The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-11-12

people of all ages and Mrs. Bond was
given very cordial welcome 1t was
a privilege to be there and distinct
pleasure to listen to anything that Mrs.
Bond uttered, either in song or story.
Indeed there is so much to thoroughly
enjoy in one of Mrs. Bonds recitals of
verse and music, that it is difficult to
decide which is the most pleasure BILE
so delightful is every moment. One
finds oneself wondering what appeals
most to them, whether it is the quaint
but real philosophy, her rare interpre-
tation of life and it's motives, or her
charming personality of manner as
shown in the way she does and says
things. Miss Fink, instructor of music
at the normal school, introduced Mrs.
Bond, saying that she was glad to
be able to bring before her pupils some
one who had really done something, as
she herself felt in looking back upon
her own student life, that the privi-
leges where she had been permitted to
see or hear people who had accomplish
ed much, stood out among the most
helpful Incidents in her students life.
For this reason it was an especial plea
sure to introduce Mrs. Bond who has
composed, published and personally
brought her songs and stories before
the public.
Mrs. Bond gave some very interesting
details as to why she had written
songs and made music and the inter
probation of verse i'll music, her art,
also why it had become a part of her
| life. Necessity is a mighty good moth
err" said Mrs. Bond, "and don't feel
too badly when necessity comes along
and tells you its time to go to work. -
Gust have great big desire in your
heart, and you can do anything" "No
one can be beautiful singer, if they
have only beautiful voice, they must
have soul. a heart, magnetism, enun-
citation and emotion, and besides all
this you must have desire to work
harder than anybody you ever knew.
Mrs. Bond sang and recited pleas
ing and varied program for nearly an
hour, not forgetting the very little
folks, for whose especial benefit she
sang, "Kittle, Kittie, Come Lets Play
and The Drum Stick Cavalry"
off-Engelen Wedding.
! The marriage of Miss Bertha Engeler
and Clements Kotthoff, both of this
city, was solemnized at st. Peter ant
PauPs Catholic church at eight O'Clock
this morning in the presence of q
gathering of friends and relatives. The
couple were attended by Miss Mary
Kotthoff, a sister of the groom, as
bridesmaid, and Ben Engelen, brothe,
of the bride, as best man.
The bride was prettily gowned in
white silk mule and wore veil
and carried shower bouquet of cream
roses. The bridesmaid was attired il
neat fitting dress of India linen
and wore white roses in her hair.
| A wedding dinner was served at the
home of the BRIDES parents, 1lOl
North Fifth street. 1t was a sumptu
GUS repast, and greatly enjoyed by al
present. This afternoon reception
occurred at the same place, and viii
continue this evening. The house is
attractively decorated with roses.
The out of town guests at the
wedding and reception were George
Kotthof of st. Paul and Mrs Anna
Grasser of Spokane, Wash, brother ant
sister of the groom, and Mrs. Susar
Junllers of Oshawa, aunt of the groom
Both the bride and groom were
raised in Mankato, and are popular
young people, with numerous friends
who will extend their congratulations
and best wishes. The groom is a
millwright by trade, but at present
is doing carpenter work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kotthoff will reside
on North Broad street, and will be "at
home" there after this week.
Reception at Methodist Church.
The reception given last night at
the Centenary Methodist church fol
Rev. and Mrs. W. n. Jameson and also
Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Cowgirl was a
very enjoyable church affair and was
attended by an exceptionally large
number of people nearly two hundred
being present. The reception was held
in the church parlors which were pref
lilly decorated with smilax and yellow
chrysanthemums.
Receiving with Rev. and Mrs. Jam
ieson and Rev. and Mrs. Cowgirl, was
Professor Nettleton, who introduced the
guests. Following the reception hour
a very delightful musical program was
enjoyed, given by Mrs. Minnie Hubbard
who rendered some charming selections
on the violin, also piano numbers by
Miss Nellie Nitzkowski and vocal mum
lbers by Lester Davies. All of the ar
lists were encored and the program was
a specially pleasing one. Delicious re-
freshments were served later in the
evening, and a general social season was
thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present
The clergymen from the other churches
were also present to express cordial
welcome to Rev. and Mrs. Jameson
in their new home and new church life
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Reception to Governor and Wife.
The Eastern Star lodge will hold
an informal reception on Thursday
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