The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-18
WONDERFUL INTERPRETATIONS
IN CIAUTAUQUA ENTERTAINMENT
Thomas Brooks Fletcher and Gretche'
Cox and Company VIII Draw Large
Audiences Today and Tonight.

bined with the splendid musical program
OF last evening the wonderful interpreta-
! ton of the Russian character and q
vivid recital of some of the problems
that that nation faces today. they pro
duced program which was worth the
price of an entire season ticket.-a pro-
gram which had SO much of charm and
SO much OF power and forceful presenta-
ton as to leave nothing to criticism.
j Those who attended the afternoon
entertainment were we'll prepared for
what followed in the evening, and it is
safe to say that the ChautauQua tent
win be packed tonight. for not in many
days has Pensacola enjoyed SO rare
musical treat, or has heard interesting
truths presented In so delightfully."- stimu-
I lating way.
The New England Male Quartet more
than carried out every prophecy which
audience from the very first in the after
noon, and their prelude in the evening
was equally good.
AS for Lewis A. Convis In his lecture
! ''Under the Paws of the Russian Bear,
his ringing message to America from
| the lost land" of Russia should be
heard not only by every American. but
by every man who loves liberty and has
a vision Of an earth set free from bond
age.
1t was announced last night by the
superintendent, K. B. Richards, that the
contract was to have been signed today
by the guarantors and the Redpath poo
! pie but owing to the fact that the
guarantors have not so far raised their
amount guaranteed by them to the COM
pany, the time has been extended. and
| tickets will be on sale today until three
| this afternoon at the following places:
San Carlos, Phillips Confectionery, DR..
Migrants optical shop, Crystal Pharmacy,
White Pharmacy. Reynalds Music House,
Pats Smoke Shop and DR.. Phillips Of
/ fee.
The hope is expressed by the guar
antors that all who can do so will pur-
chase tickets from these places.
Today's Program
| This evening Gretchen Cox and Com
4 pany will appear in concert, and this
was announced last night as one OF the
livery best attractions of the Chautauqua
program. Miss Cox is one of the most
noted violinists OF the day, ranking with
| the late Maude Powell in her work, and
has associated with her two of the most
talented musicians who will appear dur
ing the week.
A. N. Jones, baritone soloist, though
| comparatively young in his profession,
has already made name for himself in
the centres OF music. and his repertoire
is particularly pleasing. In the accom-
!. PIANIST, Miss Oleo Mesner. the violinist
and vocalist have one rarely sympathetic
and an artist herself. in solo work.
Fletcher to Speak.
In Thomas Brooks Fletcher. who is
the speaker of this evening, Pensacola
| has one of the foremost lecturers Of the
day. Mr.. Fletcher will talk today at
| joint meeting of the Rotary and Kiwanis
Clubs. and his audience this evening is
cure to be large one, as it is wherever
4 he his heard. $50
A man of compelling force and per-
sonality, his message goes straight to the
goal-touching the heart. appealing to
the<tntellect, blending pathos and humor,
Before Mr.. Fletcher's lecture, Miss Cox
and her company will give a musical
prelude.
Last Nights Program
In the brief space of a newspaper
article 1t would be impossible to give
more than a summary Of the lecture by
MFR. Convis last evening. Sent by the
American Y. NJ. c. A. forces to the
Russian frontier he was with that pitt
full, 5000 of Kolchak's army which came
so near to humiliation. and the story Of
his escape was vivid and compelling in
its interest.
But this was but a section Of kale-
dioscopic picture which showed many
phases and scenes from Russia, and a
background to the vivid colors of that
vast, rich country was the black pail
which war has cast upon its people.
Mr.. Conyis has travelled much but 1t
Is easy to believe that no country and
no people OF other lands have ever so
touched his heart to sympathy and
opened his mind to an eager desire to
aid in solving their problems as this
great country "under the paw Of the
Russian bear,"-which, as he describes
this powerful creature, is a beast of prey
which is crushing the life from the land
and breaking the hearts of millions who
suffer- and in suffering still look UP
and Sing the brave song that will not
be stilled even in the hour of their
anguish.
1t is a wonderful picture that Mr..
Convis paints,--and it is very beautiful
at times,-and again most revolving. And
1t is this last sad picture. with its heart
piercing message that is worth most,
after all, in the sum total
1t is such men as Mr.. Convis that
America needs and the world needs to-
day. Men who see straight and think
straight,-and are not afraid to tell the
truth.
If Mr. Convis' story could be printed |
and distributed to millions its message
would go far to bring about better |
understanding between the nations.
The Redpath Chautauqua is indeed |
fortunate in having secured his services. |
New England ouartette
The New England Quartette is very
delightful not only musically. but per-
haps one might be permitted to say
dramatically. For each is something Of
a character actor, and puts into his music
so much verve and expression as to add
very much to the music.
The quartette is composed OF Walter
Payne, first tenor: Raymond @. Simonds.
second tenor; Charles Gagner. first base:
Thomas Blanchard, second base.
The technique Of their work is good.
and their selections are particularly well
chosen.