The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-01-05

gave very entertaining program
at their meeting Saturday evening
Among those who took part in the
program who were especially hear
tly greeted were Mrs. Oscar Ander
SON and Miss Mamie Roust, who
gave a piano duet. Mr. Bredeson
who as a student had charge of
the church here, gave a very inter
esting talk on the cooperation OF
the young people. with the older
people Of the church. Harry John
son gave an amusing recitation and
one of his droll talks which al
ways please a crowd. Miss Esther
Rud gave a soprano solo and MIR
Bredeson gave a bass solo. N G.
Nelson Of the Y. NJ. c. A. rendered
a pleasing cornet solo and Gust
Pearson gave Annie Laurie as a
monologue. The program was con
cluded with fitting remarks by the
pastor, Rev. Arthur. -. -.
After the program the young la
dies served delicious refreshments
and a social time was enjoyed The
people there had splendid trip in
an air ship, which most of them
VIII long remember. -,
Day at the Y. M. C.. A.
Yesterday was busy day at the
Y. NJ. C. A. A full day of amuse-
ments was planned to launch their
new membership campaign A game
of basketball between the college
students from the u. of M. and
U. of Wisconsin were defeated by
the team from the association by a
score OF 1G to 8. An indoor basket
{ ball game between two local teams
was played and for both these
games the galleries were packed
with spectators who were very en-.
thusiastic. Three reels of moving
pictures were shown, and the plan
for the membership campaign was
explained. The association now has
about 400 members and they want
to increase that number to 600 by
the first OF ebruary. The idea was
welcomed with a good deal of en-
thusiasm and the members feel very
hopeful of the results.
Watch-Night Service.
Members of the Congregational
church met at the church Sunday
evening, New Years eve, for a
watch-night service Considering the
cold weather, the attendance was
very good. The young people had a
lunch after the Christian Endeavor
meeting and remained at the church
for the meeting. Those who took
part in the service were Thomas
Hughes, Miss Matte Nelson, Maur.
ice Hancock and the pastor, Rev. E.
L. Heermance. The service was a
splendid one and was we'll con.
Quoted.
Fine Time at loyoIa Club.
About four hundred members Of
the Loyola club had pity on little
Master Nineteen Hundred and
Twelve" took him out of the bitter
cold, and escorted him into the
Loyola club house yesterday, where
he was royalty entertained for the
afternoon. There was an abundance
OF music, the brass band furnishing
a selection of fine pieces in the gym
nasium, and the Loyola orchestra en-
tertained those who assembled in
the large auditorium. Messrs. Frank
Stahl and George Theissen served
punch. All afternoon and evening
there was merry clicking of the
worries In the billiard room, and a
continuous rumDling in the bowling
alleys, and music and songs greeted
the ear in the parlors, where a large
number of ladies and gentlemen
spent the afternoon in playing cards.
Tomorrow evening the Loyola club
has arranged for a large parish re-
union. Progressive five hundred and
cinch will be played in the parlors
and gymnasium, and elegant prizes
have been provided for the winners.
Those who do not care to play at
cards will be entertained by the
Loyola orchestra in the large audi
forum. Play will begin promptly
at $3.50. A royal good time is prom
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County ATTORNEY r w Cobro;tt