Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-11-25
Over And Gone. What?
Communicated

Another enjoyable cnauCauqua CnaC
furnished seven fine delightful programs.
Miss Flynn, the chautauqua superin-
tendent, woman of pronounced execu-
tive ability, gave instructive talks on
"Americanism" and 1.-THE Business Of
Play" The Ballentine Operetic Quin-
tett of trained voices with their accom-
plished pianist rendered most pleasing
and varied program consisting of vocal
and instrumental solo work, Duets, trios
and quartets including the composition of
wide range of composers on Saturday
afternoon and evening. Their sacred
concert on Sunday afternoon was equal
ly pleasing and meritorious.
Mr.. Lindstrom in THE Magic Circle"
emphasized the often overlooked RESPONSE
bility of the home. school and church
with fine insistcnce as to their unques-
toned Importance.
This topic though often discussed will
always need to be stressed just as we
need the sun, rain. and other necessary
atmospheric conditions in regular success
ton each recurring year in order to pro-
duce succession of harvests.
During Sunday afternoon Mr.. Lind
strom gave very clear and convincing
lecture on the great task of the church
during these fateful days of reconstruc-
ton. The work will be serious and dare
not be neglected.
On Monday afternoon and evening the
McGrath Brothers ably assisted by Miss
Fraser, gave splendid exhibitions of their
skill on the banjo in the rendition Of pop
ular airs, oldtime melodies and famous
opera airs. 1t was a rare treat to those
who really appreciate music of fine cali
bre.
Following the evening concert by the
McGrath Bros, many conditions of I'M
settled Europe were discussed by DR.. F.
B Inn in lecture entitled Revolution
airy Europe" Havi e had personal in
telcourse with representative men of
many European countries, and from Wis.,
u knowledge of present conditions, he
could speak from first hand knowledge
s that he voiced clarion call to Amer
j a to measure up to the noble task and
/ unprecedented privilege of being a"World
| Savior" instead of seishly thinking of
it's own aggrandiz ment and ignoring the
plying, pleading cry of stricken peoples
i that must perish without her help and
sympathy to uplift them to place of com
mon Brotherhood of Man. His lecture
was powerful appeal to those who re-
! alize that our loved America has been so
signally prospered by kind providence
in order that her blessings may become
blessing to struggling humanity wher-
ever found.
For about one-half hour on Tuesday
afternoon the Junior Chautauqua, COM
posed of Thurmont boys and girls, enter
tanned the assembled audience with a
number of "stunts'' Much credit mt at
be given to those who had charge of IT, cir
training under the direction of Miss Blon-
dell
| Mr.. Hivale, of India, proved to be an
earnest, forceful speaker. He came from
his Far East home to our country to study
d
America. He is bringing his message
from India to America through the chau-
j tauqua and assures US that India is look
4 ing to America for new ideas so that she
! too may arrive at a higher plane of liv-
ing.
! Thus throughout all the lectures the
main theme stressed the pressing obliga-
tion resting upon America that she be
not Stacker but that she bravely under
take the noble work of rescuing the fee.
BILE and down-trodden of millions of peo-
pie, because she is eminently fitted to
carry such work to most successful
completion more than any other nation.
The comedy drama at Pays to Adver-
tise" was bright, snappy, full of quick
action, trite sayings and jolly situations
which provoked much merriment. Each
one of the personel contributed to make
the play a success.
The Chautauqua is over. but let US
trust that all who attended its various
meetings may have derived some lasting
benefit because it has been in our midst
Let US not base all our conclusions as
to whether it was worthwhile to have
Chautauqua here on the fact that it was
monetary success, but let US look to
see whether we as a community have
been uplifted as all communities should
be by fine music and intelligent lectures
Let US not look to see if we can find
something at which to 'kick', but let
US gather up the good points and dwell
upon them so that we may find ours elves
growing better every day.
Then it will be worthwhile to have fire.
quent Chautauquas, or other conventions
of an educational and inspirational char
acter come to our community.