The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-01

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over the books of the secretary and
| treasurer. President Nielsen appoin.
ted the following committee Fred
| Emmler, Emil Rhode, and George
| Fisher. At the next meeting in March
the annual election of officers will
take place
Following the business session the
members enjoyed a smoke social
while string band trio, composed
of John Peterson, Mr.. Forest and
Harlan Blyler, rendered n number OF
instrumental selections, on the man
dolins and guitar
It is rumored about North MankatC
that Professor G. E. Ball has strong
backing for the nomination for mayor
of the village. Some claim that Otto
Neitge, the present mayor, doesn't
care to handle the job any longer
and wants another to take his place
At present Professor Ball is not do
ing any work to get the nomination
but the majority of people favor
him. Mr. Neitge was in st. Peter
today and no statement could be OBJ
tanned from him. -.r -.a RI.
/ Mrs. Julius Gustafson and Mrs. w
d. Keith entertained at the formers
home at S12 Nicollet avenue Monday
evening. Cards were played during
the evening, Ed Hensel winning first
prize and Mrs. Clement Kotthoff the
consolation prize. Refreshments were
served at a late hour.
| Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Wheeler en-
tertained at crokinole party Tues
day evening in honor of Dennis Don
ahue. A pleasant time was had by
all present. .s
Thomas O'Brien has sold the house
which he has recently completed
near the river. He has two more nov
in the course of construction.
/, Mrs Henry Markytan's mother Of
Elysian has improved considerably
From Fridays Daily.
North Manakto people showed
their loyalty to their public library
last night by their splendid attend
ance at the entertainment which was
given in the Belgrade Avenue church
A pleasing program was given and
the audience which entirely filled
the church, were appreciative and
generous with their applause. .r
The program opened with Sc
! lection by the Commercial college OF
chestra, an organization which has
been doing some good work in 3
musical line this winter. Later dur
ing the program they played L
Trovatore and the William Tell Over
ture, rendering each splendidly, and
giving an encore for II Trovatore
Mrs. Jens Jensen sang a contralto
solo, my Little Love-" and then
sang an encore. She has a beautiful
voice and a pleasing manner.
Gave Splendid Reading.
Miss Palmer, who has been heard
at the Commercial college literaries
gave as a reading, "In the Telephone
Booth" She gave this selection IN
a pleasing manner and graciously
responded to the applause by giving
selection "Huldy's Elocutin' as 9
second number. Miss Minnie Abels
gave as q piano solo, the difficult
and classic "Kamenoi OstrOw." Miss
Ables has ben heard in other con
certs in Mankato and her playing
needs no comment to the Mankato
people. .- --
Probably the most popular NUM-
bers on the program were those CIV.
en- by the male quartet composed
of Lester Davies. HI. ID. FoOte, 10
seph Tallman and Joseph Hildyard
They were on the program for two
numbers and after their first appear
ance the audience insisted on two
encores for each selection. This
quartet is always popular but were
never in better voice than last night
and although they have probably
sung before larger audiences, never
have they sung before more ap
preciative and enthusiastic audience
l.. Played Guitar Duet. 81
Harlan Blyler and John Peterson
played a guitar duet and also an
encore. They play we'll together
and their music appeals to those
hearing it. Miss Alma Wachtler, so
prano, sang and was encored. She
has sweet soprano voice and
vivacious and charming manner.
The ladies' quartet, composed OF
the Misses Wachtler, Miss Adeline
Schauss and Mrs. Jensen, sang Schu
bert's Serenade. This quartet is
composed of splendid voices and they
sing we'll together.
| John Peterson then played Home
Sweet Home" with variations as q
guitar solo, and an encore gave
"What Friend We Have in Jesus. .
| He handled his guitar in a master
" way and his music is the sort that
always pleases a crowd.
Miss Nellie Nitzkowski, who is sc
much in demand as pianist, de
lighted those present with two piano
solos, and played in her usual ca
pable and artistic manner.
The program was closed with a
selection by the orchestra. y
The entertainment was pleasing
from the beginning to the end ant
! the interest and enthusiasm OF those
attending did not lag for an intsant
| Roy Thurston of JudsOn was the
guest of C. A. Keene last night.
From Saturdays Daily.
North Mankato School Board.
] A regular monthly meeting OF the