Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 199, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1911 — FUN FEST FOUND FAVOR FOR FOUNTAIN PARKITES. [ARTICLE]

FUN FEST FOUND FAVOR FOR FOUNTAIN PARKITES.

A Little Folly Now and Then Is Mixed In With the More Serious Things jT At the Chautauqua. (From Our Special Correspondent.) The atmosphere of Fountain Park is vibrant with success. The scheduled program thus far has been presented without one failure and the management are assured that only illness will prevent the fulfillment of the remainder. The taler* is all of a high grade and so many lines of thought and amusement are presented that the various tastes of the attentive crowds cannot but be gratified. Fountain Park is growing and improving, and is carrying its sympathetic admirers and attendants in its Improvement In its infancy the idle and curious made it a resort. Enjoyment of the program was often impossible because of their inattention and disturbances. Now, after seventeen years, we find, as on Judge Lindspy day, an audience of earnest listeners, representative men and women Of each community, those who are helping to make history, who knew of Judge Lindsey’s work and message, and came for further education. The future success of the Assembly seems assured.

An organization of the ladies is being effected that promises much assistance to the management The second Sunday ranks with the Sam Jones and Bryan days, banner days of the past, with over 6,000 people, and 316 autos. The fifty cottages are full and about twenty tents are pitched, making a lively little village. Monday night, when the funfest was on, amusement and laughter held full sway. Jack Johnson, a gentleman of color, just back from the coronation, lead the Eastsiders in a grotesque procession, while the victorious Westsiders were headed by a gaily decked herd of Shetland ponies, followed by a line of marchers as grotesque as the East, but much longer, hence the leader, W. C. Smalley, won the prize. The platform manager in tones of eloquence and words appropriate to the occasion, presented to him the prize, a gold medal, which seemed like unto a full moon suspended from a gold brick. Uncle Sam (Jerome Biddle) received as a prize a copy of Snowbound for uniqueness of costume. Manager Calhoun quoting “Had we the gift, the giftie gie us,” introduced the Hobble Skirt Girl, admirably carried out by-Master Rob Stoudt. The fest will bear repetitiqn. . . C. L. S. C. day was a success from a Chautauquan point of view. The circle added four new members to the “Society of the Hall in the Grove.” The class of 1910 were all present, also a graduate of 1907. Weather conditions were favorable for the Recognition Day March, a noted feature in a Chautauqua graduation exercise. The reunion of Chautauqua readers Was the largest of the three reunions thus far held at this Assembly. The management has assured the circle of a -place in each program and as there is a 1912 class, hopes are raised that the Recognition day ceremony next year will be more complete than ever before.

The ladies of the Park and this community, with Mrs. Heiny temporary chairman, organized Tuesday to assist the Park management as only ladies can. . The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. C.' H. Peck; Vice-President, Mrs. Landon; Secretary, Mrs., Howard; Treasurer, Mrs. C. B. Johnston. The president is to appoint a vice-president in each surrounding town. Dr. H. H. Peters, of Eureka, 111., delivered the Monday sermon lecture, which was a very interesting talk on the study of the new testament. Miss Peterson and Miss Elsie .Brown entertained the Assembly at 2:30 p. m., assisted by the Hruby Concert Co. At 7:30 p. m. was the first enter- | tainment of “funfest.” It was an evening of clean enjoyment. The Westsiders won the prize for the largest number in parade, which was a large gold medal. The Eastsiders won the prize for the most unique costumes. Mr. J. H. Biddle won the prize. Mr. W. C. Smalley was the captain for the westside and the Rev. J. Bennett for the east side. All were united in their praise for the work done, and hope that this will be made a special feature in years to come. The Hruby Concert Co. gave an evening entertainment Tuesday’s program was carried out and in addition there was a ball game between Brook , and Whdeua, which was won by Wadena 10 to 3. 'Joseffy, the illusionist, presented an evening of music, magic and mystery.

He is skillful and endowed with the gift of mystery. Rev. Bennett left Wednesday morning to deliver the address for the I.' O. O P. at Brook. . Mrs. B. F. Ware, Mrs. Essons, Mrs. Dave Hess, Mrs. W. Harring and Mrs. M. A. Stroll were Brook callers. The auto count made at the Park last Sunday showed the largest number of automobiles in any one day of Fountain Park. There were 316 here. Among that number 108 were Fords and 28 E. M. F.’s. There were thirtysix different makes of cars on the grounds. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reed, of South Dakota, who used to teach at Brook, were at the Park Sunday, and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Newell. They were disappointed in not seeing all their friends. '