Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1915 — FORTHCOMING EVENTS. [ARTICLE]

FORTHCOMING EVENTS.

Excellent Lyceum Course Arranged for This Winter, Held Under Auspices of the Churches. 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. 5, by the Old Colonial Band. This band of twelve musicians, with E. Carmeling, at one time cornet soloist with Liberates 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. In addition Mr. Wyrick, of grand opera fame, will sing several selections.

The next number on Jan. 19, is Ralph Bingham, personator, humorist, violinist and vocalist all combined in one. 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 thirtyseventh annual tour.

On Jan. 28 Chief Tahan (Rev. Joseph K. Griffis) jrill present his lecture on “Things I Saw and Did While a Savage.’’ One of the best if not altogether the most thrilling and intensely interesting, and at the same time instructive, life stories ever told by a human being. And not only has it an educational value, but it carries a moral and religious message as well.

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 sing*, ing. His entertainment, for he is an entertainer of the highest type, 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 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 this course, which is thought to fee the best ever brought to this city.