Mondovi High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mondovi, WI)

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Der Studenten Verein gave a Christmas programme Monday night, December eighteenth. The meeting was opened with an “Allegemeiner Gesang,” O Tannenbaum, which was sung with true German volume. Lynn Howard gave a very interesting paper on “Christmas in Germany” in which he told of the observances and merry makings of this sacred festival im Vaterland. Germany, the home of toys and toy-makers, is the home of the real Christmas tree in all its glory and brightness. “Der Weihnachtstraum” was nicely read in German by Jennie Lamb. Following the reading was a quartet, “Stille Nacht,” by Marietta Walsh, Luella Halverson, Arthur Koepp and Hugh Trowbridge. The beautiful old German Carol was very well rendered. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of the programme was das Lust-spiel, “Eine Weihnachtsuberraschung.” PERSONAN Der Vater------------Erwin Fisher Fritz Arthur Koepp Die Mutter....... Florence Jacobi Mariechen Ethel Kenyon Knecht Ruprecht......Paul Walker Rudi.................Robert Kuenzli Frau Holle........... Gladys Ward The play was given in the German. Miss Lins gave a brief synopsis of the plot before the curtain rose. The performance was very entertaining and the actors received much laughterand loud applause. The play centered about a lighted Christmas tree, loaded with gifts; German costumes were used, a real Santa Claus or Knecht Ruprecht appeared, and altogether, das Lustspiel” scored a distinctive success. After the programme came “die Austheilung der Geschenke,” which was participated in by the whole society. Every member received a gift with an appropriate verse in German, which was read and translated as it was given out. Needless to say there were a great many jokes which provoked hearty laughter and good natured comment. German refreshments, with Christmas pfeffernusse and Kaffeekuchen, were served. The meeting closed with many wishes for a “Frohliche Weihnachten.” TO THE KICKER. Why don’t you stop your knocking Yes, cynic, I mean you Why don’t you stop your bucking And see what you can do? What you think about the Mirror Think, and keep it to yourself Or to be a little clearer Put that hammer on the shelf. J. V. ’I2.

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The third meeting of the Studenten Verein was held November twenty-second. As usual all the numbers on the program, which was as follows, were well rendered. Allegemeiner Gesang ...Die Lorelei Common Things Seen in Germany .John Voll Solo ----------------------------------------------------Gladys Ward Undank ist der Welt Lohn .Ella Rohrscheib Music, Duet.-------------------------------Ethel Kenyon, Clara Helwig Anekdoten aus “Fliegende Blatter”................... ..Arnold Koepp Ratsel -------------------------------------- Milford Langehough Allgemeiner Gesang-------------------------------- Der Lindenbaum Among the numbers was the much appreciated solo by Gladys Ward and the piano duets by Ethel Kenyon and Clara Helwig. Miss St. Sure led the singing in the absence of Miss Lins. All the members of the society seemed as enthusiastic as ever. s

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The Nautilus gave a Christmas program Wednesday evening, December thirteenth. A Christmas carol opened the meeting. Mock business was conducted by Gladys Ward, Elsa Esbensen, Edna Halberg, Irene Ruseling and Francis Broadfoot. Miss Lins explained subsidiary motions aad their precedence. Isabelle Quarberg then gave a delightful piano solo. “The Story of the Other Wise Man,” Henry Van Dyke’s beautiful Christmas story, was read and commented upon by Gladys Ward. The reading brct out clearly the pathos and the uplifting lesson of the story, with its special significance, at this time. Two original essays were read: “The True Christmas Spirit,” by Jennie Lamb, and “Christmas in Other Lands,” by Marie Ward. Both papers showed care and thot in preparation and were equally instructive and interesting. Mary Farrington and Lucy Dillon gave a duet, “O, Little Town of Bethlehem,” which was greatly enjoyed. The program was completed by an extract from Kate Douglas Wig-gin’s “Bird’s Christmas Carol.” Florence Jacobi read from the chapter in which Mrs. Ruggles makes great preparations to get her children ready for the Christmas dinner at “Bird’s Nest.” After the introduction was read, the “two solid hours’ training in manners,” was acted out. The characters were as follows: Mrs. Ruggles ------------------------------------------- Marietta Walsh Sarah Maude------------------------------------------------ Esther Solberg Peter ---------------------------------------------------- Pearly Biesecker Hetty --------------------------------------------------Nettie Ellenberger Clem ----------------------------------------------------Mamie Magadance Cornelius ------------------------------ Luella Halverson Peoria ---------------------------------------------------- Anna Whelan Susan Elma Halberg Billy ---------------------------- ------------------ Bonnie Gilman Baby Larry--------------------------------------------------Lillian Helwig The parts were all well taken. Especial praise is given to Mrs. Rug-pies for her “training in manners” was highly effective. The meeting was closed with the song, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” The society was glad to welcome the mothers of the members to the meeting. Since the Christmas program proved to be a successful venture, an open meeting will be planned in the near future. 10