Washington Chautauqua Heats Up With Dr Landrith
The twenty fourth annual Washington Chautauqua runs August 16 to 25 with speaker Dr Tra J Landrith born in Texas. Former Ward Belmont College president now Extension Secretary of the United Societies of Christian Endeavor he travels as an international and national voice. He will lecture on Fiddling While the World Burns with wit humor and eloquence noted by the Huston Post editorials.
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Tra J. Landrith
Texas
World Vision
Ward- Belmont College
Nashville
Tennessee
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
Landgith
Huston Post
Dr. Landrith
Tie
Chautauque
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Session Schedule and Performances
The program outlines a multi day Chautauqua with opening and closing events. Featured speakers include Irene DeLong Harry Gallaway Leandra and Miss Sherman. The lineup lists children hour gospel illustrations lectures music and theater by Inskeep Players Grosjean Marimba Trio Casford Concert Co and Theodora Concert Co with no admission charge at the gate and invitations extended.
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W. W. Bowers
Irene DeLong
Harry Gallaway
Miss DeLong
Elizabeth Sherman
H. H. McCleery
Children’s Hour
Irene DeLong Gospel
Casford Concert Co
Edward Tomlinson Explores South America in Lecture
Dr. Edward Tomlinson, an authority on South America, discusses the region in a lecture. He argues that Russia, India, China and South America are undeveloped, vast areas the world must study for raw materials and that the United States should seek an ally in South America. He notes Americans understand little about the southern continent's resources and civilizations.
Dr Charles S Medbury Expands Civic Ties in Iowa
Dr Charles S Medbury, noted for progressive efforts in the Middle West, strengthens civic engagements in Christ Iowa and Des Moines, linking medical leadership with regional public interests.
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Christ, Iowa
Middle’ West
Des Moines
Humorous Imitator-A Funny Man at Chau Tauqua
August 2 afternoon show features Tom Corwine an acclaimed entertainer and humorist known for polyphonic imitations His sketches include music vocal and instrumental routines and humorous imitations that audiences find irresistibly laughable He performs a varied repertoire including Harnyard Morning and Evening Sounds School Boy and Bumblebee and other sketches
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Tom Corwine
Corwine
Kate
Ruthven McDonald and His Highlanders at Chau Tauqua
Ruthven McDonald presents a widely praised male singing company at the Chau Tauqua with a strong Canada and United States reputation. The program spans grave opera, old Scotch ballads, and humorous songs. The roster includes J Riley Hallman Lawrence Defoe and Cavan Jones with McDonald as manager and bass.
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Chautauqua
United States
Caneda
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Ruthven Mcreonald
J. Riley Haliman
Lawrence Defoe
Cavan Jones
R. B. Ambrose to Demonstrate Illustrative Apparatus
Scientist R B Ambrose will present an evening of thrilling demonstrations Tuesday night August 23. The show features electrical marvels and magnetic tricks explained clearly with scientific facts, offering a remarkable collection of illustrative apparatus.
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R. B. Ambrose
BR. Ambrose
Mr. Ambrose
Mason Jubilee Company Prelude Friday August 19
The Mason Jubilee Company, a seven member professional colored singing group, drew strong demand on midwest chautauqua tours in 1926 with frequent requests for a return.
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Mason Jubilie Company
Middle West
Grosjean Marimba Xylophone Duo At Lyceum
The Grosjean Marimba Xylophone Company offers a varied program with marimba xylophone, saxophone, banjo, clarinet and piano plus impersonations by Miss Floss Grosjean. The act promises artistic novelty for Lyceum audiences on Wednesday August 24 with a full afternoon and evening show.
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Grosjean
Grosjeans
Floss Grosjean
Lyceum
Manlove at Saturday Evening Entertainment
Halwood Robert Manlove offers a Saturday evening program described as a popular act with a musical prelude. The Nashville Democrat lauds his mimicry, tragedy, and humor, noting his ability to transform into varied characters from silly kid to Swede in a car, inviting audiences to laugh with MANLOVE.
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Manlove
Ike Manlove
The
Nashville Tennessee Democrat
Silly Kid
Manloves
Manlav
Theodore Concert Company Presents Varied Chautauqua Program
Madame Theodora, a noted mezzosoprano, appears with a tenor violinist cellist and pianist in a Saturday afternoon concert on August 20. The European trained artist has performed in major centers and will present vocal and instrumental pieces in solo and ensemble settings. The program promises variety and high quality distinct from other chautauqua offerings.
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Adame Rita Theodora
Europe
Madame Theodora
Edward Reno the Magician to Perform August 22 Evening
Edward Reno, a renowned magician with thirty five years of stage experience, will present a wonderfully interesting program on August 22 in the evening. He has toured worldwide and studied the mystic arts while entertaining audiences including children and adults.
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Edward Reno
Aloo
Casford Concert Company Presents Afternoon and Evening Program
The Casford Concert Company debuts in Chautauqua with Fern I. Crasford leading readings and music. The trio features Fern I Crasford, Winifred Cusford, and Myrne Smith performing violin piano harp pieces and vocal selections with notable readings and humorous segments.
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Fern I. Crasford
Chautauqua
Lyceum Amt Chautauqua
Winifred Cusford
Myrne Smith
Mire South
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Ira J. Landrith
Orville Elder
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Ge. Presiding
McDonald Highlanders
Trea Leandra Ue
J. H. Peet
Southland
Funniest
Man
Children’s Hour Girls’ Work
Ata
Southland Artists
Harry Kreider
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Ambrose
Children’s Hour Girls
Ss. W. Livingston
Presiding
George F. Morse
DeLongia
J. Reade McCrory
Irene DeLonge
Theodora Concert Co
Man of
Robert H. Manlove
C. A. Dewey
Geepel
Galloway
Washington County Ministerial Association
Blue Danube
South America
Edward Tomlinson
Chiisten’s . Mole
Shen Miss DeLong Gris’ Hork
Miss Sherman
Blue Danube Opera Co
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Medbury
Mere
Aupuet
Halwood
Robert Manlove the
Theodore Concert Company
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Casford Concert Company
Asford Concert Company
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