Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-10-21

give personally. sf
From October /. 1914 20 that
time this year slo1.7O has been
paid in by various clubs and many
have made personal gifts. Sixty
three loans have been made up to
date. With s4O62.5O on hand the
commission plans TO raise the fund
to $4,000 before the next state meet
ing in April. Mrs. Raymond said
in part;
THE Sixth has the largest num-
Der OF loans. Il, and next to larg-
est amount of money in use; the
Third having $3.50 and the Sixth
$3.50. The Third has paid back
1910. leaving them $3.50 In use
now. We have on hands In notes
1896, In cash s77.6O; total $4.-
O62.5O, which is the total amount
In scholarship fund September 10.
1910. Although with this $4062.6O
we have made 63 loans to the
amount OF S7745. because we have
loaned and reloaned 1t.
1--WE can make no more loans
this winter unless we get more
none. Twenty-there of the So loans
have been paid in full; s are max
ing payments and 32 have just fin
ished or are still in school"
Opening Reception
over two hundred guests and
delegates filled the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Brown last evening ct
the opening reception. Mrs. o. A.
Sterl presided at the interesting
program. Mayor Nichols in we'll
chosen words welcomed the visitors
for the city and Mrs. c. E. Rugh
made a graceful greeting for the
club women. Mrs. ]. R. Kregar Of
Junction City responded for the
delegates and her appreciation was
expressed feelingly.
The principal address of the ev-
ening was by Professor Arthur New
in and Dean Butler of the Univer-
sity of Kansas, who collaborated In
presenting the idea of Community
Music" Dean Butler wishes to have
the state place the teachers Of mu-
sic under examinations just as ped
illogical teachers must have passed
an examination as to fitness to
teach the other branch in the grade
and high schools of the state. This
question will come up before the
next legislators and clubwomen are
asked to cooperate with the must
clans in seeking this reform.
The closing address was given by
Prof. Arthur Nevin who talked on
Community Music" The state uni
versity music school is considering
the state of Kansas as it's campus
and in order to develop singing soT
cieties over the state will send
Prof. Neyin out to help organize
choral associations.
In speaking of the kind Of music
which should be studied by choral
societies Prof. Nevin declared
against the attempting of the too
Ihigh-brow compositions. ANY mu-
sic that makes an appeal that goes
straight to the heart is the kind Ut
music which SHOULD be sung by
choral societies." asserted Prof.
Nevin.
Dean Butler sang several selec-
ticns and Prof, Nevin sang two In
dian songs.
Piano solos by Miss Maude Por-
ter and Mrs. c. G. Malm and vocal
solos by Mr.. B. D. Whitehead and
Miss Lois Crawford were greatly
enjoyed and heartily applauded'
Light refreshments were served.
Business and Art
This afternoons session was de-
voted to business, talks on art and
reports from the committees. The
Eastern Star furnished meals in the
Temple. Tonight's session at the
M. E. church closes the convention.
Mrs. C. M. Harger of Abilene was
elected president of the federation
for the coming year; Mrs Earl ).
WYATT of Salina. vice president.
Other officers are being ballotea
on at p. m.
Delegates and Visitors
Chapman-Mrs. Ed. Arnold, MISS
Maud 10y, Mrs. Erwin Fancher'
Mrs. w. S. Robb, Mrs. Knight, MISS