The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-10-08

people gathered at McNichols &
Wright hall to extend formal well
come to Senator and Mrs. james H.
, Brady, who returend home from
Washington on the morning train.
There was not the slightest tinge OF
politics in the general plan, and peo-
pie of all parties, close friends, bust
ness associates and neighbcrs Joined
in greeting to Pocatello's loyal son.
There was marked appreciation in
every line for the valuable servica
that Senator Brady has rendered to
Idaho and the west, and the apprecia-
ton was all the more pointed in the
circumstance that he has devoted his
energies to securing some good things
for Pocatello and as he has always
been one of the most Jealous adv
Gates for the furtherance Of POcatello
local people know he will mover neg
lect an opportunity to promote his
home community.
The hall had been Hastily decorated
with flags, palms and flowers, under
the direction Of the ladies of the Civic
club, and the committee on arrange
ments had followed up the plan in
fine manner.
At the right Of the hall the Senc-
tor and Mrs. Brady, with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Clearc, received the
guests as they field down the hall,
and it was but short time till all
seats were occupied.
Pleasant Program
Mayor Theodore Turner ected as
master Of ceremonies, and in we'll
chosen words cited that all people
had gathered on non-partisan basis
to welcome home Idaho's junior SEN
ator and Pocatello's favorite son. The
mayor introduced the various par
Elephants in the program, and the
numbers were thoroughly enjoyed in
every particular.
The orchestra music was particu-
larly effective, and many numbers
were played throughout the evening.
Mrs. Bess Owenby Lowe and Mrs.
Boyer each rendered two delightful
: solos, which were roundly applauded
by the guests. Prof. Blair was re-
quired to respond to "Cavatina"
with a second pretty selection, and
on the whole it was one of the most
entertaining musical programs re-
Gently heard in the city.
Three booths had been constructed,
and from these booths were served
refreshments after the details Of the
regular program were concluded. It
was one of those happy affairs in
which every individual felt thorough
ly at ease and at home, as there was
a total absence Of Formally, and thu
occasion was much enjoyed.
At the opening Of the exercises,
Mrs. c. e. M. Loux, for the Civic
club, presented Mrs. Brady with a
handsome bouquet, and her short ad-
dress was responded to by Mrs. Brady
in appreciative manner.
The principal speaker of the even.
ing was Judge Alfred Bulge, who
was introduced by Mayor Turner in
appropriate manner. Judge Bulge
delivered an exceptionally, interesting
address, in which his hearers wero
made acquainted with the scope of
legislative work in which the sena-
tor had been most active during the
past twenty months.
Judge eud0e's Welcome
Judge Bulge said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Some
times think that we should give
more credit to mankind for things
they do while they are yet with US,
as we travel along the road of life,
rather than wait until their mission
upon earth has ended, and then with
tears and lamentations praise them
ar what they have done when they
are not here to enjoy with us our ex-
pressions of confidence, and friend
ship, and to be encouraged in their
good work by the kind words of their
friends and neighbors
I'VE are not assembled here to-
night as members Of any political
social or religious organization, but
rather as friends and neighbors T.,
welcome home a distinguished citizen
of our city for whom we entcrtainl the
highest esteem, and to assure him Of
. our appreciation for the work he
! has done in behalf of our city and
state. There are few men in pub
lie life today who enjoys a wider &C
quaintance in this state than Senator
Brady, and l do not hesitate to say
that there is no man in public life
Who has put into, his work greater et
fort and who has accomplished more
in the same length of time than oul
distinguished guest. l do not fee
under any obligation to mince words
when I speak of a mans accomnlish