Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1920 — TALENT SELECTED FOR EXCELLENT LYCEUM COURSE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

TALENT SELECTED FOR EXCELLENT LYCEUM COURSE

Attractions for Season ot 1920-21 Announced. COURSE SURE TO PLEASE Number* Will Be Both Inspiring and Enjoyable—Seaeon Ticket Sal* » Should Be Large. The attractions which ane to appear on the Lyceum course here this season have been announced. The various numbers have been especially well selected and everything points to * large sale of season tickets for th® course. The attractions were secured from , the well known Redpath Lyceum Bureau, and this in itself is a guarantee of satisfaction. People are more than eager this year for instructive, inspirational lectures and clean entertainment, and the splendid attractions to be heard here are sure of a hearty reception. The numbers on the course are Mi follows: PROCTER COMPANY. In presenting Mr. Harold Procter the eminent Irish tenor, and supporting artists, Miss May Rees, violinist, and Miss Fleta Lawrance, pianist, the Redpath Bureau predicts that every community which enjoys an artist trio of extraordinary attainments, i/cknowledged ability and superior accomplishments, will find this company meeting or surpassing every expectation. Mr. Harold Procter has sung throughout the British Isles, singing in concert and oratorio under such, men as Hans Richter, Gaul and other great English composers and conductors and in company with the leading singers of England. He later traveled throughout the United States' in companies headed by Kitty Gordon, Frits! Scheff and Charlotte Greenwood. For two yean he was tenor soloist at the

Temple Baptist church, Los AngeleSi, the largest church west of the Mississippi. Miss May Rees is of Welsh descent, coming from a noted musical family. She has studied with the masters of both America tnd Europe. Miss Fleta Lawrance is well equipped by nature and training for the Important place she has in the program of the Procter Company. As an accompanist, she is dominated by that fine spirit of understanding and sympathy so necesscry as the background of an artist. As a pianist she displays In her solo numbers a power and technique which insures for her a future of unusual brilliancy. THOMAS BROOKS FLETCHER. ‘ - ■ —— Thomas Brooks Fletcher is one of*, the real stars of the lecture platform. “Thomas Brooks Fletcher," Saya Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver, “is one of the most powerful orators of our time. He Is hot the old type Of platform entertainer. He entertains but he alto has a powerful message, and knows how to deliver it. People want to hear about the things that are being done and need to be done In- thia country, and that is what Fletcher la telling them about, and he is telling X in a way that commands attention, provokes thought and stimulates men to actum- He leaves the Impress of

his message upon every community.” Mr. Fletcher comes with a reputation of being a dramatic orator. It is said that he dramatizes his message by an Intensity of energy which holds his audiences from the very start. Writing of Mr. Fletcher to the committee In charge of the local course, the Redpath Bureau, through which Mr. Fletcher was secured, says: ‘‘lt is difficult to write of Fletcher without using superlatives. He is one of the biggest men Redpath has ever had on the platform. His personality is such that, to put it tritely, he simply must be heard to be appreciated. No one can use the right word to describe Brooks Fletcher and his lecture. When you have told all about him you find that what you have said Is inadequate.” Mr. Fletcher Is a newspaper editor. He lives in Marlon, Ohio, and is editor »f the Marion Tribune.

THS ZANDORFF ENTERTAINERS.

This company consists of Athel Llndorff, harpist, and Florence Zander, reader and impersonator. The harp has always held a deep place in the hearts of the people. It is among the earliest known of all musical instruments. But the harp of today is much different frohi that of early times. The modern harp possesses three thousand separate pieces I

of mechanism and there are few who master it in UI Its complexity. Miss Llndorff is fast becoming known as one of America's talented harpists. She is hailed In Chicago and other large cities as a most successful entertainer. Miss Zander is a clever character impersonator who has had u successful Lyceum and Chautauqua experience. Her readings and impersonations never fall to entertn'n and also to provide food for good, clean thought

THE MONTAGUE LIGHT OPERA SINGERS.

Light opera, always popular, is featured In costume by the Montague Singers. In the repertoire of this veteran organization are scenes from “The Serenade” by victor Herbert, “Robin Hood” by Reginald DeKoven, and the “Pled Piper,” selections from “The Mikado,” “The Red Mill” and "Madam Butterfly," and a complete operetta, “A Japanese Romance,” all of which are given In costume. Incidental solos, duets and quartets

from the best song literature' give pleasing variety to the program. One or more readings such as a sketch from “The Blue Bird” by Maeterlinck, give further diversion without departing from the superior quality of the Montague program. Doubtless much of the success of this company year after year is due to the fact that there is no let-up in their musical study. New program features are constantly being developed and in this way return engagements are welcomed without the necessity of duplication.

HAROLD PROCTER.

THOMAS BROOKS FLETCHER.

ZANDORFF ENTERTAINERS.