The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24
THE P. 0. S. OF a.
BANQUET |
The Members of Camp i12 Enjoyed
themselves Last Night.
ABOUT 500 PEOPLE WERE PRESENT
The schoppe Orchestra Furnished the
Music, and Prof. S. T. Ford, Of Balti-
more. Delighted the Audience by
Recitations and Impersona-
tions Of q High order

tions Of High order
The entertainment and banquet hsid last
evening in Robbins opera house, under the
auspices Of Washington Camp No. 112,
Patriotic Order Sons Of America, was one Of
the most enjoyable affairs held in the town
for many years. The camp adopted this
means of celebrating Washingtons Birth
day. and the success which attended their
efforts and the enjoyment Afforded the mem-
hers Of the camp fully attest the wisdom of
their selection. The literary and musical
part Of the program was Of high order and
added greatly to the pleasure Of the large
assemblage.
The painters and decorators, who prepared
the hall for the occasion, made great change
in its appearance The decorations were ON
an elaborate scale. The national colors pre-
dominated, and tri-colored stringers formed
a canopy over the Patriotic Sons and their
wives and sweethearts. At the entrance an
arch was formed and at either side of the
hall bunting and shields, emblems of the
order were profusely displayed. The decor
ations were furnished by X, il. Morgan, the
East Centre street regalia manufacturer.
The members of the camp began to as
semble at z o'clock, and continued to arrive
until o'clock, when the festivities began
As they entered the hall the sweet strains of
the famous Schoppe Orchestra greeted their
ears, and long tables laden with all the
delicacies of the season made scene pleasant
to look upon. The orchestra was stationed
upon the balcony and rendered a number of
their choice selections while the pretty maids
and handsome youths, selected with due re-
gard for the occasion, served the throng
Al. Il.
inner man. Among the selections rendered
by the orchestra were the following:
my Country 'Tis of Thee" arr Schoppe ;
Overture Carnival, Schlepegrell Descriptive
piece, Uncle Eph's Wedding" Lamp :
America, overture on national airs, Tobina ;
The Directorate March, Sousa; Intermezzo
Kusse. FRANKIE Overture Anna Bolena, 4"
Donizetti; "a Jolly Sleighing Party"
Barnard Gems of Steven Foster" Ameri-
can Fantasia, Tobina FL Capilan March,
Sousa; Havana Beauties, - waltz, Conterno;
star Spangled Banner" arr Schoppe
Rev. Robert O'Boyle, chairman of the even
ing, promptly at 500 o'clock offered grace,
and the hungry and faithful proceeded to
devour the good things prepared for them by
Caterer Harry Aregood. Too much praise
cannot be given for the manner in which he
attended to the wants Of the three hundred
present. 1t was a largo crowd to handle, and
all expressed themselves in complimentary
terms of Mr.. Aregood's ability as a caterer.
One young man who wears white hat and
sells clothing 'all wool but the buttons felt
offended because he got the neck OF
the turkey, but the waiter probably
knew his man, as the young gent
is known to have considerable neck
at times. The bill-offare was an elaborate
as follows;
MENU:
Oysters. Blue Points
Roast Turkey. Dressing.
Cranbcrries.
Celery. Apple Sauce. Lima Beans
Red Beet. Pickles,
J Cold slaw. Corn. Tomatoes.
Custard. Coffee Cakes
Chocolate. Cocoanut Almond
Oranges Apples Bananas,
Ice Cream Cake.
Ice Cream
Chairman O'Boyle, at $3.50, raped for orde
and in a neat speech threw a few well de
y served bouquets at Camp 112, and then in
. troduced Prof S. T. Ford, of Baltimore Md
the well-known humorist and elocutionists
:, To say that he captured his audience is put
ting it mildly. His selections were elevatin
in tone and sentiment Mr.. Ford is an elo
"a cutionist of much ability, and with his fin
10 presence and voice Of vast compass an,
o pleasant quality gave great enjoyment an,
W qualification to his hearers He entertaine,
~ the audience for two hours and at the end O
N that time those present were reluctant il
-o leaving. The program was a varied one
III combining the gay, grave fun, pathos an
g. humor with strong dramatic power. II
opened with "How de Do" and followe
with Artemus Wards famous "Me an
jim" with excellent effect. Then h
r. caused much laughter by recitiug the e8
a- perience Of the negro with the trolley, i
Oh which role he probably appears to best ad
s. vantage As the society girl and the advise
IL of the orthodox team he had his audienC
completely in his pewer The comic sermon
with his text from "Old Mother Hubbard
Vs. was the finest rendition of this difficult pieC
ever heard Santa Claus and the Stocking
was elevating and brought tears to the ey,
at of many of those present Prof. Fords al
,es pearance here was successful and met wit
in the high expectations of the people,
xt The committee having the affair in charl
,et was composed Of B. j. Yost, r. A. Davei
ok port, b f. Parrott, E. j. Davies and JOSEF
.et Lehmler, and they deserve much praise e
30 the success attending their efforts.
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druggists refund the money if it fails to cur
.n- 25 cents.
ny The Scenery All New.
cts William Calder the American manag
TO who went to England some years ago wi
lie. the "White Slave" and who purchased viii
ar in London that maryelously construct
es, drama. ''The Span of Life, ," from the auth,
we Mr. sutton Vane, will personally euperei
ted its production here next Friday night. N
ho Calder declares that "The Span of Life"
his most profitable investment and althou
he has several other theatrical enterpri,
both here and in Europe The Span Of Lii
.he continues to be his fayorite. 1t will be p