Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-13
BIG FEATURES IN MUSIC.

1t is said that In Its musical numbers
the management has succeeded 10
maintaining the usual high standard
of its attractions. Evidence of this 10 to
be found in the fact that they have been
able TO secure "a Q very special treat,
The Famous Banda Rossa, which became
widely known and will be long re-
membered from its notable trans copti'
mental tour few years ago. The leader
of the band will be Alberto Tasca, and
one Of the special features, which 10 said
to be exceptionally good, will be the
Saxsphone Wizsrd, the man who
plays all the saxaphones made, starting
from the very smallest one up to the one
which weighs 100 pounds. The members
OF the band will wear the distinctly
attractive Banda Rossa costumes con.
sisting of red blouses and caps, white
trousers and shoes, and green ties and
sashes.
Another notable feature will be the
Theresa Sheehan Concert Company, in.
cluding Miss Theresa Sheeban, known
az the iuimitable Irish entertainer; Miss
Ethel McPhee, soprano soloist; and Miss
Vivian Des Jardins, violinist. Miss
Sheshan and her company has long
enjoyed . most enviable reputation In
the Cbautsuqus world. They will give
q high grade program, and something
which will be enjoyed by everybody.
Charles T. Grilley, one Of the bes,
known and most successful Interpreters
of dramatic and humorous literature on
the American platform, assisted by bis
daughter, Virginia Aklen Grilley, in
solos on the Irish harp, will give . pro.
gram that Is q blending of literature and
music In a unique and thoroughly de-
lightful manner.
The Russian String Quartet with Leon
Weltmsn will bring tC the Chautauqua q
delightful program OF instrumental
music. Characteristic Russian melodies
will be featured and the whole presenta'
ton will be such as to commend itself
to the most exacting music lover In the
community.
Last but not least ia the group of Little
Wonder Juveniles. There is nothing
more pleasing than to see children 'per'
form" upon the platform, and the
Chautauqua is bringing group OF five
talented youngsters who are real artists
In music and entertainment. Nothing
short OF real treat is In store for those
who are privileged to hear this company
LECTURES ESPECIALLY sTRONG.
That the Chautauqua management has
been doing It's utmost to make its mes
sage to the people and it's contribution
to the nation In these trying times a.
effective as possible is evidenced by The
unusually strong group-of lecturers
which have been secured.
The keynote of the week will be
struck by . notable lecture on American
ism. AZ result of the war Americs
has achieved q prominence In world
affairs which makes 1t essential that she
take steps to maintain the supremacy
which is now hers. How this can and
should be done is to be the theme Of one
of the most important lectures OF the
week.
Then there will be Thomas Brooks
Fletcher, Editor of the Marion, Ohio
"Tribune". Mr.. Fletcher has national
reputation as the foremost dramatic
orator in America. He is favorite with
business men the country over. he II
a favorite with children. In fact, be IL
q favorite with everybody. More thar
. million people In the United States ant
Canada have paid to hear Brook.
Fletcher again and again. His subjec
will probably be Community Dead
Heads"
There will be Albert Edward Wiggam
one of the foremost lecturers on popular
science subjects In America. he hal
been called "The Apostle of the New
Efficiency" because of his unique treat
ment of the ever Interesting subject Of
Heredity. His subject will be "Climb
ing the Family Tree"
The lecturer who will prove of as grea
interest as any is F. E. Tillemont-Thom
ason, q renowned English lecturer
scientist and business man. He vii
make special trip to America to bring
to Community Chautauqua audience'
this sum mer most timely and interest
ing message. His snbject will 6'
"Echoes OF the German Revolution
He will give accurate descriptions ol
what has been going on In Germany since
the eleventh OF last November, and frou
bis extraordinary knowledge Of German!
and the Germans he is able authorita
lively to state what We may expect o
Germany In the future.
All ip all q great treat Is 10 store To-
everybody. It is planned to put the sea
son tickets on sale at least month II
advance and 1t will greatly assist tn
local committee II every one will plan II
get their tickets early.