The courier., 1902-10-25

land of homes. In all the years MS
home was the pictured example OF
every homeseeker entering the state.
1t was an established permanent home.
the worth and value of which. so many
lose sight of In the wild scramble for
speedy wealth. He planted trees every
year of his life In the state. His con-
slant agitation and influence for tree
planting have alone been worth count
less Thousands to Nebraska, and her
people will always deem IL a privilege
to pay a tribute to the strong. clean
character Of Mr.. Morton and when he
was called from our midst he went
las when a kingly cedar. green with
boughs.
Goes down with a great shout upon the
hills;
And leaves a lonesome place against the
sky"
MRS. HERBERT BUSHNELL
Twenty-Five or thirty young ladies
studiously inclined have banded them
selves together In a reading circle and
expectt o derive both pleasure and prof
II from this association. The club will
read whatever interests the members,
whether IT be fiction or something more
serious. The club was organized
Thursday evening. the sixteenth, at the
home Of Miss Harriet Spalding. and
viii hold fortnightly meetings.
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The prettiest home possessed by the
Matinee Musicale during its migratory
existence OF eight years, is in use this
year by this club. but after all ii is
not real home. any more than a
boarding house is a home for indiyid
uais. Tor II is shared by many; so is
fraternity hall used by various organ
izations. hence cannot have the indi-
viduality that the Matinee Musicale
would give its home had 1t one of its
very own. However, the room is pleas
Ing to the eye. well lighted and COM
foftaoiy seated. II is easy of access.
ana the acoustics are fairly good. so
the club will rest content for the pres
eht' and proceed to business. Last
Monday was the first meeting and the
attendance was large. One cause of
congratulation was the large number
OF new associate members who were
received. The active membership LIST.
which is the only one limited. is full
the chorus is filling up rapidly, and
there Is a goodly number of student
members. On Monday Mrs. z. H. Bar
oour. the new president. addressed the
club briefly. She spoke of the strong
committee in charge of the programs
and OF the good things promised. She
SAID that the club had increase its
strength and influence DUR ng each
year OF its existence, and sked .he
cooperation of all in sustaining the
nigh aims of the organization. Mrs
Barbour announced that the secretary
and treasurer will be at Mr.. Curtice,s
music store on Eleventh street Monday
from two to three o'clock, to grant
membership tickets to those who have
not secured them The associate mem.
bers will need their tickets for tbs
artist recital Friday evening. Mon.
days program was an attractive one
MIS-. Herzog opened 1t with an ex.
qaisite little story. a light and trippins
noveliaxa and Chaminade number
all played In an appreciative manner
The Caprice Espagnole played later b,
MIS- Herzog displayed her dashin,
style advantageously. The club feel
that 1t has decided acquisition i,
Miss Florence Fiske who is a membe
this year for the first time She ha
magnificent stage presence, and
glorious contralto voice. With NOR
experience in public singing. Mis-
Ffeke will acquire a clearer enuncia
ton. when her folk songs and Low