Evening star., 1902-03-08
WAGE FARMERS CLUB.
The Members Entertained at Dinner
Thursday Night.

The complimentary supper given Thurs
day night at the La Fetra Hotel to the
members and workers Of the Young Wage
Farmers Club of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union by Mrs. s. D. La Fetra
was one of the most successful affairs in
the history Of the organization. The club
is composed of young boys who are en-
ployed as messengers, bundle wrappers,
elevator boys, etc, and their merriment
was allowed to flow unrestrained from 8
till 10 o'clock. That the boys fully realized
the opportunities of the occasion was
easily apparent.
More than forty boys marched from their
quarters at the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union building, with the American
flag. borne by Joseph Gates, unfurled In
front of the line. On being received at the
hotel by the hostess they formed a hollow
square In the dining room, where the motto
of the club. Dare to Do Right" was re-
peated with its Interpretation. The colors
were honored with the military salute and
the declaration 1--WE give our heads, our
hands and our hearts to God and our coun-
try" The "Old Glory song, with whistling
chorus, was rendered with vim that left
no doubt as to the patriotism in the hearts
of the boys.
they united in singing the doxology. after
which the young soldiers moved an assault
on the good things prepared to appease the
youthful appetites. and from that time on
they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The
national colors draped the walls and hung
from the chandeliers and every table was
lighted with wax tapers under scarlet-col-
ored shades. Lady guests of the hotel as
sisted in serving the refreshments. which
were varied and abundant, and when the
dainty, tinted ices in their beautiful forms
of flowers and birds. animals. fish and
fruits were placed before the boys their de-
light reached a climax.
Interesting incidents during the repast
were the offers Of the boys to "tip'' the
young ladies who served the refreshments.
When the speechmaking began Mr.. F. M.
Bradley acted as chairman, and after re-
ferring to Mrs. La Fetra as one always en-
gagged in good works and acts Of helpful
ness to others called on Joseph Griffith, the
young president Of the club. who addressed
her in a brief speech Of thanks and good
wishes. Mrs. La Fetra responded in cor
dial greeting.
Miss Ethel Gallagher was called on for
recitation which resulted in two enthusi-
astic encores. Mrs. Clinton Smith, presi-
dent Of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union spoke for that organization,
and Mrs M. D. Eliss represented the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. II. B. Homer and Charles Mans
field represented the Young Wage Farmers
Club In short speeches, and Mrs. Nellie H.
Bradley, the superintendent, spoke briefly.
Howard Stewart, secretary Of the club,
gave two recitations and the club sang
several songs. The banquet closed at 10
o'clock with the song America
The special guests were Mrs. Clinton
Smith, Mrs. NJ D. Ellis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bradley and her associate superintendents,
Mrs. Mabel Sterns. Mrs NJ G. Copeland,
Mrs. Robert Adams and Miss Mary Robey.
Mr.. e. 8. La Fetra gave a cordial well
come to the club and it's friends, and was
greeted by the boys with shouts of Hes
all right