Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 257, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 October 1915 — Excellent Lyceum Course Arranged For This Winter. [ARTICLE]

Excellent Lyceum Course Arranged For This Winter.

The committee representing the different churches has selected a splendid program for this season through the Redpath Bureau. The first and biggest number will be presented Friday evening, Nov. sth, by the Old Colonial Band. This band of twelve musicians, with E. Carmeling, at one time cornet soloist with Liberati’s. band, as director, comprises something entirely new in the way of a lyceum attraction. As a part of their program they will present a musical novelty known as “The Spirit of ’76.” The costuming is true to the days portrayed and is elaborate. The next number on Jan. 19, is Ralph Bingham, impersonator, humorist, violinist and vocalist. This number is not a lecture but an intellectual diversion, inducing pleasure and delight, provoking mirth, merriment and laughter. Mr. Bingham’s success as an individual entertainer is shown by the fact that this is his thirty-seventh annual tour. On Jan. 28, Chief Tahan (Rev. Joseph K. Griffis) will present in his lecture on “Things I Saw and Did While a Savage,” one of the best life stories ever told by a human being. And not only has it an educational value, but it carries a moral and religious message. . William Rainey Bennett comes to us on Feb. 15, highly recommended. Dr. Bennett, like most men who make good, was raised on a farm. He worked his way through college, starting in with ten dollars. He graduated with money in his pocket, having paid his way by singing. His entertainment is a series of song, story and solid substance, mingled with the touch of the master. The last number, March 29, will be given by three talented young ladies known as the Columbian Entertainers. Miss Ailene Pettit, violinist and accompanist; Miss Grace Harris, soprano and Miss Jean Williams, reader and accompanist, have all had experience in the lyceum world. Their program, consisting of both vocal and instrumental solos, readings and ensemble numbers, has never failed to please and satisfy their audiences. The churches of Rensselaer have procured this excellent course at great expense and no one should miss the opportunity of receiving the benefits of the course which is thought to be the best ever brought to this city. Bad coal is the ruination of domestic bliss; If you want a happy home life try our range and heating stove coals.—Harrington Bros. Co.