Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-31
CHAUTAUQUA NOW oN-GoOD
ATTENDANCE; FINE PROGRAM

was "Six Cylinder Love" which had
been widely heralded as the "gas
wagon comedy" That the play
made good is putting it mildly. No
opening attraction at the Chautau-
qua has ever been received with
more favor. The company was we'll
balanced throughout, adequate
scenic effects were produced, and
the costumes were fitting and ap-
propriate. The play itself is a de-
lightful comedy and the parts were
all well taken. In the cast OF six.
while the part of Mr.. Sterling was
probably the most outstanding, there
was not a weak role. The large aud
fence showed its approval by hearty
and liberal applause, as well as by
their rapt attention. Almost no.
body left the auditorium from cur
tain to curtain, and on every hand
words of praise could he heard.
Sunday was also a great day at
Chautauqua. The morning program
was given over to worship, such as
you would find in one of the
churches Rev. f. Gillian of the
Malta M. e. church was in charge,
assisted by the pastor of the McCon-
nelsville M. E. church. A choir COM
posed of singers Of the twin cities
led the music, and sang an anthem,
and the sermon was preached by DR..
Chas. A. Gage. DR.. Gage spoke on
the theme, "Undergirded of God"
selecting the subject announced for
next Sunday instead of the one an
nounced. 1t was very able SER
man, characteristic of Dr. Gage, and
made a good impression. Mrs. Edna
Pennebaker favored with a solo.
which was greatly enjoyed.
On the program Sunday afternoon
was Dr. B. M. Tipple, president of
the International College of Rome,
Italy. His address was big one,
delivered by big man. A short
prelude Of purely sacred music was
given by the Montague Light Opera
company.
In the evening the program was
entirely in charge of the Montague
company. They gave very delight
full concert of sacred and high class
secular numbers for the first part of
their program, and closed with some
lighter numbers and the pleasing
little operetta, "a japanese -Ro-
NANCE" in costume. The Montagues
scored such a decided hit in this
program that a good attendance at
Chautanqua was. ass. ~ ~ u he fol-
lowing uay, although re- fes-, Monday
and naturally considered an off day.
DR.. Gage opened his series of
morning Bible talks on Monday
morning, speaking on the subject,
Religion and Healing"
In the afternoon the Montagues
again delighted with their prelude
and DR.. Gage gave his lecture on
"Rudderless Ships"
Miss Fern Irwin, in charge of the
children this year, began her work
Monday morning and is holding a
story and play hour with, the little
folks at 10 a. m. and p. m. daily.
Monday night saw perhaps the
best. most enjoyable musical pro-
gram ever staged at this Chautau-
qua. The Montagues were at their
best and each of the four members is
a star. They carry with them a
large amount of paraphernalia
which adds greatly to the success of
their performances. The costumes
worn by the ladies were beautiful,
and special costumes were worn for
their comedy numbers. They closed
their program with the operetta,
Gretchen of Holland" which af-
forded the able company chance to
display their versatility in variety
Of music which ran the. gamut of
the feelings of the audience. The
sentiment of all at the
close of their engagement, was that
the Montagues can come back any
time.
While the assembly was hardly a
third over Monday night, it would
have been hard to find anyone who
has been attending who would not
say that he had already received
more than his moneys worth.
The weather was perfect for the
.hree opening days, and Tuesday the
fourth day, found ideal weather
conditions still favoring the Chau-
.auqua and Chautauquans. DR.. |
Gage spoke in the morning on his
subject, Religion and |
Fear" and the attendance at this
session was better than on Monday
md better than at any time last
rear. The morning hours are de-
ightful, and the spirit of worship
md study is apparent.
The speaker for Tuesday after
loon was Frank Preston Johnson,
lewspaperman and lecturer on COM
nunity welfare. Mr.. Johnson's sub
ect, as announced, was THE Basis
Il Liberty" and his address was lis