Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-07
FAMOUS BAND
IS COMING HERE
TOCHAUTAUQUA

Peace" a grand opera star, a debate
on government ownership-these are
but few of the attractions of the
1919 Redpath Chautauqua scheduled
to appear here April 25-May 2. The
entire seven days program is replete
with features of compelling interest
and timeliness.
1.-THE League of Nations" THE Free
dom of the Seas" and other down-to-
the-minute topics each finds a place in
keeping up the reputation of the Chau-
tauqua as powerful factor for en-
lightenment on public problems.
The Orchestral Sextette will be the
attraction on the first afternoon.
While the ensemble work of the
sextette is delightful part of the
program the work of artists in solos,
duets, trios and Quartets is equally
notable.
Getting Together" will be the title
of lecture on the opening night by
Miss Ada Ward, dynamic, eloquent
Englishwoman, who arrived in Ameri-
ca from France and Germany with a
wonderful story of present day condi-
lions in Europe, just in time to begin
her Chautauqua tour. incidentally
Miss Ward will tell of some of her ex-
periences entertaining the "Tommies'
at the front.
An eloquent plea for friendship be-
tween America and France and study
Of world problems is presented at nigh.
on the second day by Capt. Paul Peri
cord of the French Army. Capt Peri
CORD is one of the 1900 survivors of the
5000 French heroes who made the last
stand at Verdun. He was several
times wounded and five times decora-
ted for gallantry.
In the afternoon of the second day
Marie Rose Lauler, young French
woman, who was captured by the Ger
mans in Belgium, escaped, was re-
captured and finally released, will
speak on "The Spirit of the Women
of France"
Both afternoon and night of the sec
Ond day the Harvesters, company of
three, presenting costumed sketches,
wall give a thirty minute prelude.
Their programs comprise pleasing
variety of classical and popular vocal
and instrumental music and readings.
The Culp String Quartet, which will
be heard on the third day, has elab-
lished itself as an important factor in
the musical life of the Middle West.
The organization is noted for that
spontaneity and freedom of interpreta-
ton which is the distinguishing fea-
ture of Chamber music at its best.
Nine. Augusta Lenska, prima donna
contralto will appear with the Culp
Quartet at night on the third day. She
has scored notable successes in New
York, Chicago and European musical
,centers and is not only a highly es-
teemed grand opera singer but has
received highest praise as a concert
and oratorio singer.
A debate by noted men on Govern
ment Ownership of Railroads" will be
a feature of the fourth day program.
This is subject concerning which all
Americans should be informed and the
Redpath management has selected as
debaters men who possess compre-
hensive expert information tbs
question and are also master of
forensic oratory. The debate will
take place at night and in the after
noon Charles Zeublin, who will take
the affirmative side on the debate,
will give his lecture on "The Great
Highway" touching on the freedom of
the seas and other vital themes. Mr..
zeublin has spent his life studying ma
fional and international problems.
Twice before Bohumir Kryl has
made a tour with his band of the big
seven day Redpath Chautauqua cir
cult. Both tours were so wonderfully
successful that ever since there have
been repeated requests for Mr.. Kryl
and his band to go OYER the circuit
again. This year the Redpath is happy
to announce the engagement of Mr..
Kryl and his band. Inasmuch as so
many Chautauqua patrons know the
high quality of music to be expected
from thn Krv1 Rand there ia No ouas-