Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 154, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1918 — DELIGHTS AUDIENCE [ARTICLE]

DELIGHTS AUDIENCE

MISS ELIZABETH FYFFE GIVES SPLENDID VIOLIN RECITAL LAST EVENING. Those most competent to judge pronounce the violin recital given at the Methodist church Tuesday evening by Miss Elizabeth Fyffe, of Boston, one of the very best musical programs ever given in this city. The selections executed by Miss Fyffe were highly classical and she proved to her audience that she is an artist of rare ability. Everyone of her selections were received by the audience with enthusiastic applause and were especially enjoyed by the music lovers of the assembly. Mrs. M. D. Gwin at the piano and organ assisted very pleasantly as an accompanist of Miss Fyffe. Solos by Mrs. Loren Sage and Mrs. Harold Barnes were a most enjoyable part of the program. The latter part of the evening’s program was the community singing led by Dr. W. L. Myer. Dr. Myer sang the verses of the Old Folks at Home and There’s A Long, Long Trail with the audience assisting in the chorus.

Jesse D. Allman sang Keep The Home Fires Burning and Wilda Littlefield sang Over There, with the audience assisting in the choruses. The meeting closed with the audience singing heartily the Star Spangled Banner with Dr. Myer leading. Those who were not able to appreciate fully the classical part of the program were elegantly entertained by the community singing. The gross proceeds of the entertainment which goes to the Red Cross amounted to $62.50. The expense will be very small.