INDUSTRIAL AND SOUVENIR EDITION OF THE ADVANCE Monticello, Ark., Tuesday, December 17, 1907 Page 8, Col. 4 & 5 Prof. Otto Mahling Prof. Otto Mahling, the present efficient music instructor at the Wilmar High School, is a native of Berlin, Germany. He began the study of music at ten years of age under Prof. Rachful, a noted musician of that city, and remained under his tuition for several years, finally when 14 years of age, going on a trip with his instructor to Russia. On returning from this trip, he went to Saxony and played quite a while in the orchestra of Count Einsidel. When 17 years of age, according to German custon, he entered the military service, joining the the Heavy Artillery Regiment, and during his three years service rose to the position of concert master. At the expiration of his time with the army, Prof. Mahling, still a mere youth, joined a band of high class musicians and traveled over the varoius countries of Europe, spending two years in Italy, six months in France and considerable time in other countries. He then accepted a position as the people of Wilmar by a very flattering offer induced Prof. Mahling to remain there and he now has a large class and is meeting with much success. Prof. Mahling is a musician of unusual ability, being master of the cornet and violin and playing several other instruments. He takes great interest in his work and is a very efficient and successful instructor. Carolyn Haisty jhaisty@tcac.com