The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-17

choir. who opened the program with
an appropriate anthem. A well-ren-
! dered piano selection by Miss Ger,
/, trude NerbOyig proved treat to all
lovers of classical music. Miss Sa-
die Hoyme, a vocal student of Miss
/ Lora ,Lulsdorf. delighted the audi
enee with cheerful exhortation. to
"Smg On" and her exact rendering
of the, rather difficult number is a
credit to both, the student and teach
err. In like manner the other num-
| bers on the program were given with
| credit to the performers.
The social affair in the church par
Tors, nicely decorated with flags and
/ bunting and flowers, was enjoyed by
all who could gain admittance. Stand
Ling room was at a premium. Credit
land thanks is due to the ladies who
so literally and with expedition
served the large number of guests
| with coffee and eatables. The Young
! Peoples society wishes to thank al
SO Mr.. n. Nielsen for the donation of
| flowers and ferns; also the men who
built the platform, and otherwise
ihelped to make this entertainment a
Esuccess. 49, . aH
I Many favorable comments We're
made over the creditable manner the.
choir sang it's numbers. And whilst
lit has been pleasure to them to pre-
pare this program, they are pleased
and grateful over the kind reception
! given them. g N
LindeH- o'NeiIl.
i Waseca Journal Radical A mar
riage of local interest took place Sat-
'urday evening at Minneapolis when
Miss Florence Lindell, daughter OF
Mrs. P. G. .Lindell of this city, was
married to Mike O'Neill of Minneapo-
lis. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Harrington, at the pastors resi-
dence in North Minneapolis, at seven
O'Clock The attendants were Miss Ida
Sterling of this city as bridesmaid and
William O'Neill of Minneapolis, a
brother of the groom, as best man.
/ The couple left on wedding trip
to Fargo, N. D., where they will be
guests at the home of Mrs. T. x.
Jones, an aunt of the bride. They will
be at home after March Is at Austin,
Mimi, where the groom is local man.
! ager for the Gamble Robinson Fruit
Commission company. SIS
The bride is a well-k known girl. She
has always lived in this city, and
graduated from our high school in the
class of 1908. ,sats< ss,-.e.
The groom is also known locally to
many. He visited this. city many times
in a business capacity as travelling
salesman, as manager of the crack
North Minneapolis baseball team-and
for other reasons. He is deservedly
popular.
The bride is a cousin of the Misses
Bangerter in this city.
In Honor of Malcolm Simmons.
Miss Kate Sinotte entertained "a
company of eight friends at unique
March Hare" party last evening al
her home, 430 Willard street, in hon.
or of Malcolm Simmons, who has re-
turned from the cities to spend two
weeks vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. Desarmoux. AS the March
Hare never does things in their regu-
lar order. but always backwards a
very merry time was enjoyed in fol-
lowing out this plan. The evening
was spent IN playing games. and Mr..
Simmons, who is winning much rec
ognition as singer i'll the cities, fay-
ored the guests with a number OF vo-
cal solos. The decorations were car
ried out in pretty scheme OF March
colors, yellow daffodils being artis-
,, tically mingled with masses of green
foliage and dainty lunch was served,
the same colors being used in the
menu. The affair proved very pleas
ant one and was enjoyed by all.
orpheus Club Meeting.
The Orpheus club held a regular
meeting last night and decided to
give concert shortly after Easter.
Miss Van Gorden, Chicago grand
opera star, who possesses a beautiful
contralto voice, has been engaged as
soloist, and. will give selected pro-
gram of songs. She has appeared
with the Minneapolis Symphony or
chestra. and has made, a very good
i'm preston i'm the large cities where
she has sung. The club is now en-
gagged in practice upon some new
chorus numbers, for the concert.
Sill Grimes.
Miss Orma M. Sill and Herbert o.
Grimes were married this noon by
Rev. G. A. Cahoon at the parsonage.
The witnesses were Miss Elsie L.
Sill and Lloyd NJ Sill. The bride was
charmingly attired in blue taffeta
suit and carried bouquet Of bridal
roses and hyacinths. The ring service
was used. Both are popular young
people of Minnesota Lake, where they
will make their home.
Amboy Couple Married.
Clerk of the Court Krost yesterday
granted marriage license to Eddie
J. Giese and Celia p. Merris, both of
Amboy The couple was united in
marriage by Judge. Evan Hughes of
the probate court. ,a
Robinson Murray.
Ray Robinson of Lake Crystal and
Mahle Murray of Dixville, ILL.,, were
married at the Congregational par |
sonage on Wednesday evening. the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
Edward Constant.