The Belding banner-news., 1921-07-06
MAN FROM HOME
At CHAUTAUQUA
AUGUST 5 TO 18TH
GREAT LECTURES, NOTABLE
MUSICAL COMPANIES AND
PLAYS ON PROGRAM

The Chautauqua season this year
will be from Thursday, August 4th
to Friday, August 18th, with no Sun
day program, as usual.
The successful comedy drama,
'"The Man from hame"; the famous
Ben Greet Players in Shakespere's
immortal comedy, GAS You Like tt
Katherine Ridgeway and Ralph
Bingham, popular entertainers; a
musical recital ,by the artists of the
Mercer Company; significant, infor-
NATIVE lectures and exceptional mu-
steal entertainment companies-are
the HbtaSle attractions which will
appear here on the 1921 Redpath
Chautauqua. Music, drama, fun and
philosophy all blend into an excep-
tionally superior seven days program
The Oceanic Concert Company, ap-
pearing on the first afternoon, is a
singing orchestra, composed of five
exceptionally versatile musicians, and
each one vocalist as we'll as a play
er of unusual ability. The remark
able artistry and musical excellence
of the organization has captivated
audiences in France, New Zealand,
Australia and America.
America Looking Ahead" is the
lecture, on the opening night, by
Montaville Flowers, eminent publicist
This compelling speaker emphasizes
the principles upon which the future
life and happiness of the nation de-
pend. HisNis a stirring thought-pro-
voking presentation of the problems
of today
The Chapel Singers, on the Sec
ond day, feature representative sa-
cred music, beautifully sung. Their
program 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 vitality informative address on
Bolshevism in Russia and Siberia.
His Interpretation of the soul of the
Slavic race is authoritative and chal-
longing. 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 enjoy
ed. Harry Yeazelle Mercer, we'll
known tenor and Harold Ayres, vio-
linist, 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
terpreta.ive recital by Katherine
Ridgeway. Miss Ridgeway has been
enthusiastically received in all parts
Of the United States. Pathos, fire
and love of out door things, all con-
tribute to one central theme in her
program. Miss Ridgeway's excep-
tional 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 "sys-
TEN" in crime and the activities of
criminals. This lecture on the fourth
afternoon viii be preceded by de-
lightful prelude.
The famous Ben Greet Players
with a splendid cast appear on the
fourth night in Shakespeare's great
comedy, "As You Like It" Sympa-
thetic Interpretation of the drama
lists subtle humor and brilliant
Characterization distinguish this ex-
cellent production which possesses all
the witchery of the poets genius.
A popular concert by the National
Male Quartet is the feature of the
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