The Dickinson press., 1910-03-12
MIS-. SMITH nonoRED. .s.....,.
BY LOCAL LADIES

On Thursday afternoon Mrs. ". r.
Peet, and Mrs. f. W. Turner entertained
at the latter lsdy's home "A, honor Of
one Of, DickinSon's old timers. EMrs. F.
M. Smith. who is about to depart for a
future home in Warrington stAtctfAbout
forty guests were invited to. psalf44ke Of
the festivities and to join In Wishing
Mrs. Smith success in her new home.
Five hundred was the al1usetaeaE:which!
passed the earlier hours of the afternoon
pleasantly and those who did not play
cards were required to write a poem.
and several touching thoughts. in rhythm
was the result.
The afternoons real program was
taken up later and consisted s0f an
original poem in honor of Mrs. Smith
by Mrs. C. H. Wiley, and the ;readers
will need no hints to ~conceive. the
poetic ability Of the author. There was
also solos by Mrs w. j. Brown and
Mrs. Wiley, which were greatly ap-
preciated by the audience. Piano solos
were beautifully rendered 'by Mrs,
Victor Chilgren and Mrs. w. N. Poor,
and an original song, by Mrs. Harry
Grucshus, was sung by the entire COM
pany to the tune of ':Auld Lanse Syne.."
The hostesses served very deiicioGs re-
freshments to the company and were
assisted by Misses Jennie 1EF4eman,
Nellie Dinsdale. Luella Poet, Edand Miss
Marty.
Following is Mrs. wilev's poem. the
feature of the afternoons prosaffam;
Some years ago. twenty-five 8 more,
you know
There came to this wild and woody land
of the buffalo,
One of the kindliest and jolliest sort of
men,
Whose home had been in the GOOD. old.
woody land of Penn. n e
Where he had wooed and wonlia ma iden
fair. s:.E
Who was blithe of spirit, md lively
beyond compare. M q
And with them, there were also.ckildren
three
Brimful of fun, good cheer and jollity.
With hopeful heart, in spite Of many
tears .t,tisf
They babe their eastern friends good
bye. these pioneers,
And out on this western prairie. so
broad and wide. HI
Built for themselves and THEIRS their
own hearth-side. .----~--
And the years flew by. as they always do
Bringing in their train. both" Joys and
scrrows too.
But..God was good and did thsits1abors
bless. 4 la &
Giving them much of whal Dakotans
call success. ~ q
And to the children. born in the land
of ''Brotherly Love" -. -.
Was added a flower of the prairie. a
sweet home dove I.EIS
Whose charm of manner and waomanly
grace
Have won for her an endearing place
In the hearts of her parents BROTHER.
To last them all time, 2 till His earth
life ends.
Then, whom shall we honor today, ii
not the fond n
Who patiently guided and guarded
through shadow and sun?
Twas she, who heard the Call of the
Wild" in long years past DIV
Who bravely needed, through summers
sun and winters blast. ~&e,ga ! ]
And now when comes another call. from
Paciic's sunny coas:
She's ready to answer. yet we know SHE
loves us most. f T.
And so. from the Yakima Valley, will
its fruit so fair
Unless she loses her affections, away
out there, =
Well pray for her home coming 10 us,
And greet her then. with welcomes o'e
and o'er.
Words of parting are never devoid o
sadness "-
Welcome words are sweet songs of glad
ness.
Then let us dwell lightly pom one an,
remember the other
And say at this time to our sister an,
brother.
There's always one star that shinetl
afar
It's known to the faithful. the brieh
Eastern Star" &
It's clear ray will guide them, whereve
tQ0y IOam
And lead them, at last, to the Heaven
ly Homo.
The original farewell song by Mrs
Gruschus. thought by all to be very. clever
When to that western home you've gone
Dear Mrs. Smith, our friend,
Well think of you, you'll think of US
And memory's page will lend
Full many a thought to cheer your wa
The faces all be strange.
And many a time your thoughts wi
stray
To North Dakota Range.
So many the time our thoughts of you
That same fair page will guide,
Our thought, good fortunes CHEEKY smil
Be ever at your side, x2Eqs.s 5&s
We're loath to miss you from our midst
A face SO full of cheer,
And 20 we quote the Scotsman's song
To all our hearts most dear:
Should Aud acquaintance be forge