The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29

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auditorium was opened in a blaze of
glory Friday evening in the presence
Of a thousand range residents who
were more than surprised by the
| splendor of the structure which is
the most modern building on the
range. About a hundred Virginians
made the trip to Eveleth and were
we'll pleased with the opening cere-
monies.
Following a parade down Jones
street from the Glode Hotel to the
armory on Jackson street, which was
headed by the City Band followed by
the militia, speakers and Others, the
auditorium was formally thrown
open to the public. After an inspec-
tion Of the building, which is so by
120 feet and modern in every par
ticular. the opening ceremonies were
started with Mayor Jacob S. Saari
presiding.
President Joseph s. Wilson. OF the
Eveleth city council, told Of the his
tory Of the structure and Of the cost
Of it's erection. He was followed
by George E. Jensen, this city. who
gave two beautiful solos accompan-
led by Miss Edith Helegson, pianist,
both numbers being warmly applaud
ed. Assistant General Manager John
H. Hearding, of the Oliver Iron Min
ing company, and former Eveleth
mining man, told of the history Of
the national guard since it's incep-
tion and Of the cost of the United
States flag. He condemned the peo-
pie of the country who jeer at the
United States flag and bestowed
words of praise on the members Of
the militias Of the country. He
made a strong, earnest address and
was warmly applauded at it's close.
Adjutant General Fred B. Wood
told of the relief work done at Beau
dette. Spooner, Grand Marais and
Chisholm by the militia companies
and Of the national guards strength.
He gave long "shop talk" and his
remarks proved very interesting.
State Senator James P. Boyle gave
the principal address Of the evening,
seconding Mr.. Hearding's remarks
He told of the work done by the
state militia and then branched of
into short talk on the Eveleth
| armory-auditorium. telling OF the
buildings purpose and that it would
be common meeting place." His
oratory was Of the best and as usual
won much applause.
Music was furnished by the Flaa-
ten orchestra Of twelve pieces with
Henry Lavick. brother of James La
wick, this city, assisting in the lead
ing, he playing the violin. Follow
ing the program, Major Hubert v.
Eva, Duluth, inspected Co. F., as
sisted by Adjutant General Fred B.
Wood. The soldiers made a good
| appearance and went through a
short manual Of arms. The evening
ceremonies closed with ball, many
Virginians participating.
BALCONY BRIEFLETS
The gatehrlng proved to be re-
union and homecoming for many
former Evelethians. Gust Anderson,
a wealthy Chishplmite, formerly of
Eveleth. hobnobbed with numerous
acquaintances, while State Treasurer
Walter ]. Smith was kept busy in
Producing Alec Crozier, hotel in
spector. the only state appointee
present. Fred Lister, formerly Sec
retary of the Eve1etn Commercial
| club. was very active in introducing
many Virginians to Evelethians.
Many newspapermen hob-nobbed
with the crowd, among them being
Editor A. e. Pfremmer, Eveleth, vet
eran member of the Austin, Minn.,
militia, with >Adjutant General Fred
B. Wood; Frank Bowman, Gilbert;
Cass U. jenkins, second lieutenant
of the Eveleth company; Frederick
Mackey, David E. Cuppernull and
Ralph Wilk, Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. France, Fred
E. Lister, Assistant County Attorney
Edward L. Boyle, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. Bickford, Fire Chief A. E. Thayer,
George Meehan and Miss Sutherland
were among the Virginia dancers at
the ball.
Several events are already being