Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-04-05


pleasing programme was carried out,
with Dr. Fritsf presiding. The pres
ident, Mr.. Briarly, delivered a brief
and excellentlv worded address Of well
come. Miss velma johnson next gave
. reading entitled, "The Bear Story,
which secured much applause from
the audience. Some good vocal mu-
sic was then rendered BY a qnartette
composed OF Messrs. Luther and Earn
est Barnett Logan and Ed Kidd. An
encore was demanded, 10 which they
kindly responded. A recitation by the
Great unknown was next on the
programme, and when he revealed
himself it proved to be no less a per-
sonage than Mexieo's humorist and
singer, Mr.. Aylette Whitney. He
rendered Casey at the Bat" IN q
startliugly realistic manner, and vas
heartily encored, but declined 10 re
spond. Miss Lena johnson followed
With : reading done in q clever fash
lon. A vocal sUlo was sung by Mrs.
Luther Saunders, which 50 delighted
the audience that she was perforce
obliged TO return and render an en-
core. The Eagles Orchestra, COM
posed OF Messrs. Null, Kidd. Saunders
and Schopp. added greatiy 70 the
pleasure Of the evening by their per-
foTmances between each number. DIR.
Fritts asked Rev. A. W. Kokendofier
who was present as a guest 70 address
them and be did, In a few well chosen
phrases. At the close of the program
the dining room doors we're thrown
open and there a most appetizing lunch
served under the supervision Of Misses
johnson, Barnett. Kemper and Jack
son. The table looked beautiful
with its flowing white covering orna-
mented with fern leaves and smilax,
its lace c~enterpiece and vase OF en-
quisite white roses.
The Symphony Club had q glorious
holiday on last Tuesday afternoon
when the club met in Vandalia, with
one Of its most interested and talent
ed members, Mrs. W. N. Weatherford.
Two O'Clock found eighteen expee tant
members waiting eagerly at the stat
ion for the train, which was to carry
them to the desired haven. Arrived
in Vandalia, the club was warmly
welcomed by inland Mrs. Weatherford
who escorted them to their home
When all we're settled, the program
began With current events which
proved interesting, although there
was a suspicion Of sameness about
them. The programme consisted
chiefly OF selections from Councils
Opera "Faust" and opened with a duo
BY Misses Fonyille and Llewellyn-
Hungarian Rhapsody"
II No. BY List followed by-Niss
} Jnlia Arnold.
J, L'Aragonesa tAlard)-Mrs. ]. Jesse.
n Romance from Faust-Mrs. L. r.
Locke.
u Hungarian Dances Nos. / and
, lBrahms)-MrS. Sharp and Miss
Houghland.
The Flower Song-Mrs Wilson.
La Gondoliera tLiszt)-Mrs. Howell
Duo from FAust-Mrs. Wea therford
; and Miss KEENAN,.
Every number vas a delight to
music lovers, as each member acquit.
ed herself with even more thar
. usual ability, In honor Of the occasion
An invitation was delivered to the
club, to provide two musical number
for the open session OF the Wednesday
Club which Mrs. Llewellyn gives next
, Wednesday. Misses Fonviile auf
Lakeland we're chosen to do honor &c
the club on that date. The third sec
ton next decided on Wednesday
April 18th for the date Of their oper
D session which will be the last n o.
the year aud they intend TO hold it at
that time, even il every guest sends
y regrets and every member has a sore
e throat or broken arm.
at dinner, the club were the guest
OF Mr. and Mrs. WeatheFford at tht
S new Vandalia hotel, of which be
S citizens are justly proud For thl
evening, the hostess had planned
delightful informal reception which
enabled the Clue to meet her friend
and during this time, the club per
h Horned individually and c~ollectIyell
until Vandalia must have felt as /
I an energetic music box had been turn
: ed loose In her midst. A clever guess
ing contest "The Wedding of thl
Operan furnished a climax to thl
3 evenings enjoyment, and Mrs. Franz
Jesse, having proved herself best yer
! sed 10 opera-lore carried of the prize
: a lioretto Of Romeo and Juliet" A
a late hour the club returned to Mex
leo, tired but supremely happy 10 th'
conviction, that anticipation ,..howeyel
! pleasant Is not always as delightful