The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
from Fridays Daily.

of the arrangements for the meet
ing of the Second District OF wom-
ems Federated Clubs of Minnesota.
which will be held here May and
z, that we have decided to have
the musical program for the enter.
tainments on both evenings given
entirely by our own singers and
musicians"
II was decided today To hold the
meetings i'm the Presbyterian church.
and the club ladies are unanimous
in expressing their appreciation to
the Commercial club for it's offer 10
stand the expense of suitable
meeting place, and are grateful for
the courtesy shown them.
The programs for both DAYS are
made up of interesting features, and
many women of note will deliver I
addresses on topics of timely inter
est. Among the local people vino
will give talks will be Mrs. B. ID. |
Smith, who will speak on The Re
lationship of the Parent to, the
school, and Mrs. J. n. James. who
will deliver the address of welcome
to the visitors. Among the musical
numbers will be selections by the
normal school chorus. under the d.
rection of Miss Nancy Williams.
Reds Will Entertain.
The Reds of the Baptist Young
Peoples union entertain the Blues at
social gathering tonight at the
First Baptist church. All young
people are cordially invited to at
tend.
Miss Macbeth in ST. Paul.
Miss Florence Macbeth sang in
the Auditorium at st. Paul last
night The Pioneer Press speaks
IN high praise of her work and
says she was greeted by one of
the largest audiences that has as
senibled i'm the Auditorium this sea.
son. The Pioneer Press SAYS:
1T Is Miss Macbeth's almost impec.
cable art that constitutes the clieI
charm of her singing. Her voice
is fresh and elastic, but naturally
has not as yet that fuli-blown size
which maturity alone can give. II
has increased I'm volume noticeably.
however. since her first and last ap-
pearance here upon the same stage.
when she sang the roi OF Gilda to Tit
ta Ruffo's Rigoletto. not quite a year
ago Her wonderful fidelity TO pitch
triumphantly tested i'm Delibes' Bell
Songs" her faultless intonation at
all times, makes her an artist OF
rare techinal equipment. NCombined
with this is an intelligence that
" not only musical but refined and
breadsned also by either Influences
OF educational value.
Her enumeration Of the languages.
especially German and English. Is
delightful to hear. Not syllable
is lost by the attentive listener
This is, the more remarkable when
one reflects that at no time does
ing after crescendo effect. Her sing
ing Is the main of perfect balance.
leaning toward the pianissimo quail
ity. Not a note Is lost. II In all
crystally clear. distinct, mellow and
beautiful
viii Be Guest at Dinner.
st. Paul Pioneer Press: Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Jefferson McDermott.
9I2 Summit avenue. viii entertain
informally at dinner Sunday evening
for Miss Florence Macbeth. Mr..
and Mrs Clifford Boynton. Osceola
avenue. entertained informally Tues
day evening for Miss Macbeth.
m. q. a. Held Social
NJ. b. A. LDdge members held a
social at their hall yesterday after
noon. about twenty-eight ladies' be-
ing present. lecture on Health"
was given by Mrs. G.. b. Langman.
which was very interesting. Dainty
refreshments were served by the
hostesses. Mesdames Fred Hotaiiug
and J. A. Anderson. and the affair
was greatly enjoyed by all who at
tended. The proceeds amounted 10
almost So. which will be used for the
benefit of sick member OF the
lodge.
Minneapolis. Mimi. March s.
Three persons are missing and be-
lieved to be dead In a fire which
Quilted the Astoria hotel early today
The missing are Helen Smith, sew
enty. lived at the hotel: John Brad
ley. a blind man living at the hotel.
and an unknown man. transient.
Minneapolis. March 5.-Three per
sons were seriously injured. six
others slightly hurt. and two I'M
Identified foreigners are missing as
n result of s5o.ooo IRE in Two
siuall adjoining hotels today Al
guest and two bremen are badly
hurt. none fatally.
eii, to Permit Bible Reading.
Any part OF the Bible may be
read I'm public schools without vio-
lating the state constitution. II a
bill introduced yesterday by Repre-
sentatives G. B. Bjornson and Henry
St0etzeT becomes law. However.
the school board must pass a reso-
luton of approval Children Of a.