Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 199, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 August 1912 — SUNDAY WAS BIG DAY AT FOUNTAIN PARK. [ARTICLE]

SUNDAY WAS BIG DAY AT FOUNTAIN PARK.

Gate Receipts Amounted to $1,065.45 About 6,000 People Were Present at Assembly. Fountain Park, Aug. 19.—Sunday was the banner day In. the history of the eighteen Fountain seasons. The gate receipts amounted to $1,065.45. Four huddred autos and between 5,000 and 6,000 people on the grounds. In all this vast assemblage of people and autos no accidents occurred. Visitors came from points within a radius of one hundred miles. A small army of motorcyclists swarmed over the park. Many of the cottagers entertained week-end guests. The weather was favorable and early in the morning every preparation possible was made for the comfort of the coming crowds. The new entrance for auto® on the north side of the park is one of the most noteworthy improvements of this year and all who came by auto route'spoke in highest terms of the ease and facility with which the machines were handled at the new gate with the crushed stone driveway and in the auto park among the shade trees at the in the old fair grounds. Splendid water, electric lights, shade, green turf, sanitary regulations and the Fountain Park spirit of welcome make it an ideal place for a week-day visit or a Sunday reunion of relatives and friends. Hundreds came Sunday who knew from previous attendance the physical comforts and mental pleasures offered by this little Chautauqua city in the woods. Today is Missionary day. Wednesday is C. L. S. C. day, when the local Chautauqua Study Club will conduct recognition or graduating exercises. Thursday is the time-honored Old Settlers Day, with an address in the afternoon by Hon. Samuel Ralston, democratic candidate for governor. Thursday night will bring the frolic of the season, fun, fest and all it may develop. Those who witnessed the line® of grotesque marchers last year and enjoyed the fun and nonsense of it all are anticipating even more this year, judging by the signs of recent preparation and the borrowing and lending in evidence. Friday the athletic sports and Saturday the childrens exhibition drills make a full week. The sermon-lectures by Dr. McMurty, the platform manager, given each week day morning, are very helpful and enjoyed by the crowds. The last Sunday, August 25th, offers an unusually attractive program: Dr. Terhune, of Huntington, who is here for a second season, and at 2:30 p. m. Benjamin Fay Mills. The -Ladies Spanish Orchestra and • the Taylor University Glee Club, are on for two concerts each.