Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-04-21
FAMOUS OPERA
AT CHAUTAUQUA
Nothing But The Truth" Sparkling
Comedy, Also Coming.
Great Lectures On Vital Themes.
Notable Musical Companies And Tag
CART, Popular Fun Maker-Fiye
Big Days Filled With Up-tO the
Minute Features.

light opera, "The Mikado;" the roll
licking comedy success, Nothing But
The Truth" a concert of rare ex-
cellence by the Great Lakes String
Quartet; Charles r. Taggart, tune
full humorist; brilliant lectures and
exceptional musical entertainment
mpanies-these are notable attrac-
tons which will appear here on the
1921 Redpath Chautauqua. Five big
days are filled with fun, music, drama
and philosophy.
The Weybelle Concert Company ap-
pearing on the first day is composed
of remarkably versatile musicians and
entertainers. Their concert in the af-
telnoon and prelude at night will fea-
ture delightfully."- varied solo and en-
semble numbers. Vera Weybelle, ac-
complished Danish violinist and con-
tralto solOist of the company, pos
sesses a voice of exceptional richness,
beauty and power.
On the first night, Ada Ward, bril-
liant, magnetic lecturer, will capti-
vate her hearers witr "You Ameri-
cans" Miss Ward sees America
with the eyes of cultivated cosmo-
politan and interprets what she sees
withfre, wit and eloquent under
standing. She is both lecturer and
entertainer of unique ability, and
uses crayon and blackboard to en-
phasize he'd points. Sincere, inspir-
ing, humorous, witty, she evokes
tears and the next moment washes
them away with the cleanest Of
laughter. Hers is the power of the
spirit taht Immediately finds its way
to hearts of her heraers.
"Wiser Than Solomon" will be the
lecture subject of Charles Zueblin,
eminent publicist, on the second af-
ternoon. Mr. Zueblin is ratical i'd
ealists, presenting clear-cut,
straight, from the shoulder message,
tempered with keen humor and a
most human philosophy. He speaks
with electric energy, with rapid pre-
cisicn and with a potent power that
is refreshingly vigorous and stirring.
The Zueblin lecture will be one of the
big features of the Chautauqua.
The Great Lakes String Quartet,
which will appear in grand concert
on the second night, is an organiza-
ton of exceptionally gifted artists.
Herman Felber, first violin; Carl Fas-
shauer, second violin; Robert Dolejsi,
viola; John Lingeman, cello-all are
masters of technical brilliance, power
and beautiful tone q uality. Two
transatlantic tours with former Pres
ident Wilson on his now historic
voyages on the U. S. S. George
Washington, and continued success
full appearances throughout the coun-
try have placed these artists firmly
in the ranks of the nations leading
musicians. This is one of the best
musical organizations ever offered on
any Chautauqua circuit.
The third day will be one of the
most important of the entire Chau-
tauqua week The Sylkov Metropoli-
tan Orchestra, in an exceptional after
noon concert, will present melodious
popular numbers and tuneful favor
ties from the best music literature.
A special feature of the program will
be the violin solos of Walter Sylkov,
leader of the orchestra.
On the third night, the Redpath
will present the famous
Gilbert and Sullivan light opera, "The
Mikado," with an exceptionally strong
cast and orchestra Sure-fire comedy,
music and clever lines abound
in characteristic Gilbert and Sullivan
style. Under the direction of George
Herbert, one of the most successful
conductors of light opera in America,
the. utmost in musicianship and eff
fective staging is assuyed in this pro-
duction.
Chester Milton Sanford, well-known
expert on vocational guidance, wiz
lecture on the fourth afternoon on
Failures of the Misfts." The tragedy
of many lives is tn eattemt to succeed
ia one line of work when abilities and
point in an entirely Diff
ferent direction. Mr.. Sanford,s lec-
ture is a distinctly potent aid in elm
mating the square pegs in roand
holes. An interesting roundt6b'e
will follow the lecture,
s'Nothing But TIE Truth" widol---e
known comedy success, will be pre-.
sented by New York cast on TIE
fourth night. AS novel bv F-a e
lex Than, "Nothinr But TIE Trrta"
was read by millions, and late -