Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-11-27
.ZEIA SIGMA BANQUET.
Held at the Alma Springs Hotel
Last Evening-Geor Horst
Toastmaster.

Last Tuesday evening he Zeta Sig
ma Literary society held its annual
banquet at the Alma Springs Sani-
tarium. Seventy-six active and honor
ed members and friends were present
to enjoy the most elaborate dinner and
program in the history of the society.
Much credit is due to Messrs. Chapel
Graves and Tones for the excellent
manner IN which the affair was con-
Quoted while the service rendered-by
Mr Barnes Of the .sanitarium. also de-
serves conmendation
AT eight-thirty O'Clock the memters
Of the <ociety and their guests as-
sembied in the Sanitarium parlnrs
whore they formed in the -order of
PAGES they were 10 occupy at the table.
AT nine O'Clock the line marched
through the long halls and gathered
about the festive board which was
laid in the south parlor. and WAS
beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion The table was arranged in the
form of the letter t. and ran the
entire length of the room. The covers
of the table was strewn with smilax
and carnations, while on the walls
hung long streamers of the society
colors with the Zsta Sigma penants of
white and blue added to these the be-
autiful palms of the room formed a
very pleasing background
Prof. James Mitchell offered the
blessing after which all were seated
to partake of the bouutiful feast. The
dinner was well served in eight courses
rs out lined in the artistic triangular
programs. which added further grace TO
the table. The bright sayings and
witticisms made good digestion wait
on appetite and most enjoyable part
of the evening was spent doing justice
to the many good things that the
feast offered At l0:3O the tables were
cleared the glasses filled with good
old Ieta Sigma punch and all were
ready for the program of toasts
MIR. Geo. Horst, president of the
society presided as toastmaster With
very fitting remarks and effective
stories, Mr. Horst introduced those
who were to respond The enthusiasm
with which the toast masters remarks
were greeted testified to his ability
as a speaker and the intense feeling
that was manifested by those present
for Zeta Sigma MIR. Alexander Sayles
was the first called upon. He respond
ed in very pleasing manner to the
toast, 'Ieta Sigma in 1911 His speech
took the nature of "A prophecy nor was
the opportunity neglected to predict
some very amusing social conditions
which will be in vogue at that time.
Mr.. Harry Helmer. '0s came second on
the program having for his subject
The Other Half Mr. Hemer pleas
ing discourse of sense, wit and non
sense as brought forth by his study of
Woman proved his ability as an
entertainer of the first order. Miss
Hazel Frazer % replied to " Our Host "
Miss Frazer treated her subject in
most charming manner and elected
much applause. Mr. Jesse Harper spoke
of /" Fraternity" and the place it should
have in a place like Alma. Wills re.
marks We're fitted for the occasion.
Prof Mitchell, last but not least on the
program, replied to the toast d" AS You
Please" Prof Mitchell is a charter
member of Zeta Sigma, and, therefore
better fitted to judge of the progress
Of the society than anyone who has
watched its development. In his re-
marks, given in his entertaining manner,
Prof. Mitchell reviewed briefly the his
tory of the society, and made several
interesting suggestions which will be
acted upon in the near future. Prof.
Mitchell's remarks were especially fitted
to the occasion and brought forth the
hearty applause of every one present,
especially of the Zeta Sigma members,
who were delighted to hear voiced with
such hearty approval plans which il is
hoped will be more than a dream in the
near future.
In closing Mr.. Horst paid fitting trib-
ute to the work that has been accom-
plished and the success that has attended
this eighteenth annual banquet of Zeta
Sigma. and drinking to the health of
the ladies, the friends of the college and
to Zeta Sigma, the banqueters left the
festive hall in good cheer Just at the
wake of the new day.