The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-03-02
RECEPTION AT The
CARPET MILL.
Event in Commemoration of
Washington's Birthday a
Complete Success.
Diamond Ring for Mr.. Magee.

Washington's birthday was fit
tingly commemorated Saturday
evening, when James Magee II,
rendered a reception to his many
employees at the Carpet Mill.
The affair was held in the ship
ping room, which was handsomely
and elaborately decorated for the
occasion. Red and green predomi.
mated in the decorative scheme,
and most effectively was it carried
out. The pillars were nicely cover
ed with green, held in position
with pretty red bows, while be-
tween each archway, leading from
the burling room to the shipping
floor, there was suspended strings
of spruce tied with red ribbon, and
on which there were two hatchets
crossed. Other decorations were
hung on the walls, aud potted
plants were artistically placed
around the floor. The whole effect
was heightened by six light
chandeliers, under which were sus-
pended Japanese lanterns.
A stage was fitted up in the
shipping room, where the enter
tainment, in the nature of minstrel
performance was given. For back
curtain, or drop, James Goss, an
employee of the mill, painted a
very pretty landscape scene. Over
the front of the platform, there was
suspended large picture of Wash
ington, with crossed hatchets under
II.
The entertainment started prompt
ly at seven o'clock, and filled more
than an hour with jollity for the
upwards of four hundred invited
guests. The best talent of the mill
had been impressed into service, and
the result was performance that
would easily have passed muster
with professionals. Williams and
Girton handled the bones in good
style and Heimiller and Brown
welded the tambos. The circle
consisted Of Messrs. Price, Jane
son, Walters, Eyerly, Powlins,
Lewis, Metherell, Crompton, Law
lor, Gearinger, Kreigh, McCollum
and Cannon.
The whole program was very
we'll rendered. Probably the best
things were solo, "The Goo Goo
Man" by Art Heimiller; a con-
certina selection by James Goss;
a solo Down on the Farm" by J.
Cannon; sketch by Art Heimiller
and J. Cannon, and a musical duet
by the Unger Bros. The program
concluded with sketch by J. Goss
and J. Crompton. Miss Natalie
Foulke was the accompanist.
Following the completion Of the
program. dancing, music for which
was furnished by Hower's string
orchestra, and games, were in
dulged in. for an hour or more.
That part of the program ended in
q grand march, in which all parti-
cipated. The guests then took seats
in regular lines through the rooms,
in which position they were served
with beautifully colored, individual
baskets, containing the daintiest of
refreshments. The baskets, after
being emptied. were intended as
souvenirs of the occasion.
To show their appreciation of
the generosity and kindly spirit Of
Mr.. Magee, the employees pre-
sented him with handsome dia-
mond ring. The presentation was
made by w. Law, who acted as
master of ceremonies. The gift was
a complete surprise to Mr.. Magee,
and he was visibly affected. He
accepted it in very becoming
manner, thanking one and all, tor
their very kindly remembrance.
His remarks were received with an
out burst of cheers.
1t was in all a most enjoyable oc-
casion, and shows there exists be-
tween employer and employees, a
unison of feeling. The absence Of
strife and discord at this plant has
long been a notable fact, and &C.
casions of this sort will do much to
strengthen and continue the friend
]y relations.
Mr.. Magee is to be congratulated
upon the success of the evening.