The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1915-01-09
SETTING sun FEAST.
Mohawk Braves and Napanee Maid
ems Speed the Passing Year and
Warmly Welcome Its Successor
Pleasant Tribal Reunion.

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than has ever been manifested By
the members of Mohawk Tribe No
80, Improved Order Of Red Men, the
banquet rendered by the members Of
that tribe to the ladies of Napanee
Council, Degree of Pocahontas, or
the 31st Sun of Hunting Moon, G
S. D. 423, (Dec. 81, 1914, was a de
cided success. To say that the
event was enjoyed by all present
would be putting it mildly. From
eight-thirty until the wee hours OF
the morning the club-rooms rang
with the happy expressions of good
wishes of each and everyone.
The passing of the old year, 1914
SO full Of gloom and trouble, and the
usherlng in of the new year, 1915,
with all of it's attendant promises
of bright future, was celebrated by
the most enjoyable social gathering
in the history of the tribe.
The meeting hall was very arts
! tically decorated with paper moss,
bells, flags, pot-plants and all the
other things which tend to produce
a pleasing effect. The tables were
arranged in the center of the spaci-
Gus hall, in the shape of large ~. .
guests filed into d he han, to the
strains of an inFtfring march rem
dered by the d mlestra, which fur
nished music thru ghout the evening.
DIR. Paul 7. Thibseaux, in his usual
graceful manner, Sested as toastmas-
ter. The following menu was en-
joyed:
Turkey ..'Thibodaux, who suggest
ed that an annual banquet be given,
which met with instant approval.
Dressing "Napanee." Miss Rita
Comeaux, in a few WelI-chosen words
thanked Mohawk Tribe on behalf Of
Napanee Council. for the many
courtesies extended during 1914.
Ice Cream Great Junior Sag
amore Reynolds was present, and
added not a little to the gayety of
the occasion by his eVer-ready wit.
Fl delivered a short talk, IN which
he mentioned that the Red Mems
Cottage at Camp Hygiea was occu-
pied at all times by some of the
brothers, and had proven of great
benefit to those who needed fresh
air and attention to ward Off the at
-tacks of sickness to which they were
subject Brother Reynolds wished
Mohawk and sNapanee all sorts of
good things.
Veal s'Rodrigue' made little
Bit of a talk, and said he would
soon have another candidate for mem
bership in Napane sa4laiCouncil.
Potato Salad 1850 as sachem
of Mohawk Trih scared to dizzy
heights in oratoTi in wishing every
one great hapL ess and thanking
work
CaulifloWer .Thibodaux'' was very
much in evidence at ali times.
ChoW-ChoW "Binnings," in a very
earnest talk, reviewed the activities
of Mohawk Tribe during the year
just closing, complimented the mem
bers on the great amount of in
terest and enthusiasm manifested by
them, and predicted that the new
year would be even more productive
III SUOQ Ildl lis plGuSSESS5I.s5
Celery ''Gaudin'' said he had a
severe cold and begged to be ex-
cused. There was very audible
sigh of relief when the POSTMASTER
granted his request.
Chocolate Boss Trepagnier'' had a
Well-prepared talk, but was apparent
ly a victim of Brother Reynolds wit,
for he had just started when he
said: you put the whole machinery
out of order, and threw me off the
track, so I'll have to sit down. "
Everyone wondered what he intend
ed saying, anyway.
Olives .Maurin,'' bread Winter
cakes Mrs. Rusca,', cafe noir. .'Du-
gas" and apples "Gisclard," all ex-
pressed appro. rate sentiments.
Oranges "Weis'' said after the sup
per that he was nearly satisfied
Great Representative Louis N. Bos-
ton spoke a few words Of wisdom.
Happy thoughts were expressed by
a great many others, and all were
high in their praise of the result of
the efforts Of the committee in
charge, composed of F. L. Trepag-
nier, chairman; rs S. Binnings and
Charles Maurin, .Jr.
A flashlight picture of the banquet
was taken by Brother Albert FL.
Landry, which proved to be excellent
and elected much praise. The spot
less soul {so1e) of Brother 0. A.
Guillot was reflected in his eye
glasses.
After the floor was cleared, the
young people enjoyed themselves
dancing.
Twelve o'clock was struck on silver
toned chimes, and was a signal for
all to stop dancing and endeayor to
shake hands with everyone present
It was indeed an inspiring scene, SC
full of life and happiness. The dane.
ing continued until one thirty, when
all went home, tired but happy, hay
ing given a fitting welcome to the
New Year. ONE OF THE TRIBE.
The Gist of 1t.
Last December | had a very Sc
we're cold and was nearly down sicl
! in bed. / bought two bottles O
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy AM
it was only very few days until
was completely restored to health,
writes @. j. Metcalf, Weatherby
Mo. If you would know the yalu
/ of this remedy. ask any one who ha