The Sauk Centre herald., 1906-05-03
THE GRADAT|M CLUB BANQUET.
THEY HAVE Been STUDYING GERMAN THIS YEAR, 50 THEY GAVE
GERMAN DINNER.
One Of the Most Popular and Successful Affairs Pulled off by this Popular and
Successful Organization
PROMINENT MEN TALK SOME AND PROMINENT WOMEN TALK MORE

The banquet given by the Gradatim
club on Friday evening at the K. P.
hall, was very successful closing of
the eleventh year of the clubs exist
ence.
The club has studied the early
history of Germany for the past year,
and used the imperial colors of
Germany in the decorations of the
dining and reception rooms. Red and
black crepe paper was gracefully fes-
tooned in arch-ways and windows,
and from the center of the dining hall
to its four chandeliers. A large
German flag occupied a prominent
place on the wall. This flag had two
days before floated from a flag staff
on top of the German Catholic church
during the dedication services, and
was kindly loaned by Father Art.
The American flag was mixed in with
the German scolors, all presenting a
very striking and brilliant appearance.
Napkins having on them German
flags and crest, made the tables bright
and beautiful. Covers were laid for
sixty.eight. Places at the tables were
found by cards upon which was a
letter. Each table contained the
letters necessary to spell the name OF
some German society.
When all places had been secured
Rev. Oehler said grace, and the large
company was seated. Misses Hudson,
Woodbury., Erwin, Parker, Eddy,
Simmons, Hartley, McCollum and
Madsen, daintily attired, served the
guests with one of the most delicious
four-course dinners ever given in Sauk
Centre. Several distinctly German
aisit were used.
AT the close of the dinner Miss
Marion Lewis, president of the club,
arose and made a neat little speech,
mentioning the various societies re.
presented at the tables. Then, as
toast-mistress, she introduced Rev.
Oehler, who responded to a toast on
"The Fatherland." He was followed
by DR.. Dubois on German, as she
is Spoke" Mrs. John Clark, matror
of the rest room, was loudly applauded
as she arose to speak on "The Value
of the Rest Room" She pleaded fol
a new building for this purpose, and
told of the great benefit such place
was to the city and country alike
Miss Eva Davis, modestly and blush
ingly arose to respond to "Our Hus
bands" From start to finish Miss
Davis was greeted with applause, hel
remarks bristling with wit and humor
Some did not realize what delightful
creature a husband was, nor how de-
sirable possession to have. Hon. F
M. Eddy then spoke on "Club Womer
as Wives" He said when his wife
was club member he thought clut
women made the best wives, and nov
that she was not a club woman ht
thought those outside of clubs made
the best wives, such way of thinking
being necessary to keep peace in tht
family. Mr.. Eddy wandered some
what from his text, but not from tht
subject of women, to whom he paid 6
very high tribute, and it has beer
said he never made a better speech
The gradatim hopes to enroll Mrs
Eddy as q member next year. Rev
Garland spoke on sour Library" anc
gave the club high praise for the worl
they have done in making the read
ing and reference rooms what they
are. Mayor Webb had the closing
speech on "Our City," In this part
ing shot he hit the mark fair anG
square, leaving no doubt in the minds
of the club members, that he viii
always stand ready to assist in any
good work they may begin for thu
improvement of the city. After Mr.
Webb's remarks the company stood
and sang America" which closec
the program.
The evening of the Gradatim ban
quet will always be remembered as
one, of education and enjoyment.
The club expects to continue the
study of Germany next year.
NOTES OF THE BANQUET
The following was the bill served;
Gemuesi Suppe, Zwiebock
Karteffel, Schinken, Wurst
| Schmier kaesse
Roggen und Weiss brod
| Salat
Kaffee
Kaffee Kuchen