The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-06-24

GOOQTlcu, VINO also maze spicy Lnree I
minute speech, which was received with
cheers. She then introduced our own |
Sister Cookbook of Hartford, who gave
an interesting outline of the work of
the various Masonic bodies, and also
that of the Eastern Star, relative to the |
maintenance and control Of the Michi-
gan Masonic home. AS usual her re.
marks were inspiring. and were received
with hearty applause. DR.. Williams OF
Bangor also made a few remarks which |
were we'll received.
After this short program the guests
scattered about under the beautiful
trees 90 the banks of the lake, and |
made new acquaintances as we'll as re-
newed old ones. Maple lake was the |
subject of much favorable comment |
and admiration.
An impromptu program was rendered
on the bank of the lake. Miss lone
Reynolds sang several fine selections
and might have continued all the aft |
ernoon if she had not run out of mate
rial. Miss Gertrude Barrows of Law
renee gave several whlstling solos which |
were heartily encored. She, too, might
have been kept busy il she only would.
All who desired were given launch
rides on the lake, and the afternoon
was soon passed.
Many thanks are due to those who
furnished automobiles, launches and
carriages and to all those who so gener-
ousy assisted in making the day one of
pleasure and genuine enjoyment.
No accidents happened to mar the
enjoyment of the day. 1t was a happy,
harmonious gathering, and one long TO
be remembered by the STARS" who par
ticipated.
An invitation to hold the November
session of the association with the De-
catur chapter was accepted.
NOTES OF The DAY.
The only disturbance of the day was
caused by Glenn Warner efforts to
sing America.
Harvey Sherman passed the water in
a manner TO elicit much praise from
visiting members.
! Whit Reynolds exemplified the Grand
Hailing sign OF distress Immediately
after dinner.
b. +. Warner was the only gentleman
on the grounds who was too modest to
remove his coat.
The visitors were loud in their praise
of Maple lake, and Mr.. Thayer's beauti-
full grounds.
Rev. Olivia j. @. Woodman always
has the faculty OF saying just the right
thing at the right time.
Mrs Emma Cookbook OF Hartford is
always popular with the "Stars" She
received an ovation when she was called
upon to speak.
DR.. Williams OF Bangor was easily one
Of the bright "Stars" OF the day.
preference were there with the glad
hand.
1t was an ideal picnic day. In fact it
just sizzled.
Hats off to automobile and launch
owners who contributed to the pleasure
of the day.
Attorney L. j. Cavanaugh did one of
his favorite stunts" of taking a com
pany OF ladies out for launch ride and
having the engine go wrong.
The tables had to have extra braces
to support the bountifu supply of good
things.
DIR. Lanphear shines as a waiter He
lookedafter the late diners.
Mrs. Liberty Bailey Of South Haven
was one Of the guests. Mr.. Bal ley is
one Of the oldest Masons in the state
and is now past 80.
Every one was glad OF the opportuni-
ty of meeting the worthy grand matron
and grand secretary. Both ladies made
a splendid impression.
The Thayers are entitled to vote OF
thanks. They always do just about
the right thing at the right ii ne.