The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-18
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First Quarterly Meeting

The Chautauqua Circle at its first quarterly
meeting of the year presented program of unusual
strength. With the exception of song and the
overture all the features were constructed by home
talent"
Undoubtedly the paper, Jurisprudence" COM
posed and read by Mr.. S. marked standard of
endeavor for local members. Mr.. SIS essay showed
a keen insight into the fundamental principles of
law. His lucid explanations of the operation of
national and international laws couched in fa
miliar and could therefore be easily under
stood. The temptation to nterject legal termnolo-
gy carefully avoided with the result that the
audience CLEANED much useful information.
An attractive feature of the meeting was the
song, ireland, My Erln." rendered in splendid form
by the popular baritone Mr.. M. 1t is difficult to
state whether more credit is due the composer Mr..
b. the librettst, Mr. F. The air is distinctly
Irish in tune. There is caress in every note yet
the air lifting and the refrain that is easily
membered. The words fit the music perfectly and
are in thorough harmony with this captivating re-
frain.
Mr.. BIS paper on Patriotism,' delivered in
his usual strenuous manner, punctuated at fire.
quent intervals by applause. His admonitiops to
keep the light of independence burning met with
generous response. The splendid flag recently pre-
scented to us by the Daughters of Veterans proved
a welcome aid to the speaker. Mr. B. in conclusion
stated his belief that invading enemy would at
with defeat and ELECTION" thus ably Sec
ending the statement of Mr. Bryan that an army
of million could be raised night should it be-
come necessary.
Henry Ford was the theme of Mr.. SIS
skechy paper. Many stories illustrating the intense
feeling of brotherhood that permeates the we'll
known automobile magnate were related. Mr.. S.
demonstrated the fact that Henry Ford in the be-
lief of various business men, had succeeded despite
his lack of technical training. The speaker made
reference to Fords peace" voyage and to the deep
respect the people of Michigan entertained for him.
as evidenced by their desire to see him in the White
House.
The song ireland Must Be Heaven, For My
Mother Came From There sung by Mr.. S. who has
voice peculiarly fitted to sing the lullaby form of
composition, was splendidly rendered
Mr.. BIS Sons of Saint George was a treat to
the big audience. The composer demonstrated his
versatility in musical scope by writing this score
that marches along with majestic rhythm of full
toned harmony: suddenly there is a brief prelude
followed by wealth of fantastical melody. We
hear the sonorous voices of deep-chesed inter-
luded with the voices of spring and the lifting tones
of meadows pregnant with sweet voiced songsters.
The composition displays marked ability, and
perhaps even genius. The rendition by the Prison
Orchestra brilliant and reflects much credit on
the mehodical training of the players by their vio-
linist- leader.
"Slidus Trombonus" a trombone comedy solo
rendered by Mr.. W. thrice encored There is
finish and spirit in the playing of this local artist.
One would wish to listen to more ambitious endea-
vors from him.
Won Suppe's stirring Light Cavalry overture