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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
10
The Chicago Male Quartette, a premier secular and sacred vocal group, appears at Rolfe's 1914 Chautauqua on Saturday and Sunday July 4 and 5. The quartet, famed for unity and sacred music, promises two preludes and two full concerts with both humorous and sacred programs.
Dr John Wesley Hill of New York City praised as a leading pulpit orator will headline the Sunday program following Saturday’s address by Mr Cousins. Former Metropolitan Temple pastor and current International Peace Forum president, Hill is described as clear voiced and naturally impassioned, delivering humorous yet elevating moral lessons. Hear him July 5.
The English Opera Singers, a mixed quartet with a piano, are praised for clear English performances of grand operas, popular tunes, and oratorios. Their old folk and sailor scenes draw applause, with a full concert scheduled Monday and two appearances the next day.
The article highlights Miss Margaret Stahl, a renowned twenty eight year old entertainer praised for her dramatic range and musical talents. She will present a two appearance program across the county, delivering a full evening show with a rich repertoire and engaging stage presence.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Louis Williams and a community scene with references to electricity and chemical action. The text appears chaotic and lacks clear events, dates, or names to form a coherent summary.
Robert G. Cousins LL D delivers a Lincoln speech in New York City described as a world known orator. John Hay Frederick Grant and multiple papers praise his vivid original ideas and masterful public speaking across national venues.
Readable remnants describe a July weekend of free events including a ball game street attraction, a prelude concert series with various performers, lectures by dignitaries, sacred and operatic performances, and an electrical demonstration. Details mention Lincoln and the Great Commander of baseball street attractions and multiple orchestras and choirs performing across days.
The Hungarian Orchestra led by Emil Fredericks, a premier violinist, brings a varied repertoire from classical to ragtime. Originating from Hungry and featured at the Chicago World’s Fair year, they perform two concerts and two preludes on Wednesday and Thursday, opening with a full concert and closing with another. The management anticipates a standout, season defining engagement.
Col George W. Bain, renowned as a grand old platform figure, returns to Chautauqua seasons with fresh, up to date offerings. His eloquence and commanding presence mark each appearance as he presents A Searchlight of the Twentieth Century.
The article highlights Senator Miles Poindexter as a premier orator and statesman. It notes his leadership in the United States Senate and predicts he will discuss major topics facing the nation such as the Mexican situation and the canal question.
London minister Rev Dr William Spurgeon will lecture at the Chautauqua tent on Saturday afternoon July 11. He plans to discuss An Englishman's View of Uncle Sam and His Country, offering fair, sometimes outspoken critique of American life and manners. The talk is billed as a highlight of the course described as highly interesting.
The Apollo Concert Company will furnish music on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. The ensemble is one of the top ranking groups on the American stage, with five versatile musicians capable of full entertainment solo or together. Their instruments include mandolin, guitar, piano, cornet, flute, trombone, and a popular saxophone quartet. they also feature the Apollophone designed for them, played by the entire company, offering piano like possibilities.
The Chautauqua season opens and closes with strong attractions led by Rev. Father P J MacCorry. He speaks Sunday July 12 delivering The Kingship of Man in the afternoon and The Story Beautiful in the evening, a masterful illustrated account of Jesus life.
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