The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-03-27
cHAUTAUQUA BOARD
HOLDS MEETING
PLANS FOR PAVILION TO COST
$4,000 ACCEPTED-TO BE
READY JUNE Is.

Inc CnaLauQua DOarQ nelQ meet
ing in H. HI. Holdridge's office night
before last for the purpose of going
over the plans and specifications of
the proposed new pavilion that is to
be erected the coming summer on the
north shore of Lake Madison. Archi-
tects Schumacher and Finklehor of
Sioux Falls met with the board and
before the close of the session their
plans for the new building were ac-
cepted with the understanding that
the structure was to be all completed
and ready for occupancy by June Is.
The pavilion that is to afford so
much comfort and convenience to the
pleasure seekers at the Chatauqua
grounds the coming summer will cost
no less than $4,000. Bids for the
actual building will be received up
until noon of April 5, and after that
date work will go forward as fast as
possible until final completion. This
additional Building has long been
needed because of the growth of the
Chatauqua that is seeing a steady
yearly increase in attendance.
The dimensions of the new Lake
Madison pavilion are 20x6O feet, the
structure to face the lake and furnish
accommodations for boating and
bathing. An eight-foot promenade
in the form of protecting balcony
will be a special feature overlooking
the waters that are so attractive to
campers and Chautauqua visitors
Hardwood floors Are to be laid and
in every way the pavilion will be
very up to date/ The plans also call
for a suspended balcony for the use
of the orchestra. In the basement on
the east and facing south there is tc
be located a modern cafeteria with a
stairway leading to the room above
The middle portion of the basement
will be devoted to bathers uses. Here
in space 48x60 feet are to be found
a series of lockers for the safekeep
ing of bathing apparel. The wes
third of the basement will be so bull
as to provide room for skiffs and ca
noes 1t will, in fact, serve as thu
bOathouse part. The body of tn,
building will be painted white ant
green asbestos roofing material will
be laid on the roof sheeting boards
The Chautauqua management ex
pect to have all things in readnes,
for the pavilion opening that is t.
occur on July S. On that date ther,
will be given public program con
sisting of speaking and music. Gov
ernor Harding has been engaged t.
deliver the principal address. Their,
will be present at that time a musica
organization from out of town ant
our own municipal band will assist il
making that occasion one of success
and appreciation to those who have 81
carefully handled Chautauqua funds
and also provided so literally for tn,
amusement and entertainment of tn,
public. During the opening day it il
hoped to have real state leagu
baseball game. From $3.50 to $1,000
will be spent for pyrotechnics for al
evening display. Unquestionably tn,
fireworks will be the best ever seel
in the state, according to those wh'
are to do the buying. For that i'm
portant day other amusements will
keep everybody interested and busy
Several kinds of acrobatic stunts b.
artists who know how to entertain
may also be enjoyed on Monday
July 5.
People from Sioux Falls have give
out the word that they are just a
much interested in the new pavilio
as we of this city are and many Siou
Falls people will be numbered anon
the patrons at the Chautauqu
grounds next summer. Insofar as tn
musical features are concerned an ei
fort will be made to provide the Wis
tors with the finest orchestra ths
can be secured. The! management
looking forward to the largest a
tendance this coming summer in tn
history of the local ChautauQua.
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