The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-05-15

Next week is Chautsuqua week in
Lubbock. This is expected to be the
greatest event Of the kind that has
ever been brought to our city and our
people should feel highly honored by
having this great entertainment to
cover a whole week.
In speaking OF the program that
will be rendered here a representa-
tive Of the company says:
The 1919 Chautauqua program re-
fleets the spirit Of the times. We
are glad the war is over; We are glad
We helped to win il. and we want to
have a good time and celebrate. We
are getting back 20 peace-time condi-
tions, different than those that pre-
ceded the war We face international
and domestic complications that touch
the lives Of every individual in the
United States. We all want the I'M
tied States to be a bigger and better
nation than ever--to be the foremost
nation OF the world and each one
wants TO do his part Chas. :. Hor-
ner is glad to assure his many friends
that the 1919 Chautauqua program
reflects the spirit Of the times and is
the equal. at least of any program he
has ever presented. fitting admirably
into the happiness and thoughtfulness
Of this great age
The following IL a short review Of
the program and those who will ap-
pear in their different lines during
the week
Electra Plat ard the Victory Play
ers who open the chautauqua. is a
company of versatile comedians with
splendid record of achievements on
the Chautauqua platform II you
enjoy clever representations and fun
ny sketches bubbling over with real
humor. you will like Electra Platt,
for she has no superior in her line.
Vernon Stone, of the Victory Play
ers. u n cousin OF Fred Stone Of
Montgomery and Stone fame. He has
appeared in comedy parts in many of
the largest cities of the United States.
He has a cigar box fiddle with which
he makes real music He also has
few equals a. a banjo player Many
musical critics say they never heard
the banjo played until they heard
Vernon Stone
Ralph Psrlette, the speaker Of the
first day is one Of the best known
Lyceum and Chautauqua lecturers in
the United Sta,ese The demand for
his time is always greater than the
supply His great lecture "The Uni
versity Of Hard Knocks" has been
the inspiration of many individuals
and communities In il he asserts
that the success or failure Of an in
dividual lies largely with that individ.
ual and that we rise 10 the top by
being big or go 10 the bottom because
we are small and the way 10 rise to
the top is to be worthy Of the top
riace Parlette's lectures cause ev.
cry individual 70 take an inventory
Of himself and to ket little more
out Of life thereafter. by putting
more into Il
The second day Of the Chautauqua
is known as Friendship Day" for
this is the day that everyone is TO set
aside his grouches and have a good
time. The ST. Clair Sisters. who open
the program. are four young women
Of musical family. who by hard
work and development Of their talent
have forged to the front rs musicians
and entertainers. These versatile
young ladies give a program Of en-
semble and colo music. both vocal and
Instrumental and play mandolins,
banjos. violins and the piano.
Miss Jean Macdonald. who appears
with the St. Clair Sisters. is a versa
tile reader who Is known throughout
the country for her vitality and pep.
Her program IS lively from start to
finish. She is equally proficient in
the heavier and the lighter selections.
hut usually prefers light humorous
pi~ees. because her audience likes
them best.
Lincoln Mcdonnell. who speaks at
night on Fr'endahlp Day. is going 10
sslk about sroaehss. their cause and
cure. Lincoln MeCsnnsll cen have
mars fun on the chsussaqua plat.
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than any man yeu ever heard. Ralph
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