Fergus County argus., 1902-02-12
JOLLY SURPRISE PARTY.
Wives and Sweethearts of the Utica
Odd Fellows Visit the Ledge.

Wives and sweethearts Of the Utica
Odd Fellows Visit the Ledge.
A very pleasant affair occurred at
Utica last week in connection with the
bimonthly session Of Sapphire Lodge
No. 10 of the odd Fellows, when the
ladies' arranged q pleasant surprise
and took the lodge room by storm. car
rying with them a choice supply of
dainty refreshments, which, combined
with their own many charms. did way
quickly with all opposition.
1t was on the evening of February
ith, while the members of the lodge
were giving their time and attention
ir seeing that new member did the
right thing in riding the goat, that the
Noble Guard was called to the out
side door by the guard for instruc
tions as to the opening of the portals.
On opening the wicket his nose came
ir contact with some invaders finger.
whereupon he Immediately gave the
alarm to the members of the lodge and
the room was forthwith cleared for
action.
After some consultation with those
OF the outside il was ascertained that
the invading force consisted of the
wives and sweethearts of the mem
bers armed with well filed baskets OF
all descriptions. The sacred portals
were removed and the fair invaders
were allowed to enter, which they did
t. the merry strains OF Bring Back
My Bonnie to Me-"
The refreshments were put in
charge of a committee, not for future
reference, but for future use. and ev.
eryone was provided with seat. Or.
der was called by the Noble Guard
who in a few we'll chosen words vel
ccmed the wives and sweethearts OF
the members. Brother Past Grand
Master delivered very neat speech
while bro. w. X. Chambers told one
o. his many funny stories about the
fellow who was filled with soda water
The ladies then sang Home. Sweet
Home" in a very charming manner
which was followed by "The Old Ken
lucky Home" in response to hearty
encore. An interesting speech was
made by p. G. o. F. David. A dec
lamation was then rendered by Miss
Myrtle Hassett. after which the ladies
commenced dishing up all kinds of dc
licious refreshments, which complet
ed their victory and caused the boy
! to throw up both hands and delive
, themselves into the hands of "the fai
/ enemy"
, After a vigorous attack had bee
, made on the refreshments severa
speeches were made and amongst otl
} crs II. G.. Phillips, ]. NJ. Campbell,
! +. David and w. X. Chambers ad
dressed the assemblage; some of tn
( members were called upon, but it wa
! hinted that on account of their hayin
been subject to a severe onslaugh
, from the roguish god of love, Cupit
+. that they ought to be excused, but th
: Noble Guard declared that such a mi
: ton was out of order and prompt
fined John Milne. Chas. Douglas an
Alex Peters So apiece for being I
y love.
Charming recitations were the
: rendered by Miss Louise Korell Mis-
/ Della Mesner, Mabel Rhoades, &c
y hude and Mary Campbell. and son
rendered by Miss Maude Phillips. N
s. Careful Little rect. was given in
i maner which brought forth vigorou
|, applause. Noble Guard p. w. Korel
). or behalf Of the lodge. extendo
l. hearty thanks 10 the visitors and ga,
them a very pressing invitation I
l. come again, declaring they were
l. ways welcome. prc,iiing that the
did not forget the coffee pot.
l. The OCCASION was 4 pleasant one, an
thanks to the thoughtfulncss Of IL
e ladies, was enjoyed by all.
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