The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-11-14
TWAS A BIG SOCIAL
The ''Four-D0wn-Town Girls Scored
a Fine Success With Their
Social Monday Evening.

U IluC DuCCCSS Win L HUH
Social Monday Evening.
The "fOur Wn-town girls'' who
gave social for the benefit of the
Century Memorial hall building have
every right to feel elated over the
success which attended their effort.
The social was held at Masonic hall
Monday evening and a crowd of peo-
pie that surpassed their expectations
was present to enjoy the pleasures of
the evening. The large hall was
seated for those who desired to sit
during the musical program, and
there was still room left for those
who desired to walk around and con-
verse with friends and acquaintances.
The people were given every oppor-
tunity to separate themselves from
their money in order that the fund
for the new building might be in
creased that much more. In one
corner of the first ante-room was
stationed candy booth presided over
by Misses Cora Miner and Alice Saul,
ana they supplied the wants of the
people as long as the candy lasted.
There were two gypsy booths at
which one could have their fortune
told. The three advance agents who
worked through the crowd did fine
business, and disposed of number
of tickets. The fortune tellers were
then sought and one was given fine
setting forth as to their prospects,
and future was outlined that looked
roseate enough to the fortune teller.
A splendid musical program was
given during the evening that was
very much enjoyed. 1t was opened
with a solo by Miss Sara Scallin, who
sang "Shoogy Shoo' in charming
manner, and was heartily encored.
Mayor Silsby was invited to make an
address and in doing so he paid a
high tribute to Dakota University,
in which he referred to the institu-
tion in it's infancy and Of the efforts
of Mitchell citizens to build it up at
the start and again after it had been
destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Fred Kratz sang "The Cheat
ing Peddler'' so well that he was re-
called for another selection which he
gave. Fred was in good voice and
his song was we'll rendered. Miss
Waunita Ferris gave a reading that
was gem in every respect, and she
spoke charmingly. Mr.. Virgil Boyles
sang bass solo, ''The King Of the
Main.' 1t was a difficult number
but Mr.. Boyles gave it a fine rendi-
tion. He has a splendid bass voice
and the solo was admirably suited
for him. He responded to an encore.
J. E. Lardner, teacher Of Oratory
of the University, recited a number
that was most heartily received. 1t
was of humorous character and was
we'll rendered. Prof. Lardner was
recalled and gave a selection Of a
different character.
Miss Grace Goodykoontz and Miss
Gertrude Becker sang duet that
was an excellent number, and the
ladies rendered it in a thoroughly
finished manner, for which they re-
ceived a hearty encore Miss Goody-
koontz was also heard in a solo, when
she rendered "Israfel.' The last
number on the program was violin
selection by Paul Williams, and his
playing was very much enjoyed. He
was accompanied by Paul Brown on
the piano. Mrs. J. N. Grow, Miss
Goodykoontz and Mrs. A. E. Hitch
cock acted as accompanies for the
various solos.
At the conclusion Of the program
refreshments were served in the ban
quet hall and the long table was filled
several times. There were number
of cakes left over and these were sold
at auction, for which some fancy
prices were received In one or two
instances the same party bought one
cake two or three times, but the
money all went for a good cause
The social was splendid success,
and it was we'll patronized by both
the town and University people. We
were all glad to contribute in this
way to help in the construction OF
Memorial hall and it was an exceed.
lingly pleasing and novel way in
which to help swell the fund. While
no definite returns have been made
as yet it is believed that the net pro-
ceeds will exceed S1OO. Practically
everything was donated, and in this
respect the people Of the city showed
a great willingness to help the young
ladies who had the affair in charge
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