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j Year, in Advance. “FOR GOD, FOR COUNTRY AND FOR TRUTH." Single Copy 5 Conte. VOL. 35 PLYMOUTH, . C., FRIDAY, MAY \y 1924 NO. 37 CHAUTAUQUA COMING Only a few more weeks now and our citizens will have an opportunity to see the programs of the Swath more Chautauqua which is scheduled to give a week of lectures, entertainment and music. The Chautauqua movement is now so wide-spread mat more people know of its origin and early history, but it may not be out of place to repeat a few facts here since we are so soon to have a Chautauqua. The modern Onautauqua is an out growth of the Cyceum movement founded in 1826 by Josiah Holbrook. Mis first lyceum was organized in answer to the need for an open forum where speakers would be free from limitation of speaking on sectarian and political platforms. Filling an im portant place in American social life the-Lyceum has rendered an ever in creasing service to democratic pro progress. The leaders in American po litical, literary and social iife, Lowell Holmes, Emerson, Garrison, Sumner, Phillips, Beecher, Gough, addressed their initial and their largest audien ces from the lyceum platforms. in time the lyceum programs were further enriched by the addition of high-grade musical and entertainment numbers which popularized the move ment still more. In 1874, at Lake Chautauqua, New York, Bishop John H. Vincent organized the Chautauqua ' Sunday School Association which was at first a summer school for religious -v instruction, but which now includes the whole field of general education for adult persons out of school. In im itation of these summer assemblies like the parent institution have sprung up all over the county. They have, however, fewer of the study groups and more of the musical and en-, tertainment features. They usually; last for a week or more, and enter-1 ainments are given daily. They are called Chautauqua because they are like the summer assembly at Lake Chautauqua. They embody the best and most popular features oi both . Chautauqua and Lyceum. The cost of such an independent Chautauqua is so great, however, that comparatively few communities could ■ teen years Ago. Ar central organization purchases all equipment for the erec ' tion of a huge tent auditorium, en gages the lecturers, musicans and en tertainers, and in co-operation with a community committee conducts a Chautauqua in a town for a fraction of what an independent Chautauqua . ) would cost. ' Their popularity is best shown by their growth and permanency. Chau tauqua is now an established institu tion in several thousand towns in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zeland. ' The sessions of the Chautauqua will begin here soon and many of our prominent citizens, who are guaran tors, are already laying their plans for a successful campaign. v JAMESVILLE TO HAVE A THREE DAY CHAUTAUQUA Radcliffe’s Chautauqua will present a three days festival at Jamesville beginning May 24 and ending the v 27th. .■ There will be concerts both in the afternoon -and evening and will- be held in the Jamesville high school au ditorium. The'program for the first day con sists of a male quartet of Boston and Or. Harry Hibschman, lawyer, writer, and lecturer. The second day’s pro gram includes the Herbert Sprague players with Herbert Sprague and an all star cast of professional actors. Thy will present a one act comedy in the afternoon, the Dqel and an ar tistict revival of Washington Irving’s masterpiece, Rip Van Winkle, the quaint old American classic. The sec ond day lecturer, Dr. Daniel H. Mar tin, popular and well known fhinister ) of Washington, D. C. will present two forceful and interesting lectures. The program for the third day is quite unusual and consists of Edith Marshall Clark Novelty Company’s reading, soprana and cello solos and Saxaphone selections, Swiss handbells and fascinating musical lyre. This company is from Boston and is well known throughout the country. The third day lecturer, Dr. Albert M. Hyde, a great lecturer who has spoken be fore thousands of chautauqua audien ces in every part of the country will speak. The entire community in and near Jamesville will have the opportunity of attending a full three day program of clean and wholesome entertain ment. f AUTOS CLASH ON JAMESVILLE ROAD MONDAY Four Doctors Called To The Aid of The Injured Monday afternoon, Mr. John N. Hopkins and wife were driving home from Vvilliamston and when in sight of their home met Mr. and Mrs. Her bert Lilley coming from Jamesville, and in a straight open road, more than wide enough for two, the cars came nearer and nearer together un til they came together in a rushing crash, smashing each other as if in a rage of madness. In the crash Mrs. Hopkins who was already an invalid was dashed against the windshield and was badly cut un der the throat, on the left cheek and on the left side of her head. She lost a large quantity of blood and when physicians found her she was found to be in a very weak state. Mrs. Herbert Lilley was painfully I hurt and lost a considerable amount I of blood from cuts and suffered sever al bruises on the nose and face. Mr. Hopkins escaped unhurt and Mr. Lilley only suffered minor bruises on his face. All the wounded were taken to the home of Mr. Hopkin where medical and surgical attention was given by doctors Saunders, Warren, York and Smithwick. Neither Mr. Hopkins nor Mr. Lilley could see any reason why the accident should have occurred so they say. The indications as shown by the positions of the twOy cars were that Mr. Hop kins was chiving on the right side of the road and that Mr. Lilley cut across and headed him off, both cars being on the right side of the road towylJ.jwMllii.il >'« happened, althoug it appeared Mr. Lilley had ample room on his side of the road to- pass, so it must have been trouble in Mr. Lillpy’s stearing gear. While the injuries of Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Lilley are not considered very serious they are very painful. STATE COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL The State College Record giving de tailed information concerning courses to be offered, members of the faculty and other information about the 1924 Summer School, June 10—July 25, has come, from the press and is being dis tributed. According to Director T. E. Brown, study of this bulletin will serve to correct an erroneous impres sion which many people seem to have secured, namely:- that only Vocation al Courses will be offered.i These courses make up only a small part of the Simmer School instruction. Courses of College grade will be giv en in pra'd.’. ally all subjects taught during the regular session wherever the number of students registering for such courses is large enough to justify the work. These courses are open to any high school graduate, or person of equal qualifications, and may count either toward college credit, or academic credit on certificate. There will be general professional courses for teach ers, and in addition special methods courses for High School teachers and principals, Science teachers, teachers of industrial arts and industrial edu cation, and teachers of agriculture. For the professional courses in science-teaching, the summer school is very fortunate in securing Professor Garfield A. Bowden, of the Univers ity School, University of Gincinnati, a man of large experience in teaching and supervising science, in schools be low College grade, as well as an author of books on science for secon dary schools. Professor Edward W. Boshart, who comes to the College from Chicago University to give the courses in In dustrial Education and Industrial Arts has had a valuable experience in this field, as teacher and supervisor, in some of the best equipped high schools of the country, especilly in the 1 West Technical High School, of Cleve land, Ohio. THE MARION QUARTET AT CHAUTAUQUA It is predicted that the Marion [Quartet will be one of the big hits of the Chautauqua program. That is the record they have everywhere during the seasons they have been together. There is the snap and surety in their work that marks the professional They have weeded out of their pro-, gram every number that did not re c ive enthusiastic applause. If‘s' all good. i Endless combinations are the result: a saxophone trio with piano, saxo phones, banjo and marimbaphone,. marimbaphone quartette and so on. The vocal quartette work establish ed these men as one of the best quar tettes on the platform today—if they did nothing else. And then both Cat lette (the chap who looks like Bryant Washburn) and Studebaker, the quiz zical, read comedy things. Here is another instance of the val ue of a fixed id«|—u^dhard work, 'first indivfmoany, then as an organiza tion. What you see and hear is the result of literally years of practice— and every fine team work. Personel: Harold Dodds When you hear Harold Doods at the piano, you will understand this young man. , , . , He simply rollicks through his work Maybe he will play “Kitten on the Keys.” That’s Dodds. Harold Doods is tenor in 'the Marion Quartet. Of course he is a busy man for the Marions are a versatile bunch and Dodds, besides the piano, has to make his place at the giant marimba phone. • • i Mr. Dodds was one of the original members of the Arcadian Trio, one of the most successful popular musical organization in Chautauqua history. Harold Catlette . Harold Catelette, Marion Quartet, supplies most of the fun. That fun is not confined to the time the boys are before the public either. Mr. Catelette is a reader of hum orous things and he does them ex ceedingly well because it is not work he is doing—but play. He sings second tenor, plays the marimbaphone and is a member of the saxophone trio. Like the rest of the Marion Quartet Mr. Catelette takes particular pride in the excellence of the organization. He is an original member of the famous Arcadian Trio. . Cadlette has been kidded consider ably because he is aSringer for Bryirnt Washburn, the movie actor. He con tends that as long as he is taken for a real actor like Washburn, he won’t abject. From what we know of Cat lette, Washburn is the one to be com plimented. Hush Studebaker You would not think from Hush’s siz° that he carries about with him a real deep bass. It’s there. Just wait until you hear it. Hush does some reading himself. He specializes on real “nigger” stuff, such as Bert Williams has made famous. He is also right there when it be comes necessary for someone beside Dodds to plav the piano. Considerable humor lurks in the cor ner of Studebaker’s eves and tugs at his month when he talks. Most every thing that happens interests him on ■or off the platform He is a distinct departure from Catlette in his read ing. The pair of them supply enough of fun for a half dozen quartets. Paul Kennedy Another member of the Marion Quartet. Mr. Paul Kennedy, also be longed to the Arcad’an Trio.' Kennedy ‘incs barritooe, nlavs saxo phone, and wields a mi" of dexterous hammers in the marimbaphone quar tet Then too whe~> +he Hme cornoc. Pan' Pick® up a v«”-v lot of notes from the trusty old hanio. Wnitp- of Wasbinctor is in town this week CgLEBRATED AUS TRALIAN VIOLINIST ONC. PROGRAM Ernest Toy handled his first violin at tpe age of six, and at ten he began his public performances in London, where he attracted the attention of musicians. At the age of eleven, Mr. Toy won the open Eisteddfod music competition at Newcastle , New South Wales, and later this was repeated at the Royal Welsh Eisteddfod, at Caer navon, North Wales. Soon after this at the age of fifteen, he won the Society of Arts medal, London, and at this time, the Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward VII, was president of this society. At sixteen, he won covet ed honors' at the Royal Academy in London, after which he made an ex tended tour of Australia and New Zealand—since three times repeated Later he made successful tours through France and was soloist with mapW of the orchestras throughout the English provinces. Mr. Toy har had tAbe distinction of touring with WeiflPar .. an<? .rohh MeComack^Atr^ been concert master with the leading orchestras in Australia. * Mr. Ernest Toy is the proud posses sor of several fine violins, and among these, and the one which he rathei favors for general use, a Gaspar Dr Salo, of the period of 1589, is a gift from prominent Queensland people ir London. Assisting artist with Mr. Toy are Eva Toy, contralto and accompanist, and Marie Doyle, coloratura soprano. Miss Doyle with her Vautiful voice is an unusually gifted young woman She is an artist of intelligence and charm—combined with good musician ship and delightful personality. She has earned for herself the name of a second Melba in the music world. Eva Leslie Toy, the accompanist, is an honor graduate of the leading piano school of Boston, has studied with the eminent master, Carl Faelten and coached with some of the leading teachers of Chicago. She has shown marked ability in her chosen profes sion and is able and earnest in all her efforts. BEACH OPENS. . Albemarle Beach, formerly Rea’s beach, which has been purchased by Mr. J. J. Ho’lis of Norfblk. began its 1924 season last night with a hi# dance. People frt>m all o^er this sec tion attended despite the fact that a disagreeable rain set in several hours before the dance began. We understand that the new manager will continue to improve : the premises and will install | several amusement devices. I " \ -- ■— CONTEST HAS CLOSED The contest which we have | been running for the past thirty days closed at six o’clock Wed nesday afternoon as was announ ced last week. We whh to express our apprec iation for the interest that was taken in this contest. The list of words have been ‘ placed in the hands of Mr. T. J. Swain, who will examine them i and inform us of the winning ' list. Mr. Swain hopes to complete this work in time for announce 1 ment of the winner in our next issue. JAMESVILLE SCHOOL CLOSES A MOST SUC CESSFUL SESSION Rev Mr Shirley Delivers Address To The Graduating Class The Jamesville school close ! its best annual session last week. The closing exercises began Sun day, May the 4th and ended Friday night the 9th. The bacalaurate sermon was preach ed by Professor W'. L. Straub of Kin ston at 8 p. m. on Monday. There were crowed audiences Tuesday Wednesday and Ttfur.iday nights to hear the recitations, plays and dia logues given by the various classes of the school Friday morning* the expression claw/ of Miss Hairr entertained with recitations and readings that reflect ed much credit to the school and es pecially to Miss Hairr. The large class, in expression all did well and much speculation and many guesses as to who the prize winner would be were heard during the period when the judges were making up their verdict. The judges finally awarding the prize to Miss Pauline Askew. At the noon hour apparently ovary citizen in the Jamesville section arm ed a big basket and marched to a long table where they spread a most ex cellent dinner, consisting of nearly, every thing good to eat. The crowd was large but the dinner was larger and much was left. The grammar grades had their con tests which were of a high order. The prize in these grades went to Miss Dorothy Carson. At night the graduating exercises Rev. Mr. Shirley of Williamston de ivered the,‘address to the graduating class. For three years, Professor H. L. Eden has led the people of Jamesville, not mly the youth but the older people as teacher, leader and friend. He with his splendid corps of teachers have put an inspiration in the James ville section which is bearing much good fruit for good and is leading up to a better school system. It is regretted that Professor Eden and most of his teachers will not be with the Jamesville school the coming year. AT GRACE CHURCH SUNDAY NIGHT. The Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Darst, j Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, will be at Grace Church, Plymouth, on Sunday night. Bishop Darst will confirm several candidates and preach. He is an eloquent prea cher, and is usually greeted by large congregation on his visits to this field* The Bishop will be at St Luke’s, Roper, for che mornir.g service. The public is cordially invited to attend both of these services. TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF -THE SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT: I am a candidate for nomination to the State Senate from the Second Senatorial District, subject to the Primary to be held June 7. If nomi nated and elected I shall strive to serve Eastern North Carolina, and es pecially the Counties of our District, to the end that we may receive bene fits of legislation equal to those re ceived Sy other sections of the State, especially in reference to highways. I respectfully solicit your support i and as Hyde County has not been represented in the'"' State Senate for a I numbed- of years I feel that the vot , ers will recognize that it is entitled 1 to be represented in the next Genera! ’ Assembl v. CARP.OLL B. SPENCER. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEACON LOCAL NEWS. Prof. N. A. Hayes motored to Jamesville Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Paul and farad*, motored to Lake Phelps Sunday. Mr. Earl Bateman spent the past week in Durham. Messrs L. A. and Raymond Peal made a business trip to Nor? folk this week. Mr. Leslie Fow den 6f Willuwns ton has been in town on business this week. Mrs. C.L. Everett of Skinners vilie was in town this week. Mr. P W. Brinkley went to Greenville on business Monday. Mrs. Joe Jackson left Tuesday for Rocky Mount, where she will visit friends and relatives. Misses Ella Peal and Edna Chesson spent the week-end in Bethel. BICYCLE for sale see Her man Chesson R. F. D. no. 2 Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs w. K. Hardison, Mrs. J. Owens and son motored to Lake Phelps Sunday. Mr W. H. Clark made a busi ness trip to Belhaven Monday. Messrs. H. G. Walker and J. C* Gatlin of Creswell were Plymouth visitors Thursday. Messrs. George Riddick and W. C. Burgess of Belhaven, were in town Sunday afternoon. We acknowledge a pleasant call from Mr.' S- B. Davenport His friends will be delighted to learn that Mr. J. L. Hayes has accepted a position with the Nor folk Southern railroad company, and will again become a citizen of Plymouth. Get ready for your Chautauqua ticket. Ticket* are now in the hands of the guarantors and will be sold at $2.50 for adui& and $1.00 for child. I I - j FOR MEMBER BOARD OF EDtTCA TION 1 take this method of announcing my candidacy for the position of mem ber of the Board of Eduction of Washington County, sulrtgMwihe re sult of the Democratic WfcHay tb be held June 7th. With my knowledge of sc.hc o! con ditions existing in Washington boun ty, I believe that I will be ia ypaifckm to serve them in such a manjfier that the best results might be accomplish ed. I will appreciate the vote and sup port of the people who are interested in the best school conditions possible. T. J. SWATV FOR EOARD OF < * l C'" MISSIONERS After having been urged by mar.; friends from all sections of the county I have decided to announce my can didacy for the office of ffeirW o' *’ county board of commissioners I have the interest of all pa-1 r the county at heart and if elected w:’1 endeavor to serve them to f1'’ ' best of my ability. I will appreciate the vote and sup port of the people. Respectfully. L. E. F * r"" FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce rnv'-o'* didte for the office of ropr . e in the general assembly of 192f ’• ■ ject, to the action of the Democratic primary to be held June 7th. I had the honor of rerre=<m+m - i this county durino- the sps-'' 1 ‘ and if nominated and elf"' • ■ endeavor to support issues I I according to the wishes of my c«v: 1 stitutency. I will appreciate the vote nr.<l re spect of the people. Respectfully, B. F. HALSEY.
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