Willmar tribune., 1907-03-06

more rapidly than other evetgreens.
He urged the value of planting enough
of small fruits and apple trees 10 sup
ply the table With fresh fruit during
the summer. by planting strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries, cherries and
apples there would be succession of
fresh fruits from the tenth of June till
late in the fall. Among the apple var
ieties suitable for this climate he men
toned the Duchess of :, Oldenburg,
Wealthy, Patterns. Greening, North
western Greening and some varieties
Of crab apple. ,s.:
The question box brought forth a
number Of questions, mostly regard
ing the raising of clover, showing
that the farmers took, q deep interest
In this subject of vital Importance in
keeping up the fertility of the soil.
No doubt many of those present took
back with them some seed thoughts
that will bring good fruit in the fu-
ture.
When the dinner hour arrived an
adjournment was taken in order to
satisfy the inner man." The farm
ers and their wives were escorted to
both the Bonde and Odd Fellows halls,
the big free dinner being served at the
former place. That part of the crowd
which could not be accommodated at
the first tables was entertained at the
Odd Fellows Hall by members of the
Chase-Lister Theatre Co., which was
filing a weeks engagement at the
opera house. They gave number of
their specialties while the guests were
awaiting their turn at dinner. To-
1t was indeed very pleasant sur
prise to the city's guests when they en-
tered the Bonde hall to see what a
bountiful spread was placed before
them and how much pains had been
taken by the various committees in
charge TO see that the hall was in it's
best gala attire and the tables ar
ranged in the most attractive manner.
Nothing was too good for our coun-
try friends and the business and pro-
fessional men spared n6$s expense in
seeing. to it that their guests we're: we'll
entertained. The natfona colora were
displayed in the hall decorations with
flags and bunting and other decora-
tions were most artistically arranged,
especially on the tables, every one OF
which had a generous supply of cut
flowers and green's. There were fifteen
tables, each one having it's supply OF
walters from among the business and
professional men and a lady super
visor from among the members of the
.Housekeepers' club. The ladies OF
this club worked hard and faithfully
and to them.is due the credit, for the
good dinner which was served and
which was SO thoroly enjoyed by the
farmers. -. '<
! During the progress of the dinner
the guests were entertained with sever
al selections by the Willmar High
school orchestra and the occasion was
also enlivened by the appearance o1
the High school German band, the
members Of which were dressed in gro.
tesque Dutch costumes. Carl Jacob.
son and Axel E. 5Elfstrum furnished
much amusement in the presentation
of the dialog, "a Dutch Cocktail 7
both appearing in character costume
One of the laughable features Of tht
program came when A. E. Rice OF th.
general committee on arrangement.
announced that a United States foot
inspector was present, and when 4,
introduced that parsonage the crowt
burst out into q fit of laughter whel
they beheld 9 large figure ID COSTUME
that represented the national sample
of food stuffs. Itswas no other thai
our well-known citizen, g. 3. Horn
beck, who created such merriment il
his disguise, The following are amonl
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S If faf tie ay9l ham now being served had at an
time beer, part art. Of z blind pig
81 II f bprum aour and macaroni have : Il,
same rising Qualities, ana Y he has had an
Why Einar wellin doe. not get narried,
WY Henry sGG Rddy q doe. @ not % ri rine @ IS hi. 81
Where dig $; y, Lewis ind his grind stopes