Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 214, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1915 — ENTERTAINERS WERE DELIGHT OF CROWD [ARTICLE]

ENTERTAINERS WERE DELIGHT OF CROWD

Emereson-Winters Co. and* Magician Brush Gave Charming Entertainments at the Chautauqua. Those who attended the chautauqua Wednesday found packs of fun as well as instruction in the entertainment. The Emerson-Winters company was the first on the program. Mrs. Winters’ whistling acts caused much amusement, she being a past mistress in her act. Many of the most popular songsters of our country were imitated *by Mrs. Emerson in a wonderful way, in bird calls, melodies and the like. She was accompanied on the piano by Mr. Emerson."

The last number of the program was given by Mr. Denton C. Crowl, impersonating Sam Jones in his famous lecture “A Medley of Facts, Philosophy and Fun.” Mr. Crowl used the same gestures, manner of speech and all that Jones used in delivering the address. Although many people are familiar with Sam Jones, yet there are many things in it that would be well for us to remember every day of the year. These few important sayings may well be noted: “Philosophy,” in the words of Jones, “is that which tells us what to do, how to do, and when to do. We may argue against philosophy but it is absolutely foolish to argue against fact. Fact is fact and no argument, however strong or long, can change it. The next best thing to the good, old-fashioned religion for the soul, is fun, good, clean, wholesome fun. Religion is supposed to preserve and sweeten a person, but from the looks on many people’s faces who claim they have religion, you may think they are pickled instead of preserved.”

The well known illustration of the angel who came to earth to find the most 'beautiful thing on it to take to heaven, how that many things were selected but only one, “a mother’s love,” could stand the test of the trip from earth to Heaven, was also given to show the worth of a mother’s love. During the evening session the Emersons again took the platform. Mrs. Emerson again entertained and at times almost astounded the crowd with her wonderful whistling ability. Some of her best numbers were: “Birds of Spring,” and “The Whistling Boy.” Mr. Winters kept the crowd in a roar for at least 30 minutes by his readings, jokes and pianologues. The most sedate were forced to shake themselves with laughter at his performances and sayings, and the others—well —they were simply in a fit of side-splitting laughter almost continually. Time after time was he called back, so eager were the crowd to see or hear more of his fun. Mr. Edwin Brush, the magician, caused much wonder and speculation of ideas as he performed his deeds of trickery of Hindu and Chinese origination, with many of his own clever performances. This was especially a treat for the youngsters. The committee on arrangements for next year’s chautauqua reports that it has, up to date, received pledges for nearly 350 season tickets. The members of the committee are out today contracting with the business men of the town. It is necessary that those who have not contractedfor all tickets they will need to do so this afternoon or evening, as the committee wishes to settle this matter definitely.