Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 215, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1913 — CHAUTAUQUA CLOSED WITH MONDAY NIGHT PROGRAM. [ARTICLE]

CHAUTAUQUA CLOSED WITH MONDAY NIGHT PROGRAM.

The Chautauqua closed Monday night , It proved a success in every way and our people have enjoyed the splendid program offered. It is probable that there were five hundred at almost every session after the opening afternoon! The Saturday night and Sunday crowds were very large, probably close to 800 each session. Besides the 500 season tickets the cash receipts exceeded S3OO. The Sunday program was excellent. Mr. Barkley’s crayon work was the most interesting of the entertainment feature. A military academy cadet proved pleasing in rendering the bugle calls used in a military school and camp and on the field of battle. He briefly explained them and this gave general satisfaction. Four girls from Monticello gave pleasing musical numbers afternoon and evening. They are caleld the Junior Quartette and with piano, violins and carnet gave several numbers that were liberally applauded. James Corkey’s afternoon sermon-lecture was “Modern Christianity,” and his subject at night was “America as an Irishman Sees It.” In both he was very funny and logic was good. It is more than probable that arrangements will be made to have the Chautauqua here again next year. The movement was started Sunday night and about 350 tickets Sunday night and about 350 tickets ment and worth the money.