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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
7
The Miami Valley Chautauqua marks its seventeenth annual assembly opening July 19 with renowned performers including Innes' band and Senator Gore. The article touts outdoor facilities, waterproof tents, cottages, summer hotels, and on-site groceries as it invites city dwellers to enjoy rest, recreation, and cultural programs at the camp.
Innes orchestral band of New York to perform two concerts in this region marking a rare local appearance this year. The renowned conductor has been named Director in Chief of Music for the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco for 1915, with his current tour a celebratory frame for the appointment.
The Miami Valley Chautauqua has run for 17 years under the same leadership and stockholders, reinvesting profits to grow the institution. Tickets range from 1.50 for a week to 3.50 for 25 days, with many acts costing 50 cents to 1.00. A large tent can be rented for 3.00 for 18 days, and lodging and meals on grounds or nearby hotels are available at modest prices.
The Miami Valley Chautauqua, now established, seeks long term continuity through corporate stewardship. Stockholders and management reaffirm their ardent support and a plan presented last summer aims to keep the occupation of providing a “Vacation Worth While” for valley residents and beyond for generations to come.
The Miami Valley Chautauqua earns its reputation by delivering more than advertised and presenting a remarkable talent lineup. Over twenty five days there are more than two hundred fifty concerts lectures sermons and classes, offering options to fit every patron's interests.
The description highlights nearly a mile of grounds beside a renowned beauty on the Great Miami river. It notes options for quiet seclusion and the possibility of visiting with little or no program, suggesting a tranquil, scenic setting suitable for private relaxation.
The Miami Valley Assembly runs July 19 to August 12 featuring a larger and stronger Chautauqua program than ever. Manager Cromer, with years of experience, has secured top English speaking talents including statesmen preachers lecturers entertainers and musical acts for the summer.
A 1920s valley program features speakers Hon Moses E Clapp Prof C M Cobern Dr E P Brown Hon Thos P Gore Dr Frank W Gunsaulus and others. Music includes Cadet Band Willis Concert Band and Parland Newhall Quartette with Benches of entertainment and lectures on Weather America of Tomorrow and Socialism debate.
Mrs Willis and Mrs Gillis discuss whispers about Highupp marrying Bul lion and Miss Munney marrying a chauffeur. They condemn perceived money driven matches and label the affairs as shocking infatuation.
The Taft visit to Chicago included Secretary Hilles and Major Archibald Butt. A Dixie parody at the banquet upset Butt, who said it felt like a parody of the Lord’s Prayer, recalling his Georgia roots.
A collage of 19th century ad snippets appears with a prankish scene of a mother and child at a half price show. Other items tout Paxtine Antiseptic, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Garfield Tea for liver trouble, and assorted misprints about bankruptcy and water quality.
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