The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-01

ing n Banquet to Party That
Far Exceeded Expectations as to
Numbers, and Taxed the Capacity
OF bOW1by Hall to Accommodate
An Enjoyable Evening.
When the members Of Minnehaha camp.
Modern Woodmen, hold another annual
thanksgiving banquet there will be a
large delegation in their business meet
lngs to advocate renting Rice park. or
part Of Minneapolis The camD has
grown so large that there is hardly a
building in the city, with the possible
exception of the Auditorium, which is
large enough to comfortably accommo-
date such an event.
The seventh annual banquet was held
last night in the spacious rooms Of the
camp at Bowlby hall. The adjoining
rooms of the Maccabees were used, fold
Ing doors throwing both into a single
hall and covers were laid at the tables
In expectation of an attendance of about
500
rive hundred people attended. In addf-
ton, each Of the 500 had invited his
friends, and before o'clock there was a
crush in, which fully 800 were engaged
IN one grand effort to have good time
Every seat was occupied and standing
room was hardly obtainable.
1t was almost impossible to serve the
banquet properly, owing to the immense
number of people to be waited on, but
every one made the best Of it, and the
evening was spent very pleasantly. The
banquet was served at o'clock, and after
the guests had participated in the en-
joyment Of all the good things, a pro-
gramme Of addresses and music was
given.
A number Of notables were in attend
ance, including Gov. John Lind and
Mayor Kiefer, both Of whom made ad-
dresses.
Gov. Lind spoke mainly of the state Of
Minnesota, stating that in no other state
Of the Union had such progress been
made during the years since the Civil
war. He reviewed the annually increas-
ing prominence of her public men, her
commerce and her resources and drew
from conditions as he has seen them the
conclusion that in no state of the Union
have citizens better homes, better pros
poets and better opportunities for health,
wealth and happiness. Speaking of fra
ternal interests in the state, he compl1-
mented the Woodmen as being one of the
strongest of its organizations and stated
that he believed sincerely that great good
is accomplished through such associations
and through the work largely philan-
thropic, which such organiza lions pur-
sue.
Mayor Kiefer spoke in behalf of the
city, setting forth fits many advantages
and its progress. He believed that never
before have her citizens had more rea,
son to be proud and called attention
to the excellence of the city government,
the health and prosperity of the peo-
pie and the bright prospects of the fu-
4ture, He felt it an honor to be present
with the =.Woodmep and congratulated
them on their progress and prosperity.
1.-The. Opportunities of Single Men in
Minnesota furnished Oar F. Reese with
a subject. and following Judge Jaggard
said that while he had known the pre-
ViOus speaker for years and had thought
him man anxious to improve the shin
ing moments as they passed, he was fore
ed to reflect in sadness, that while other
opportunities had been improved, Mr..
Reese had neglected the most to be de-
sired Of all, the golden chance of throw
ing aside the threadbare garments of
bache!Orhood in a state, where above all
others, beautiful and charming women
abide. Then he squared himself by throw
ing out q few hints as to the marriage
BILE 6esirability of the previous speaker
and closed with a few choice sentiments
addressed to the youth and beauty before
him. which ought to make him solid in
a hundred households
The; Royal Neighbors We're represented
in Mrs j. c. fFferburger. Louis Nash
sang, several songs and Miss McQuillan
rendered a piano solo. After the pro-
gramme was concluded the floor was
cleared and an orchestra stationed be-
tween the two halls furnished inspiring
music for the dancing, which continued
until a late hour