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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... Mail Tribune 100: July 19, 1915 The following news item was drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News July 19, 1915 CHAUTAUQUA ENDS SUCCESSFUL WEEK WITH CIRCUS DAY ASHLAND, July 19 — The 23rd annual assembly concluded with a big and perfect demonstration in athletics, participated in by over 200 boys and girls, taking place on Friday, which was "Circus Day." This was given under the direction of Prof. Irving W. Larimore, physical director of the San Diego YMCA, who has been instructor along these lines at the local assembly for several years. Active training has been going on at the armory throughout the Chautauqua period, and the manner in which the young athletes acquitted themselves was edifying to spectators and gratifying to instructors and pupils. Prof. Larimore will return next year and anticipate the Chautauqua event by staging a pageant in connection with an ideal Fourth of July celebration here. The circus event was preceded in the afternoon by an unusually meritorious cartoon entertainment afforded by Miss Evelyn Bargett, whose drawings vied with paintings owing to their multicolored effects and skillful tracings at the hands of a crayon adept. Wednesday, which was Talent and Phoenix Day, was filled with intellectual and musical treats in the way of two lectures by Mrs. Della Cowder Miller, her main topic being "Ben Hur." The Gullota trio appeared in both vocal and instrumental melodies. The orator of the day was Col. George W. Bain of Kentucky, "the old man eloquent," who spoke concerning "The 20th Century Headlight." Southland day occurred on Thursday, specialties being a popular concert by the famous Swiss Yodlers and a lecture on "The Man Worth While" by Roland A. Nichols. In extent, the park equipment this season exceeded that of former years. Over 50 tents were on the ground. The federated clubs, WCTU, Christian Scientists, Ministerial union and other organizations kept opera houses in their respective quarters. A telephone booth was also available, and in fact every facility was at hand for the comfort and convenience of Chautauqua visitors. Opportunely, measures are underway looking for the erection of a new building before the next annual assembly. Pledges have already been made, and a bond issue has also been suggested as a best means of tiding over the financial situation. Perhaps both plans will be incorporated in the enterprise, affording the choice of either subscribing outright to, or investing in, securities of the undertaking. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 19, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501