The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-07-31

and while Ne Was at Arst seaited At,
he was later Acknowledged absolutely
correct in his predictions which were
borne out by the subsequent course OF
events. Tie approaches the great prob
Hem Of the German Revolution in alb"
solutely the same open-minded spirit,
: and gives some important facts about
Germany's plans for escaping the pen
lalty Of her crimes. He explains
motives behind the German rcvolu-
tionary propaganda, and outlines what
we may expect Of Germany in the
future
On the same evening, appears the
delightful Theresa Sheehan Concert
Company which gives a program OF
charming music, while Miss Sheohan
herself will entertain with her clever
Irish readings. Her account of the
sinking Of the Lusitania and the work
of the Marines az Chautcau- Therry
form thrilling drama that all will
enjoy,
The second days program is made
notable by the appearance of the great
Charles 7. Grilley the prince OF enter
tainers who is this year making his
first triumphant tour under Chautau-
qua management to greet the great
audiences that have long known and
loved him. He gives the famous da~
lect stories and impcrsonations that
are source of unfailing joy, and in
addition there is the delightful music
al accompaniment furnished by his
daughter, Virginia Grilley, the talent
ed young harpist. On the evening OF
the same day comes the greatest and
most thrilling educational and dram
attic lecture ever presented, for the
noted authority on heredity Albert
Edward Wiggam, presents his great
lecture, Climbing the Family Tree"
1t is an education for fathers, mothers
and children, for it answers such
age-od questions as: Why do strong,
sane parents have weak, degenerate
children? Can cousins safely marry?
VIII the children Of criminals be
criminals? How do geniuses happen
and many other questions on heredity
that every thinking person has pom
,dered over.
A rare treat for lovers Of music
comes on the third afternoon and
evening when the Russian String
Quartet gives two great concerts.
This famous musical company has the
unique reputation of presenting the
greatest masterpieces OF music so
simply and so beautifully that their
power is felt by everyone whether
student of music or not. That concert
lin the evening serves as the prelude
of the remarkable lecture given by
Thomas Brooks Fletcher, noted news
paper editor and prophet Of big BUSH
ness, who has inspired thousands to
success. His dramatic lectures have
been given before large groups Of the
country's biggest business men, and
he brings the same vital message OF
success and optimism to Community
Chautauqua audiences.
There isn't person in the town who
will want to miss the feature OF the
fouth afternoon and evening, for the
appearance Of Carolyn Reed and the
Juvenile Four is one of the most
unique ofreings that ever appeared on
any platform. Never before have
: such talented child artists appeared
j. together as are offered in this one
n number. First there are the famous
N Swenson Twins, Ruby and Ruth, who
present clever pamtomime dances that
r make the characters Of Mother Goose
If live before the audiences. With them
u is Kobi, the twelve year old genius OF
70 the violin. The talent OF these youth
8. full artists is remarkable, and the whole
offering is so perfectly blended that II
takes it's place as one OF the most
A unique attractions ever presented
The lecturer Of the fourth evening
G. is the well-known Congressman, Louis
u. w. Fairfield, whose remarkable career
m as college president and statesman
has given him broad outlook for the
"a solution Of present day problems. his
" career is not unlike that of Lincoln,
n TO whom he bears so remarkable a re-
j. semblance, that he has won the nick
IT name of Honest Abe. His lecture
70 gives an inspiring solution for many
&c Of the pressing problems Of recon
- struction.
" The browning touch 10 this remark
able program comes on the fifth day.
= when the famous Banda Rosa, cele-
= brated throughout Europe and Amer
: lea, gives two great concerts OF popu-