Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
A HOME COMING
WEEK PROPOSED
FOR THIS CITY
LOGICAL TINE FOR EVENT DUR
ING THE WEEK WHEN THE
CHAUTAUQUA is HELD.
Would Furnish
Real Entertainment

During the past few weeks num-
Der Of Alma residents have been ex-
pressing "A wish for a home coming
week in Alma and with the Chau-
tauqua wecl, approaching one or two
Of them have been intimating that
this week Of admirable features in
music, lectures and plays, would fur
nish some high class entertainment
for the visitors at the home coming,
which would serve to make the week
a delightful one in every respect.
The usual advantages and pleas
ures of home coming week could
also be derived along with the recre-
alton, elevating lectures, superb COM
edy dramas, ard musical entertain
ments that Alma will have that
week
The strength of the Chautauqua
course is such that it would make an
event well worth while as main
feature Of a home coming week which
would be Of great aid in stirring up a
greater activity in civic affairs in
the community, and might serve as
a means to a new awakening such
as Alma people apparently need at
the present time.
a glance over the strong program
that is offered this year is sufficient
to convince the most skeptical that
the Chautauqua week would offer a
wonderful opportunity for such an
event.
The successful comedy drama,
The Man from Home; the famous
Ben Greet Players in Shakcspcare's
immortal comedy, "As You Like IT,;
Katharine Ridgcway and Ralph
Bingham, popular entertainers; 4
musical recital by the artists of the
Mercer Company; significant, in
formative slcctures and eXceptiona!
musical entertainment companies
these are notable attractions which
will appear here on the 1921 Redpath
Chautauqua. Music, drama, fun and
philosophy all blend into an eXcop-
tionally superior seven days pro-
gram.
The Oceanic Opera Company, APP
pearng on the first afternoon, is
singing orchestra, composed of five
exceptionally versatile musicians,
each one vocalist as well as a
player of unusual ability. The re-
markable artistry and musical ex-
cellence Of the organization has cap
tivated audiences in France, New Zea-
land, Australia and America.
"America Looking Ahead" is the
lecture, on the opening night, by
Montaville Flowers, eminent public
ist This compelling speaker en-
phasizes the principles upon which
the future life ahd happiness of the
nation depend His is stirring
thought-provoking presentation of
the problems of today.
The Chapel Singers, on the second
day, feature representative sacred
music, beautifully sung. Their pro-
gram also offers splendid variety of
popular numbers and will be sure to
please the entire audience.
Lewis a. Convis, lecturing on the
second night, presents an interesting
and vitally informative address on
DOlSutNlSnl III INuSSld anu ,plDti lh. Ills
Interpretation Of the soul of The Slav-
ic race is authoritative and challeng-
ing. OF exceptional interest are his
experiences as a member Of the fam
Gus Polish Legion.
The artists recital by the Mercer
Company, on the third afternoon, will
he highly appreciated and enjoyed.
Harry Yeazelle Mercer ,wcll-known
tenor, and Harold Ayres, violinist, are
the feature artists of the company.
The third night will be Artists
Night" A concert by the Mercer
Company will be followed by an in
terpretative recital by Katharine
Ridgeway. Miss Ridgcway has been
enthusiastically received in all parts
of the United States. Pathos, fire and
love of outdoor things, all contribute
to one central theme in her program.
Miss Ridgcway's exceptional art is
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