Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-08-08
PRESENTS AS
USUAL MANY GOOD THINGS

bright prospect for another wonder
full season Notwithstanding Satur-
day saw lowering skies and steady
downpour Of rain most of the morn
ing, the interest in the big summer
gathering was sufficient to attract
throngs Chautauquaward, and the
weather man was kind enough to
turn off the moisture during the
sessions.
The advance sale of season re-
serve seats Friday was quite a little
ahead of last year, and the general
interest seems to be much greater
this year, with a fine Chautauqua
spirit manifest.
The opening program Saturday
afternoon included musical selec-
tions on the Western Electric am
plifier, opening remarks by Presi-
dent S.. G. White, invocation by
Rev o. ]. Moore, a short introduce
tory talk by Supt. S. H. Pollock,
platform manager, and the play
"Just You and l." In the evening
the Malconta Post band cheered
things up by one of their splendid
outdoor concerts, and the same play
company presented that famous
stage hit. "Lightnin'." Both plays
were particularly well produced, by
very strong cast, and it is proba-
bly, the consensus of opinion that
no better play has ever been offered
at this Chautauqua than the one in
the evening. Those who have seen
the play staged by the original cast
say the part of'Lightnin" Bill was
better taken here than by the star
of the old company. The entire aud
ience followed every line and move
ment, being swayed from laughter
to intense interest, and in the dra-
matte court scene there were many
moist eyes in the audience.
Sunday morning was given over
to worship in the auditorium, l.. V.
Busche leading the audience in con-
gregational singing, and Supt. S. H.
Pollock delivering the sermon on
the subject, 1.-The Useful Vessel"
In the afternoon the assisting
artists with Madame Miura gave
sprightly half hour prelude, follow
ed by an address by Chancellor
George H. Bradford, which is likely
to stand as the high water mark of
the assembly. "This Way Up" will
not soon be forgotten by the many
who heard it, both young and old.
heart of a big man, and should not
have been missed by any man,
woman or child within many miles
of McConnelsville The chancellor
remained in town until night, and
graciouslI consented to talk to the
crowd a few minutes between parts
of the evening concert He was
given the honor o. making the
first public announcement of the
big silver anniversary jubilee which
is being planned by the association
for next year. DR.. Bradford will be
invited to come back in 1880 and
deliver the silver anniversary ad
dress, and has already indicated
desire to do so.
The Japanese prima donna, Ma
dame Tamaki Miura, with her COM
pany, gave a full concert Sunday
night, with a very pretty Japanese
stage setting, and beautiful cos
tunes. While the program con-
tanned many good features and
Madame Miura displayed her voice
to good advantage, which has won
her perhaps the highest place of
any japanese singer, the entertain
ment as a whole perhaps failed to
"click'' as had been anticipated.
Supt. S. H. Pollock began his
series of Bible talks Monday morn
ing, with Confessions of Failure
the Busy Man." and made a very
good impression upon his hearers.
1t will pay you to hear him every
this week. Mr.. Pollock is
many friends here, with his
winning personality, pleasing voice
and the methodical way in which he
is handling the platform manage
ment. 1t is Mr.. Pollock's first year
in platform management, but rep
of the leading Chau-
tauqua bureaus who have been here
do not hesitate to predict that he is
going to oNbe real find"
The two plays Monday-"Adven-
turous Ann" and Seventh Heaven"
were well rendered and well re-
ceived. The play in the evening
was perhaps as heavy as any that
have been given here, and one re-
quiring a large cast and the best OF
Stage facilities, but Miss Marvel
Miller and her company gave an
excellent Interpretation of the
story, which was much enjoyed |
The popular song Diane" written |
for the play, was produced over the |
to excellent advantage. /
The amplifier has not been used by |
the speakers thus far, their voices |
reaching the afternoon crowds |
it, but it is real asset to |
the platform manager who has to I
get the attention of the crowd and |
make his announcements so that all |
can catch everything. For the in
between acts of plays |
and as the crowds are gathering
and breaking up, it is also very val
liable.
The John Ross Reed company on
Tuesday afternoon and night pre-
sented some of the most unique and
clever musical entertainment of the I
Chautauqua. No company has ever
carried so elaborate a stage equip
ment of drapes and lighting effects
rs did the Reed company, and they
played and sang themselves right
nto the hearts of their audience.
Many will pronounce it one of the
pest entertainments ever given at
his Chautauqua.
Wednesdays program proved to
De one of the most enjoyable Of the
too. In the afternoon
Alfred L. Flude, publicist and travel
sr, gave an address on s'The Fairy
and of the Orient" which was pro-
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