Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 30, 1915, Page 3

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1915. HE LOOKS LIKE WHOM HE CHOOSES J. Walter Wilson, a Glever Impersonator, a Wig and Whisker Artist. FINE MUSIGIAN ALSO. Plays Flute and Saxophone— Tells Stories of Fine Humorous Flavor. Can Deliver a Good Lecture and Is an All Round Handy Man. J. Walter Wilson is not very hand- some, but he is said to be a handsome performer. He does not depend alto- gether upon his own facial features, but carries with him a great varlety -of wigs, beards, mustaches, etc., and looks and acts like anybody he chooses from a Hebrew to an African. Wilson is also a mighty good talker and a splendid instrumental musician. J. WALTER WILSON. He plays the flute superbly and is also a dandy artist on a saxophone. Wilson has been going about the .country for a number of years amus- ing the people and making himself a reputation. His invasion of the Vaw- ‘ter Chautauqua circuit this year is in the interests of a good time. 600D PRINCIPLES; HIGH STANDARDS Or. Ava M. Reitzel at the Chautauqua Will Bring a New Yardstick. “‘THE MEASURE OF A MAN.” An Eloquent Lecture on a Big Theme by One Who Has Been Through the University of Hard Knocks—A Man of the People Whose Speech Has Gripping Interest. Dr. Alva M. Reitzel is coming to <Chautauqua with a yardstick by which to measure human beings. His lecture is called “The Measure of a Man.” Dr. Reitzel has not only had univer- sity training, He knows the people and is in full sympathy with their aspirations and of a Man"” sets forth some mighty DR. ALVA M. REITZEL. wholesome principles and high stand- ards and causes the people to stop and take a new inventory of themselves and get a new grip on life. Reitzel is able to interest any intelli- gent audience. There is sufficient hu- mor in his lecture to interest those who do not care to think deeply. A NOTED READER TO APPEAR HERE Miss Hazel Kepford Coming to Chautauqua o Present Her Famous Rendition. “POLLY OF THE CIRGUS.” but he has also been-| through the university of hard knocks, | needs. His discussion of “The Measure | A Perfect Charactorization of a De- lightful Character—The Child Man- nerisms and Impersonations Ably Done—An Old, Time Favorite on the Vawter Circuits—Makes Good. There is no more successful platform entertainer than Miss Hazel Kepford, who has made such a splendid reputa- tion for herself by her rendition of the delighttul little story “Polly of the Circus.” Miss Kepford has the face and form and mannerism peculiarly fitting her for the characterization of little Polly, and all her quaint and' funny sayings o MISS HAZEL KEPFORD. presented by this entertainment genius. There is always something fascinat- ing in child life and child mannerisms. And the experience of a girl like “Polly of the Circus” presents possibilities for the playwright to weave in a great many interesting things that are full of entertainment possibilities. The playwright has certainly taken advan- tage of this opportunity in this partic- ular instance. Many New Features For En- tertainment of Young Folks This Year. Arrangements are being made to give the young folks at Chautauqua this year a still better time than they have had in past years, although it will be conceded by everybody that a great ; deal has been done for the children at { Chautauqua in the past year. This year a competent supervisor will i have charge of the children’s work in the forenoon, and under the able i leadership of Miss Myrtle Parkes, who | is an expert in her line, a play festival, games and journeys have been ar- rangeéd which will lead the youngsters from six to fourteen years of age through labyrinths of pleasure and profitable pastime surpassing anything that has been attempted in Chautauqua lines before. The question has been asked wheth- er additional charge would be made for this feature, but it can be definitely stated now that the Chautauqua man- agement will make no extra charges to any child owning a Chautauqua ticket, as it will be entitled to all the privileges of the forenoon festivals. e s stand out with great prominence when e i e P T T At i R s RESOO S RSP S5 R Kl OO N P ey SEECHE YO, SRR NIRRT e N Ou S | . THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER : HON. IRVINE L. LENROOT. NE of the prominent public men to speak at Chautauqua this sea- son will be Hon. Irvine L. Lenroot of Wisconsin. Mr. Lenroot is acknowledged to be the ranking public character ‘of his state next to Senator La Follette, and he is said to be giving “Little Bob” a close race for first place. He was boomed for president in 1916 in an article of the Chicago Tribune Jan. 31, 1914. He has had many years of congressional experience. He will speak of “Congress and the People.” ; THE MENDELSSOHN SEXTET. management to furnish music of high grade, both vocal and in- strumental, so arranged as to afford unbroken entertainment features throughout an extended program. The Mendelssohns contine themselves pretty closely to the works of the great master whose name they have adopted. Their years of experience together have ripened their ensemble work, and the variety of instruments played af- fords them latitude for various combinations of very effective ‘charac- ter. They are winners. T'XE Mendelssohns represent the supreme effort of the Chautauqua or. Gnirlns—L_Paxnb, Nofed Traveler, Goming With Orig- inal Pictures of Wonders. Of Scenes of Bewitching Beauty From the Most Beautiful Lands In the World——Motion Pictures of Interest- ing Scenes—Lecture by a Globe Trot- ter of First Magnitude. Dr. Charles A. Payne has traveled the world over. His miles of travel equal its entire railroad mileage. He has given years of. his life to painstaking preparation that he might excel in the quality of his illustrated travelogue. In all countries visited THE AVON SKETCH CLUB. to regale the people with delightful scenes from plays and to do some short snappy sketches that have the real “punch” to them. They carry special costumes for each number and have arranged every detail of their work to get the best effects. There is an abundance of humor in what they do, and they propose to set a lively pace for the balance of the entertainers appearing on: the program. T’Ils is a rollicking entertainment company coming to Chautauqua NOW IS THE TIME TO PROCURE YOUR SEASON TICKETS. IF YOU WAIT UNTIL CHAUTAUQUA OPENS YOU WILL PAY 50 CENTS MORE & .t and among all classes he made friends with the people and got their story. Dr. Payne will bring to Chautauqua his marvelous picture talk on beautiful Hawaii, which he declares to be the most beautiful country in all the world. He also carries an illustrated lecture on Mexico that is up to date and abounding in interest. There is no better equipped man in the world than Dr. Payne for the de- livery of a real travelogue. TERROR TO THE CATALOGUE HOUSE Home Appeal by an Expert on Team Work Between Town ang Gouniry, ‘x& - COMMUNITY INTEREST TAI.K ~a CNRPRC L s C. H. Plattenburg, an Authority on the Conservation of Community Life, Has a Practical Message of Vital Interest to Town and Country Folk. Nothing in recent years has aroused more intense enthusiasm in the rural districts than the doctrines of commu- nity interests. Mr. C. H. Plattenburg is coming to Cbautauqua this year to discuss the relation of the town and the country and the conservation of business and community life. Plattenburg is the terror of the cata- logue house business and shows in his masterful address the necessity for maintaining the town, with its shops and stores and factories, its postoffice C. H. PLATTENBURG. and:its:rural delivery, in order to madn- tain civilization' at its highest flow and give the younger people who are born and brought up in' the community the best’ possible advantage. His lecture is a brilllant contribution to the thought of the' times and of vast in- terest; to'the community’s: live' wires. BOTH SLIDES AND MOTION. | GI.EVER ARTISTS' MUSICAL PF PROGRAM The Lawson Trl‘o. complished Musicians, With Recital of Fine Varlety. APPEAR THE FIRST DAY. Each Endowed With Plurality of Gifts In Entertainment’ Line—Many Choice Conibinations of Talents In Program. Lovers of Musical and Literary En- tertainment Will Be Delighted. The Lawson Trio is made up, as the name suggests, of three young women —Miss Lawson, Miss Cox and Miss Dahly. They will sing and play at Chautauqua. It would be difficult to find three young women of more versatile musi- cal and literary gifts than these. Miss Lawson is an accomplished flutist and vocalist...Miss Cox is-a master. of. the violin and also a pianist of fine accom- plishments. Miss Dahly is one of the MISS ADELE LAWSON. most brilliant of pianists and a read- er of great power. These three ladies will combine their talents in entertainment offerings of wide variety. -Vocal and instrumental duets, solos and trioc will be happily arranged throughout the program to the delight of all lovers of musical and literary entertainment. They are a strong company in spite of the fact that there are only three of them. They come to Chautauqua on opening day. Everybody will be delighted with these gifted young ladies. “BOHEMIAN GIRL” T0 BE SUNG HERE Wosr T Bouehier Grand Opera Gnmpany Frnm Famous l:lassic."“"”‘ With Cum;any— Each To Appur Scene Will Ba Complete and Vocal Offerings Up to Best Standards—Big Chance For People té Hear High Grade Music. The Bouchier Grand Opera Company is going to appear at the Chautauqua and put on favorite selections from that famous opera, “The Bohemian Girl.” The grand opera has done more for music than any other agency, and, fur- thermore, Donald Bouehier himself will . DONALD BOUCHIER. be with the company. This is the same Donald Bouchier who has for three years past been appearing on the Red- path-Vawter Chautauquas with such great success. The costumes, settings and scenes of these sketches from grand opera will be complete in every detail, and the people are promised a rousing musical treat when “The Bohemian Girl” comes to town. The company will sing ora. torio music on Sunday. 7 For Chautauqua In Scenes e