Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 141, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1917 — Lincoln Chautauqua For Next Week. [ARTICLE]

Lincoln Chautauqua For Next Week.

Patriotism will be the keynote of the Lincoln chautauqua programs to be enjoyed here next week. In accord with the spirit of the day, the Lincoln management has so built its season’s programs that they will be entirely in keeping with the present sentiment, and cities which have already had the Lincoln attractions this season say that they have had the effect of a real patriotic tonic for the community, making better Americans and better citizens of all who come under the influence of its nationally known lecturers, musical organizations, and novel entertainers. One of the big patriotic features of the chautauqua week will be an elaborate pageant—“ America, Yestrday and Today,” in which the young people of the city will participate. The pageant will be directed by experts in pageant work from the Lincoln staff, and it promises to be a spectacular treat. It will be completely costumed, and presented with an appropriate musical program. Through the pageant, the young people of the community will have instilled into them high ideals of American manhood and womanhood, at the same time giving the chautauqua audience one of the biggest pageants ever staged here. The patriotic motif will be especially marked in the band and orchestra programs, and ticket holders may expect some inspiring numbers in addition to the regular program.