The Wrangell sentinel., 1922-09-14
Chautauqua Had
 We'll Balanced
 Entertainments

| Last week was ChautauQua week in Wrangell. It was not only the fullest week, but the most enjoyable week Wrangell has had since the Chautauqua was here last year.
 There were five programs all of which were highly entertaining.
 In the first performance the prel- ude was presented by the Going-Ep- person-Bell Co. The solos and duets by Misses Going and Bell were most pleasing, while the remarkable bird limitations by Miss Epperson were both entertaining and instructive. ''The Hoodoo Chaser" was the sub ject of the lect,'re on the opening night and was delivered by Samuel Grathwell, a man who is so full of pep and optimism that his very pres ence breathes a life current. MT. Grathwell gave his hearers some per tinent advice on howto get by theva- rious hoodoos which affect human development and progress. In the course of his lecture he also took some vigorous thrusts at knockers. He was vociferously applauded when he declared: "A town that you can't boost, is no place to roost.'
 | The second program was given on Wednesday afternoon. The prelude was presented by Wee Jamie" Clark who was the piper of the famous Kilties Band on their world tour, and MT. MacRoberts. The marked atten- tion which these two Scotchmen re- ceived from the juvenile aggregation in the gallery was so noticeable as to be amusing. The subject of the lec- ture was Worlds in the Making, and was delivered by Dr. Arthur D. Car penter. Although an eminent astron- omer, Dr. Carpenter possesses the power to translate his thoughts into language that all can understand, and his lecture proved to be rare in- tellectual treat.
 The third program was rendered Wednesday evening. The prelude was presented by the Newcomb Concert Company featuring Harry D. New combe, baritone, and Joseph Marks, violinist. The accompaniments were played by Miss Magdalene Moore, a pianist of note and one of the pleasing members of this company of artists. MT. Newcombe has a magnif icent baritone voice of unusual rnnge and power and his splendid vocal solos made a great hit. MT. Joseph Marks, the young violinist, filled the hall with such exquisite sweetness that he was applauded again and again. The subject of the lecture was "The Wonders of Elec- tricity," and was delivered by Bur nell Ford. It was not only lecture of real educational value, but one of intense interest.
 The fourth program was given on Thursday evening. The prelude was presented by the Going -Epperson- Bell Co.,, which scored a second suc- cess. Miss Epperson's child imper- sonations on this occasion were won derfully realistic and greatly appre- ciated by all, especially the children who think it great fun to hear them selves initiated. The lecture was de- livered by Samuel Grathwell, his subject being Thinkers and Think ers." Like his first lecture this one was full of pep and inspiration.
 The last program on Friday night was especially good. The prelude was presented by all of the Chautau- qua artists who were most generous in their response to encores. The subject of the lecture was "The Near ness of God" and was delivered by Dr. Carpenter, who in addition to be- ing a great scientist, is a deep stu dent of things spiritual and a clear thinker. It is such lectures as "The Nearness of God" by such speakers as Dr. Carpenter that have given the Chautauqua place beside the home, church and school in furnishing ed- ucation and building character.
 It is matter of great satisfaction to the people of Wrangell to know that the Chautauqua will be here again next year. Gordon B. Smith, the Chautauqua manager, made no effort whatever to urge the local people to sign contract for another year. He took the position that Wrangell having had two Chautau- quas had had ample opportunity to see what kind of talent the Chautau- qua brings, and that the matter of signing a contract for another year