The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-02-24
BASE BALL BANQUET
Large and Enthusiastic Gathering of
Fans Dimes at the I. O.. O. F.
Hall Thursday Evening.
Plans for 1916 Discussed
for Winning Team in Prince
ton Were Never Brighter.

Judging by the enthusiasm that
flowed from the hundred and thirty
fans in attendance at the base ball
banquet at the I. O. O. F. hall last
Thursday evening, prospects for a
successful 1916 season on the dia-
mond are exceedingly bright. Good
will and loyalty to the base ball boys
predominated, and the banquet was a
splendid success, surprising even the
one Of year ago.
At 7 o'clock the earlier arrivals at
the hall put in an appearance, and the
attendance was constantly increased
until at 9 o'clock large and happy
gathering of fans was in evidence.
The banquet proper did not commence
until the last named hour, and the in
tervening time was whiled away with
cards in the Masonic lodge room.
The doors to the banquet hall were
thrown open by Director Morton short
ly after 9, and two tables, stretching
across the entire length of the room,
with table bridging the two at the
east end, greeted the eyes of those
present. Eatables in abundance rest
ed upon the tables and the fans just
naturally gravitated to their seats.
Members of the high school basket
ball team acted as table walters, and
their passing" featured as usual. Miss
Lola Scheen presided at the piano and
rendered several pleasing selections.
Considerable time was devoted to sat-
isfying the elmer man," and then
toasts were in order. First, however,
a quartet composed Of Nathan Peter
son, Jay Winsor, Lemuel Briggs and
Joe Kaliher, favored those present
with vocal selections we'll rendered.
Attorney E. L. Mcmillan was to haze
acted as postmaster, but was unable
to be present, as professional bust
ness in Minneapolis required his at
tention. H. j. Plaas consented to act,
however, and punctuated his remarks
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Attorney S. P. Skahen was called
= upon to open this feature of the even
ing's entertainment, and responded by
outlining what the base ball boys ex-
pect from the public. He called atten-
at the outset to the fact that dozen
business firms Of the village have do
mated that number of uniforms, and
as there is cash balance in the
treasury there was no need for alarm
on the part of the banqueters-he was
not paving the way for "touch.'
Briefly stated the boys merely expect
~ liberal attendance at the games, and
lie vocal support Of the fans. This
they are assured of. Mr.. Skahen also
announced that the management had
decided to charge ladies for admis-
sion to the grounds the coming sea-
son. This decision was not reached
hastily, and this action is necessary if
financial worries are to be eliminated
All of last season the team operated
on an extremely narrow margin, de-
spite the fact that the rigidest econ
omy was exercised at all times, and
had it not been for the fact that auto.
mobiles were placed at the disposal OF
the boys without charge upon various
occasions there is no doubt but what q
deficit in the treasury would have re-
suited. The ladies will not be charged
full price, however, the fee having
been established at 15c.
a Later in the evening Mr.. Skaher
brought up the question of weekday
ball games, there being sentiment ia.
vorable to this in some quarters. NJ
action was taken in the matter, but the
plan may be tried when the season
opens.
DIR. l.. B. Mallette, captain of the bal
team, followed Mr.. Skahen, and out
lined what the fans can expect from
the team. He stated that all of las
years stars with the exception of En-
ahiser would be available again this
r. year, and briefly reviewed the 1915
performance Of the boys, doing JUS
tice to all the play ers except one
himself. Last season the Princeton
ball team made record of which il
can we'll feel proud, and it's work wa:
more than gratifying to the fans. Thu
! indications are that it will do full,
as we'll or even better during 1916
Several of the youngsters Of the vii
lage are displaying more than ordin
airy ability in the national pastime
and Captain Mallette announced tina
all would be given chance to carr
( a place on the team. Merit alone will
as in the past, govern the selection O:
players. ...-