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The Alpha class of Central Christian church gave an enjoyable
entertainment Wednesday night in the Y. M: C. A. hall. The pro
gram was as follows: Piano duet. Misses Greedy; tableau, "Sculp
tor's Dream'; pantomine, "Bashful Lovers"; solo, Miss Gladys Bur
reli; drill, by little girls; reading, Mrs. C. B. Jackson; tableau,
"Reaper and Flowers"; pantomine, "Before and After Marriage";
piano duet, Misses Brady and Clark; tableau, 'Tempted"; Indian
club exercise, Mr. Wilson; solo, Professor Movius; tableau, "Rock of
Ages"; solo, Marie Pollard; "Bluebeard," By forty-three Alphas.
Those taking part in the tableaux were: Misses Lulu Kates, Maud
Sprung, Gertrude Dean, Bessie Hedges, Eva Robertson, Nellie
Wearer, Carrie Antill, Marcia Brady, Edna Pierce, Kittie Ager,
Edna Everett, Margaret Prey and Maud Rhodes.
Miss Mathilde Lennon gave a recital at the Universalisl church
Tuesday evening that was a rare treat to lovers of music. From
beginning to end the program was an artistic success. MissLennon's
voice is a deep contralto of wonderful breadth and power. She sings
with much force the great arias from the grand operas and sings
the tender love ballads and reverie-like songs with a tenderness and
a sweetness that are most remarkable. Her method is perfect; she
Btudies every note that she utters and makes evcrthing blend into
an artistic whole. It is evident that if she might be heard in some
large hall with full orchestral accompaniment she would appear
to splendid advantage. She has a fine physique and majestic air.
Miss Lennon was assisted by Mrs. S. D. Cox, Miss Marie Hoover,
Mrs. C. S. Lippincott and Mr. John Handolph.
The management of the Crete Chautauqua assembly has re-engaged
the popular singer, Miss Gilford, for the coming season. Miss
Gifford has been singing with Theodore Thomas this winter. She
will travel with the orchestra on its western tour, and will probably
be heard in this city next month when the orchestra appears at
the Funke. Christine Nielson Drier, the noted contralto singer of
the choir of the First Presbyterian church, Chicago, and Professor
Graham Taylor, of the University of Chicago, lecturer on sociology,
have also been engaged.
The civic department of the Woman's club met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Hitchcock. The papers presented were: "The
Office of Mayor in American Cities," Miss Margaret Palmer; "The
German Mayor or Burgomaster," Mrs. Kmma Westermann; "The
English Mayor," Mrs. S. B. Pound; "The Brooklyn Idea in City
Government," Mies Cora Berge; ''Current Events in Municipal
Affairs," Mrs. M. E. Walker. The subject at the next meeting will be
"Franchise and the Council.'
The Sunday Inter-Ocean has this to say of Mr. Martinus Sieve
king of this city: "Martinus Sieveking, pianist, formerly of this
city, and musical director in the state university of Nebraska, has
won success both financially and artistically. He goes east in April
to play with the Boston Festival orchestra. At this engagement
he will present a new concerto of his own composition. Following
the Boston engagemont Mr. Sieveking will make a concert tour of
i he principal eastern cities."
William Reed Dunroy will give a reading from his poems and
prose in the chapel of the university sometime in the early part of
April, probably the lifth or sixth. Ho will be formally introduced
to the Lincoln public by Mr. W. J. Byran. Mr. Dunroy is a gifted
young man who is doing conscientious work in the literary field, and
he deserves a warm reception from the people of Lincoln, ilo is a
regular contributor to The Coukiek.
Misses Mary Jones and Willa Cather who went to Chicago last
week returned somewhat earlier than they expected owing to Miss
Cathers sudden attack of pneumonia. The latter was seriously ill
upon her return, but is now reported to be much better. The young
ladies were constant attendants at the opera during their stay in
Chicago.
Miss Hattie Hardin entertained a number of friends Saturday
evening in honor of her g'est, Miss Meisenbach. of Mendota, 111.
Those present were: Miss Lau, Miss Smith, of Holdrege, Mo., Miss
Meisenbach, Miss Rena Chappel, Miss Stella Ducker, Miss Nellie
West, Mr. Junge, Mr. Pizey, Mr. Shaefer, Mr. Barr and Mr. Cornell.
Lincoln is losing some of its most gifted vocalists. Miss Gaylord
some months ago went east to accept a profitable offer to sing in a
church choir; and new Miss Lillibridge has become Mrs. Keating
entailing a removal of rpsidenco to Chicago. Those who havo heard
Miss Lennon say she will do much to make up for this loss.
G. M. Lambcrtson returned Sunday from Southport, Conn., Mr.
and Mrs. Lambcrtson got as far west a3 Chicago on the post-nuptial
trip when they were summoned cast by tho sudden death of Mrs.
Lambertson's sister. Mrs. Lambertson remained at Southport. She
is expected to reach Lincoln in a few days.
The Rochester (Ind.) Republican contains an account of the
death of Miss Ancora Barkdoll. The deceased visited in this city
and her brother resides here. Miss Barkdoll was in failing health
the last two jears and last year spent several months in Iowa and
Nebraska.
Senator Manderson, who has been named as Mr. Marquett's suc
cessor as general solicitor for the B. it M., will be given an elaborate
reception in Omaha upon his return from Washington, March '27.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Templo entertained a large number of young
people Saturday evening in honor of Iho eighteenth birthday of
their daughter. Miss Katie.
Mr. Martinus Sieveking will give his next artistic recital in the
chapel of tho university Tuesday evening. The program is a
most excellent one.
Dr. McClure and daughter, Miss Martha, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa;
who were tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kelley, returned homo
last week.
Professor Caldwell, of the state university, delivered a lecture at
Exeter last Saturday on "A Critical Moment in American History."
It, is reported that one of tho university fraternities will rent the
old Potvin residence and transform it into a club house.
Misses Nellie and Jennie Piper.daughters of the secretary of state,
are tho guests of their father at the Windsor hotel.
Senator Allen was tendered a banquet at the Lindeil hotel Wed
nesday night. The affair was largely political.
Tho university glee club is coming up rapidly and will soon bo in
a position to go out on a tour of the state.
Murk H. Til ton has returned from San Antonio, Texas. Mrs.
Tilton will return about the first of May.
The university Current Topics club met yesterday afternoon at
tho residence of Mrs. J W.Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. John U. Allen and son have returned from California.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lowery have returned from California.
C. E. Montgomery, of Omaha, was in Lincoln this week.
Mrs. Sarah Harris has been visiting in Crete this week.
Tho Patriarchs have closed a most successful season.
W. A. C. Johnson has returned from Cincinnati.
Miss Jeanette Wilson is visiting in Denver.
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Matt Baldwin is ill with the grip.
Col. F. M. Woods is in Chicago.
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