Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-07-02
CHAUTAUQUA ENDS
CLOSING PROGRAM LAST EVE
N1NG-oFFER1NGs WE'RE
GooD-BACK NEXT YEAR

GooD-BAcK NEXT YEAR
Once more the chautauqua,wi its
great array Of talent, has come and
gone, leaving with US a greater sense
Of duty toward our country and com
munity; greater appreciation Of music
in its various forms; healthier in mind
and happier. So well pleased were all
with the Redpath-Vawter Company IS
program this year, as whole, that it
was the unanimous sentiment that it re-
turn again in 1921 and the required
number Of guarantors were secured
without difficulty.
Yesterday was the last day Of the
chautaqua, the Stone-Platt-Br gers Trio
furnishing the prelude for the evening
program and Ada Ward giving lecture
on "You Americans. The musical
prelude was most delightful one, con-
sisting Of monologues and sketches by
Miss Platt, banjo playing by Vernon
Stone and accordion playing and sing
ing by Achille Bragers, famous accord
ionist from Belgium. The lecture by
Ada Ward was interesting and anus
ing, this Englishwoman telling in her
own way her observations of America,
its people and their characteristic ways.
Yesterday morning Cotton Moe, Ken
tucky humorist and poet, called "The
Mark Twain Of Kentucky,'' gave a
lecture on "The Great American
Home" This was not lecture but a
poetic Interpretation, something dis
tinctly novel to the people here.
The chautauqua was not only for
.groWn-ups, as might be inferred from
the number Of lectures and high class
musical programs. Every morning
there was the junior chautauqua, with
Ia competent director in charge, and the
children were treated to oodles Of fun,
besides rehearsing for the big pageant,
"The County Fair,'' which was pre-
sented by the children yesterday after
noon.
Wednesday afternoon s Offering was
IA prelude by the Premium Artists, a
company of nine singers and musicians,
followed by lecture by Cong. Phil. P.
Campbell Of Kansas on "What Of the
Republic7' Congressman Campbell
has been leader in congress since 1903
and has served as chairman Of the rules
committee, as well as having an extern
siyesexperience on various commissions
to foreign countries. His treatise on
the above named subject indicated deep
study of the problems of this country
and remedial needs.
The Premier Artists gave full pro-
gram Wednesday evening, consisting Of
vocal seXtctte NUN bers and solos, violin,
flute and piano selections:
The chautauqua opened Friday after
noon with a program of vocal and in
strumcntal music by the Columbia
Players, a company of SIX bright and
jolly musicians who were very good.
After this the children s work was or
ganized.
Friday evening the Columbia Players
gave a prelude which was thoroughly
enjoyed. This was followed by the
presentation in a monologue of the
fascinating comedy, "Turn to the
Right,' by Edwin NJ. Whitney. This
number alone was considered worth the
price of the season ticket by many.
Mr.. Whitney is one Of America IS lead
ing theatrical and musical men and his
wonderful inlpersonating ability was
demonstrated in this play, in which
thirteen different characters were por-
trayed.
Saturday afternoon Dorothy Cole and
company gave a pleasing prelude and
they also gave the evening prelude.
Dorothy Cole is splendid reader and
her readings, most of them humorous,
brought rounds Of applause from the
audience. Altha Heffelbower, plan.
ist, was very good, as was Victor Spede-
iere, violinist. The last named is a
young French lad of about eighteen
and he is indeed a wonder.
Hon. w. E. Wenner gave an inspiring
lecture on "a Square Deal for Jack, y
Saturday afternoon. His lecture dealt
with boys problems, as well as girls ,,
on which he is an authority. In the
evening Ralph B. Dennis, former Ameri-
can vice-consul to Russia, gave a very
interesting talk on 'Russia or America,
Which9' Mr.. Dennis spent eighteen
months in Russia during the World
war and had opportunity to make many
observations as to that country and
its people. He also spoke on the prob
lens confronting America, presenting
his views OF the right way to Ameri-
canize foreigners, etc.
Sunday afternoon the Criterion Male
Quartet gave a musical prelude and
Rev. Wood, pulpit orator, gave an in
teresting and forceful address,. Rev.
Wood was substituted for DR.. Robert
Johnston Of Canada, who was forced
to cancel all engagements on account Of
a paralytic stroke. A short vesper SER
vice followed Rev. Woods address.
OF the musical programs, the one
Sunday evening by the Criterion Quar-
tet, was perhaps the best Of the entire
chautauqua. This quartet is one of the
foremost Of the country and has ap.
peared in all the large cities, as well
as having sung for scores Of records for
the Edison company. Their program