The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-30
bRAYT0N PEOPLE
+ N CELEBRATION
Former Pembina County
City Residents Make Mer-
/, ry in California.

Drayton. n. D.. Jan. 3o.-The Daily
Reporter, Of ontario. California. OF
Wednesday, Dec. "a. a copy of which
GAS been received here. contains the
following news story of a reunion OF
slormer Drayton residents now located
n California, which will b of inter-
st to local people who are acquainted
With many Of those who took part i'll
rhe
] The Upland citizens who formerly
cived in Drayton, North Dakota, en-
.ertained the CHARACTERIZATION colony
asst evening at the Woman's club
'ooms in the former city. 1t was a
delightful social event replete with
original and unique features. and
those privileged to attend proclaim it
4 most enjoyable occasion. The entire
program, as we'll as the decorations of
the club rooms and banquet table,
SHere reminiscent of h North Dakota
~1prairie in its winter sarb. Nearly all
fhe contributors to the splendid pro-
gram were attired with the fittings
and required to battle with h bliz-
cards when the mark is 40 degrees be-
,low. II famous Dravton Cornet
band were clad in muskrat furs and
fray felt arctics and big mitts: while
an old-time Draytonite who presum-
ably had just arrived on the Santa Fc.
was similarly QUILTED while he ia
Eored the guests with - message
from home" thai made the echoes all
halloo. Then there was the "Old
Drayton Glee club" the oldtime war
blers of the Rec River, in a tuneful
lay entitled "kibbee's Ode" breathing
in California, where the blizzard Is
unknown"
Many messages of regret from
prominent citizens of the North Da-
kota town were read at the COM
menccment of the program. and this
feature proved n OF the most inter-
esting and enjoyable of the evening.
awakening memories IF tine old home.
The decorations in the banquet hall
were very unique. The tables were
placed in the shape OF a ~" and in
the center of the upper part was
placed an old%-fashiuned log cabin,
just such as formerly dotted every
quarter section Of the Red River VAL
ley. and 1t wa complete to the min
utest detail. The old horn that watt
ed the news that dinner was ready
hung on the rafter at the back door.
while alongside rested the chopping
block, and at a little distance to the
west appeared the old alkali we'll with
its wheel and pulley. while to the
south there doomed up out OF the
drifts Of snow he old sod barn con-
nected with the house by a rope to
guide the rancher's steps in blizzard
times when caring for his stock. At
the east and west ends were placed
rustic signs pointing the traveller to
Drayton. Grafton. Bowesmont and the
Red river bridge, while between the
sign boards spread the crystal snow
road over which gambolled jack-rab-
bits and long-haired dogs. At each
plate was placed a souvenir OF papier-
mache with a water color scene show
ing the old fireplace in rudy glow
with two feet drawing comfort in its
warmth. One other unique feature is
worthy Of mention: AS each guest ar
rived at the club room portal. the
''old horn" waited it's message of
greeting and good cheer. ,
Space will not permit further de-
tails Of this unique and delightful So
cial occasion: suffice it to say, that all
who attended speak i'll highest praise
Of the entertainment afforded.
The upland committee providing
the good things consisted Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. johnson. Mr.. n Mrs. w.
r. Garrett. Mr.. and Mrs. W. Brown.
and Mr. and Mrs F Edwards The
guests We're as follows:
Ontario.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. McCrea.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Warmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Smith.
Mr. n Mrs. II. w. TIealy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. McCrea.
: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Kerfoot
& Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Halfpenny.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Feltham.
DIR. and Mrs c A Warmer
Mr. and Mrs. John o. Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Warmer
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Whitson.
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