The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-05-19
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The Bryant Literary Association
closed its initial year with largely
attended and most delightful banquet at
the Sank Centre House on Monday even
ing last. There were more than hun
dred persons present, and the dining
room presented an animated appearance
from half past nine until nearly two
O'Clock. Mr.. Bunnell had made bounti-
full provisions for the occasion, and the
guests did full justice to the excellent bill
of fare. After something more than an
hour had been spent in discussing the
more substantial features ofthe occasion
wit and wisdom, fact and fancy are
turned loose and flowed full and fast.
The first toast, "Our lady members"
was responded to by Rev. c. w. Lawson,
who paid an exalted compliment to the
fair sex. "Our gentleman members" re-
ceived very handsome treatment at the
hands of Mrs. {. c. Tobey, in sparkling
and witty address, with personal allu-
sions, emphasizing the salient character
istic of most OF the male members of the
association. 1t was in a happy vein, de-
livered with effect, and was received with
well-merited and frequent. bursts of APP
plause.
N. H. Miner responded to "Our Associ-
ation," in pleasing manner, calculated
to strengthen it in the future.
DIR. Dubois, who was down on the pro-
gram. was conspicuous by his absence,
he haying gone to St. Paul, and a good
thing was lost.
NJ. c. Kelsey spoke of "Our Future"
with cheerful hopefullness which seemsto
be fully justified. He made an excellent
address.
Rev. J. F. Hamilton responded to
Education" in his usual happy style.
1t was an address full of solid thought,
and it will long be remembered by all
who heard it. 1t was large subject,
and it was treated in a large way,
though all too briefly.
Webb Harmon dissected "Shams in a
well-turned and effectively delivered
little speech, showing keen perception.
1t as forcible both in manner and mat
ter.
Judge Barto. in lighter vein, responded
to the sentiment, Zone side is no side, "
and he proved his proposition beyond
cavll. The Judge illustrated his position
with several apt and well told anecdotes
Rev. Leonard Smith spoke on "First
Impressions" a subject which appealed
to him strongly asanew ARRIVAL. While
the impressions were not all pleasant,
yet the pleasant ones predominated to
sue degree that he said he felt that he
had emphasized his impressions of the
community by investing in home and
casting his lot permanently with this
community.
A. H. Petit developed rare ability as
an after dimes speaker in responding to
Our City" His eulogy of Sank Centre
would have been considered extrava-
giant from one who was not as deep
ly in love with it as the speaker.
He thought its name the most euphon-
ieus, its present the most satisfactory
and its future the most brilliant of any
place he knew anything of either person.
ally or by reputation. His speech bris-
tied with humor, and he kept his audience
in an expansive and audible grin from
first to last
Or. McMasters, using "Gastronomy"
as text preached funny and interest
ing sermon. 1t was unique, enjoyable
and fitting closing to delightful eyen-
ing of toast responses.
The male quartet sang several seIec-
tons, but "Hasty Pudding" captured
the audience, who would have a repeti-
ton of it. 1t was parody on the cold
Oaken Bucket" and peculiarly appro-
pirate to the occasion. After singing
America" the guests dispersed with the
unanimous expressions of satisfaction
and pleasure. The event was fitting
conclusion of the first year of the associ-
alton, and when it shall meet again, in
September next, it will be with larger
membership and better equipped for
more satisfactory work.