The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-04-04
THE SMOKE SOCIAL.
What the A. F. c. Boys Did Tuesday
Night to Pass Away the Time.

on account of lack of apace the AsJo-
rain was unable yesterday to print a
full account of the proceedings of the
smoke social given Tuesday night. 1t
Is given space this morning, however,
The first number was a song by Prof
Spencer, who won a deserved encore
by his rendition Of THE Hen Cackle."
He responded with ''The Bowery Girl.
Mr.. Young responded to The New
Directors" with a few timely remarks.
Mr.. Balm was next called upon and
added materially to the evenings en-
joyment with a song entitled THE
keyhole in the Door" For an encore
he sang 1.-The Ball of Yarn" and was
warmly applauded. On behalf of the
reelected directors Mr.. GIBSON con-
graduated THE members on the success
Of the club during the past year ana
predicted an even greater progress fol
che future. He assured the members
that the newly elected directors would
during their term of office, cons.de.
it their pleasure as we'll as their duty
TO advance the interests of the clu-
in every manner that lay in thel-
power. Prof. Spencer was again cali
ed upon at this junoture and gave tw
more songs in his always feEcltous
style, and won a hearty round of ap-
plause. Vice-President Herman Prae
men made a brief address and assureu
he members that it would always b.
lis pleasure TO work for the adv.noc
nent of the clubs interests and sine,
.e had lealned for himself the enJoya
le hours spent by the members, h
lad concluded THAT he could not l5late.
'ycupy some of his leisure hours TIA
4 coming to the clubs gatherings am
anticipating therein.
Mr.. SWope sang 'FThe Prodigal Son,
md was warmly applauded for real
J clever rendition of one of the hes
onIic songs ever written.
The newly elected treasurer, Dunca.
ituart, when called upon, made an ad
iress which was enthusiastically re
eived, assuring Those present that h
would work for THE best interests OF
he club, and conduct the affairs of h4s
flee in such a manner as Ito merit |
ntire confidence.
C. r. Higgins sang Hide Away"
md for am encore gave "Over the
sanister" both of which were rem
cred in manner THAT delighted tho |
Adience
R. e. Cauruthers responded to the |
oast, Our Athletes" and while ad
lttting that among the older mem
ers the talent was scarce. showed
hat among the juveniles there was
aSterial enough of first-class order |
0 regaln for Astoria the name she |
ormerly enjoyed as home for ath-
stes, when her hose team had no
ivaIl. He hoped that this year the
lub would have an athletic team OF
/ least twenty members, and If they
I'D not capture first Ihonors they would
t least take second place.
Mr.. p. Grant spoke briefly on the
ubject of training, and while regret
ing that he was not born a few years
alter in order that he might participate
the games, assured the members tha
le would at all times be pleased to
i've those who desired to train for
ED or track events the benefit OF
What experience he possessed.
Treasurer Stuart then recited "The
Gooie Road" some really clever and
original lines written by Mr. stuar,
for the occasion. The recitation was
such a success that ne was compelled
TO sing Near It.. which was rendered
in his best style and heartily ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Dalgity resonded TO THE La
dies" and on Hhat familiar subject
cave his hearers the benefit of his va
ried experience. His response was in
a very happy vein and was well re-
ceived.
Mr.. W. f. Tanam also spoke on the