Chautauqua.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1923, Page 1

Chautauqua.

The third day of Chautauqua was remarkable for the outstanding merit of the lei tore hy Dr Frank Doha, who delivered a most informative address. Ins subject Ireing entitled '‘The World i nod Ourselves." The subject dealt with wis the eeoiuunie basis nj international relations, v. liich sounds rathe:' a stilted description. but l)r. lVdni invested his subject* wit!i such interest as to gain the nipt attention nf liis ai'dienee. and lie was followed with the closest attention. The address was an excursion into economic hi-tniy dealing with many world matters, but in particular with those of the Englishspeaking people:; who have the power and force within them of moulding the fortunes of the world. [hey have in fact begun the great task, and pursuing the work along; the right lines it is possible for them to create tl’o very milletjium itself. Thai in point nl fact was the trend of the noble address, dealt io fine 'with the gospel of doing tilings- tile business of real work. The lecturer began with a referem-e to the. part which economic factors have placed in the social life of man- j kind. TTe went oil to ini: rpret two j chapter l - of modern history from the j point of view of their ceonomi" tumid: - - , fions. In the latter portion of the :d j dress the economic factory? which in- j llnonce international relations w-ere j dealt with, and this was a particularly j interesting study for in a very concise ■ and yet most illuminating way the | jirineipal nations "ere reviewed, and their potent strength examined round, the economic point of work and j values. i The whole address was a meaty di-'- ; sertation on world alfairs about "Inch , we should all know more. It was a ■ hmnily in citizenship for the business ; and commercial man. for the employer : and employee, food tor reflection v.a- - supplied in plenty, as the lei turd , traced the various national develop : nitwits springing from many causes, hut all associated in the main with the industrial life of a conntiy as applied to its productivity "hen used in connection with the development of local 10soiuves or applietl ingenuity. Ihe applause which marked the close ol this splendid address was long sustained and was a grateful tribute from the audience in appreciation of the speaker’s great effort. At the matinee concert and again m the evening, the Colonial Concert Company n New Zealand trio pleased the audience greatly. Miss Kell (soprano) sang several numbers, and had instrumental support of much appreciated value from a young cellist and the solo pianist. The Chautauqua season was brought to a close on Saturday. The matinee entertainment was voted one of the most pleasant of the season. The Hawaiian quintette proved very delight-

fnl ill their «i..:it |)i ogi'emme iiml the ulldionee was >!•:>:')•'**” -o !. *!'iit'' » feature IJ| l IK* afternoon, LOO, 'MIS till' illustrated lodine by .Mr Borneo Cottrell iii •!'::po K ic:i::*p!><‘i‘s ami tin/ ('. nti o Nursery.' Both still ami moving pictures were sliown to illustrate the address, uliicli teas all my pleasing. At nielli l lit*ie was the hugest at tonfhi mi’ of tilt? t«:f‘ pi'i'i'i’i! lunicopening «■ iih the junior play. ‘‘Toe Treasure -tdkies-i of the Ml .-os.” T'u=. chest was found to eontain. health, iiappiiu s". beauty and wealth. but the presentation tv'is not a very impressive one. Hie leetar ‘tte ■ n ••Hawaii" was very abbreviated and not very informative. The Hawaiian quintette bad n 0,.0d revoptioii. bet ileere was hardly enomrli variety in tlmir programme tor wli.it was almost a full evening’s entertainment. tit’ll tie party ''its very weak in reulisat'oti. bite tuneful me:odjos and qiiaint tins ot too Islanders won applause, many items being encored. Mr S. Stout, the director of tile local season said next year ii was prop.wed to offer a four night'- session at a reduced guarantee and on better terms generally, for which not less than -NO guarantors were necessary. These are now being sought. The -eeson dosed on Saturday night with the placing and singing of the National Anthem.