Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-23
LEGISLATORS HOLD
REUNION THURSDAY
Governor Morehesd Will Preside at
Annual Banquet Of Lawmakers
League at Lincoln.
INTERESTING PROGRAM IN STORE


The fifth annual reunion OF the Ne
braska Legislative league. scheduled for
Thursday evening Of this week at the
Lindell hotel, Lincoln. promises to be OF
more than usual interest to veteran law
makers. who do not frequently get
chance to ningle with old-time
scduaintances. Not only will the dinner
be better than customary, but the pro-
gram has been prepared with great care.
Secretary Henry Richmond has put in
a great deal of time on It and has spent
some money in mailinT notices to all
former members. II the affair 10 not
bowling success, Mr. Richmond's repu-
tation as q prophet will be in caters.
The toast list Is long, but II has been
carefully explained to all participants
that their efforts must be short and to
the point. as It is the plan to have rep
resentatives from all periods OF the life
of the state.
Third House Members Invited.
Invitations have been sent to many
third house members, either employees or
citizens. whose interests have been such
as to identify them with legislation and
they are responding by every mail to
such an extent indeed as to insure
hearty attendance at the third house"
tables.
Likewise invitations and a follow-up
reminder were sent to every member
whose name appears in the Blue Book"
roster OF living legislators. Two or three
years have made this roster behind the
times, jarring reminders of which are
found in the returned letters
One old lady who wrote with shaking
hand replied from the sandhills of
Brown county that her husband had
died in 1900 and that she was all alone
and lonesome She. however. as spon-
sor for her deceased husband, bespoke
success for the venture. -
A feature not heretofo, Ftried is to
have the members present rise in their
places as each legislature is called, be-
ginning with the earliest. and to identify
themselves and the county from which
they hail. The Identification has been
requested by members who want to know
who is present. 1t is also planned to
have a list kept Of these at the time
announcement is made.
Candidates for state and congressional
office have also been invited to attend
il they care to do so. Governor More
head, as toastmaster. will give each a
chance to identify himself. but no OPP
poPtunity to make a stump speech.
Ladies' League Also Meets.
The Ladies' Legislative league will be
holding an annual meeting at the same
time and In the same hotel. Wives,
widows and daughters of members are
eligible. Mrs. Morehead is in charge.
Several requests for tickets have been
sent in ar the same time those OF the
mn. Mrs. Morehead is anxious to know
beforehand how many will be present,
although It is not necessary to purchase
tickets In advance.
Following is the mems program:
Toast List.
Governor John H. Morehead. toast
srhe Legislative League" John Kuhl,
'5i,7s" George H. Hastings. Saline,
a Rome George .;n' 1S'G.s91n,h 1oh, NHMeSt9,is. Mst,s.
Preparedness in 1882" r. B. windham.
"Automobiling for, Governor" r. B.
'The Impesched Governor" G. w. Col
"The Vice Presidency" Elmer j. Bur
"Huid Lang syne. Thomas ]. Majors,
pat in the Legislature" Patrick Roddy.
:Branded Goods" Emil f. Plseek.
"Fsds in Politics." II. H. Baldrige,
Back to Nebraska" John NJ. Thurs
ton. Douglas.
Each legislative session, territorial and
state, VIII be called. Members present will
rise in response to the session In which
they srved and give their names and
counties.
Candidates for state and congressional
offices will be asked TO identify them
selves.
In place OF the usual martins formerly
served. the ex-lawmakers will enjoy at
this banquet 300 quarts OF Armour's grape
juice that have been procured especially
to suit the legislative taste.