Arizona republican., 1905-01-27
THE WooDMEN BANQUET.
An Occasion Enjoyed by Nearly a
 Hundred Guests.

The public installation and banquet given by the Woodmeu of the World at Andre hall Wednesday evening was one of the most pleasing and success full social events of the year in Tempe. It had been postponed frequently but when the event really did take place it was an occasion that will long be re- membered by those present and partic- ularIy. perhaps, by some of those who participated in the entertainment Of the evening and not being used to pub lie talking, were more or less afflicted with stage fright. Nevertheless. every thing went off smoothly and the Wood men in charge are to be congratulated on the way they entertained their guests.
 The first event on the programme was the installation of officers. Rev. J. c. Rollins was the installing off cer and installed the following officers: Council commander, Chas, Water house; advisory lieutenant, Thos. Goodwin; manager, Thos. Curnow; banker John Mclean; clerk, C. w. Miller; escort, F. c. Rogers; watch man, Henry Schoushen; sentry. Clar- ence Cosner. MiIt Spangler acted as installing escort and played his part well, considering the trouble he had with the metal emblems which insist ed in pricking his hands to such an extent that he lost several of them in his tour around the room.
 After the newly installed officers had taken their posts Council Com mander Waterhouse made an an nouncement that brought joy to the hearts of all. It was to the effect that supper would be served in a few mo- ments A few could scarce con tain themselves until it was announce ed, but that was not to be wondered at when it is taken into consideration that they had been living in anticipa- ton of the feast for nearly a month. The banquet was served in the Amer ican Kitchen by Mir. Turner and he fully sustained his reputation. It was all that could be desired in every re- spect and the guests did full justice to it. The table seated fOTty-eight and it was filled twice and a little over.
 After the banquet the guests assem- bled in the lodge room where they were called to order by Mir. Water house acting as tOastmasteT. In few well chosen words he announced that while the speaking would not ue strict ly according to HOyle since lt requir- ed two visits to the banquet room to accommodate the number and cOnse- queutIy the speaking could not be made there as there would necessa- riIy be those who would miss the pleasure of it. On that account the speaking would occur in the lodge room where everyone would have the full benefit of hearing all that was said. He remarked that present were some of the best known after dinner speak CTS in the west, and thus the guests were led to expect much and they were in no wise disappointed.
 Rev Rollins responded to the toast: the WOOdmen of the World. He gave a brief account of the present condi- tfon of the order. it's history and pur- poses. NJ H. Meyer responded to the Woodmen Circle. He gave the intor- nation that in financial respects thlS order was better off than any other in existence. considering it's member ship and the length of time it had been organized, and concluded by making strong plea for membershi pin it. Prot- Lewis of the public school was called upon to reply to the toast, PuplIc Teachers of America. In his SloWlhg account of the pleasures of the ban ouet room he completely forgot the subject Of his address and had 10 De reminded of it by the chair. He con- eIuded his remarks. however, by pay ing a tribute to the educational facii- ties of Tempe and drawing a favorable cor,rarison between it and other places where he had had experience. Arizona, a Star in the SisterhOd of States, was ably responded to by J. k. McClaih.