The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-03-30
MAN FROM
HOME, AT
CHAUTAUQUA
Ben Greet Players, in GAS You
Like It," Also Coming
GREAT LECTURES
ON VITAL THEMES
Notable Musical Companies. and
Ralph Bingham, Popular Fun
Maker-Seven Big Days
Filled With Feature
Attractions

breet l'fayerS In SnakeSpeare'S I'M
mortal comedy, "As You Like It,"
Katharine Ridgeway and Ralph Bin.
ham. popular entertainers; a musical
recital by the artists OF the Mercer
company; significant, informative lee
lures ana exceptional musical enter
| tainm:nt companies-these are no
table attractions which will appear
here on 1921 Redpath Chautauqud.
Music, drama, fun and philosophy all
blend into an exceptionally superior
seven days program.
| The NeVin Concert company, ap-
pcaring on the first afternoon is COM
posed OF five young artists of person
I alitY. They feature with distinction
and versatility the tuncful and mclo-
die compositions of the great Amer
| lean composer, EthClbcrt Nevin. Their
| truly artistic program will be varied
with clever impcrsOna lions and pop
ular ensemble numbers.
America Looking Ahead" Is the
lecture. on the opening night. by
Montavillc Flowers, eminent pub
licist. This compelling speaker en-
phasizes the principles upon which
the future life and happiness of the
! nation depend. His is a 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, lccturing on the
second night. presents an interesting
and vitality informative address on
Bolshevism in Russia and Siberia. His
Interpretation of the soul OF the Slavic
race is authoritative and challenging.
or exceptional interest are his expert
ences as a member of the famous Po-
1ish Legion.
The artists recital by the Mercer
company, on the third afternoon. will
he highly appreciated and enjoyed
Harry lcaZcllC Mercer. wcl-knOwn
tenor. and Hurold Ayres, violinist ar"
the feature artists of the company.
The third night will be Artists
Night" concert by the Mercer
| company will be followed by an inter-
pretative recital by Katharine Ridge
| way. Miss Ridgeway has been enthus-
iastically 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 Ridgeways exceptional art rs
enriched by delightful wit and
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 "sys-
tenn I'm crime, and the activities Of
criminals. This lecture on the fourth
| afternoon will be preceded by de-
lightful prelude.
The famous Ben Greet Players with
n splendid east appear on the fourth
night In s'hakespearc's great COM
edy "As You Like It." Sympa-
thetic Interpretation of the dramat-
lists subtle humOr and brilliant
characterizations distinguish this cx-
cellent production which possesses all
tine 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
land for rare musical and entertain
lment ability. Quartet music Of the
highest type as well as humorous inn
lpersonations by Charles Cox manager
LOT the company. render the program
Thoroughly delighted.
Ia big Chautauqua feature will be
DIR. Frederick Nionsen's illustrated
llecture on the fifth night. "The Truth
ab0ut Mexico is especially valuable
because II includes "a vigorous pre-
sentation OF personal experiences with
i such men as Diaz. Huerta, Villa, Car
rama and Obregon. The lecture is
illustrated by magnificent pictures.
DIR. Frank l.. Loveland's challleng-
ling address on "The Pcrils OF De-
mocracy" is the result of extensive
Investigations both at home and in
Europe. His lecture on the sixth af-
tcrnoon stimulates a patriotism based
on Il sane and sturdy Americanism.
1t fills n genuine need In these days
of economic unrest.
''The Man from Home" on the sixth
night, lis one OF the most successful Of
modern comedy dramas. The plot
> centers around the adventures of an
; eccentric young lawyer and his efforts
TO save his ward, "a romantic title
= hunting girl from a conspiring fam
, lily OF the fine Hover of Europe.
q Thrilling situations. bubbling humor
, ana clever acting make this play an
Q exceptionally popular Chautauqua
h feature.
y Following delightful musical pro-
: gram on the last afternoon, Wallace
: bruce Amsbary, author and inter
I prefer. Will give a lecture recital. lie
J renews for his audiences the elusive
charm and wholesome humor Of
: James Whitconb Riley. Entertaining
sketches from the life and works Of
Riley are interspersed with interest :
; ing personal "reminiscences of the be