The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-18
"MAN FROM HOME"
AT CHAUTAUQUA
BEN GREET PLAYERS IN GAS
YOU LIKE IT, ALSO COMING
Notable Musical Companies and Ralph
Bingham. Popular Fun-Maker-
Seven Days of Attractions

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Greet Players in Shakespeare's i'm
mortal comedy, GAS You Like It."
Katherine Ridgeway and Ralph Bing-
ham, popular entertainers; musical
recital by the artists of the Mercer
company; significant, informative lee
lures and exceptional musical enter
tainment companies-these are not
able attractions which will appear
here on the 1921 Redpath Chautau-
qua. Music, drama, fun and philoso-
ply all blend into an exceptionally
superior seven days program.
x The Nevin Concert company, ap-
pearing on the first afternoon, is COM
posed Of five young artists of person
atty. They feature with distinction
and versatility the tuneful and melodic
compositions of. the great American
composer, Ethelbert Nevin. Their
truly artistic program will be varied
with clever representations and popu-
lar ensemble numbers.
'sAmerica Looking Ahead" is the
lecture on the opening night by
Montayille Flowers, eminent public
ist. This compelling speaker empha-
sizes the principles upon which the
future life and happiness Of the ma
ton depend. His is stirring thought
provoking presentation of the prob
lens of today.
The Chapel Singers, on the, second
day, feature representative sacred
music, beautifully sung. Their pro-
gram also offers a splendid variety
of popular numbers and will be sure
to please the entire audience.
Lewis A. Conyis, iecturing on the
second night, presents an interesting
and xitally informative address on
Botheyism IN Russia and Siberia.
His interpretation of the soul Of the
Slavic race is authoritative and chal-.
lenging. OF exceptional interest are
his experiences as a member OF the
famous Polish Legion.
The artists recital by the Mercer
company on the third afternoon Will
be highly appreciated and enjoyed.
Harry Yeazelle Mercer, well known
tenor, and Harold Ayres, violinist,
are the feature artists Of the COM
pany.
The third night will be ARTISTS
Night" A concert by the Mercer
company will be followed by an in
terpretative recital by Katherine
Ridgeway. Miss Ridgeway has been
enthusiastically received in all parts
of the United States. Pathos, fire,
and, love of outdoor things all contrib
ute to one central theme in her pro-
gram. Miss Ridgeway's exceptional
art is enriched by delightful wit and
a charming personality.
"Crime-Its Cause, Practice and
Prevention" will be the subject OF a
thrilling and constructive lecture by
Detective Harry j. Loose. His as
founding information is based on first
hand experiences with the system"
in crime and the activities of crimi-
mails. This lecture on the fourth al
ternoon will be preceded by de-
lightful prelude.
The famous Ben Greet Players with
splendid cast appear on the fourth
night in Shakespeare's great comedy
GAS You Like It." Sympathetic In
depreciation of the dramatist's subtle
.humor and brilliant transformations
distinguish this excellent production
which possesses all the witchery OF
the poets genius.
A popular concert by the National
Male Quartet is the feature OF the
fifth afternoon. This organization IS
notable for an unusually harmonious
blending of exceptional solo voices,
and for rare musical and entertain
ment ability. Quartet music OF the
highest type as well as humorous I'M
presentations by Charles Cox, mana
ger of the company, render the pro-
gram thoroughly delightful.
A big Chautauqua feature will be
DR.. Frederick Monsen's illustrated
lecture on the fifth night. "The
Truth about Mexico is especially
valuable because it includes vigor-
Gus presentation of personal expert
ences with such men as Diaz, Huerta
Villa, Carranza and obregon. The