The concert opened with the inevitable piano solo which seems indispensable for the starting of any entertainment, and during the performance of which latecomers hurry to their seats, programs are sold, and the audience, with a tremendous amount of rustling and whispering, settles itself down to listen.

This initiatory ceremony being over, more interesting items followed.

The juveniles sang an Empire song, accompanied by a pretty flag drill; it was a taking tune, and as Linda had prophesied was immensely applauded by the visitors, who insisted on an encore.

A violin solo came next, and was followed by a charming Russian dance given by two members of Form IV.a.Garnet played a piece on her mandoline, with piano accompaniment.

She had suggested a duet for mandoline and guitar, but Winona had had no time to practice her instrument lately, and had begged to be excused.