Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-01-27


inner-man replenished with all the deli
cacies of the season, but the food for
thought which was served from the
mouths Of those who offered toasts
made it one Of the biggest and best
affairs of the kind ever known to Dew
Ills Lake.
The bountiful repast prepared un-
der the guidance of Art Reade, and the
other hotel magnates: s. G. Jones and
w. H. Reid was sumptous to say the
least, and this committee is deserving
Of great praise for the creditable menu,
the excellent decorations and delight
full music which was rendered during
the evening. Every one seemed bub-
bling over with enthusiasm and as agi-
tation is the first essential to secure
results it is certain that Devils Lake
is and always will be the all important
subject upon which every one within
the realm of this city can unite.
Musical Program.
The musical program by the Devils
Lake orchestra lent much enjoyment to
the occasion. The numbers that were
rendered being especially appropriate
showing the skillful talent of the local
artists. o. Holm also figured in the
musical department in vocal selections
being received with hearty apprecia-
ton requiring him to respond to severa
encores. Mr.. Holm Is one Of the valu-
able assets to the city and is bound to
win renown here as an entertainer.
Before his coming, Devils Lake was
entertainment and it is no wonder that
lost in this particular department of
his services are SO we'll appreciated.
The musical numbers were arranged
in the following order on the menu
card which was tastefully gotten up:
Chimes of Gold, Overture. Franz Mahl
Silhouettes ......... .Chas. ]. Roberts
Yankee Prince ....... Geo. M. Cohan
Solo, Selected @. Holm
Pensee Intime -. Edmund Braham
Forest Whispers ..-.......F. H: Losey
Silver Bell ............P Percy Wenrich
Solo, o. Holm ............. Selected
Snow Queen ..............G Gus Salzer
Cotton Babes ........ Percy Wenrich
The Menu.
The Royal Chef at the Sevilla did
justice to the part he played on the
program and in true Metropolitan style
that could hardly be surpassed by the
Gridiron club on their annual festive
occasions supplied all that was boun-
tiful as may be judged from the fol-
lowing:
MENU.
New York Counts
Table Celery
Beef Boullion in Cups
Queen Olives
Baked White Fish, Maitre d. Hotel
Potato Croquettes
Sliced Cucumbers
Young Turkey Stuffed, Natural Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Asparagus TIPS
Cranberry Ice
Macaroons Lady Fingers
Toasted Cheese and Crackers
Coffee
The Toasts.
% President w. H. Horton of the Com
mercial club presided as toastmastel
and unlike the usual POSTMASTER chuck
full Of wit and pertinent remarks tha
makes the average after dinner speak
er shaky at the knees, Mr. Horton was
all business. He put clear light tt
every speaker that he introduced show
ing the importance Of the subject O
each. Mr.. Horton proved an able toast
master and we hope to see his smiling
countenance beam again as presiding
elder of such functions which look likt
annual occurrences.
Good Roads.
The importance of good roads, pro
per transportation facilities by mean1
OF the highway was brought out efHec
lively by F. P. Mann. Mr.. Mann state,
that in the matter Of good roads tn
United States was away behind tn.
times. That It has become matter o
state issue, Minnesota and Washing
tonton ably providing bylaws in thi
particular. MFR. Mann referred to th,
roads in the immediate vicinity OF Dew
ils Lake and how harmony by WORKING
i with the county commissioners was ne
7 cessary to produce results. He urge,
that the Commercial club get in com
manication with the supervisors IL
charge of road work, showing them tn,
interest Devils Lake is taking in thu
matter Of good roads and encouragin,
1 them to have a personal pride in til,
Establishment of good roads. The ben
eft to be derived Mr.. Mann showet
forcibly I'm the matter of roads a reaso,
when all were In best condition. Trade
fssnoticeabIe for a radius of fifty miles
Automobile lines could be establish
ed from many Of our neighborfng towns