CHAUTAUQUA WEEK 1913

Culver Will Have Six Big Days of Entertainment from August 9 to 14 -- The Program.

Arrangements are now well un- way for a big week in Culver under the auspices of the well-known Liucoln National Chautauqua System there will be given six day program from Aug. 9 to every afternoon and evening, high-class attractions.

This is Culver's first venture in the Chautauqua game now so popular all the country, and no effort is being spared, either by the local organization or the great national system, to make it such a success Culver summer Chautauqua are to tion day be one of the permanent attractions of Lake Maxinkuckee.

The local association has been obliged to guarantee the sale of season tickets at $1.50 each, besides standing good for about of expense.

This looks like large proposition for a few men finance, and it is perfectly plain no prospect of dividing up a surplus has actuated the association in assuming the responsibility.

But other Indiana towns no larger Culver have founded these splendid midsummer attractions supported them year after year. As a means of entertaining people and educating a taste the refiuiug influences of life great Chautauqua system is unsurpassed. Culver is forging ahead these days, and the modem private and public improvements progress or in contemplation an indication of an intellectual broadening which justifies the expectation of the local promoters that the Chautauqua will strongly appeal to the community.

The program is as follows:

FIRST DAY
Afternoon

Opening exercises;

Wehrman Ladies' Quartet;

readings, Jane Elsie Wrate;

lecture, "Evolution of the Boy," Warden J.Codding.

Night

Wehrman Quartet;

impersonations, Jane Elsie Wrate;

lecture, "What Makes Kansas," Warden Codding.

SECOND DAY.
Afternoon

Musical Artists;

lecture, "100 Years on the Water Wagon," Dr. Aaron S.Watkins;

entertainment, Wonders of Science, Prof. Louis Williams.

Night

Musical Artists;

lecture, "Fools and Failures," Dr. Watkins.

THIRD DAY.
Afternoon

Musical, Clarke- Walker Co.;

Sadie L. Walker, violinist;

lecture, "Four Victories," Dr. E. L. Eaton.

Night

Concert, Clarke-Walker Co.;

illustrated lecture, "Glories of the Firmament, Dr. Eaton.

FOURTH DAY
Afternoon

Grand concert, Lincoln Chautauaua orchestra:

lecture, "Building of a Home," William W. Wrieht.

Night

Musical, Lincoln Chautauaua orchestra:

lecture, "The Divorce Probem, Mr. Wright;

grand instrumental and vocal program, orchestra.

FIFTH DAY
Afternoon

Entertainment, Jas. S. Barkley;

lecture, "As an Irishman Sees It," Dr. James S. Corkey.

Night

Crayon and Clay modeling, Mr. Brkley;

illustrated travelogue, Dr. Corkey.

SIXTH DAY.
Afternoon

Imperial Bell Ringers;

songs, Mrs. ellin G. Turrentine:

civio lecture, Hon. Chas. H. Poole.

Night

Grand musical, Bell Ringers and glee club;

songs, Mrs. Turrentine;

lecture, "Oar Country's Greatest Need, Mr. Poole.

Season tickets sold in advance are $1.50 - 12 1/2 cents for each entertainment - $1.75 after the Chautauqua opens; single adult admissions, 25 and 35 cents, according to the attraction, with the exception of the afternoon of the fourth day when the admission will be 50 cents; youths, 15 to 25 cents; youths' season tickets, $1.

Apply to Henry Zechiel, chairman ticket committee, or any one of the guarantors.

The hearty friendship and support of every person within reach of Culver is hoped for.

This Chautauqua will be a good thing for yon, for Culver and for the surrounding country. - Citiizen July 17 1913

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1913 - Aug 14 - Big Weel at Culver

The Chautauqua Drawing to a Close Splendid Programs Given Each Day. Our Chautauqua week' is two-thirds gone at this writing and the experiment has demonstrated that it can become an established institution if persisted in. Financially it has not been a success aud the guarantors will have a deficit to make up. The people outside of town have not responded with any noticeable degree of interest and the audiences have thus far, at least been composed of town people. The programs have been excellent. The Lincoln Chautauqua System has made good every promise, and each session has provided a varied menu of entertainment and instruction adapted to every intelligent taste. Some of the musical numbers have been of a high order notably the Wehrman Ladies' Quartet, Mr. Martin, the tenor singer on Sunday's program, Sadie L. Walker, the violinist, and the Lincoln Chautauqua orchestra of nine pieces. Warden Codding of the Kansas penitentiary, Dr. Aaron 5. Watkins, vice-presidential candidate on the prohibition ticket, Dr. Eaton, the astronomer, and Col. Gearhart have delivered splendid lectures. The tent, located on the school grounds, has proved a comfortable and even a delightful resort. It is well-lighted for the night entertainments by electricity Crabb & Warner's engine and dynamo furnishing ample current for the wiring system which goes with the tent and which was installed by A. M. Roberts. Dr. Hill of Indianapolis has been an admirable platform nanager, and his faculty of making the audiences feel welcome, and his firm application of the rules of good order have added greatly to the pleasure of the attendants. The campaign for next year's Chautauqua was started Tuesday night. In an effective manner Dr. Hill put the matter of subscribing for season tickets before the audience, and in half an hour had the satisfaction of announcing that 400 of the required 600 tickets had been subscribed for. A number of persons pledged themselves to take and dispose of 10 each, and seveial societies and organizations followed suit. The enthusiasm reached a climax when the Culver City club subscribed for 100 ! Hurrah for the women ! There is little doubt that the remainiug 200 will be taken. Today (Thursday) will be a big day, presenting the Imperial Bell Ringers of London and Hon. Chas. H. Poole, leader of the parliament of New Zealand, that admirable country of social and political reforms.

Financial Statement

Statement of the Culver City Chautauqua as reported by S. C. Shilling, secretary and treasurer:



Item		Paid out
Rec'd from sale of tickets	$353.80
Paid out
E. E. Parker, dray and exp		01.30
A. B. Holt, printing tickets		04.75
W. O. Harris, janitor 4 ent.		02.00
Oliver Morris, janitor		00.50
M. E. church, rent 5 ent		15.00
The Boyds		40.00
Edward Reno		45.00
Waterman Co		40.00
Edward A. Ott		75.00
Wilson & Chicago Glee club		90.00
Piano, 4 entertainments		10.00
Christian church and janitor		03.50
Publishing this statement		01.25
Balance in treasury			25.50
Total		$323.80



We have examined the foregoing statement and find it to be correct.

E. E. Parker,
H. J. Meredith,
A. B. Holt, Aud. Com.