The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-01-24

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last two years, and great credit is due to
each member of the band for the masterful
way in which each played his part, bur
great credit is also due our Musical Director
fd his help, and cooperation to enable
each member to attain the musical pro-
hciency that he has. This number was
greatly appreciated and repeatedly applaud
ed by every one present.
The next number, piano solo, "Tran-
scription of the Palms by Leybach, Mr..
Norton held the attention of the audience
from start to finish and was greatly applaud
ed at its conclusion.
The next number, (Retreat Tattoo)
"Soldiers' Life by Keller Belo, splendidly
played by the band was fine tribute to the
boys now defending Our Country. and
hghing for universal freedom. This num-
Der like the rest was greatly appreciated and
applauded at its conclusion.
The next number, Ia song), Somewhere
in France" by ]. E. Howard, and sung by
/ E
ers, was very touching song that forceful-
y brought to the hearts of the listeners the
great sacrifices the men and women of the
country are willing to make and are max
ing for our dear old Uncle Sam. And as
the echoes of the applause died out at its
conclusion, lady in the audience was seen
to place her handkerchief to her eyes, a
silent reminder that she, with thousands of
Others. knew of the sorrow and agony of
parting with loved ones that they might go
and defend their country in a just cause.
Mr.. Bruce held the audience spellbound
during his singing and its conclusion was
greatly applauded by every one present.
The next number was popular medley
"Sky High by G. M. Taylor. This
was very fine piece of music. which was
highly appreciated by the visitors and great
applause greeted the band at the conclusion
of the number by every one present.
The next number was an illustrated
song-"Lookout Mountain" by H. K.
Mohr, sung by Mr.. Dubestne, with &C
companying freehand sketches by Mr.
Schmidt. This is the first time that num-
Der of this kind has ever been put on at our
quarterly meetings and Judging from the
applause at its conclusion was greatly ap-
perclated by every one present. Mr.. Du-
bestne needs no introduction as he is one of
our best singers and not only takes promi-
nent part in our quarterly meetings but
gives the best that is in him. And that he
succeeded in this case can only be judged
by the prolonged applause that greeted him
at the conclusion of the numbers. This is
Mr.. Schmidt's first appearance at our quar-
terly meetings, and he received considerable
applause and comment for the natural, life
like sketches that he drew; especially of the
soldier in uniform, and of Uncle Sam.
Every one present seemed to let their
breasts swell with patriotic pride as the
sketch of the u. S. soldier and Uncle
Samuel were completed. Mr.. Schmidt de-
serves much credit for the masterful way he
did his part in the program.
Patriotic Patrol-'Spirit of America
by ]. S. Zamecnik, rendered by the band
was the next number on the program, and
as the patriotic harmony of the notes
foated out into the vast throng of Wis
itors one could almost hear them say
AMERICA FIRST, LAST, AND ALL
THE TINE. Great applause greeted the
conclusion of this number.
The band then played the National
Anthem as parting salute to the eighteen
hundred friends who had come here to be
entertained, and as that vast throng of men
and women rose to their feet at the first
soand of that great patriotic tune the
"STAR SPANGLED BANNER" not
one in that vast crowd but what was proud
to claim AMERICA as their country.
In conclusion l wish to say, on behalf of
the Pierian Ckautauqua Circle, that we
most heartily thank the hundreds of friends
who attended our meetings and of the
great appreciation they showed toward our
efforts to entertain them, as their approval
manifested. And their presence and ap-
plause acted as stimulant to better efforts
in the future.
Il We also wish to thank the Musical Di-
rector and the members of the band and
Orchestra for their help and CO. operation
in our meetings. Also the Musical Direc-
tor is personally thanked by the members of
the Circle for his cooperation and helpful
suggestions in arranging our quarterly
meetings; for without his aid and help we
would be unable to put on the successful
entertainments that we do. and we assure
him that such aid and help is greatly ap-
precated by every member of the circle.
We also wish to extend our thanks to the
Officials of the institution for their cooper
alton and consideration they have>always
been willing to extend to us at all times.
P. H. D., Sec'y.