Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-01-07

The annual banquet Of the
Mexico Travellers Protective
Association and United Com.
mercial Travellers, Saturday
was not only a joyous occasion
but one where goodfellowshir
was paramount. The banquet
Iof these Associations at tht
Hotel Hoxsey, was a splendid
success and ITO guests were
present to enjoy the delicious
menu and special entertainment
arranged for the occasion. Be
fore the guests took their seats
the Rev, A. A. Wallace offered
an appropriate prayer.
Sam Morris, president of the
T. P. A. was toastmaster and
introduced by Mitchell White.
Mr.. Morris read a splendid poem
of optimistic intent that is
wholly in keeling with his own
principles. To quit the aud
fence when he arose to speak
M. 8ioaris used 4 hammer.
This is said to be the first time
he was ever known to knock"
and he says it will be the last
time.
Miss Victoria Brooks, one of
Mexico's sweetest singers, de-
lighted her audience with a
beautiful number. Miss Dor
othy Holmes, one of our most
accomplished and popular read
ers, gave splendid reading.
Miss Chloe Young, of Jones'
burg, who has a magnificent
voice sang several numbers in
a most attractive manner.
Miss Charlotte Torreyson, of
Laddonia, who is a most pleas
ing vocalist, sang a selection
that was delightful.
Mr.. Lee, of San Antonio.
Texas, who besides being a bus
mess man has the time, talent
and ability to write verse
worthwhile, read an original
selection, whose literary merit
as well as interesting subject,
made pleasant diversion. The
Rev. A. A. Wallace made d
characteristic address most ap-
propriate for the occasion and
offered some new stories in
whose every line a laugh lurk-
ed.
Mitchell White made a short
talk complimenting Mexico on
the representative body of trav-
cling men the city is justly
proud of. F. H. Parker made an
interesting short talk and of
course introduced a number of
those popular negro stories for
which he is justly famed. The
evening closed with a splendid
short talk by A. S. Houston
who always has something to
say that is worth careful con-
sideration.
The music for the evening was
furnished by Mrs. Briscoe and
orchestra. Miss Mary Lee
Burks, the charming and &C.
complished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Burks, accompanied
Miss Brooks, when she sang
Miss Burks is one of Mexico's
most popular young girls.
The following delicious menr
was served:
Blue Points on Half Shell
Soup
Celery Queen Olives
Baked Deviled Grab inHalfShel
Roast Turkey, Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Brown Potatoes
Asparagus Tips Hot Biscuit:
Waldorf Salad
Ice Cream and Cake
Coffee and After Dinner Mint
Those who attended the ban
Quet Were:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Cunning
ham, Miss Frances Cunning
ham, Miss Martha Frost, Nh
and Mrs. A. M. Roberts, c. H
Beare, Miss Mildred Pearl, MI
and Mrs. G. D. Scherer, Mr.. an,
Mrs. j. M. Allen, A. A.. Brody
Mr.. and Mrs. |. Silverstein an,
daughter, Miss Elaine, j. S
Denser, Miss Sue Ringo, MI
and Mrs. Gelhaus, Mrs. J. [
Gates, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. King
Miss Clara Jurgensen, Mr.. an
Mrs. George Lee, MIR, and Mrs
w. d. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Clev
Smith, Miss Agnes White, "
F. Whitney, Miss Mamie Nea
G. 0. Ryan, j. c. Davis, Mis-
Mamie Davis, Miss Elizabet,