The Ketchikan miner., 1909-02-13
Eagles Banquet
 Bro. H. 5. Reynolds

The Eagle entertainment committee 'did themselves proud" last evening n rendering Worthy President Henry Reynolds q farewell surprise party at he hall. An elaborate lunch had been prepared, and with the accompanying liquid refreshments. reached the dig aity of a banquet and ovation to our worthy brother, who, up to the time of the general announcement was the innocent cause of all the fuss
 The members ali seemed to be in happy vein, and the retiring Presi- lent was the recipient of many cup- llimentary speeches, delivered as Eagles like. The resignation Of Worthy President Reynolds was re- ,retfully accepted, and Worthy Vice. President Dr. H. W. Bauer called to the chair to conduct the remaining business of the regular session. Dr. 6auer was unanimously elected Worthy President, and courteously -urned over the conducting of the bus ness of the session to the retiring president.
 At the close of the session, the large curtains partitioning the hall were ltawn aside, exposing the banquet sables loaded down with appropriate siands. The tables were moved to the center of the hall and all present were omtortably seated around the ''fes- al board.
 The members ali seemed to be in ,apny mood and many complimentary remarks were made. wishing the de- parting brother God speed and contiu- led prosperity in the new fields he is ,eeking. ''The idea of our Henry going farmingh among Oregon's broad acres.
 Dr. Henry C. Story presided as oa tmaster, a position be is eminent v qualified for. ". P. P., C. M. Hoover, being called upon. said many ,ond things to cheer mp our co,nrade nd encourage him ln this new de- )arture. Councilman, Tom Torrey ;ame in gracefully, blushlrg ike d school girl. hut his embarrassment Fas of short duration, and gave way Q salles of wit and humor. William Towers rendered recitation in con- nendable style. Freemont King, Sid Hooper, L. H. Rndniek. Ed C. Austin ,nd Dr. Bauer excited the ri,bles sith witty stories. Worthy Trustee Henry Goemaere made an effective ak, and Jacob Johnson gave some in- .ere sting character delineations ". ,rustee John Raher appealed to he sympathies in an elaborate address, uterspersed with graphaphono music, supplied from his fine selection of re- c0rds. Bro. Charles Hohlbein, of Lor- ing, favored the party with some well timed remarks, rellecting some of his experiences in No. l. of Seattle. Newt Casperson furnished some excel 'ent music on the violin, assisted bl oy Prof. Frank Golf on the piano.
 Charles Cosgrove responded to calls ID happy vein as only ''Charlie' can. tnd w. H. Gilmour, Pop" made Il irst-class second in rhetorical etfu- ;ions, filled with flashes of wiz aud hu- nor. not forgetting same very father advice to our .'farmern friend.
 Archie Mcclellan was very impress rye in his apologies for rot making an ela aboratle address. pleading that lan- suage was inadequate to give vent to his pent up feelings and sympathy for our brother about to cast his ot a,non < strangers in the far southland. Brthel Reynolds, though over whelmed by the many marks oi esteem and regard hurled at hin by admirlng friends managed to respond in a manner though mndest and uuassllning, won for bim the pl1udiis of the apprecIative audi eucc.
 The Eagles in raising him 10 the highest position in their gilt, onlv voice the sentiment ei the coumJnitA generally. his resdence anong ns ba> prov en hIm worthy: We sill miss his genial smile and hearty welcome, anG .e will be compelled to search q long while for one to if the vacancy. We ;,o not loose him although oenied the privilege of his presence, and cur D 5; wi5hfs 20 with him, for hls success, jnapci ,ily and otherwise.
 His bought will tnrn to the norch. land once in while and he, like othCis who have experienced tele- Jlbie in diligence, will continue kiv- ing US absent treatment He will hear the 'i;all of the wild" a-d may come back to help US uncover the hidden wealth of A 1ska. It is true ihe Etgles know how to do things and lbe ovation 10 onr Worthy President Reynolds will long he remembered AS ,naster e1IOtt in the art cf cstetlatn. ing. The committee received ard deserves the congratulations ot the Aerie Oil their success.
 Kelchikan Aerie No. l62, r. Q. E. is constantly increasing it's membet- ship and will soon be among ihe iuust thriving Of the order. Tbe Order Uf Eagles is justly earning place nboug the most popular fraternal organiza-