The mirror., 1919-12-11
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE


ical director and his band of thirty musici
Weather conditions were excellent, it being
bright. crisp winter day and the doors were open
ed friends and patrons began assemble in response
to the invitations that had been sent out. By
o'clock the auditorium and balcony were filed late
arrivals finding only standing room available.
The program commenced at O'Clock with Pres
ident Olson making the welcoming address,
pressing the thanks of the Circle for the interest
shown by many being present and also briefly out
lined the progress and growth of Chsutauqua Circles
of which the Pierian is but humble unit. A few
explanatory words of our motto Drink deep or
touch not the Pierian spring." showed the aims of
the Pierian Chautauqua Circle to be- education and
character building Words of greeting were follow
ed by introductory ones and the first musical num-
ber announced.
The Chautauqua Circle sec retary's musical edu-
cation being sadly deficient it is extremely difficult
to choose terms words aud musical phrases that will
adequately do justice to the various selections so eff
fcacously rendered. Hours OF patient, industrious
practice we're obviously necessary perfect such
wealth of symphonious harmonies.
The Overture called forth 80 strenuous an ap-
proval that an encore Untitled Gates of Gladness'
was given.
The vocal solo by Mr. Eldridge was SO well sung
that he was called back only to surpass his first
effort by singing Tell Me in manner resultant of
appreciation.
The Bass Solo, by Mr. Buterwick should have
been printed on the program solos, for there
mistaking the demand for more than single selec-
ton.
The paper prepared and read by Mr. Rutledge
Il,
and distinct that those seated in the back rows heard
nicely and showed interest by their attentive
expressions The subject was not an easy one to de-
liver in such manner as to hold undivided atten-
ton but Mr.. R. showed exceptional ability in hand
ling the topic. The two selections by the band,
one before and one after the reading, were heartily
applauded, necessitating extra Untitled "Lassus
Trombone
Mr.. Clancy showed almost incredible ambdex-
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Tuneful ripples and bursts of melody resounded to
his energetic both the listed and extra
he was called upon to play.
Popular Selections" by the band. seemed to
be very popular as it needed Hawaiian Moonlight"
encore.
The Saxophone quartette being quite an oddity
to the usual musical programs had to respond to
second encore and even then the whole band had to
join the closing bars of their third selection in order
to get the quartette safely back into the ranks
Mr.. Bruce made pronounced hit with his song
His vocal ability is well known all inmates and to
former patrons of our public meeting as shown by
the ovation greeting his appearance. His encore
was I've Lost My Pull"-he, however, seems to
still have 1t in spite of his uniform.
The grand Fantasia a suitable climax to a
melodious feast. 1t called forth emotion as each
young lady advanced to the front of the stage with
the flags of the Allied Nations each national air
played. AS odd Glory" appeared and the
strains of the Star Spangled Banner were heard,
every form became erect, some eyes became
trfe dim, and stirring thrill of patriotism ran
through the audience as the curtain went down.
PROGRAM
Welcome by the Chauauqna CrceBy Mr. Olson President
March-,Thunderer Sousa
ovea,ure-Mornng, Noon and Night sunn;
Vocal Solo-Carolna Sunshine Schmidt
Selecons-Echoes from The South Kzohr
Bass Solo-The Mighty Deep--------
Mr.. BUTTERwIcK
Entire Act-Rosamunde-- Schubert
Paper-Economic Stages of Civilization on-------
MR.. RUTLEDGE
MarchWedding March Dedicated the American People)
xylophone solo-waerfall Polka Stobbe
Popular seecton-Bits of Remick HitsL Lampe
Saxophone Quartette-Visions of Madrid HoLnss
MEssRs coNLEY. BURNETTE, HERON, ELDRIDGE
Vocal Soo-Let the Rest of the World Go By ----BaU
Grand Fanasa-Airs of the Allied Nations ns------------
R. J. Reichktze Musical Director
Prof Rechkitzer. and the members of the band
are heartily thanked for providing such musical