Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1917 — Page 6

LINCOLN CHAUTAUQUA . • ' ■ • P • . Rensselaer, Incliana Beginning July 6, 1917

Believes a Man Finds His Own Level

THE ever present belief that promotion is due to money, family and wealth and not to merit is given a terrific blow by Rufus E. King, a newspaper man and student of men who lectures here on opening day of the Chautauqua. For fourteen years he has edited a newspaper in an eastern manufacturing city with 6,(MM)skilled mechanics employed in three large factories. From his close association with/rfiis exceptional body of men ami his extended observation in every state in the south, east and middle west he has built a great' lecture which he calls “The Almighty Dollar.” Money, he says, does not bring happiness. His plea is for a success-worthy of the best ability and thought and effort we can give. He emphasizes the value of work, training, tact, doing our best, sticking to it, believing in oneself, looking on the bright side, fitting for something better, avoiding vice, reverencing God and, finally, being satisfied with what we receive, for in the end a man finds his level and receives all he is worth. His night lecture subject is “The Royal Road to Fortune.” ' ...

The Lincoln Youths’ Chautauqua

THE program for the Lincoln Youths’ Cfaautauqua this year is better and bigger than ever. A trained play director will be in charge of this feature the entire week, and a college man with the tent crew will give special attention to the'boys’ athletics, directing their play activities every morning except opening day. The parade and, play festival put on by the young people the night before the opening day to usher in Chautauqua week; relay races and games eaqh night, except Sunday, one-half hour before the evening program; the National Badge Test for both boys and girls; hikes and last, but not least, the Young People’s Community Picnic are other interesting features. The program of games and athletics, with new and original features, will begin each morning at 9:30. The object of the Lincoln Youths’ Chautauqua is to give all the boys, and girls of the community an opportunity of learning the games best suited to their age and development. Young people develop character and good citizenship through their games, strengthening their social standards and combining mental, moral, physical and spiritual proficiency in wholesome recreation. Our desire is that the parents and teachers fully realize the importance of this feature. We urge them to take an active part in the Youths’

The Chautauqua is the most thoroughly American of all present day American institutions.—Theodore Roosevelt. "

Chautauqua anti attend every session if possible. There will be a round table discussion one afternoon at 4 o'clock, led bv , the play director, for the benefit of parents and teachers. Attend and learn how to organize and maintain the home, the school and the community playground. Definite announcement of this Will be made by the superintendent The underlying thought of the Lincoln Youths' Chautauqua this year is PATRIOTISM. We earnestly desire to make this a week of exceptional benefit and inspiration to the boys and girls—the red letter week of the year for the young people of the community—and "by interesting them in it make the Chautauqua a permanent influence for better living. The play program will be formally opened each morning by the raising of the flag, at the tent, the boys and girls giving the following flag salute: “We. the children „of many lands, who find rest under thy folds, do pledge our lives, our hearts and our sacred honor, to love and protect thee, our country and the liberty of the American people forever,” Each night just before the games, the boys and girls will stand at attention while the beautiful emblem of American liberty is lowered. One night of the Chautauqua week the young people of the community will present a costumed pageant.

CHICAGO CONCERT ARTISTS’ THIRD DAY AT CHAUTAUQUA

This company will appear the third day of the Chautauqua. Before Mr. Fox organized this company he did concert work alone, gave whole evening programs without assistance. The

MR. FOX.

Chicago papers have discussed his piano work and have paid high tribute to hinr as an artist. These papers also speak well of Miss Burch’s singing. The Post said this last June: “Miss Francis Burch sang ‘Diph Theure Hall from ‘Tannhauser’ very beautifully. Her voice is warm in color, of excellent carrying power, true to pitch and in

MISS BURCH.

rhythm, and in accuracy of note she was above reproach. Miss Burch has musicianship with brains back of it, and her singing is excellent.” Miss Austin, the violinist, lived in South Africa until the Boer war began. Then she went to England and studied in the Royal Academy of Music, taking the L. R. A. M. diploma after two years’ work. Then she studied under the great Belgian master, Caesar Thompson of Brussels, for three years.

MISS AUSTIN.

She toured Holland in concert work and later made her home in Chicago. Recently she went back to Brussels and appeared in coflcerts. One paper there had this to say about her: “Miss Austin of Chicago is another rising star in the musical firmament. This gifted young violinist won great applause this week at her recital in Brussels before a critical audience. She has earned a reputation which few artists of her years have equaled." v

They Traveled With Bryan

O\E of the most unique attractions coming with the Chautauqua is Grobecker s Tyrolean Alpine Singers and Yodlers. shown in the above picture. This company came into national fame as a Chautauqua headline attraction three years ago when it was announced that they were appearing with the then Secretary of state, Mr. Bryan. They appear in the beautiful costumes of their native country, and their program is made up of American German, Bavarian and Tyrolean folk songs and of original solos, duos, quartets and choruses. Their inRt" nmei’tal music is decidedly unusual because of the peculiar Alpine instruments which they use exclusively. The rnmn-inv is made up entirely of Alpine Singers and instrumentalists who have been carefully selected and trained »nd rehearsed ’n their famous folk and inimitable yodel and warbling songs. The program includes many of the favorite national and popular songs of America. They have appeared in some of the largest Chautauquas in this country and were over the Lincoln circuit last season, meeting with big success everywhere, special interest in the company is taken in view of the fact that they come, from the country in which the Italians and Austrians w fiahtiim-Tvrol. a small .province of Austria. They come the second day of the Chautauqua

Mr. and Mrs. Rucker Adams

MR. AND MRS. RUCKER ADAMS

Prominent among the attractions and special features for Chautauqua assemblies is the Adams’ System of Health Study and Physiological Exercise, which is creating widespread interest wherever introduced. This will be a splendid opportunity for all health seekers and every one interested in how to keep well to take up this important study. Relaxation from the tension Of business and thirty minutes devoted to applying nature's laws and acquiring a knowledge of how. to Care properly for the body under tfie instruction of C. Rpcker Adams or his wife will convince the most skeptical person that their system is invaluable. Mr. and Mrs. Adams will be here the third day of the Chautauqua.

A HOME TOWN CHAUTAUQUA.

► ’ ► “The committee receives and t disburses every dollar of money, ► including the amount owing the - Lincoln System. They know all ► about the financial circum- ► stances of their town’s Chant au- ► qua. They make all local ar- ► rangements. They meet many , of the talent and know the man- ► agement intimately, A Lincoln ► Chautauqua is peculiarly a home ■ town Chautauqua.” Statement ► Made by the Lincoln Chautau- ► qua Management in the October, ► 1915, Lyceum Magazine. ► ' ' ,

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BROOKS’ BAND THE BIG CHAUTAUQUA FEATURE

Brooks’ Famous Band is one of the largest and most complete and best known military bands in America. Mr. Brooks first came into prominence in 1888, when in New York city he organized the original Brooks’ Band. Under his direction and management the organization came into popular favor and made a phenomenal success, being, permanently engaged at leading resorts of New York, Boston. Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Savannah. St. Augustine, New Orleans and Galveston, and in the west, too, at the Pittsburgh. Minneapolis. Sioux City. Kansas City and other popular expositions, it was popularly known. DuringMr.---Brooks’ visit to the World’s fair in 1893 he was induced by prominent and leading citizens to locate his band in Chicago. He at once became a top liner in the Windy City, controlling the best engagements, giving every winter a series of popular C' icerts and making tours of the entire country, taking part in large musical festivals, when from 150 to 300 pieces were engaged. Mr. Brooks is a composer and arranger. His works are favorably known to the best musicians of the country. Brooks’ Band is the big fourth day attraction of the Chautauqua.

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R. P. Shepherd, Noted Community Expert

THE second day of the Chautauqua R. P. Shepherd, community, efficiency expert* will make two addresses. His afternoon addre. he calls “Babies and Folks/’ a fascinating presentation in popular words of the essentia} facts of several ologies—biology, embryology, physiological and educational psychology—with special reference to present Changes in school, church and community programs. Children are urged to be at the tent for this lecture, for babies and Boys and girls will be used on the platform-to demonstrate and. make personal the facts presented.

MAUDE WILLIS, FAMOUS PLAY READER, WHO WILL READ PLAY HERE THE THIRD DAY OF THE CHAUTAUQUA.