The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

Mr.. S. (Pendennis) on The Re-
public of North America" led forth
with what Is getting to be known as
the Pendennis style of delivery" "
facts. fervent and fanciful, concern
ing the federaization of Canada.
Mexico, and the countries on the
Equator, with the United States.
He depicted scenes from the dark
ages of long ago up to the present
day, forcefully showing why a polit-
ical union with these countries
woul be a mutual benefit. He
touched with such vividness on the
horribleness of the worlds many
wars that 1t caused his intense audi
ence to shudder.
The president next introduced
Misses Lean, Greaves and Gotfelter,
all of Saltwater, who sang a selec-
tion such as we have not heard dur.
ing our imprisoned days. In fact
all the the musical numbers were
excellence plus, and from the ap-
plause which greeted the finish of
each mum ber. they were enjoyed t"
the utmost and showed that the lis
teners, while perhaps not critics;
had musical ears for the best.
Miss Verna NJ. Lean who has re-
ceived such fattering press notices
both last year, singing in the Mes
siah," and recently when she intro
duced two songs sung for the first
time in America at the Choral Soci-
ETY. Recital in Saltwater, sang,
When the Roses Bloom and to
our hungry ear. made MY Laddie"
immortal.
We agree with Mark Twain who
sale: 1t requires truly great artist
to execute the simple songs" Miss
Leans voice is especially gifted to
the singing of the simple songs
which she invariably selects-and
her natural qualities, and delivery,
com bined with her splendid tee
nique, make one wish for more and
more and more.
We always had the idea that
Chauncy Olcott was the only person
who could sing, Come back to
Erin" but the Interpretation of it by
Misses Lean, Greaves and Glot-
teller gave us many new thoughts
of it and new impressions of music.
The Cornet Solo taken from Sam
son ct Delllah' was enhanced with
the firm qualities of real musician
To say more than that it was exc
cnted by r. l. would be superfous.
The orchestral selections were of
the best and were played in excel
lent order to Judge from the plau-
dts received.
The meeting which is one of the
last to be held at the old prison, was
a success throughout, and only regret
is that the persons asked to address
us, ana the Board of Control, were
unable to come, sending their sin
cere regrets.
Much credit is due to President
NJ, who made the meeting such
a success by his persistent efforts.
Letters of Regret
Among the letters of regret re-
ceived and read at the meeting were
the following:
Mr.. ]. E. M,
Pierian Chautauqua Circle,
Old Prison, Saltwater, MINI.
Dear Sir:-Greetings to the. Chautauqua
Circle, though l cannot attend the meeting
as | have speech of my own to make in
St. Paul.
The Chautauqua Circle was one of my
earliest interests, and some thirty five years
ago organized the first circle in my part
of the country. l have also lectured at the
old Chautauqua as well as at great many
of the others.
am very glad that you men are reading
the kind of books that the Chautauqua peo-
pie furnish. With best regards,
Yours faithfully,
Samuel G. Smith.
Mr.. ]. E. M,
President Chautauqua Circle,
Saltwater, MINI.
Dear Sir:-I have your kind invitation of
February 1st to address the second quarterly
meeting of the Chautauqua Circle, and
thank you for your courtesy. l regret,
however, it will be impossible for me to
meet with you, have an important prior
engagement which conflicts with the date of
your meeting.
Very truly yours,
| A. o. Eberhart,
Governor.
Mr.. ]. E. M,
President The Chautauqua, Circle,
Saltwater, MINI.