Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-15
CAFETERIA SOCIAL
PROVES POPULAR
Columbian Club Entertains in a Manner
That is Unique and Popular Program
Had Many Attractive Features

"A large anu hungry crown was present,
and the many excellent finished prod
ducts of the culinary art diminished
before them as rapidly as snow drift
would in July.
These Club ladies know how to reach
the men folks. Mans greatest failing
is his craving, ravenous appetite, and
to satisfy his appetite he will spare
neither time nor expense. Under such
conditions he is not selfish and will
gladly pay for something that will bring
sustainence to himself and to his fam
lily. Thus it was that the social was
a grand success. The church parlor
was filed to suffocation, but all refused
to leave until the inner man had been
satisfied.
An orchestra furnished music while
supper was being served.
The church parlor was fittingly dec
Grated, and the social coming on Lin
coins birthday. pictures of the martyred
President were much in evidence.
The supper was combined with few
hours of pleasure in which the many
virtues of the famous President We're
extolled At the conclusion of the
supper hour the following program was
rendered:
Mrs. j. A. Nash, president of the Club
made few remarks concerning the
Club; its work and its achievements:
its purposes and what it had accom-
plished since its organization.
Chas. White, one of Audubon ablest
lawyers responded to the toast, Lin
coin The Tender hearted. In the
short time allotted to him, Mr.. White
did his subject full justice He recalled
many little incidents in the life of
President Lincoln that were pleasing
to hear. He grew eloquent in his
tribute to the one President we all
loved and admired. Mr.. White did
splendidly and all present were glad to
listen to his toast.
Lincoln The Lawyer" was the
toast assigned to Joe H. Ross. Now
Mr.. Ross is q lawyer and student of no
! mean ability and he was just the man
for that subject. He told, in an enter
tanning way, of the peculiarities of
Lincoln as lawyer and the methods
and customs in vogue when he practiced
law. AT that time, about 1888, the law
business was not as remunerative or
popular a profession as it is today.
Mr.. Ross paid high tribute to Mr.
Lincoln as a lawyer, a statesman, a
President, and above all, as an honest
man of high ideals and noble purpose.
At this juncture the program took a
little diversion and musical number
was interspersed. 1t was THE Gypsy
Maid, " sung by Mrs. Chas Wilde and
w. w. Smith. Both were in costume
which added materially to the interest
of the number. 1t was gracefully rem
dered and took the house by storm.
In fact the number was so we'll received
that it was repeated by request later
in the evening. Mrs. Wilde also sang
beautiful solo.
G. w. Marlin was the next speaker
and his toast was Lincoln The Patriot"
Mr.. Marlin paid glowing tribute to
the Club and its worthy president, as
surfing the Club that he was proud of
the toast assigned to him for he felt
that on this subject he was perfectly at
at home. Mr.. Marlin is pleasing
speaker and when he talks he always
has something of interest for his hear
ers. President Lincoln was true pat
riot and the incidents recalled in his
lifetime by Mr.. Marlin served to re-
fresh the memory of those who lived
during Lincoln's time and as an inspi-
ration to those of the younger genera
ton.
Prof. Lauterbach gave. few read
ings that were thoroughly appreciated
w. w. Smith rendered pleasing
solo and responded willingly to the
encore with numerous selection.
r.. j. Creveling and A. l.. McGinnis
were the only two persons present who
had seen President Lincoln. Mr.. Nc
Ginnis was called upon to make few
remarks which he did in happy way
Booths representing foreign countries
were built along the parlor walls
Holland was represented by Mrs. Prick
and Mrs. Childs who wore the custom
airy wooden shoes and served escluents
well known in that country and quite
generally used in the United States
The Japanese booth was in charge of
the Misses Marie Adams and Susie
Brown. 1t was here that Japan tea
was served in Japanese cups. Then
there were the ice cream booth and the
candy booth under the direct supervis-
ion of the Misses Hunt and the Misses
Phelps and Sherman, all decorated in
attractive style.
Fortune telling was successfully car
ried on by Miss Harrieu Bilharz and