The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

himself, that the applause given
was stilled. only by an encore
from Miss Knapp. She chose Their
Mother" where purity of soul In the
innocence OF a child. was, indeed.
graphic though touchingly humorous,
The following number. which had
been eagerly awaited. proved high
iy satisfactory, more than meeting
expectations. Reinhold Marquardt
sweetly played The Jolly Miller's
Boy" which immediately called for
an encore. Martin Marquardt de
lightcd his audience To saeh an
extent with. "Babillage'' that the
listeners called for another number.
The brothers show Q good ear for
music, and much seif-eonfdenee.
Edgar Fleekenstein favored the at
tentiye audience with two numbers.
"0n the Water" and "Goblin's Rev
elry." But not until a third num-
Der was given were they satisaed
Edgar showed talent, playing with
much expression. and q beautiful
touch. Judging from the hearty APP
plause. which was accorded these
little gentlemen, they succeeded I'm
contributing a rare treat to- every
one, especially to the college girls.
"She Meant Business was recited
by Helena zinter to the great sat
isfnction Of those present Much
merriment was caused by her aptly
chosen encore "fIer Lovers"
Agnes Lent, In her pleasing man.
ner. played delightful piano num-
Der, '1ntermezzos" BY Jensen, which
was followed by reading entitled
Miss Perkins Supper" by Grace
Knorr. From beginning to end the
hearers were given such clever
picture true to iife, that the humor
was Irresistible. o sag ~
Two violin duets. followed, played
By the Misses Rittner and wambs.
ganss ''The Intermezzo, cayalleria
Rnstioara." with its slow and grave
movement proved a fine contrast 20
the lively Spanish Dance" This
called for still another. number. 81
"."Buying a Railroad Ticket" read
by Anna GiIbertson showed diligeht
work Her negro dialect, with the
traits peculiar 10 the dark race OF
the south. was very humorous. Miss
Gilbertson's second number. sUnder
the Buggy Seat" was favorably re-
ceiyed and proved highly entertain.
ing..s causing roars Of laughter
The next number, plano duet,
"Suite En- Forine Di yalse" by the
Misses KuntE and wambsganss was
well played. II should serse as an
inducement for the collei.e girls 10
study ensemble playing. - E.F' s'.sir.
The main feature and climax OF
the evening came with the last num-
Der on the program, farce "onr
Aunt from California" by Barn,fn.
The scene was laid IN the home of
the Misses Needy, where news was
| received from the absent mother,
that their rich aunt from California.
Mrs. Merry Muntoburn, would arrive
that very day. The object of her
visit was,to select ascompaRion for
contemplated trip to Europe. The
arnt favored q humorist and not
a person who was "down In the
mouth" The plot worked out un-
expectedly. The aunt, upon her ar
rival, did net at first realize that
the test was being worked out In
her very presence. Thus, I'm a most
extraordinary and unexpected way,
she easily chose her companion. to
the satisfaction OF Sally, the chief
character I'm the farce. q
These programs at college, show
not only splendid training for the
yeung ladies', but also a valuable
accomplishment. To appear before
the public I'M q refined manner Is
eminently as valuable as TO be
able to perform ypon the piano or
sing solo. Itnot only teaches
confidence but trains the memory,
In other words trains one 10 think
upon your feet" The study OF elo-
cutioR Is of great Importance 60
the student since u presents an op-
pertunity TO appreciate character
And where are there greater ad-
vaHtages afforded for the study OF
character than at college, where the
relationship is SO close. and where
such close ties Of friendship are
formed. Naf tss'f eataf
The young ladies' who took part
In the farce were Misses Grace
Knorr, Ruth Romberg. Anna Gilbert
son, Sarah X. Il. Jensen, Helena Zit-
ner, Louise Knapp.
Very Pleasing Concert. 4
The concert given by members Of
the Congregational church last night
proved to be n very enjoyable af-
fair and was attended ny a very
large audience. The numbers were
well arranged and included a wide
rarieg cf usicai numbers. {" g
A double quartet composed ofsMfss
Mildred PaHnelee. Miss Nelson, Mrs
w. Petersen, Mrs. Evan Hughes,
william sPearce, F. ID. Sleight. Esan
Hughes and james Crawfords opened,
the program. singing, sweet and
Bow."i The song was wen sung and
was very auspfcious beginning for
the prognfam. DR. w. II. Bedweli
sang THE eUooper's, Song and was
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