who began early and worked
carefully in the distribution of the pro-
grams, ETC., and to Charles E. Rhoades
who did excellent work on the ticket
committee The small surplus left after
the expenses were all paid, with the SAT
raised in the Sunday night collection, was
given to the local Red Cross. The at
tendance was very good at every per-
formance and lecture. There are about
80 on the guarantor's s list for next years
course, but it is hoped to increase it to
one hundred.
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