Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-23
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ladies and their escorts at ladies social In keeping with past efforts Of the order, elaborate preparations had been put forth to insure the undertaking grand success That all who attended would find some pleasure and enjoyment during the evenlng apparently nothing was overlooked that would tend toward making the evening a pleasant and enjoyable one
 The hall still retained many of the pretty decorations arranged by the ladies Christ mas tree committee, and these were added temporary stage appropriately set oil with rugs and draperes making pretty setung for the participants in the splendid program, consisting of vocal and instrumental selec- tons. readings and recitatlons. In the cen ter of the stage the pictures ot our noted presidents, Washington, Lincoln and Will son. lent patriotic air More than POO persons enjoyed the hospitality of the Moose lodge. and many visitors came over from Idltarod.
 The first part of the evening was given over to progressive whist, and some tltty couples vied with one another for the prizes. Mrs, Dickson won the first prize for the ladies. Mrs Grouse obtaining second and John Novak was awarded the gentlcmen's s 
 prize.
 The main attraction for the evening, how ever, was the excellent musical program, which proved rare treat and brought to light some hitherto unknown and promising talent Grant Murdock acted as master ot ceremonies and in his usual active manner kept things moving in a happy Veln, stat ing that many of the participants would ap- pear for the first time before the foot lights" Therefore the first efforts ot our young amateurs are especially commendable, and this was ably attested by the rounds of applause which greeted each and every number.
 Fred Harrison was then introduced. and opened the program by giving brief ad- dress upon the principles of the order what it stands for and setting forth the good to be derived from following its teachings,
 Miss Marie Coolidge an accomplished pianist, i'll her easy and graceful manner then favored the audience with beautiful piano selection, interpreting the various lights and shades undrstandingly and with feeling. and ehciting the applause ot the audience
 Chris Hansen, the silver-t toned tenor of the Moose lodge rendered a vocal solo, Dear Old Girl" and to a hearty encore responded with that beautiful Hawaiian mlody, Aloha"
 Making good its title Mrs. Geo. Mutchler gave a humorous reading entitled An Ald to Digestion" which kept the audience m an uproar of laughter, and in response to the applause which followed, again swept her appreciative listeners with merrlment by her rendition of the modern Sweet Alice, Ben Bolt, of 1915"
 George Kay stepped into prominence as one of our promising young amateurs by singing That's How I Need Iou' very nleasingly. and for an encore sang Dream ing of You.'
 Dr, H. R. Moore gave 9 creditable comic recitation ntitled The Dancing of Caroline which was well receivd.
 Although suffering from 8 severe cold, Frank Morgan kindly favored the audience with a solo singing "Mother MacCree,' one of Chauncey Olcott's favorites, and Tn re sponse to the enthusiastic applause recled Socrates Snooks.'
 Harry Alons in rich baritone Volce sang an old favorite of those who folio" the sea, Rolling Home and for an encore rendered "Hard Times, Come Again No More
 Malcolm Macdonald gave q splendid reel tation entitled If" which was well appre- clated
 Bringing memories of Harry Lauder and the heather of bonnie Scotland John smith sang "The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond.' .' and for an encore, 'It's Nice to Get Up in the Mornin',7 which so appealed to the audi ence that he was recalled for a third time, and made the hit of the evening by slngmg with true Scotch accent, Just Wee Doch and Doris.
 That we may not be unmindful of the soldier boys in time of war, E. M stanton reeited Kiplng's famous poem, Tommy, and for an encore responded with another of Kipling's poems "The Sestlna ot the Tramp Royal
 Julius Walters in deep bass voice, sang 'The Lorele." one of the famous songs of the Fatheriand.
 As an elocutionist of marked ability Mrs, Frank Monkman Is well known Tn our midst, and in her usual pleasing and grace ful manner gave very credltabie and expressive recitation of 'Drake's Address to the American Flag" it's impresslveness being heightened by the majestic folds ot the Stars and Stripes which occupied portion of the stage, proclalmlng the free dom of a glorious nahon. 'I'm the guy that put the gold n Hat creek and the nut ln doughnut that's Billy Stoneman, who immediately captured his audience as he sang of his wonderful achievements, Recalled by rounds of ap- plause, he rendered Pm in Love and so won the hearts of the ladies that he was obliged to step before the footilghts tor a third time, and sang "Only Dreaming"
 The next number was a musical treat fur nished by V. F. Jacobs, who is splendlo cornetlst. Accompanied by Miss Coolidge upon the piano, Mir Jacobs played some, what difficult cornet solo, ''Columbla," and to well merited applause gave beautiful rendition of that classic, A'The Rosary" both piano and cornet blending in perfect har mony.
 William Foto followed with vocal seiec- iton entitled "Favorites," and for an en- core sang the stirring French war song the ''Marseilaise," being joined Tn the chorus by Mons. Alons
 1 The master of ceremonies then brought the program to close, and announced that a luncheon would be served, and that the