The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-13
SOCIETY NEWS
Lincoln's Unfinished Symphony Is Speakers
Topic at Annual Thursday Musical Club Banquet
Musical Numbers and Talks
Form Program for Annual
Entertainment

Form Program for Annual
Entertainment
Speaking on "Lincoln's Unfinished |
Symphony" at the annual banquet Of
the Thursday Musical club, the Rev. |
Opie s.. Rindahl, pastor Of the Trim
ity Lutheran church, drew a parallel
between development of American
music and the progress Of American
history. The banquet was held
Thursday evening in the Patterson
hotel Terrace Garden, with Mrs. M.
w. Roam presiding. A program Of
musical numbers, readings and talks
followed.
Rev. Rindahl showed that Amer
lean music was recognized on its own
merits shortly after the close Of the
Civil War. In the decade previous
to 1850, pioneers in music coming
from Europe, had exerted a great in
fluence in developing the average
citizens appreciation OF music. He
cited as an instance the enthusiastic
reception which Jenny Lind, then on
q concert tour in America, was &C
corded at each appearance.
Just as Lincoln,s political life was
on the up-curve during the period
following 1850, so, too, did American
music make its greatest growth and
development during this time. Rev.
Rindahl declared. This quickened
interest resulted in the recognition.
here and abroad, he said. Of two
American music masters; in the de-
velopment Of the Philharmonic or
chestra, which still ranks today as
one of the outstanding musical or
CARNATIONS Of the United States; and
in the establishment of music pub
fishing houses and manufacturers Of
musical instruments.
Emerging from the political and So
cial chaos, which was the natural re-
suit Of the Civil War, people Of all
classes were searching for q medium
of expression. This they found In
music. The result was many impor-
tant contributions to the field If mu-
sic. Characteristic Of this period is
the strong tendency toward southern
tunes noted in the compositions.
In closing. Rev. Rindahl contrasted
the lives of Lincoln and Schuman,
showing how Mncoln's symphonic
life reached its finale in not only in
the new political freedom, but also In
the raising of new social, ethical and
cultural standards and In the grow
ing national consciousness OF q need
for music.
The musical program opened with
singing Of the club song, composed
by Miss Bessie Baldwin and Mrs. J.
l.. Hughes. Mrs. w. j. Targart sang
two vocal numbers and Ernest Grew
er, accompanied by Miss Helen House,
san II Love You Dear" and "Ab-
sence." Violin selections were given
By Adolph Englehardt with Mrs
Hughes at the piano and a mems
chorus sang the "Stein Song" and
Kentucky Babe" under the direction
Of Clarion Larson.
prelude in G Minor" was played
by Miss Belle Menus. The number
was composed by her sister, Alma
Menus Studness, and Miss Menu!
described her sisters Berlin debut
Mrs. Arthur Bauer played two piano
selections. Artists" a dramatic
poem, was read by Miss Elizabeth
jones and the entire assembly sans
the North Dakota state song as
closing feature.
More than 80 members Of the club
their husbands Or invited guests were
seated at the banquet tables. A pa
triotic motif was emphasized in thu
decorations, with American flag!
marking the places and candleabrs
holding red, white and blue candles
placed at intervals On the tables.
Mrs. F. M. Davis and Mrs. ]. P
French were in charge Of arrange
ments of the affair.
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Blue candles to which were fasten'
ed miniature American flags together
with appointments in red, white ant
blue were used to form q patriotic
motif for the bridge party giver
Thursday evening by Mrs. Matte
Erstrom and her daughter Mrs. Hill
da Joslin at their home, 507 Thirs
st. Bridge was played at five table,
curing the evening, with honors 60
ing to Mrs. j. w. MIC Guiness ant
Mrs. E. j. Schultz. Guests from out
of-town were Mrs. Newton Daffenrud
Hazen, and Mrs. e. M. Charles, Bon
ner's Ferry. Idaho.
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Bouquets Of spring flowers ap,
candles were combined to form q re-
and white color note for timetables q
the z o'clock bridge dinner give
Thursday evening by DR.. and Mr.!
r. H. Waldschmidt, ct their home, Il
Avenue D. Places were marked to
is guests. The evening was spent q
bridge. with Mrs. George D. Man
and DR.. H. A. Brandes holding hig.
scores. Guests included Dr.. and Mr.
E G. Stucke, Garrison.
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Isobel Tiedman and Margaret Con.
ley, 7-year-old piano pupils OF Mis-
Belle Menus, and Eleanor Partalr
voice pupil Of Miss Miriam knau'
will be presented In q radio recita
Saturday afternoon at 4:l5 o'cloc
over KGCU, Mandan.
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Mrs. C. A. Fisher, Fargo, forme
Bismarck resident. and Mrs. Mari
Durey, Glendale, win be honore
guests at an informal dinner give
Friday evening by Mrs. Alfred
Dale, 211 West Rosser avenue.