The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28

sented consisting Of the following
Vocal Solo, Mildred Sawyer: reci-
tation. Bobby Scherer; plano solo.
Florabelle Brown; selection, Red
Meyer. Scherer: reading, Sydney
Field: piano duett, Miss Brown. Mr.. |
Scherer; saxophone solo, w. p.
Miss Lillian Paulson played the
accompaniments for all of the num-
bers and later played the piano for
the popular songs which were sung
by the entire gathering.
A delicious luncheon was served
by a small group OF the wives of
the club members after which Q So
cial hour was greatly enjoyed.
M. H. Chesbrough, manager Of the
Mankato division, on behalf Of Man.
kato employees, presented Mr.. and
Mrs. r. e. Nuebel. who are leaving
Mankato for the Mason City divi-
sion.. with beautiful tokens OF re-
membrance. Mr.. Nuebel has been
in the service Of the Mankato divi-
sion for some years and leaves for
his new field OF. endeavor with the
best wishes Of his fellow employees.
Gave Amas Program
The regular meeting or Alexander
Wilkin Relief Corps. No. "a was
held at the Richards building Fri
day afternoon. Candidates were
voted upon and other business
transacted. After the business meet
ing. twelve girls from the seventh
grade OF the Lincoln school, put on
q very nice Christmas program, con-
sisting OF drills, songs and readings.
II was very well rendered and show
ed the careful training Of their
teacher. Ruth Hughes was at the
plano and once more showed her
great musical talent. The serving
Of light refreshments closed q very
pleasant afternoon.
Will Sing Xmas Carols
Community singing, led by Mrs.
II. A. Patterson, will be held tomor-
row evening at $3.50 o'clock at st.
Johns Episcopal church, and DR..
Ross Paden will have charge OF the
ceremonies. Every one Is invited to
attend these services. There will be
plenty OF time for all members OF
other churches to arrive before the
beginning OF the singing. DR.. J.
Watson win be unable to be present
as he will preach at New Ulm on
that evening.
The Shriner's Party attention is
again called to the second annual
Christmas party OF the Mankato
Shrine club which will take place
at the new armory Wednesday
ments for the big affair are COM
pleted, and there is sure enjoyment
in store for all who attend.
MnciP will he f11rni0hod hv a
twelve piece orchestra, and there
will be special feature and favor
dances. II you are not already in line
you had better hurry up.
Music Program For Bethlehem
Church Christmas Service
The music program for Christmas
day at 1920 in the Bethlehem Luth-
eran church, Is as follows:
Prelude-"Adeste Fideles" ..vilbae
Christmas Carols.
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
20, come all We Faithful. .....
....:.... Choir and Girls Chorus
Solo."1f with all your Hearts" from
Christmas CaroiH"It came upon the
offertory in e Flat ....... .Kullau
Anthem-"sing, o Heavens" simper
Solo-"O Holy Night" ..... Adams
NJ. o. Holms 80. ....
Postlude-"Blow ye Trumpets" -,
Mr.. B. o. Lee at t the ii e organ. Miss
Ila Nelson, accompanist.
Party For Little Folks.
Visions and dreams of Santa
Claus for several hundred children
probably would be shattered IL II
were not for the Elks, who will be
hosts tomorrow afternoon for the
little folks at the Sandon theatre.
There will be a western motion pic
ture show. comedv and other show
ings for the little folks, which will
begin at 1880 o'clock and all of the
children are requested to be there
at lis o'clock. The Mankato Trac-
tion company will carry all children
free to and from the. picture show.
Not only are the needy children of
the city invited. but all who wish to
come. There will be a treat for the
children as they pass from the the
atre. The dolls, which close their
eyes and go to sleep. will not be
given out at the theatre, but will be
sent with the baskets to the homes
some time today.
Pleasing Demonstration Made BY
Church People
Never before had such q demon
stration been made by the various
church denominations as that which
last night brought together several
hundred members at the Episcopal
church yard where tall. prettily
decorated, electric lighted tree had
been placed in the center OF the
yard. Here they met and sang In
the open Christmas carols and
church hymns that they never sang
together before and their voices
could be heard many blocks away.
The singing was led by Mrs. H. A.
Patterson, and Miss Bonita Jobnsor
was at the piano. 1t was a fine dem
onstration OF cooperation, good spir-
It and fellowship between the mem
bers of the different churches and
because of the good cheer and.happi-
ness which it brought to them all, it
was decided to make it a permanent
affair from year to year. DR.. I. Ross
Paden. pastor Of the Presbyterian
church. presided at the meeting. He
gave the offertory and made a few
short remarks in keeping with the
times. Rev. J. Watson, rector of the
Episcopal church. who was in New
Ulm, regretted that he was unable
! to meet with them. To Ben Deike,
the drayman, the officials Of the
various churches offer thanks for
his kindness in having his men re-
move the piano to and from the
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