CHAUTAUQUA

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1920, Page 1

CHAUTAUQUA

CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Two sessions of Chautauqua were held on Saturday, both well attended, the night /entertainment particularly so. In the afternoon the Lyric Quartette though disturbed by the noise of the picnic party round about, gave a very cheerful programme. Judge Alden, the lecturer, was disturbed also by the outside noises, but he made his address—a continuation of the previous evening’s remarks —very engrossing. At night the Lyric party made their farewell appearance. A capital programme as given, bringing out the qualities of the voices admirably. The humorous vein of many of the items gave great pleasure and delight. In the lecture on “The Powder and the '/-Match,” Judge Alden excelled his previous efforts, giving a powerful address dealing with the man, the home, the town and the commonwealth. It was an address of solid substance, a heart to heart talk with parents, and an embracing discourse on many aspects which count in the building up of true nationhood. It is not too much to say that the speaker’s remarks made a great impression on his hearers, and the community will be all the better for rubbing shoulders with such a gifted platform orator as Judge Alden. The address was interspersed with many jocular stories to point a moral or adorn a tale, and they were always well told in manner and dialect. At the close of the address, Judge Alden was accorded three ringing cheers, which he gracefully acknowledged, and the hearty proceedings of the day terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

Judge Alden and the Lyric Quartette open’ the Chautauqua season at Greymouth to-day.

THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. To-dav the Chautauqua season will be continued with fresh faces on the marque platform. On Saturday night the Zedeler Symphonic Quintette, together with Df Arthur D. Carpenter, arrived to “carry on.” The quintette will supply the prelude to-day to Dr Carpenter’s lectures. The musical party consists of a ’cellist, two violins, and piano, and a soprano soloist. It is a very artistic company and will give interpretations of the greatest music of the old masters. Something of a special treat may be anticipated. Dr Carpenter will lecture on astronomical subjects in a popular vein. He conies with a reputation as a gifted speaker, and patrons will derive pleasure and profit from his 'masterly addresses. The Chautauqua season will continue twice daily up to and including Thursday next.