The Dickinson press., 1915-02-27
FOURTH ANNUAL BANQUET
ENJOYED BY MANY MASONS

One of the most elegant social func-
tions of the year was the Masonic
banquet and ball given in the Masonic
Temple Monday evening in commem-
Grafton Of the dedication of the beau
tiful building which occurred four
years ago on February 22nd. The
large number of guests, ladies ele-
gantly gowned, many with dresses
made especially for the occasion, and
gentlemen finely groomed, gathered in
the hall on the second floor soon after
700 o'clock. At shortly after 7:3O
the line was formed with Master C.
D. Litch leading the march to the BAN
quet room with past masters, speakers
and visitors next in line. The ban
quet was spread in the basement,
where two long tables, beautifully ar
ranged with pretty cut flowers, glow
ing candles and sumptuous feast
awaited them. After places had been
secured the invocation was pronounced
by Rev. A. C. Hacke, and over one
hundred and fifty sat down to the
fine dinner prepared by Caterer Geo.
Berzel and served by fourteen charm
ing young ladies.
At the end of the feast the master
of ceremonies, L. R. Baird, rose and
in a happy manner welcomed the
guests and with many witty and we'll
chosen remarks introduced the speak
ers of the evening. Rev. A. G. Hacke,
the first called upon, responded elo-
quently. Introducing his subject with
a number of humorous stories he be-
came more serious and dwelt upon
tn true meaning and value of "Friend-
ship" Attorney H. E. Haney of Bel
field, who was next to respond,
briefly presented to his eager listen
ers the early life of Washington, and
showed this famous character of his
tory in his true greatness. DR.. V. H.
Stickney was then introduced to speak
upon the subject, Lincoln" Elo-
quently he painted the picture of the
surroundings in which Lincoln grew
to manhood. He dwelt briefly upon
his early environment and occupa-
tions and upon his final call to save
his country. In glowing terms he
spoke of the esteem and sacredness
with which we treasure the memories
Of this martyred president.
The guests then ascended to the
hall and banquet room on the second
floor, which had been cleared for the
OCCASION. The grand march was led
by G.. D. Litch and Mrs. G. N. Barker,
sarning later for quadrille. Dane
ing was continued until an early hour
and the happy occasion came to a fit
ting climax with the sweet strains of
"Home Sweet Home" Throughout
the evening those who did not care to
dance either found entertainment in
cards or enjoyed listening to the fine
music of the Dickinson orchestra and
watching the gay whirl of the dane
ers. Delicious frappe and punch were
served throughout the evening.
The committee in charge, consisting
of DR.. C. N. Barker, Attorney Chas.
H. Starke, Otto Hennings, Max Hen
drick and Attorney T. H. Pugh and
the introduction committee, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. L. Beard, J. P. Tingle, J. w.
Swope and H. G. Peck, deserve un-
limited amount Of praise for the ex-
actness with which all the details
were worked out and the smoothness
with which everything was carried out
in making the whole affair a great
success.
A great many out-of-town guests
were present, among them being At
torney and Mrs. H. E. Haney OF Bel
field, Conductor and Mrs, Fred Nc
Kendry of Mandan, Mrs. D. S: Little
hales of jamestown, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
S. Russell of Mandan, Mrs. Oscar
Rapp of Fryburg, Miss Laura Els
worth of Bismarck, Miss Frances
Cook of Beach, DR.. J. w. Stribling of
New England and H. C. Christensen,
Robert Wilcox, T. G.. Saunders and
Christ Lee from the Oakdale country.