The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-08
From Saturdays Daily.

Inc fnhOnarmOnlc OrcneStral CluD,
composed of fourteen orchestra mem
bers, and with Meta Schuman, So
prano, appeared at the normal school
auditorium last evening in the first
number of the normal school enter
tainment course. and pleased a: large
and critical audience, being enthus-
iastically recalled after each selection
for, an encore number. The club Is
making its third annual tour. and
appeared during the entertainments
at the normal school last year, which
accounts for the very large and ex-
pectant audience which assembled to
hear them last evening. The. pro-
gram was comprised OF thirteen pre-
tentiouS selections. classic and mod =
ern, and discriminatory varied. The
opening number. the overture from
Rossini's "william Tell" was a reve-
lation I'm the rendition OF this old and
popular music. Under the excellent
training OF Karl Scheurer. conductor
Of the orchesta. each member of the
club proves himself true artist. and
each composite part blends into a su-
perb whole. The inspiring and ro-
EHuStt vi Icti u
said to be the best composition of
Rossini.
Karl Scheuer pleased his audience
with violin solo. Caprice Viennois.
by Kreisler. Added interest attaches
to the works of this modern favorite
by the fact that he has served In the
present war. Mr.. Scheurer's rendi-
ton was delicate and true. and gave
the proper capriciousness TO the fan
cifui composition. In response to the
enthusiastic recall Mr.. Scheurer gave
an encore number, and again delight
ed his audience. ...
Meta Schumann. soprano singer and
gifted song writer. Minneapolis art
list recently returned nom two years
study under John Acton In London.
sang several solos during the even
ing, being recalled for an encore
number after each selection. Her
voice is sweet and clear. exquisitely
modulated. and OF good range and ex-
preston. The flutes and stringed IN
struments formed an ideal accompan-
imcnt for her charming voice. One
of the most pleasing selections given
by Madam Schnmann was waltz
song. "Joy of Life" written by her
self. .
Messrs. Scheurer. Dicks. Oscar and
Jean Cock. as string auartette. gave
group of two selections, "Fiolgjaetti
Gjeittinn." by Svendsen. and a min
net by Bocherini. their rendition be-
ing very effective.
Messrs. .D'Lorenzo and Perrier APP
reared to excellent advantage in q
duet for flute and clarinet by Victor
Herbert. and were well supported by
the orchestra. A horn solo by Karl
Schfnner, supported by the orchestra
was equally pleasing. The orchestra
rave selections by Tschaikowsky,
Hungarian dances by Brahms. Hal
vorsen's March of the Bojars." and
Strauss beautiful Blue Danube
waltz. each number proving their ex-
ceiIent training and true musician :
shin. and being rendered with spirit
and effect that brought forth the
true meaning OF the music.
Entertained For Pastors Mother.
Mrs. ID. L. Clements Is entertain
ing a company OF ladies at her home
this afternoon I'm honor OF Mrs. KEGS
ey. mother OF Rev w. r. Keesey. who
IL soon TO leave the city, and Mrs.
Case Fickes, of Rockford. ILL.,. who Is
the house guest of Mrs. Clements. A
social afternoon was enjoyed and at
AIN O'Clock a dainty course luncheon
win be served. covers being laid for
ten guests.
Misses Minnie and Carrie Almquist
entertained a party of fourteen young
Ia d5es In Al evening. at. their home. 227