The state herald., 1921-07-08
SPEAKING
FEATURED cAAuTAUQUA

The Standard Chautauqua System
of Lincoln. Nebraska closed six
day program at Holyoke on Tuesday
evening, July s.
The program was opened Thursday
after neon by the Rondoliers. musi-
cal company consisting of three lady
members and two young men. Their
entertainment consisted of instrument
tai and vocal solos and duets. inter-
.spersed with readings and novelties.
and was well received by an unusu
ally large crowd for the opening per-
formance. The Rondoliers gave a diff.
ferent program in the evenig, follow
followed by the 10y man." Clarence
L. Burgderfer .impersonator.
Mr.. Burgderfer kept his audience
in good spirits with his character i'm.
presentations and witty stories.
Fridays afternoon program was
given by Alice Phillips. dramatic SO.
prano. and William Phillips. operate
baritone.
The recital was very good for
those who enjoy whole entertain.
ment of this character.
In the evening DR.. Frank Elwood
Gordon delivered a fine lecture. and
all enjoyed listening to this able
speaker More numbers on the pro.
gram of this nature would be better
received, and would relieve the same
ness of the program.
Saturdays afternoon program was
the Metropolitan Trio with the organ
chimes. The performance was fair.
There was some deviation from the
regular program in the evening, due
to the severe wind storm which
struck town about 6 O'Clock. The
large tent was razed by the storm
and damaged considerably The even
ings program was carried out at the
high school auditorium. but the crowd
was smaller than II otherwise would
have been. Country people did not
learn where the entertainment was to
be held. so were prevented from hear.
ing one OF the best numbers on the
program. Frederick G. Bale OF the
Columbian Juvenile Court. The
speaker made his lecture interesting
with real stories taken from his ex-
perience as juvenile Judge. Mr. Bales
lecture was fine treat for the peo.
pie OF Holyoke.
Sundays afternoon program was
given at the high school gymnasium.
but the evening services were held
In the tent, which had been repaired.
The Symphony Orchestra was the
best number on the program up to
this time. and each number received
hearty applause. They presented n
double string quartet. which is n rare
treat. The leader OF the orchestra
was fine musician and had his com
pany well trained Miss Frances
Ceddys. soprano sololst gave some
fine selections and has very sweet
well trained voice. showing marked
ability In that line.
Monday was very bad, rainy day
and the New England Quartet did
not have their share OF patronage,
which would otherwise have been ac'
corded them: but they were mp TO
standard and dispite the weather gave
two excellent programs, their voices
blending perfectly. which made real
live music. Each member was an
artist in himself ON the mandolin.
guitar banjo and trombone To round
out the evenings entertainment n
stirring lecture was delivered by Es'
Governor Hoch OF Kansas. The lee
lures ON this years program were
fine. and. all who failed TO hear them
missed a rnre trent.
The last day OF the ehautnuaua
was Tuesday. and the sun oamo ont
and frightened things up. Dr. Henry
II. burns delivered his lecture on
Chords and DIsoords' in the after
noon. Hc was very able speaker
and presented his subjcc, In force
full manner.
The evening program was In charge
OF the Wales Chautauaua Players.
who presented TOO Much Business" ."
The play was under the direction OF
Glare Vaughn Wales aud was well
received by the audience.
The chnutauaun was under the
management OF Superintendent kuns