The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-06-29

The BANQUET A SUCCESS. --Walton's
Opera House was a scene of beauty and
joy for several hours to lbs or more
men on Thursday evening when the
biggest banquet seen in Stanford for
many years was given. The members
of the Bible class taught by Ed. d. M.
Walker were the hosts and right well
did they entertain their invited guests.
The good women of the Christian
church spent many days preparing for
the occasion and when o'clock Thurs
day evening came all was in readiness.
The gentlemen were invited to assem-
BILE at the Christian church, where
half dozen pretty girls served frappe.
Some 80 minutes we're spent in CONVEX
sation, after which the crowd marched
to the opera house where a splendid or
chestra from Lexington was making
melodious music. In the opera house
were ~ tables, with room for u per-
sons at each, most artistically set and
at these the guests were soon seated.
Ed. Walker announced Ed. Joseph
Severance, of Frankfort, POSTMASTER.
and after stating his plans for the eve
ming he invited his hearers to partake
of the good things before them. At
each seat was plate of good things
consisting of many substantials. This
was enjoyed, after which Mr.. W. /.
Williams. of Lancaster, was introduced
He spoke on "Some of the Joys of the
Bible Class" and told so much about
the Bible, its teachings and benefits
that some thought him bishop Mr..
Williams is most interesting talker and
ais heart is in the work of Bible teach
ing. Hon. w. II. Shanks was the next
speaker and he interested the large
crowd for some Is minutes on THE
Christianity of Christ" His knowl-
edge of the Bible was so plainly shown
that POSTMASTER Severance moved that
he eschew politics and enter the minis
try. Mr.. Shanks' remarks were great
ly enjoyed and heartily endorsed. The
next course was then served. Ii con-
sisted of ices. red raspberries and cakes.
After this was over, Ed. H.. c. Garri-
son. of Danville, was introduced. His
theme was "Man's job" He dwelt on
the statement that ministers should
not be expected to do all the church
work but that laymen should have q
big part. He thought that well con-
Quoted Bible classes were conducive to
the upbuilding of the community and
happiness Of the home. Rev. Garrison
is clear, forceful talker and his ef-
forts were well received. The third
course of the banquet coffee and wa
fers-was then served and after having
been partaken of ED. ID. NJ. Walker
brought the enjoyable evenings enter
tainment TO close with few well
chosen words. 1t gave him great pleas
ure to have the visiting brothers pres
ent, it made him happy to know that
the banquet had been such a decided
success and he felt thankful to those
who had contributed to the evenings
enjoyment. He believed. as did many
of his hearers, that the coming togeth-
err would be an incentive to better work
in the Bible Class and church and that
future developments would prove the
value of the happy gathering. As toast
master, Rev. Severance is all right.
He has an amusing anecdote for every
occasion and tells story as well as
the best of them. Rev. Walker and
his Bible Glass were fortunate in hav-
ing Rev. Severance with them. The
ladies who had the banquet in charge
beautifully decorated the opera house
and were untiring in their work Of max
inn things 0ood and pretty for the aus