The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-12-03
BANQUETS EMPLOYEES.
D. M. Christian Co Host at Pleasant
Gathering.


A splendid banquet was given the
employees OF the d. NJ. Christian Co.
Tuesday evening, through the coun-
tesy OF the company. Tables were
arranged in the form of maltese
cross, in the spacious carpet depart
ment on the third floor. The deco
rations were in keeping with the
holiday season. Electric lighted
Xmas trees adorned the tables. Gov
ers laid for seventy-fve. The four
course banquet was catered by the
Ladies' Missionary society of the
First M. E. church.
Following the banquet a program
was opened by our sharp and witty
little floor walker, w e. Upham as
toastmaster, whose clever jokes and
sayings continually reminded US of
our. Mutt" Of the opera world. Dur
ing the whole evening Mr.. Upham
never lost sight of what his duty con-
sisted of---namely that of advertis-
ing for he advertised freely both the
bad and the good faults of nearly ev-
cry one present. However, he failed
to remember the time when he was
so high headed that he walked into
a man hole and a derrick was used
to extricate him. Since we have
tried to tell our Travelling Soup
Bone" that it pays to walk with COM
mon folks and not with angels.
Highest respect was paid to John
Hoyt, who has been an efficient en-
ploye for many years.
Miss Kittie Goss for over twenty
years connected with the store sent a
very interesting letter which was
read by the toast master
David Montague responded to
a toast in brilliant and business
like manner, touching upon Echoes
From the Basement"
Our bachelor bookkeeper, Ed
Mosher with his bachelor ways cley-
erly reminded the opposite sex .of.
their unsuccessful efforts in matri-
mcpiai afraiss. Nrs Mosher proves a
delightful entertainer inasmuch as
his clever jokes not only find their
desired mark, but many times re-
fleet back upon the jester and often
times he finds himself the object of
his own ridicule.
The sentimen. of the second floor
was well expressed in Mrs. Mack's
poem, which ended in a dream. st.
Peter appeared at the gates and
when told her occupation as a dress
maker cordially asked her to enter
and take the easy chair in the haven
Of rest forever.
d. M. Christian in his pleasing and
able manner gave a brief outline Of
his business career, picturing the
care and watchfulness necessary in
building up business. He urged all
present to have high ideals and seek
20 attain them. A beautiful illustra-
lion was given of carrier dove who
after a voyage Of 1000 miles, when
oosed from its confines sails around
and around in a circle until 1t gets
is bearing; then strikes out upon a
straight course for the home stretch.
was we'll received by all
present.
Music was intermingled in the
program by girls quartette from
he store force. "And so do 1" and
The Smiling Party" were beautiful
" rendered by the girls. Misses Meta
vanDyne, Bessie Ward, Birdie john
son and Grace Montague composed
he quartet. They were accompanied
by Miss Myrtle Pearson.
"Trantelle in A Minor" was beau
.ifully rendered by Miss Emma
Schultz. Mrs. Leigh Christian in her
pleasing manner also rendered sew
eral solos.
The delightful evening was
to close by all joining in
he singing OF America" A flash
light was taken of the Merry Group.
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