Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 174, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1918 — KAISER-THROW NIGHT FOR JUNIOR CHAUTAUQUA [ARTICLE]

KAISER-THROW NIGHT FOR JUNIOR CHAUTAUQUA

Tonight is Kaiser throw nite at the Junior chautauqua play grounds. Nickel base balls will be given to every one present, and each will have two chances to throw at the Kaiser. The picture of the Kaiser will be put up against 'a solid background and the children will throw at him. This stunt has been a great success at other cities where Mrs. Strong has been working and has around considerable enthusiasm among the children. Saturday, nite is “Play Festival” night. Four season tickets will be given to those who find them, two to the girts and two to the boys. There will alse be races for both boys and girls. The boys race which will be ruh with preliminaries, the winners’ of the preliminaries running in the final, and the winners will be awarded with a ticket. Following this there will be an automobile parade, which is not limited to Children. The parade is open to grown people, as well as the children. Those who can decorate their cars are requested to do so, although it isn’t compulsory. People who cannot come are requested to send their cars with someone, who can drive them. The parade will form at Chautauqua grounds promptly at 8 p. m. Mrs. Strong is v&fy enthusiastic about the work of children who are practicising every day at the Armory for the pageant which emphasizes thrift and patriotism. It is enitiled, “Columbia Awakening,” and will be presented Tuesday night. The opening night of the Chautauqua. The cast of characters will appear in Monday’s issue of the Republican.