Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
A HOME COMING WEEK
PROPOSED FOR THIS CITY


enriched by delightful wit and
charming personality.
"Crimc-lts Cause, Practice and
Prevention" will be the subject Of a
thrilling and constructive lecture by
Detective Harry ~ Loose. His
astounding Information is based on
first-hand experiences with The "sys-
tenn" in crime and the activities of
criminals. This lecture on the fourth
afternoon viii DE preceded by = de-
lightful prelude.
The famous Ben Greet Players with
splendid east appear on the fourth
night in shakespeare great comedy,
AS You Like IT, Sympathetic in-
tcrpretation &C the dramatist's subtle
humor and brilliant CONGRATULATIONS
distinguish this excellent production
which possesses all the wi.chcry Of
the poets genius
A popular concert by the National
Male Quartet is the feature Of the
fifth Afternoon. This organization II
notable for an unusually harmonious
blending Of cXccptiona solo voices,
and for rare musical entertainment
ability. Quartet music Of highest
type as well as humorous impcrsona-
tions by Charles Cox, manage Of The
company, render the program thor
oughly delightful
A big Chautauqua feature will be
DR. Frederick Monscn's Illustrated
lecture on the fifth night "The Truth
About Mexico is especially valuable
because it includes q vigorous prcsen-
tation Of personal experiences with
such men as Diaz, Hucrta, Villa, Car
rama, and Oregon. The lecture is
Illustrated by magnificent pictures.
I Dr Frank B. Loveand's challeng-
ing address on The pcriis Of Democ-
racy" is the result Of extensive in
vcstigations both at home and in Eu-
rope. His lecture on the sixth after
noon stimulates patriotism based on
a sane and stusdy Amcricanism 1t
fills genuine need in these days Of
economic unrest
"Thc Man From Home" on the
sixth night, is one Of the most sue
J. .
The plot centers around the advcn-
/ lures of an eccentric young lawyer
and his efforts to save his ward, Il
romantic titic-hUnting girl, from a
cohspiring family Of the zine flower
of Europe. Thrilling situations, hub
bling humor and clever acting make
this play an exceptionally popular
( Chautauqua feature.
Following a delightful musical pro-
gram OIL the last afternoon, Wallace
Bruce Amsbary, author and inter
prefer, will give lecture-rocital. lie
renews for his audiences the elusive
charm and wholesome humor OF
James Whitcomb Riley. Entertain
ing sketches from the life and works
of Riley are interspersef with inter
esting personal "reminiscences Of the
beloved HoOsler poet. Mr.. Amsbary
is both an entertainer and a lecturer
AS fitting close to delightfully."-
entertaining and up-to-the-minut,
program comes Ralph Bingham, one
of Americas greatest fun makers, q
humorist of the highest order. Ter
thousand performances throughout
the country have cemented his popu-
larity in the North, South, East an,
West. Wit, wisdom, music, drollery
and mirth enliven his program.
In accordance with the long stand
ing policy of the Redpath bureau, q
; special story hour will be conducte,
each morning or afternoon for tn,
children. Thoroughly trained younl
|. women will have charge Of this work
The stories will prove an unfailina
delight to the youngsters.