Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-09-09
Reported by the Woman's Club Staff
Of Reporters.

I itics" He made a strong plea for more
personal work. He said There never
were such prosperous times as under a
republican administration" His ad-
dress was excellent and well received
After vocal solo 1.-The Mighty Deep"
Jude, by 9. +. Scott, the subject, ',Ad-
vertising-How TO get it-What TO do
with it, was discussed. Rosa Messin-
ger then rendered the allegro from first
sonato, opus 2, No /, Beethoven, By
request Mr.. Beckner then led the audi
ence in singing THE Star Spangled
Banner" Matters of business were then
attended TO. The President in his clos
ing remarks paid glowing tribute TO our
little town. He said I'VE are being en-
tertained IN one of the handsomest and
most cultured villages III the state"
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
On Friday afternoon the visitors met
by invitation at the college chapel to
listen TO a complimentary musical and
visit the grounds and buildings.
Promptly at two o'clock the program
began with an address of welcome by
the college president, A. +. Bruske, ID.
ID. This was responded to by "a mem
ber of the press, and, at intervals the
assembly was addressed by Messrs. Pow
ers, O'Donnell, Bemis, Hine and others
i'll bright witty speeches. The following
is the program:
Words OF Welcome, President A. +. Bruske
Jude, ,......... ............. e. The Mighty Deep
Mr. c. f. Scott
Cow, Roses
Miss Bertha " adc Stevens
HSniHe1on HSmgT Fap'sf5 ope0 E0'seadt seeT
D"''"s 10" Mr.. "A. ". Beckner )" '''" ''''
Chopin ............. ---- \ octurne. opus 9, No.
Miss Rosa Messenger
ri'eolomiHi' Miss stevens i'or" FRO N00i'
De Koven, .............. 1he Armourer's Song
Mr.. Scott from Robin Ho ID
Brahms, ........ zee. .... .. Wiegenlied
Miss stevens, Miss Whiting, Mr.. Beckner.
The guests expressed themselves as
more than delighted with the music
which was of the same high quality that
had been heard with pleasure at all the
sessions, and had drawn forth most ap-
preclative and hearty words of praise
from the many listeners, who expressed
themselves greatly surprised that such
fine music and so much of il could be
furnished i'll town the size of Alma
To Mr.. Beckner, who had the music in
charge. and his small but enthusiastic
and hard working force Of musicians
great credit is certainly due.
Following the musical program was
a visit TO the college museum and libra
ry, in which latter place the ladies of
the college served cooling refreshments.
AT this point carriages being provld-
ed by Mr.. L. A. Ely, the whole party, IN
hilarious mood were driven about the
! town Ito see the sights, stopping en-
route at the home of Doctor Pringle to
taste the mineral water of his famous
| flowing well, one of the largest i'll
Alma. After dismounting at the steps
of The Alma" the party was most cor
daily greeted by the genial Dr. Petty
john, medical superintendent of the in
stitution, and after succumbing 10 the
usual photographing OF such IA company,
all were cordially invited TO make tour
of the entire building, following the
lead Of the physician i'll charge, and Miss
Eleanora Hill, the director of physical
culture at The Alma" Afcer testing
the various tortures of the Swedish
movement room, visiting the bath and
treatment room, physician office, etc.
the guests departed, each bearing tri-
umphantly in his hand, as a souvenir, a
bottle of he far famed remedial agent,
alma Bromo."
FRIDAY EVENING.
On Friday night occurred the most
elaborate, possibly the most pleasing Of
all the entertainments given TO the AS
sociatiCn.
The complimentary banquet rendered
| by The Alma Sanitarium Co. The
guests began TO assemble at nine O'Clock
and at half past nine the line of march
was formed, and headed by DR.. +. 5.
Pettyjohn, the medical superintendent of
the institution, the host of the evening,
wended its way through the sun.parlor
and into the dining hall while Wische' S
orchestra discoursed pleasing music
from behind bank of ferns and palms.
The dining room and tables were
beautifully decorated with ferns, potted
plants and cut flowers, while at each
plate reposed dainty menu card in one
corner of which was attached a diminu-
| tive bottle of Alma Bromo," and with
these, pretty floral favors. After the
guests were seated, they partOok of IA
most delightful repast, which mira
! bly, displayed the remarkable ability OF
The Almas cuisine. Especial praise
should be given TO the manager and
head waitress for the perfectly trained
manner in which the viands were serv-
ed.
I About midnight began the "feast Of
reason and the flow OF soul" which in