Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-01-13
BANQUET.

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The people Of Alma are quite accus-
toned TO social entertainments of a
very enjoyable character so that to be
right royalty entertained is no novelty,
yet the banquet at the Wright House
Wednesday evening in honor OF :. a.
Smith, the popular manager. was rath
er surprise. One can hardly imagine
how such an occasion can be more ell.
Joyable; with an. excellent program, in
the hands Of DR.. Hunting az worthy
toast master who is SO surcharged
with such rich fund of quaint humor
that he IS a host in himself on such an
occasion. In his happiest mood he
discharged the duties OF his position
III such Il manner as to add very much
to the enjoyable occasion His address
in rhyme was extremely witty and
very much enjoyed.
The salutatory by the band was a
very fine selection, and rendered in
that "Nc Plus @tro' style for which
this band is famous
The'wclcoming addressEby James l..
Clark in his easy, graccful.manner was
well received.
The response by s. \. Smith, the
guest of theeycning. .cvinced how keen
ly he felt this tribute from his numcl-
ouS friends. There are occasions in
our lives when words utterly fail to
give expression TO tie emotions surg
ing within, and silence becomes pc
culiarly expressive.
The invocation by Rev. VanAntwerp
was very appropriate.
The feast. how can it lie expected by
the poor editor Injured as he is to the
scanty fare incident To his lot can
write with that elaborate preusion es-
Sentlal To the proper presentation of
such an affair? 1t would be enough to
those familiar with the prevailing Gus
tom OF this popular Ilostelry to say
that this was fully up to the established
standard; nothing is ever done by
halves. and this was a full-grown sup
per, served with most excellent tact
After the wants of the inner man
mad become thoroughly well satisfied
came the toasts of the evening. The
first in order was Michigan my Michi-
gan 10y W. \ Bahlke in very clear
and incisiye speech. setting forth the
2re-eminent advantages OF our beloved
state in such language and presenting
such data rs to iucte a conscious pride
that we are ctizensyof7 Michigan.
Alma, Past, Present and Future
by Rev. Theodore Nelson was charac-
teristic of Mr.. Nelson, replete with in.
teresting "reminiscences Of the pioneer
days Of Alma and vicinity, interspersed
with such tender allusons to his home
and friends and many hopeful words
of the future prosperity of our beauti-
ful village.
The Pride Of Alma" by Wrights $
Opera House Band in an overture
Rip Van Wrinkle. so far transcended
our most sangune expectations that
we are at a loss for language to adequate
ly express our appreciation Of it.
The Wright House 10y +. B. Green
was a very happy effort llet me whisper
to you that whatever tinge of verdancy
may seem to linger about his cognomen
is quickly dispclled when he has once
commenced operations in his word
factory an interesting description Of
the manner Of conducting Hostelries
among the oriental nations in Eve Oh
den times "A practical view Of the advan-
tageS a good hotel affords. well-merit-
ed tribute TO the good management of
the house in question.
The Press" 10y G.. W. Brown. The
pressure upon us now is to re-press
any expression Of opinion of this on
slaught upon the press, I'm thus sup
pressing any expression we cannot
convey any wrong impression. We
are pressed to press to a close.
The last toast of the evening" The
Ladies' by NJ. b. Faughner was a de-
cided hit. though we strongly suspect
the gentleman is liable to the charge of
champerty, too much interest in the
decision of the question on his own ad-
mission. wants a hclpmate. a better
half himself, is very likely to get there
before the boys. Some lady in want of
an opportunity to pop the question
this year will do well to fix her weather
eye on this chance. Many pleasant
thrusts at the bachelors, much enjoyed
by all.
Home Sweet Home" by the band
concluded the program and all went
home thoroughly well pleased with the
evenings entertainment.
An effort is being made to have the
ptonou Of luginoug clnSaJ M : o'cIocL