The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-04-23
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Delightful Concert.
Were Il not for music we might say
the beautiful is dead" said D'lsraeli,
and although there are many other
beautiful things In life. many will
agree with D'Isreal that music is one
of the chiefest charms. A large audi
ence of music lovers and friends OF
the singers attended the second annu-
al concert given by the Orpheus Male
chorus at Mankato Theatre last even
ing and the frequent applause de-
manding encore numbers showed the
appreciation OF the audience FOR the
splendid program The chorus was as-
sisted by Miss Lura l.ulsdorf, meSZo
soprano. ami the Misses Mamie and
Ethel Skuse. piano accompanies. The
program opened with u military march
song. THE Men OF Harlech." which
was given by the chorus with the,
proper military spirit. and showing the
good training and results which had
been obtained by the men through
diligent practice under their director.
ID. VI. Jones. Miss Lulsdorff then sang
ingly. her graceful presence giving an
added charm TO her melodious and
well trained voice. She was Obliged to
respond to the enthusiastic applause
with All encore number. Messrs. Davis.
Riyler Tallman and CrifTiths made
decided hit during the evening With
their quartet Numbers. aud The Old
Oaken Bucket" sang in response 10
one of the demands for an encore
number. was decidedly their best ef-
fort. One of the prettiest and most
musical numbers on the program was
Carry Ne Back to Ole Yirginny."
Miss Lulsdorf singing the solo with n
winning pathos, and the chorus sup
porting her. Miss Luls,lorfr's last group
of songs were in English. and were
effectively given. showing her COM
Dlcte control Of tones and expression.
The program closed with the Vocal
Combat" which was given by request.
having proven so popular nj hast years
concert. The young men should re-
ceise every encouragement 10 con
time the Orpheus Male Chorus or
sanitation. M ii Is q chorus Or good
voices Of which any town might be
proud. Many beautiful floral offerings
found their way TO the ladies' and the
Young men deserved a few bouquets
also.
Miss Lulsdorff has been we'll known
and popular as q singer since her
early girlhood, and her voice has re-
ceived the careful attention of some
Of, the best masters OF vocal culture
OF the present day. For some time she
studied under Prof. Witherspoon.
basso of the Metropolitan Opera com
pany of New york. who has also act
ed as Instructor to Miss Florence
Macbeth, and under whom Miss Nil
drcd Francis Is now studying.
Legislators at Banquet.
st. Paul Pioneer Press: About
fifty legislators were the guests at a
banquet given by Manager G. c. Roth
In the palm room of. The Saint Paul
last night. Former Senator John c.
Hardy president. Short addresses were
made by Senators F. r. Duxbury,
Caledonia; A. j. Rockne, Zumbrota:
J. ID. Sullivan. st. Cloud; G. II. Sui
Ivan, saltwater: r. f. Putnam. Blue
Earth: J. W. Andrews. Mankato; L.
II. Nord, International Falls. and Rep
resentative Elmer Z. Adams. Fergus
Falls. $50. ~
Y IL had been planned TO give an ex-
hibition by Mike and Tommy Glib
bins, but Nike was unable to attend.
and Tommy made. speech In behalf
of clean sport.
Pleasantly Surprised.
Miss Margaret Laven was pleasant
ly surprised last evening at the home
OF Mrs. ID. Brockmeyer. 31S East
Spring street, by a dozen of her young
lady friends. Several musical selec-
tons were rendered and games we're
played Light refreshments were
served by Mrs. ID. Brockmeyer. with
Misses Gran. Eisenlohr.s and Brock
meyer assisting. Miss Margaret Eav-
en- feceivcd very beautiful gift.
Will Appear In Recital.
Miss elsie Jache OF this city. and
Mrs. Kathleen Hart -Bibb of Minneap-
oils Will present two of their talent
ed advanced pupils In. music in re-
ciial next Thursday night. the affair
10 be held In the bennington hotel.
Minneapolis. Miss Mamie Skuse. the
popular young pianist. and instructor
|of this city, who has been pupil of
Miss hche's for a number. of years.
viii be presented by Miss .Iache. and
VIII give a varied program Of beauti-
ful piano numbers as follows: 'Scher-
20. In c sharp. minor Chopin: "Po-
iish Song" Chopin IAstz: @Nocturne. .
In " sharp Chopin: Dance OF the
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