The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-03-23
CHAUTAUQUA HAS
PLEASING PROGRAM
Ben Greet Players on the
Program
STORY HOUR
IS RETAINED
Successful Comedy Drama, "The Man
From Home" to be One Of Strong
Attractions This eYar. Ben Greet
Players to Give "As You Like IT."

Attractions This eYnr. Ben Greet
Players to Give CAS- You Like IT."
The successful comedy drama, "The
Man From Home; the famous Ben
Greet Players in Shakespcare's i'm
mortal comedy, AS You Like IT,"
Katharine Ridgcway 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 nota-
ble attractions which will appear on
the 1921 Rcdpath Chautauqua to be
held in Laurens April 2O-27 inclusive.
Music, drama, fun and philosophy all
blond into an exceptionally superior
seven days program.
The Neyins Concert Company. ap-
pearing on the first afternoon, is COM
posed Of five young artists Of person
ality. They feature with distinction
and versatility the tuneful and melo-
die compositions OF the great Ameri-
can composer, Ethelbert Nevin. Their
truly artistic program will be varied
with clever approximations and popu-
lar ensemble numbers
America Looking Ahead" is the lee
ture. on the opening night by Monta-
Vile Flowers, eminent pubicst. This
compelling speaker emphasizes the
principles upon which the future life
and happiness OF the nation depend.
The Chapel Singers, on the second
day, feature representative sacred mu-
sic, beautifully sung. Their program
also offers a splendid variety Of popu-
lar numbers and will be sure to please
the entire audience.
Lewis A. Convis, lecturing on the
second night. presents an interesting
and vitally Informative address on
Bolshevism in Russia and Siberia His
INTERPRETATION OF the soul OF the Sla-
vic race is authorativc and challenging.
or exceptional interest are his expert
cnces as q member of the famous Pol
ish Legion.
The artists recital by the Mercer
Company, on the third afternoon, VIII
be highly appreciated and enjoyed.
Harry Ycazellc Mercer well-known
tenor. and Harold Ayers, violinist, are
the feature artists Of the company.
The third night will lie Artists
Night concert by the Mercer
Com n.ill hn fp11 ~, ~,
tcrprctativc recital by Kathrine Ridge
way. Miss Ridgc&ay has been en-
Enthusiastically received in all parts Of
the United States. Pathos, fire and
love of outdoor things, all contribute
to one central thcmc in her program
"Crime-Its Cause Practice and
Prevention" will BE the subject OF 4
thrilling and constructive lecture by
Detective Harry j. Loose. His as
founding information is based on frs,
hand experience with the System" in
crime and the activities Of criminals
The famous Ben Greet Players with
a splendid cast appear on TIE fourth
night in Shakcspcarc's great comedy,
"As You Like It." Sympathetic in
depreciation of the dramatists subtle
humor and brilliant Characterization
distinguish this excellent production
which possesses all the witchcry Of
the poets genius.
A popular concert by the National
Male Quartet Is the feature OF the
fifth afternoon. This organization Is
notable for All unusually harmonious
blending OF exceptional solo voices,
and for rare musical and entertain
mcnt ability. Quartet music OF the
highest type as well as humorous
representations by Charles Cox, mana
ger Of the company, render the pro-
gram thoroughly delightful.
A big Chautau0ua feature will be
Dr. Frederick Monsen's lecture on the
fifth night. "The Truth About Mcxl-
co" Is especially valuable because 1t
includes a vigorous presentation OF
personal experiences with such men
as Dlaz, Huerta, Villa, Carranza and
Obregon. The lecture Is illutrated
by magnificent pictures.
DR.. Frank l.. Loveland's chaileng.
Ing address or 1.-THE Pcrils OF Democ-
racy" Is the result Of extensive inyes-
tisations both at home and n Europe.