The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-28

on white. and on the stripings the gay
est little clusters of pink flowers. The
wide sleeves are bordered with four ruff
files of black velvet ribbon and a wide
black velvet ribbon is tied at either
side Of the ''pull-back"s
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A recital was given Wednesday af-
ternOon at the First Methodist church
by representatives of the various mu-
sic clubs of Topeka. The affair was
given under the auspices of the La
dies Music club, and the program
was arranged by Mrs. Charles Klein
appointed On program committee.
The plan of the Ladies' Music club
to encourage a spirit of cooperation
between the various clubs by pro-
grams given jointly, has been a sue
ceSsful one. The idea was first put
into practice last year, and a number
of such affairs have Efnce been given.
The concert opened with violin
and piano number, Sonata in c. Minor,
played by Miss Helen Phipps and Miss
Hazel Wing. both Of whom are teach
ers in the music department of Wash
burn college. Miss Wing is a new
teacher in the school, and played be-
fore large Topeka audience yester-
day for the first time. Both Miss
Phipps and Miss Wing are members
OF the Ladies' Music club.
Mrs. Earl Brown, contralto, sang a
double number, II Send My Heart Up
to Thee" by Protheroe, and whether
That Day." by Tschaikowsky. Mrs.
clans in Topeka, and is affiliated with
the Music Study club. Her accom-
paniments were played by Mrs. Harry
Tasker, also a member Of the Music
Study club. Mrs. Tasker belongs to a
musical family, and has long been
well known as a pianist and accom-
PIANIST in the city. She had two solo
numbers. weeping Willows and
1.-The Lark.
Miss Katherine Wood. teacher of
piano and organ in the College of the
Sisters of Bethany. played a, piano
solo, Killers ALLEGRO Quai Fantasia %
Miss Wood not only plays we'll, but
writes music and is considered q fac
tor Of importance in local musical cir
cles. She is a member of the Ladies'
Music club.
popular part of the program was
a double ensemble number, ''Priere''
by Cesar Franck, and LIE Cygne. by
Saint-Saens, played by Miss Gladys
cello; Mrs. Frederick Derby. harp;
Mrs. w. H. Bowlby, organ. All the
members of the quartet belong to the
Music Study club.
Mrs. Albert T. Reid, accompanied
on the piano by Miss Beatrice Clifton,
Oisean." Mrs. Reid is one of the
members of the Matinee Music club.
Miss Clifton is student in Washburn
college and Is Madame Souther's stu
do accOmpaniSt.
Mrs. Burton Homer Pugh, sang two
short numbers, 'Invictus.'' and Fer
ry Me Across the Water" Mrs. Pugh
is member Of the Music Study club,
and her accompanist, Mrs. Carey Will
son belongs to the Minerva club.
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Music club. played Schuman num-
Der for the piano. observation-disclosures"
Miss Coe, who was a Washburn music
pupil, gave her graduating recital at
the college last spring.
The closing number for the after
noon was a duet. La Gioconda,' by
Ponchielli. sung by Miss Nell Kouns
and Miss Sara Kouns. 1t is one of the
duets sung by the Misses Kouns that
is especially well liked by those who
have heard them. The Misses Kouns
and their accompanied. Mrs. ARA
Music club.
The ushers for the meeting were
Mrs. w. b. Swan, Mrs. George Allen,
Mrs. Warrick Updegraff. Miss Mary
MacLennan, Miss Mary Harrison. Mrs.
Charles Kleinhans. Miss Elizabeth
Anderson. Miss Myrtle Radcliffe. Miss
Irene Horner, Miss Helen Estey. Miss
Ethelyn Harrison.
Mrs. Charles Gleed. president of the
Ladies' Music club, being unable to
be present. asked Miss Irene Horner.
to give her greetings to the company.
The guests were invited to remain at
ter the program for an informal recep-
ton in the parlors Of the church.
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
club was entertained "wednesday by
Miss Alice Meade at her home on
Western avenue. Guests besides the
members were: Mrs, Oliver NJ Ladd.
Mrs. Terrence Ewart, and Miss Ger
trude Reed.
Mrs. Katherine Hoffman Of Enter
prise, Mrs. J. p. St John OF Olathe,
Mrs. Sadie Grisham of CottonwOOd
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