Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1906-01-11
PLEASANT TlDlNGS
FROM THE TEMPLE
Companions Of Oakes Chapter
R. A. N. Had Big Meeting
Conferred Degrees on Three CANDIDATES load,y
Eveains.. Surprise Party One Of tie
Main Featnes Of The Occasion

very pleasant meeting last Monday
evening, at which time G. B. Phifer,
r. G. Rowe and Seth Rogers were
made members Of the order. A very
beautiful repast was served in the
lodge room after conferring the de-
grees by w. T. Brown of The Senate
Cafe.
As the members were about to be
seated at the table, about thirty feet
long. rap at the outer door pealed
forth in such way that it caused
alarm among the companions. Time
was too short and precious to get an
order from the High Priest, John
Kennedy, to either admit or reject
those on the outside who were eager to
gain admittance, but before the guards
had time to assemble, the intruders had
gained entrance and marched right in.
The great surprise of the members can
be imagined when it was found that
they were no less than the wives of the
companions present. AS soon as the
excitement subsided, the better halves
were made welcome, and invited tc
partake of the good things on the big
table. Even the manageable young
men of the party were also more than
willing to share their part of the eat
ables with the ladies'. Fred Bittman,
VIM. Mills and Jake Stiel have always
been classed with the ''bashfuls," but
on this particular occasion they acted
like married men-their behavior being
the very best.
POSTMASTER E. D. Stitzel called on a
number of the ladies' and gentlemen
who freely responded in a happy vein.
Mrs. J. w. Bush told Chow 1t All
Came About" After she finished her
remarks the bubbles admitted that the
surprise had been cleverly carried out.
L. v. Babcock responded to the
toast THE Ladies of the Eastern Star"
in a mastery and pleasing manner. i.
H. v. Hicks read a selection entitled
Determining if the Candidate Was a
Man or Woman Not sober person
could be found in the hall, the corners
of every mouth was drawn, and at the
conclusion of the reading roars of
laughter filled the room.
''The Ladies'" was toast responded
to by Prof. H. F. Eaton, who showed
in a historical way that women accom-
plish everything they undertake. His
remarks were far-fetched and were re-
ceived with applause by the ladies.
MIR. Eaton is always equal to his sur
roundings, and on this particular occa-
sion, as on similar occasions in the
past, held the attention of his hearers,
who were greatly interested in his
remarks. q,;,
H. c. Mccartney responded. to the
toast, "Our Guests" in his usual
pleasing way. His remarks were kind
ly received. and he voiced the senti-.
ments of every companion.
Other toasts were responded to by
Mrs. S. L. Harris. Judge Fay, John
Kennedy, VIM. Mills, E. w. Bittman.
w. N. Bateman, ]. A. T. Bjornson and
j. w. Bush, after which three cheers
and tiger were given in behalf of the
ladies, who responded in like manner.
Mr.. Derrick, being very bashful
young man, made his escape about the
time the ladies made their appearance
and could nowhere be found.
Those who attended the meeting
from out Of town were: L. v. Bah
cock, Kansas City; S. w. Derrick,
Bismarck; F. w. Waldron, Watertown;
]. A. T. Bjornson, Kuhn. Regrets
were received from Lidgerwood chap
ter, through w. I. Irvine, that they
were not able to attend the meeting.
The festivities lasted until 1:3O in the
morning.
Taking it all in all the meeting proved
a highly social affair, and was enjoyed
by everyone and will long be remem-
bered by those in attendance.
Laundry.
/ am agent for the Aberdeen Steam