The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-06-04
THE ALUMNI BANQUET.

Last SATURDAY HlSQl the AluflH
association held their second annual
banquet at the Commercial hotel
Every one present enjoyed the even
ing thoroughly. Mr. Munson, the
proprietor of the Commercial, proved
himself a postmaster In the art OF
preparing and serving banquet. A
delicious menu of eight courses was
served, which seemed to reach the
hearts of all the boys present, at least
1t went through the channel that is
supposed to lead to mans heart.
Punch was also served, but not the
kind that goes to the head 90. All
together 1t was most enjoyable af-
fair. After the refreshments the
members were entertained by several
responses to toasts.
Mr.. Chapman, the POSTMASTER, GER
tainly did his share toward making
the evening most pleasant one. His
introductions were witty and his re-
marks were more or less favored
with punch, at least, whenever he
said anything that was particularly
enjoyed 1t was washed down, so to
speak. Wit, Is surely half of any
and Mr.. Chapman has
a plentiful supply on hand at all
times, His introduction to the toast
of Prof. Charles johnson touches the
hearts of all the members of the
Alumni, particularly; as believe that
every pupil who went to Prof. John
son has place in his heart kept
especially for that good man.
The first toast was the absent
members responded to by the presi-
dent Of the organization, Mrs. Jessie
Lloyd Richardson. Mrs, Richardson
having for sometime been an absent
member, was In a position to give the
subject proper discussion.
Mr.. w. w, Kinney responded in a
most entertaining and pleasing man
ner to the toast "Reminiscences
The Married Members was re-
sponded to by Mrs. Florence Kinney
Farmer. Mrs. Farmer advised the
other members TO go and do likewise.
THE Glass Of 90" was toasted by
Prof. Fred Deming. Mr.. Deming ex-
pressed himself as being satisfied
with the work done by the class, and
with their personal conduct He told
that the class was composed of pupils
from every section Of the country.
And in closing wished them God
speed and prosperity. The members
arose and joined in the toast.
Mr.. Wendell d. Gagon responded
to the Ladies, in a manner which
evoked much laughter and merri-
ment, and which showed his thorough
of the subject.
THE High School Faculty" was
toasted by Miss Wanita Rich of the
class Of 'O9. Miss Rich complimented
and thanked the faculty for their
hearty and untiring efforts, and ex-
pressed the belief that they would
hold tender place in the hearts OF
the class for all time.
THE Blackfoot High School," was
toasted by Mark Farmer of the class
Of '09 All joined in the toast which
was entertaining and loyal,
Miss Lea Graham of the class OF
90 responded to THE West. The
statement Of the tt99astlnaster In In
Producing Miss Graham was sub
THAT II Miss Graham re-
sponded to the West, our own section,
with the same ardor, elegance and
eloquence that she did in speaking
Of the south, her native section / will
vouchsafe that we will be well re-
paid for listening to her." She re-
,ponded In most graceful and pleas
Ing manner. All joined in the toast.
Miss Edna Gillespie responded to
The Alumni" Miss Gillespie exposed
hem without fear or favor, and was
heartily applauded.
Mr.. Richard White Stevens of the
class of '06 responded to the toast,
Prof. Charles Johnson" Mr.. Stevens
recited that Prof. Johnson was the
ounder of the Blackfoot High School,
that he taught here for seven long
years, during which period he gradu-
ated four classes, and has won an
abiding place of affection in the
hearts of all the members. At the
close of his toast all arose and drain
ID their glasses In memory of their
Did teacher and friend. a
Mr.. Granville took fashlight of
The banqueters and spread.