Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 211, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1913 — MANY COMPLIMENTS FOR THE CHAUTAUQUA [ARTICLE]

MANY COMPLIMENTS FOR THE CHAUTAUQUA

Large Audiences Attended First Days Meetings—Something None Should Miss. The Chautauqua opened in Rensselaer Wednesday afternoon under the most favorable circumstances and indications point to a very successful meeting. The singing of the Wehrman Ladies’ Quartette was very pleasing, as also was the reading by Miss Elsie. Wrate. Major McCloughry, who substituted for Warden J. K. Codding, spoke at both the afternoon and evening sessions and his talks were very interesting and instructive. Major McCloughry was not feeling very well and is quite old and has not the dash of Warden Codding, but he impressed those who followed him closely., as being correct in his theories in connection with correctional measures for criminals. New talent arrives each day and the program changes are entire. Tonight (Thursday) Dr. Aaron S. Watkins speaks from the subject, “Fools and Failures.” Prof. Louis Williams gives his entertainment, “Wonders of Electricity,” and the Musical Artists will give theiT extremely interesting vocal and instrumental numbers. This will be a splendid program that none should miss. We wish to entreat our friends in the country to come in and attend all of these lectures and entertainments possible. It is ; not often in your lives that you have an opportunity to hear such splendid entertainment so close to your homes and you will be benefited if you arrange to attend every program. Many of the town people are missing a single number. Remember, there will be a splendid entertainment Sunday afternoon and night. A sermon-lecture at each service by that very energetic Irishman, Dr. James S. Corkey. You will never forget the things be tells you in his afternoon subject, “As An Irishman Sees It.” The work of James R. Barkley as a Crayon artist and clay modeling genius will also prove very pleasing. The Chautauqua will be the best thing in the lives of many and the first opportunity we have ever had to enjoy so splendid a program right at home. Come in afternoon and evening an<j enjoy it from start to finish. -