The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-03-09
The Bachelors Entertain.

c., silently cherished hope that some
their shoulders to the wheel and aid
their ever conscientious sisters in
maintaining the institution called $50
ciety'.
unexpected realization were unique,
each one having on it trousers but
ton fastened with patent fastener,
, symbolical, 1 presume, of their eman
cipation 1t Was generally under
stood that the Maidens would have to
go alone to Keener's hall, which of
course We did not mind. feeling per-
fectly safe in companies of five and
six. But when We discovered that
some of the charming younger Maid
ems had Bachelor company. an6 the
entertainment was delayed because
the commute in charge was-well.
he came late with maiden. There
was d visible wave of disapproval.
The committee, however, having al
most daily experience with children,
Immediately distracted our attention
by announcing that brothers Strong
and ketelsOn would choose sides.
Our thoughts instantly wandered back
over period of---years, when as
little boys and girls We would stand
excitedly along the sides of the school
room and ''spell-down;'. But in this
our Brothers were again unique. The
leaders were each given a handful OF
clothes pins to be passed down the
| line, laid on the floor, and returned.
Brother Strong and his able assist
ants proved to be The most dextrous.
The committee ushered us into an
other game called "Rington'', which
at least proved their trust in us, for
We actually passed dollars from one
to another, the object being tor two
or three In the cenLer of the ring, to
find them, on perhaps, as was unkind-
ly suggested, they thought we could
be tempted Herewith. No Indeed dear
brothers, we thought you understood
better our purp ose in life.
! 1t was growing evident that the
committee on entertainment had no
resi- ect whatever 1Or our maluenly
dignity for he announced, with uncan
ed for levlJy, that the next game
would De ''GrunL''. l will refrain
from any description.
| After II few minutes of liking
James, (which was rather childish
but much to be preferred TO the last
mentioned, we were given connun-
drums TO be matched aud each couple
in turn amused the others by picking
up potatoes in a teaspoon ana carry
Ing them to basket.
At just the proper moment the long
tables were moved out and We were
most efficiently served with delight
| full repast. 1t was amusing and yet
almost pathetic to notice the look of
worriment as the Brothers wondered
| if the chocolate was properly season
ed or if the supply of sandwiches and
| pickles would meet the demand. But
we were consoled by the fact that the
experience was good for the dear
Brothers and they would be thus en-
cOuraged to another effort.
AT the close of the repast, Sister
Bidwell, with an approved maidenly
dignity, spoke feelngly OF the appre-
citation felt by the Maidens of the hos
pitality and entertainment which had
been so lavishly bestowed upon us.
Brother Strong responded in behalf
of the Bachelors. with we'll chosen
words and sentiment. He made a
motion, that we bury the Ratchet and
have many good times together as
"Old Maids aud >'Old Bachelors.
After uniting our voices in singing
old familiar tunes. we babe our Broth
ers good light. and departed with a
most sincere hand shake of woOd-fel-
lOwship.
Secretary of B. Nj. G.
p. S. | forgot to mention the artistic
decorations of the hall. bunting and
flags, which ARE always pleasing to
the eye and inspiring to the heart:
with potted plants and Sister Bid
wells long treasured palm. gave the
room an attractive and festive ap-'I
pearance. S.