The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-02-01
Arctic Brothers Held a Re-
 union in Victoria.
A BIG BANQUET GIVEN
MoBy sons of inc Land of Nuggets Present - Captain John Irving PrtsIdes.

and reunion of absent brothers far to the south of the domain over which Her lel- ness, the Arctic Queen, holds sovereignty. The banquet and reunion was held in Vic toria, January 20. The event Is chroni- eled by the Victoria Times as follows; Genialltv was undOubte ilv the kev note to the character of ihe gathering on the oc- eas'on of the banquet of the Arctic Broth erhood on Saturday evening. There as spontaneltY of the festivities not often mel with In functions of thls nature, while all present were possessed with determatlon to actively participate in one great effort to make everybody enjoy himself.
 Although the aims and objects of the Brotherhood may perhaps be confined to the district almost embraeed-bv the frlgid zone. there was nothing indicative of the northern ehilliness about those who gath cred around the table, but on the contrary, an abundance of warmth and eordlaltv. The dining hall in the Dallas hotel was tblaze with light, while the long table iastily and temptlnglv covered-the strains of the music from Messrs. DrlseOll and Ar hold, representing the Fifth regiment or ehestra, contributed to scene that will finger long In the memories of all present, shortly after o'clock, with the opening selection. the banqueters led by Captain John Irving, chairman, seated themselves around the table, those present being:
 Captain John Irving, chairman; P. F. Seharschmldt, J. S, Harvey, Il. N. Price. Bro. Wilkinson, A. p. Briggs, J. P. Ner' leh, John fIercv. H. Ella. Capt. Rant, vice-chairman; Frank Hlnds and Ell Hume representing Bennett Lodge No. 2; Capt. E. w. Johnston, p, D. Whitehead and Bro. Blckmore representing the mother lodge at Skagwav, and Col. Doyle, C. Courtney. J. c. MeKenna, C L Cullen, w. Langlsy, A. Langley, C. w. Clifford, N. P. P.. T. J. Watson and ID. Graham representing Atlln lodge; and I. Berks, H. Austin. J. and B. Savannah and others. A large number of the brethren were unable to attend, but their telegrams were received wishing success.
 The menu card most artistieally ar ranged, was as follows:
 MENU.
 Potages
 Malamook. Consomme, a la MOecasln
 Polssons.
 Dried salmon, a Ia husky, sauce au bacon
 juice. Lake Bennett Greyling.
 Entrees.
 Fried Snowballs. Husky Sweetbreads.
 Skagwav Pravns en seaweed.
 RotS.
 Slrloin of Mule, a Ia Heney.
 Yukon Goose, MOssberrv Sauce.
 AtlIn Ptarmlgan stuffed with nuggets. Arctic R. vens, White Horse Sauce.
 DesSerte.
 Arctic Mystery, Cleaner Sauce
 Dawson Aqua
 Klondke Strawberry Tartlets. Briggs Extract. Yukon Boulders,
 flap-jseks.
 DeSSleated Cabbages.
 Arctic Fruit Translated Beans.)
 After the participants had done com plete justice to the appetlzlng luxurieS mentioned In the above card, Captain John Irving proposed health to "The Queen" !" which was responded to with greatest en- thuslasm' to the accompaniment of the Ma tional Anthem.
 In an excellent speech, Captain Rant, chief of the circle at Bennett, proposed the toast, "To the President of the United States. " emphasizing the remarkable good fellowship existing between "our cousins from across the border" and "we who bow to the Union Jack" Misunderstood ing had sprung up between us to disturb but their meeting in the north had dssl- pated all prejudice while amlcability now relgned supreme. This toast was taken with great ovation, the orchestra striking up the "Star Spangled Blnner." and "For He's Jolly Good Fellow"
 Bo.P.F F. Seharsehmldt proposed the health of "Her lclness, the Arctic Queen" MT. Seharsehmlit spoke glowlngly of the vastness of the north-the great gold re- zion bounded on the south by Juneau, on the north by Dawson, and soon no doubt by Cape York. All this region was under the undlsputed sway of Her lciness. and of all her subjects. none were more loyal than the organization known as the Arctic Brotherhood which admitted of no bound ary line.
 Bro. John Plerev responded, dwelling on the mystery of the great ntrth,' shrouded by foSs and a chilly atmosphere, but with al of glorious possibilities. As a represen' tatlve of the Queen Ielness, MT. PiereN presented the chairman with the last pIee' of lee taken from Her Majesty's domain This provoked great applause and the US | ual 'For He's Jolly GOod Fellow"
 In proposing the "MOther Camp" Bro lJ. D. Graham told how the order was firs formed-on board the steamer City of Se' attle on a voyage to Skagwav. The prin-