The Mankato free press., 1923-11-30
Faribault Paper Speaks Highly of
Orpheus Club

OFpneuS CiuO
Faribault News: One of the most
of the season was given last night
at the Cathedral Of Our Merciful
Saviour when the Orpheus club Of
Mankato, under the direction of
Mrs. H. A. Patterson, gave a sacred
concert. The cathedral was packed
to capacity for the concert, every
number OF which was greatly en-
joyed. n..-
the numbers of its program in a
ighly artistic manner which won
were present. The club. appeared
at Owatonna during the afternoon
and came to Faribault in time for
luncheon prepared for the members
by the women OF the choral section
of the local Musical Art society. The
luncheon was served at the Guild
House at $3.50 and the concert began
at eight o'clock.
Special mention must be made of
the soloists who appeared with the
club. All OF the solos were given in
connections with anthems sung by
the entire club. The soloists were
Messrs. Harmer, Nydall, Lloyd and
Ford. Herbert l.. Miller accompa-
MED the club on the organ. A piano
accompaniment was also played.
All OF the members of the club
wore vestments, which added much
to the tmpressiveness OF the occa-
sion.
DR.. Palmer Of seabury School
Of the use Of music in the churches
OF all nations. He sketched the de-
velopment from early times until
today. DR.. Palmer also spoke of
the work which is being done in
Faribault by the Musical Art seei-
ETY.. in promoting both choral and
orchestral music.
A silver offering was taken and
the proceeds will be used in pro-
noting the work Of the local choral
section OF the Musical Art society.
Praise From Owatonna
Owatonna Peoples Press: The
''Orpheus club" of Mankato, a mu-
sical choral organization composed
OF forty male voices, business men
OF Mankato, sang concert under
the direction Of Mrs. H. A. Patterson
at the Owatonna high school audi
torium last Sunday afternoon. A
large audience attended the concert
and were well pleased with the mu-
sical treat. The entire program was
given In truly an artistic manner,
the soloists, Messrs. Horner, Nydall,
Lloyd and Ford deserve special
mention. The appearance Of the
Orpheus club was sponsored by the
Women's club Of Owatonna.
Rev. A. C. Wickenden, pastor OF
the First Baptist church of this
city, gave a short talk on Music AS
An Asset to the Community" Rev.
Wickenden voiced the appreciation
of the Owatonna people of the gen.
erosity OF the club to visit our city.
He said the club Mas inspired the
local people and has given them the
courage to develop a local musical
| organization such as has been the
topic OF conversation for some time.
"Such an organization is an asset
to the community" stated Rev.
Wickenden in his talk. Tt is a splen-
did thing and is the means Of re-
creation and arousing action and pa
| unity In community. Music is a
common property and is also a
means Of contributing to the moral
life Of the community and necessi-
| ty to worship" .
Father McKenna, of st. JoseIihs
church offered the invocation and
Rev. A. M. Hanson. pastor OF the AS
scciated church pronounced the
benediction.
Dance For Elks
The Elks club will give its second
Of q series Of four dances this sea-
SON tomorrow evening at the club
house. The Gillian orchestra will
furnish the music. This orchestra
has recently acquired new pianist
which is an added improvement.
Dauk- Betzold Wedding.
In st. Peter and Paul's church this
morning at eightSo' clock was we'd
ding of much interest to the many
friends of the contracting parties,
when Miss Josephine Dauk, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Dauk, became the bride of Mr.. Ed
win Betzold,, SON of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Behold of Minneapolis.