The Ralston Tribune (Ralston, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, June 14, 1918 Page: 3 of 8
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Friday, June 14 1018
.THE RALSTON TRIBUNE
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THE OLD FASHIONED OlRLS Rudolph’s Swiss Singers and Players
rhis Charming Company in Appropriate Patriotic Program Rendering E'V Opening Ccncert, Afternoon of First Day
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the Songs and Stories of the 60’s, Second Day of Chautauqua.
of Chautauqua
The Old Fashioned Girls with their patriotic program,'queer sound, and nn old soldier near you is laughing even
is more timely than the Standard dreamed of when they while the unnoticed tears drop down on his wrinkled
engaged this company for their 6-day circuit season of hands—hands which for three years bore a musket for
1917. They proved to be one of the most popular programs Old Glory. ,
on the circuit. We are led to inquire: “Have years of "We shall meet—but we shall miss him.” Ah. that was
peace, unparalleled business development, a mad rush for the pity of it. The. tense silence about you tells that
pleasure, dulled the patriotic spirit of Our America? Are thejienrtache of ihat exquisite old song has gone home
we modern Americans any less patriotic than our fore- Then you see thousands and thousands of the ‘boys'
fathers? Bess Gearhart Morrison thinks not and to prove sweeping past the tall, gaunf fighre of Abraham Lincoln,
her point has presented a musical company to the public— di'-n the avenues of Washington, to the lively strains of
The Old Fashioned Girls. „ * (“When Johnny Comes Marching Home ” And up from the
Those girls, charming in hnopskirts. hand mitts, curls South, the boys in gray, marching to the strains ol “Dixie,"
and “bunnits," sweep into the strains of the air that all Americans love.
Gone are the days that to me were eo dear,
Long, long ago.
Have you been worried by what seemed the lack c" palri
otis-m among our people? Look! Softly, but gradually
and instantly the rush, the cares, the sweep of these days Browing m volume am) tna/'s.y, ro Is orth^
are charmed away by the quaint pictures which throng Tis the Star Spang,ed Banner!
the mind. You lean back end seem to sniff “Sw et Lnven- Oh. h'ltg may it wave
der" as the violin and low voiced cello sing of “Robin VioMn, trombone, piano and flute throb with your pulse
Adair” and “Annie Laurie.” You see a dear old couple and make you v.V.irtg—nay, glad- to give your liu ii
smile shyly at each other as their lips form the words of necessary, to keep our beautiful flag
“Seeing Nellie Home.” 1 "O’er the laud of the free
Suddenly you hear: * I And the homo of the brave.
With choked breath and moist eye.-* you s‘and throw h
.the stately anthem to which all true American hm'dj are
•bared. You turn, and on every faro you seo the *■ oh
From the look which tella you that pa rioti m lives that t'o:e
Yes. we’ll rally round the flag, boys
We’ll rally once again
Shouting the battle cry of freedom
and you start forward with a catch in your breath
hill, from plain from farmyard and pulpit you see them, beneath the surface burns the Are whi h n< ds but tlis
those boys of the sixt;cs, hurrying to rally around their touch of clanger or inspiration to fan it into II m- You
flag. Then the air changes. “Tramp, tramp, tramp, the ’lit your hand and your soul in a salute to your "ag, and
boys are marching”' Oh the tender grip of tbit old wi.h a lust glimpse c.f “Tho Old Fashioned Gii.V ym;
chant! Our boys, the pick of the land, thousands of feel that your hour with "Stories and Songs of tho Sixties'
them dusty, tired, hungry, unconquerable. You hear a will always linger in your heart.
Newton V’osto; Ga’aes
GovernmentJeppentaiivB ..............
Vflli Be Heard Here
A Special Representative of ihe Red Cross
Among the Army Cantonments to be on
Our Chautauqua Programv
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Rudolph’s Swiss Singers and Players,
v ’:<> art- to appear on Ihe Chautauqua
program this sumfner are natives of
the Swiss Alpine regions. The in-
habitmts of this secluded place are a
"people unto themselves.” They have
retained for many generations tne
quaint costumes, habits and manner-
isms pocu'iar to their ancestors.
Their music is distinctly character-
istic of their mountain life, and their
songs are full of a rure, thrilling qual-
ity that, appeals to every one. T^oir
voices are strong and beautifully
mpdul.ved. They are a versatile com-
pany, each being a. soloist, and they
are able to present a unique program
of gr'at variety.
Yodeling which forms an Important
part of many of their songs, is a
peculiar call or warble, and it orlg
inn ted among f Alpine pc >:>le nn iy
generation, ago, and these ca ls h've
been given and answored thr h h ■
mountains for many years. A
of their songs they have a real mean-
ing and often express real aentiment.
Their native instruments are the
zither, harp and guitar, and seldom
does a hoy or girl grow to maturity
without becoming more or less pro-
ficient on* one of these instrument*.
America first become interested in
the Swiss Singers and Players in 1904,
when a company appeared at the expo-
sition In St. Louis. Thousands of
people marveled at the volume and
harmony of their voices and beauty of
their costumes.
Formerly Htoir entire programs
were given in their native dialect, but
in recent years, having appeared be-
fore hundreds of Chautauqua audi*
Cnees, they have added American folk
songs, national anthems and some of
the more popular pieces. Their pro-
. T’ is .'durational and highly enter-
: j , j , and \lil prove an enjoyable
f i .he ordinary musical
IKE liBLEM OF HUMAN MERCY
Dy SAMUEL GOMPERS
Pr Gyms S N'usbaum has the honor of receiving the appointment to tho
Glatingm. .led pc it ion of Special Ilej resentative of the ued dots to the1
Army Camps throughout tho United States.
lie vi-'.cd all camps, lecturing to the soldiers, conferring wi’h tho Com-
manders, studying conditions of the camps and reporting needs demanding '
immediate attention that the government does i.ot provldo for. His research
r.nd study of camp life will be revealed in his lecture tho last night of our
C hautauqua, lie resumes his work at the close of tho Chautauqua season.
Dr. Nusknum in a grent man with a master mind, maguotic ptr malliy
and the inonmnt h<* tops on bho plaiform, his audience is impressed with
h;s |.'Taolu'I nn»n etism. He has had the advantage of association with
tho I.eA intellect of Hto land, is a c'.o.-e personal friend of several ex-
pn idents.of tho lulled Staiea, and is one of the most whole hearted,
courageous, earnt f\ capable men on the lecture platform today. This is
his f urth year with the Standard Chautauqua System.
Dr. Nusbunm has the envinhle ability to inspire his hearers and ills great
lecture “Winning ihe War” is full of facts up to tho minute. His clo*e
< crln* < Lon wn.lt governmental affairs and association with tho Rod Cross
imminent, bus gl»»n him a gioat inspiration and filled his inistnr mind
vlih Ihe thiu. f w* wn 1* to hear. Every cltizon in our community should
ln ir Ur. Nu.' nvtn Innt ni.-.ht of our Chautauqua We are fortunate in having
such a dialing alalied citizen ou our Chautauqua platform.
Newton Wesley Gaines is known
throughout lectuie platform circles as
the “little Irishman” with % big mes-
sage. Gaines is a master in oratory
and sparkling with wit and humor, is
a rapid fire talker. Ho says more in
thirty minutes than the average lec-
turer in one hour.
lie lays down a barage of kindly
humor, turns loose the big cannon of
oratory and goes over the top as he
brings his hearers to a realization of
a bigger activity, and service to hu-
manity.
Gaines comes to the Chautauqua
platform direct from the big Chau-
tauqua lecturers and managers con-
vention in Washington, I). C., where
the greatest minds in this country
who are handling our big problems
today, laid bare the facts concerning j
the war, io this great convention, i
Gaines will bring to us what Mr.
Hoover of the Food Administration
says must be done to win this great
war and mako (he world safo for
democracy, it is a great opportunity
for this community to get the echo
of this big convention and from these
grant men.
N< wton Wesley Gaines Is a great
thinker, hunurbt and Interpreter and
will be a great inspiration to every
citizen in ’this community. Hear hlui
the evening of the first day.
The Red Cross is an emblem typifying human
mercy and sympathy. Its mission to relieve phys-
ical pain and minister to mind and
body has given it a place deep in the
hearts ot all our people. For those
whose dear ones are in places ol
great danger it is a comfort to know
that the American Red Cross is per-
^ forming more effective service on a
J - ‘ ^ j larger scale than ever before.
In addition to serving our enlisted forces, it is
assisting in the work of civil relief among our allies
whose soil is being devastated by the fighting.
Thus the Red Cross is helping to interpret the
constructive spirit of our Republic which holds
sacred human life and the ideals it seeks.
As lime goes on the scope of the work of the
Red Cross in Lurope will increase in order that the
organization may meet the demands that will be
made upon it. It must rtnieive the full and hearty
support of the American people. It is only through
such an agency that we can be assured relief and
necessary ministration to our young men forming
our military force.
It is my sincere desire that adequate funds
will be secured for the work of the Red Cross.
For Suit** Two high grade Holstein
male calves. - Gto. Gay, it. J, Hut to t 4
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Browning, Orrin L. The Ralston Tribune (Ralston, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, June 14, 1918, newspaper, June 14, 1918; Ralston, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc907574/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.