The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

Lincoln Typographical Union NO. 2o9
was held at Fraternity hall last We'd
nesday evening. and it was fully up
to the promise OF the committee in
charge that it would be the best ball
ever given under the auspices OF the
union. In point of numbers, in point
OF sociability and in point of financial
returns it was the kingpin OF all
Typographical Union balls in the his
tory of the trade in Lincoln.
The arriving guests We're met at
the door by large reception commit
tee and adorned with neat badges and
escorted to seats In the hall refresh
ment tables were spread and presided
over by charming young women who
served the punch to the happy
dancers, and in the small hall tables
were placed for the convenience OF
those who did not dance but who do
enjoy a game of cards. These tables
were well filed during the entire
evening.
Promptly at 8 o'clock Quick's orches-
ira struck up the grand march and
the festivities We're on in full force.
Governor and Mrs. Shallenberger. Mr..
John Furse. secretary to the governor,
and Mrs. Furse, Auditor and Mrs. s.
A. Barton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bustard
led the march, and 100 couples joined
with them. There were about 14O
couples in attendance, and during the
fore part of the evening the floor was
rather uncomfortably crowded. But
everybody was good-natured and
entered fully into the spirit of the
evening.
There were twenty-four numbers on
the dance program, and these, with
a few extras, kept the music going
until o'clock in the morning.
AS usual there was a noticeable
lack of printers in attendance, but
even at that tho number present was
greater than the average of the last
six or eight years. The members OF
the legislature did not respond numer-
ously to their Invitations but one OF
the grave and reverend senators was
present and enjoyed himself to the
utmost.
Mr.. Herbert Armstead of Lane,
Neb.. and Miss Hazel Armstead OF
North. Bend, were present. While IN
Lincoln they were the guests OF their
sister. Mrs. w. NJ. Maupin.
John Furse fIaternized with the
printermen right away. This was be-
cause he was one of 'em for years,
and he says he had so much fun he
is going TO get back into the union
again.
Auditor Barton cheerfully admitted
that as dancer he was not the most
graceful on the floor. but he insists
that he had enough fun to more than
make up.
Chairman Thompson was the
busiest man in town. looking after the
comfort and entertainment OF the
distinguished guests.
The Wageworker acknowledges the
many courtesies received at the hands
of the committee in charge OF the
twenty-sixth annual function.
1t might be a good idea for the
management of Fraternity hall tc
give a little attention to the dancing
floor. 1t is a little inconvenient tt
stop the dancing two or three times
during tine evening in order TO wipe
un the dust and dirt
- The BARRIERS ball and the Engineers
ball were duly announced from TN
aoor.
yice-President Peate was the onl.
officer OF .he union who was present
One feature OF the ball TO be glVe'
at the Auditorium next Monday even
ing by the brotherhood of Locomotiv
Engineers is that the proceeds WI
be used in defraying the expenses o
the big brotherhood meeting to b.
held in Lincoln next June. At thi
meeting visiting engineers from al
over the country will be present t.
talk about the good of the order,
and the grand chiefs will be presen
to give counsel and advice. The Aux
iliary to the Brotherhood will play a.
active part in the big June meeting
and the head officials of the organize
ton will be present. The present II
locations are that the meeting vii
be one of the largest ever held b
the brotherhood, outside of the gran
lodge meetings. The local commi'
tees are going to spare no effort t