The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-02-10
Numbers Include Vocal and
Instrumental Solos and
Talk by Rev. Rindahl

With George Duemeland, an ex-
tension member Of the Thursday Mus
tcal club as master Of ceremonies, q
delightful and varied musical pro-
gram was presented at the clubs 18th
] annual banquet, held Thursday eve
ming In the dining hall Of the Trinity
Lutheran church. The dinner was
served by members Of Circle No. 3
of the Ladies' Aid society.
Although 1t was originally planned
to have only men members Of the club
participate in the program, several
last.minute changes were made ne
cessary by the Indictment weather,
which kept several out-oi-town men,
bers from attending.
Singing OF the cl0b song, composed
by Mrs. ]. L. Hughes and Miss Bes-
sic Baldwin, preceded the program.
Mrs. Forrest NJ. Davis, president OF
the club, In = short address Of vel
come, commented on the fact that
the custom OF holding . banquet for
members and guests has been follow
ed each year since the club was or
ganised In 1915.
North Dakota has come to the fore
musically in the last few years" Mrs.
Davis declared in discussing the mus
ical progress Of the state.
This Is due In large measure,
she said, Ito the efforts Of Mrs. j. A.
Jardine of Fargo, who has been serv.
ing as vice president Of the National
Federation Of Music clubs and has
been appointed program chairman for
the national biennial convention in
Minneapolis May Alas"
Mrs. Fay Brown was introduced BY
Mr.. Duemeland and played two pleas
ing piano solos. "Arahesque," De-
busy, ana "Golliwog's Cake Walk
Adolph Engelhardt, who Is well
known to Bismarck audiences as .
violinist, made hts first appearance
as q harp soloist. He played Melody
by Parkhurst.
Lorenzo Belk, also an extension
member Of the club, sang II Attempt
From Loves Sickness to Fly" Purcell
and Is IN encore sang in German
From Grief I Cannot Measure" by
Franz. He WAS accompanied by Miss
Florence Fritch, who also was at the
piano while Miss Marian Sandin sang
..Polonaise" from "Mignon." Thomas,
in French and THE Swallow"
Meditation" from "Thais' by Mas
sanet, was played by Ralph Truman.
violinist, with Miss Belle Menus Ut
the piano.
In q toast to club members Rev.
Opie 8. Rindahl declared that music
is distinct and definite type Of dis
cipline." He showed thatFa music
club has the finest opportunity Of any
organization to maintain and foster
the best musical traditions.
"A. musical organization exerts a
force for good second only to the
church." he declared. 1T serves to
develop the finer emotions and cx-
press them in language every tongue
can understand"
He discussed the changed attitude
of communities in regard to music
and spoke Of the value Of bands and
other musical groups Is q civic as
set.
Table decorations featured q red
and white motif. Red roses in bud
vases and white tapers in holders
decorated with red were arranged on
the three long tables where covers
were marked for IS members and their
guests. A brass cAndelabrum holding
seven red and white candles centered
the presidents table.
The program was arranged by q
committee composed of Mrs. Frank
Barnes. chairman, Mrs. J. A. Larson
and Miss Helen House. The dinner