Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-04
DR.. Hsieh Interests
Chautauqua Followers
Third Day PROGRAM

The third day of the Redpath
Chautauqua opened yesterday with
the regular morning art craft DEM
onstration. The afternoons program
opened with a prelude by the Edna
White Trumpeters which was en-
joyed. The trumpeters are all tai
ented and experience dartists and
their ensemble work is finished and
spirited. The members are Edna
White, Ida Bisbee, Ethel Williams
and Cora Dexter.
DIR. Tehyi Hsieh was the speaker of
the afternoon. The subject of his
lecture was Awakened China" He
Is called the Theodore Roosevelt of
China" and is now managing director
of the Chinese Trade and Labor Bu-
reau. A speaker of interest, DR..
Hsieh discusses present day condi-
lions in the Orient and gives more
information than can be gotten from
months of readiny and study.
In introducing his topic, the
speaker explained some OF tho GUS
toms Of the Chinese people and dis
cusscd the Chinese language. He de-
clared 1t Is far easier to learn Chinese
signs and symbols than it is to at
tempt to master the English "Slan-
guage."
The speaker was attired in a gown
of purple and carried brown fan.
He wore a cue. AS a feature of his
lecture he symbolized the awaken
ing Of his native country from her
long period of ignorance, by tearing
from his head the wig with cue at
tached, and throwing away his gown
and fan. He then revealed himself
dressed in a white suit.
DIR. Hsieh told of the opium men,
ace which no longer threatens China
and suggested it would be good
thing If America should cut the legs
from the bootlegger. He said that
China in few years had grown more
| than any other nation, as far as
achievement in the moral sense Is
concerned. AS an example of the
| high moral code established in China,
the doctor referred his audience to
the consideration and respect that
Chinese men and women hold for
each other. Hundreds of Chinese
men in the United States who have
wives at home. the speaker declared,
We're contented that when they re-
turned to their native land, they
| would find their wives waiting faith
! fully for them. He said that the
same thing was true of the men. who
hold the highest respect for a woman.
The doctor does not believe in war
, fare and he declares that China will
never rise in quarrel with the United
| States. He made a strong plea Tor
| peace. in society. church and press
| laying special emphasis on the lat
ter. He made an appeal to all moth
ers, wives. sisters and sweethearts to
! work for peace. declaring that In
F., this way only could the world be
| hoIJ pIo "a m live in
In the latter part Of his address he
, turned aside from the subject bit
! to dwell more with the individual
! He said that there are three stations
in life. youth. middle age and old age
| These stations must "be made on
time and anyone missing any of them
Is a failure. He declared that one OF
F.. the biggest failures in the average
man Is his inability to conquer the
| Fear Within" AS a help. the speak
err suggested that n rigid practice OF
individuality be applied to ones
| self. He avered that individuality is
more essential than personality. al
though both are necessary for him
who desires to attain success.
The Evening
The evenings entertainment was
! patrOnized by a large number OF peo-
pie and Give ana rake, the lie"
comedy which is having big run
| in the large cities. took the audience
by storm. The action of this comedy
Is fast and furious and although
there are some sad parts to the plot
this Ia quickly forgotten by more
| fun and frolic.
The story Of the play centers
around wealthy California fruit
Gamer. who has spent 30 years OF his
| life In developing a business for his
| son, who when given the reins. at
tempts to run the business on the
| industrial democracy" plan. The
unusual situations and amusing cir
cumstances together with delight
full love story. characterize this IT.
resistable play.
The play is given by complete
New York cast. The star and feat
ure parts are played by Maurice
Franklin and Bernard Reinold. re.
spectively. The play was organized
nd coached by William J. keighley'
production manager for the Ne"
York City office of Redpath.
The cast-John Bauer. Maurice
Franklin: Albert Kruger. Bernard
Reirsold: Jack Bauer. David Lindley:
Marion Kruger. Eleanor Mish: Dam
lei Drum. Erskine Sanford: Thomas
Craig, John Burke.