Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-06-18


possible to make the arrangements
perfect and it was conceded by all that
they had been successful. The spacious
dining room was set with eight tables
while pyramid of flowers and luxur-
liant palms from Miller's greenhouses
grsced the center. The floral decora-
tiOns were tasteful and abundant and
when the banqueters, all in their gala
attire, faces smiling and fans flutter-
ing, came in to take their seats the
S. was pretty one.
ssndsome menu cards lay beside the
plates and bore beside the program the
following list of eatables:
Consomme, Colbert, in cups.
Baked Lake Trout, Matr1e de Hotel.
Parisienne Potatoes. Queen Olives.
Stuffed Spring Chicken.
Asparagus. sliced-Tomatoes.
Alumni Punch.
Sliced Ham. Roast Beef.
Chicken Salad Lobster Salad.
Strawberries and Cream.
assorted Cake. Vanilla Ice Cream.
Fruit. CAT.
1t is needless to say that the supper
was faultless or that the Pacifc's Chef
had done himself full justice. The
hour spent in discussing the various
courses was enlivened by laughter and
chat at the tables and all were in the
best of humOr for the flow of soul
which was to come next on the list.
After cafe chairs were pushed back and
Toastmaster l.. G.. Humbargar an
nounced that intellectual desert would
follow the material substance just en-
joyed.
Mr.. IIumbargar in opeI ing the lit
erary exercises recalled the fact that
the Abilene schools began in a log or
stone building, Now there are nearly
$50 graduates from the high school
and many of them present to celebrate
their graduation. Pertinent humorous
references were part of Mr.. HIS in
PRODUCTION of the speakers.
An instrumental trio by Misses
Grace Hodge, Maud Eames and Lou
Carpenter next made the piano ring
with harmony and received merited
applause.
Innocence" the first toast was re-
sponded to by A. G. Lott who well
coined the class of '91 into the associa-
ton. He wished them well and warn
ed them of danger. His remarks were
humorous and no doubt profoundly
appreciated by the new class.
'Our Debut" was responding toast,
handled by Miss Pearl Taylor, '91.
She assumed a mock-reverent tone in
speaking of what the older ones had
accomplished and promised that the
new graduates would do their best.
A solo by Miss Hoisington followed
and was given in her usual excellent
style.
"Our Girls" was the next toast,
responded to by T. H. Malott. The
speaker is evidently an admirer of the
fair sex for he extolled its members to
the skies. Especially is he proud of
Abilene's girls, considering them the
choicest of earth. His response pro-
vOked bursts of laughter and has made
him solid with the young ladies for all
tine.
"Our Boys" was responded to by Miss
Margaret Wilson who paid graceful
tribute to the gentlemen both big and
little. Her assurance Of the girls
interest in them made the alumni boys
present feel highly honOred. Miss
Wilson's response was well prepared
and heartily received.
1.-The State We Love" was respond
ed to by C. NJ. Harger in an original
poem.
Recreation" by T, E. Dewey was
filed with good advice. The average
man uses recreation as an incident of
life not an end. We think we will
have pleasure after we have made
money or fame. Instead we should
aim to enjoy as much of the pleasure
of life as possible, taking comfort as
we go along. The thought was well
worth remembering.
Fate was the subject of Miss
Dora Fishers response, We are crea-
lures of fate and it is to our credit if
we succeed in overcoming the disad-
vantages thrown around US.
Future Alumni" by Principal ]. H.
Niesley took a glance at those who
shall receive the education of coming
years. Their feet shall be more firmly
planted sthan ours, their accomplish
ments greater, their strength more
potent.
An instrumental solo by Miss Nina
Hodge and vocal solos by Supt. W. D.
Moulton and Miss Sara Bonel were
interspersed between the closing re-
sponses. All were well rendered. i
was almost exactly midnight when thu
guests arose from the table. Tit
hours had gone quickly and each one
will look back upon the banquet O
1881 as complete success.