The Chautauqua Assembly's First Season at the Sound

The Chautauqua assembly is a thing of the past. Not more than a dozen families are left on the grounds, and in a few days a majority of these will have gone, leaving but two or three families who will make their permanent residence there. This year's assembly has proven a success. The organization of the society, the work of clearing the present grounds, and the putting them in proper shape was entered into with fear and trembling. Not even the most sanguine could view the end from the beginning. Those who have carried the burden of this work have cause for congratulation. There have been present the best educators and lecturers of the Pacific Northwest and some from other states. The finest musical talent of the Sound cities was present on many occasions, as well as the oldest Sunday school and temperance workers of the territory. Besides, there were practical men and women from the everyday walks of life. People who went this season said they would return next year prepared to stay several weeks, and it is an assured fact that Puget Sound Chautauqua Assembly has come to stay.

On Wednesday evening, the grounds were beautifully illuminated. Far out on the point and along the different streets, large bonfires were built, and these with the aid of Chinese lanterns and candles turned night into day. Viewed from any point, especially from the water, it was a brilliant scene. The Latona brought an excursion party from Seattle and the Harry Lynn one from Tacoma.