Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-06-16
Shepherdstown Jefferson County, Virginia Thursday June Is 1921

Every number they gave was applaud-
ca 10 the echo, and these fine vourc
leiioWS we're very generous in their en-
cores. there was an audible siph NJ
regret when their closing number was
announced, and its thrilling concIuS.
ION was followed by an outSurst of an
pause that will ring in their ears for
many a day. 'O''
A feature of Chautauuua week No,
on the programme was the deliphtfuI
eGIVice Sunday evening. when the neo.
PIE OF the community assembled 70
near a sermon by Chancellor Rrad-
I1ro. lhe churches of the town were
CIosea' and an audience of nearly
!louSano persons assembled TO partic-
iiP"'e IN the service, which was edifv-
ing and enjoyable. Chancellor Rrod. g.
lord preached a great sermon, takinc
as MS subject the life of David Iiv-
lnestone. the great missionary and ex.
plorer, who gave himself to the redemp.
.t .ton vi AFRICA. 10 the high points i'm
e nIe OF thiS great man the speaker
uIlseteu the attention of young men
ana women especially and exhorted
'LSIh 10 unSelhsh service and accept
aTle stewardship. His earnestness and
eloquence held the great congregation
that should inspire men women -"
children to noble effort, Beaut;f,u
music, solos, duets and ouartets. wos
rendered by members of the IriSh
Mlnstrels company, who had remained
over for this service.
Much of the success of the Chautau-
qua here was due TO the admirable man
agement of DR.. De Vilbiss, who direct
ed ITS five-days programme. Bright
and ethclent and cOnsiderate. she quick
~ gained the confidence and esteem Of
our people, and soon had everybody
working with her enthusiastically for
the success of the Chautauoua. She
kept the events moving in order and
overcame all difficulties resulting from
an unusually long lump from the pre-
cedlng engagement and wrecks and
other mpediments. She worked har|,
but she had the satisfaction of know
ing that she pleased the people arS
made the Chautauqua a complete sue.
cess.
That the Chautauqua shall be a per-
manent institution for Shepherdstown
is now a determined fact. There was
more or less doubt about the matter
the past year, and it seemed doubtful
at times if the guarantee would be
fully met. But not only was the full
amount raised by the sale of season
tickets-the sales went over the top ir
sufficient number to provide ample
funds for all local expenses. In ad-
dition to the season tickets, the Single
admissions amounted to a gratifying
sum. and the silver Offering at Sundav
nights service was generous one
Last year there was considerable diff
ficulty in getting a sufficient list
guarantors. Tuesday night contract
was handed over to Director De Vii
bliss containing the names of flftv-siN
OF the leading men and women of the
community who thus showed their de-
sire to have such a splendid institution
as the Chautauaua become permanent
feature Of our community life. MANY
more names could have been secured
had il been necessary. The date has
not been fixed. but it will be at some
convenient time. The euarantors elect
ed officers for the coming year as fol-
secretary, Mrs. VIM. B. Snyder: treas
urer, G. F. Lyme.
Tuesday night, after the signed con-
tract had been presented to Director
De Vilbiss by Prof !. D. Muldoon, H.
l.. Snyder read the following rcsOlu-
tions prepared by committee of the
guarantorS, which were adopted by
unanimous rising vote:
Your committee on resolutions re-
ports as follows:
That we desire to express the graft
fication of the patrons of the Chautau-
qua and of our people generally for tho
privilege of having participated in the
benefits Of the ChautauQua. which we
declare has been entirely satisfactory
and acceptable in every way.
That we especially desire to convcv
our thanks to DR.. Paul Pearson for hav-
ing made a ChautauQua in Shepherds
town possible
That we express our CONNIE ndation
Of the splendid lectures of Chancel!o-
Bradford, Mr.. Curtin. Mr.. Lindstrom
Mr.. Rees, and of the musical talent, thA
PLAYERS and other entertainers.
That we highly appreciate and COM
mend the talented and efficient Dr. De
Vilbss, who as director Of the Chautau-
qua has been so entirely agreeable anc
satisfactory, and heartily approve al
SO of her faithful assistants.
We express not only our fullest re-
gard for the platform work OF the tai
ent, but shall remember them also for
their pleasing social qualities and for
their friendly consideration.
That we are determined that the
Chautauqua shall be a permanent in
stitution for Shepherdstown, and be-
speak its generous support by all our
people.
H. L. SNYDER.
!. n. WORKMAN
John A. GROSE,