The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

ture with its never ending appeal to
all that is true in mankind, and a
lighter study entitled "In the Woods"
Mrs. George Fuginis display was a
softly colored Indian campfire scene
by night, done on tapestry, the eff
feet being very handsome. Other
studies by Mrs Fug,ni were equally
well executed.
A winter scene, and large can
vas depicting the Irwin Springs OF
Colorado" were included in the dis
play by Miss Chlotilde Schroeder, the
effect of the rocks and water being
we'll brought out. Miss Angelina
Lamm exhibited study of the mill
and creek, the quiet country scene
being very nicely executed. Miss Al
ma Knopf exhibited small scenery,
and a handsome canvas revealing
the simple life of a shepherd and his
flock
In the larger room an immense
canvas, picturing Christ breaking
bread with his disciples, occasioned
much admiring comment. This beau
tiful picture was the work of Sister
MemOria, as were also a number or
other pretentious canvases such as
Christ in the Temple "The Tenn
pest" and the Flight of the Holy
Family Into Egypt" The work of
the talented instructor, although ex-
hibited without name formed an
interesting part of the displays.
On table in one of the rooms was
a collection of flower studies that
would make the heart of a botanist
glad. The collection was placarded
"Wildfowers of Minnesota" and in
cluded beautiful color studies from
nature of siXty-two specimens OF
wild flowers, most of which grew on
Good Counsel hill. This collection
was also the work of the instructor,
who had collected and painted them
for use in her classes.
The art exhibit was brought to
close last night, having been one OF
the most largely attended and sue
cessful affairs ever held at the acad-
envy.
Federation of Clubs.
Tomorrow marks the opening or
the seventeenth annual meeting OF the
Second District Federation OF Womans
Clubs, which will be held in the
CONGREGATIONAL church in Fairmont,
commencing at eight o'clock tomorrow
night. Mrs. w. r. Diment OF FairmOnt
will deliver the address of welcome,
and the response will be given by
Mrs. J. H. James of this city. SPLEEN
did program of musical numbers ana
addresses will be givens and among
the names of those who will appear
is that of Mrs. j. r. Brandrup of this
city, who will speak on "Americaniza-
ton" The program to be given on
the evening Of Thursday, June 8, is
one of especial interest being COM
prised of musical numbers from Min
nesota composers. presented by Mrs.
Roy Andrew of this city, and num-
Der of Mankato artists appearing on
the program.
Among those from here who will
attend the meeting are Mesdames j.
W. Andrews, Roy Andrews, J. H.
James, G. H. Cooper, ]. R. Brandrup.
c. R. Long, and A. o. Bjelland. The
Mankato delegates will leave tOmor-
row morning on the 1925 train.
winner OF NGIfClldi TCdSC SShSCS-'
Francis Case, son of Mrs. Mary
Grannis Case. end grandson of Mr..
and Mrs. S. H. Grannis of this CITY.
has been adjudged winner of the ma
tional peace contest, which was held
in conjunction with the Lake Mohonk
conference on international arbitra-
ton. The Phreno Cosmian of Thurs
day, May 25, printed at Mitchell, South
Dakota contains an excellent portrait
of the young man, and lengthy ar
ticle of congratulation which is head
ed National HonOrs Captured by Da-
kota Wesleyan Orator"
National oratorical honors came to
South Dakota man for the first time
when Francis Case, a Dakota Wesley
an sophomore representing the west
ern division of the states, won the ma
tional peace contest held at MOhOnk,
New York last Thursday afternoon.
In the contests leading up to this one
there were over one hundred and fiftv
colleges represented by approximately
one hundred and fifty speakers, and
this is the greatest honor that could
be won by a representative of any
college," states the Pherno Cosmian.
Nurse Training School Commencement
The twenty fifth annual commence
ment of the Rochester State Hospital
Training school for nurses was held
Thursday evening, June 1. at eight
o'clock, at the state hospital auditori-
UNI, Rochester Mimi. The class roll
numbered nineteen, among those were
Catherine S. MEME, Anna NJ Witt
rock, of this city The class motto is
"We have crossed the bay, the ocean
lies before u.s." Glass flower, Ameri-
can Beauty rose, colors, maroon and
old gold. The address was given by
DR.. o. c. Heyerdale and Dr. Arthur
F. Kilbourne had the comforting of
diplomas. A fine program was carried
out and an elegant lunch was served
Those from this city who attended
were Mr.. and Mrs. William Wittrock,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Wittrock, Ben
Meurer, Mrs. Anton Meme and daugh-
ter
Will Give Social.
The Loyal Fellows class of the
Christian church will give an ice
cream social and an evening of enter