Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1917 — GET READY FOR CHAUTAUQUA [ARTICLE]

GET READY FOR CHAUTAUQUA

Wide-Spread Interest in Coming of 6-Day Lincoln Program Starting Next Friday. As a result of the public spiritedness of the leading citizens of this city the next few’ weeks will bring into the community a tented auditorium which will be the scene of a six-day chautauqua that is certain to combine* rich benefits with enjoyment of high-class entertainment. The program for the six-day series of afternoon and night attractions; as well as the morning chautauquas for children, reveals a real treat and a wealth of enjoyment that will be pleasing to everyone. The Lincoln attractions include an interesting list of head-liner offerings, selected by the Lincoln management as being the best to be had

in the entertainment world. Music, oratory, novelty entertainers, grand opera, educational lectures, fun, and every other phase of clean entertainment will be found in the list of attractions. Men of international fame, and gifted artists will combine their efforts to make the week one of real pleasure to all who purchase the Lincoln tickets. A wealth of star attractions will be on the program for the week. One of the features will be an elaborate patriotic pageant, in which the children of this city will participate, having been directed by an expert from the Lincoln organization. Handsome

costumes and thrilling scenes will make the pageant- espe tally interesting to all. ' ■ ;■ > 7... Extensive arrangements are being made by the local committee to make the Chautauqua week a success from every standpoint, and through the combined efforts and the co-operation of the local committee and the well known Lincoln management, the Chautauqua week this year is expected to I w made of lasting benefit and genuine pleasure to the entire community.