The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-09-28
A ROYAL SEND OFF.

Last Thursday evening through tn,
efforts OF a number of our citizens. a,
impromptu reception was arranged
and given in honor of the draft contin
gent from Oroville and surroundin,
country. called to assemble at Okla
hogan Friday. to go from there t,
American Lake with the balance O
Okanogan county's quoto, represent
ing 40 per cent of the number thi.
county Is to contribute to the Crane
army under the first call. Notwith
standing the short notice of the pro
posed event crowd of men, womer
and children that filled the librar,
building to capacity assembled ant
gave the boys rousing send off. The
large attendance and the great inter
est manifested was a commendable
and heartening exhibition of the pa.
triotic spirit that prevails among the
people Of Oroville. 1t made a deep i'm.
preston upon those called, to the col.
ors and they were made to feel tina,
their friends and neighbors took a sin.
cere interest in them, were proud OF
their action in entering the service
and were present to cheer them on
with kind and encouraging. words OF
praise and approval.
The crack Oroville band gave an
open air concert in the park band
stand the first part Of the evening
and the inspiring music Contributed
very matrially to the pleasure Of the
occasion.
DR.. d. H. Lewis presided as chair
man Of the meeting, a position that he
always fills with ease and efficiency
The doctor opened the melting with
few we'll chosen and timely remarks
upon the object of the reception, COM
mending the young men for giving
their services to their country, declar-
ing that this was no time for hanging
crepe on the door. but to send the boys
forth with cheer and hope for their
early return to civil life. He introduc-
ed Prosecuting Attorney, Chas. A.
johnson. of Okanogan. al the chief
speaker of the evening.
Mr.. Johnson's address was a most
creditable effort. and one that appeal
ed to the patriotism of every one pres
ent. He commended the young men for
the part they we're to take in the de-
fense Of the government, expressing
the conviction that military service,
whether brief or protracted, would
prove beneficial to them from phys
ical and moral point of view and that
they would come back to their homes
more eslf reliant and better fitted to
take up the duties of private citizens.
While the boys were at the front, Mr..
Johnson urged every one to lend every
aid in their power toward carrying on
the war, war forced upon this nation,
to a victorious conclusion. He scath-
ingly denounced sedition at home, by
which traitors were playing into the
hands of the enemy abroad, and insist
ed that disloyalty should be crushed
out with an iron hand. The address
was warmly applauded, indicating that
Mr.. johnson had touched the popular
chord.
J. M. Adams read an article on
Americanism, Mrs. C. w. Smith read
the letter written by Hon. L. E. Quigg
to the New York Tribune, which is
printed in full in another column, and
Mrs. J. M. Norris made a few timely
remarks upon the work done, and yet
to be accomplished, by the Red Cross
Mrs. D. H. Lewis and Miss Hermina
Greiger sang appropriate selections
and both ladies had to respond a Sec
ond time to appease the continuous
applause of the audience.
At the close of the program eight
young men present who were to leave
to join the army were induced to come
forward and meet those present, and
an informal reception was held. Ice
cream and cigras were served, after
which the floor was cleared and dane
ing continued until late hour.
Those who took an active part in
promoting this farewell reception for
the soldier boys are entitled to praise
and credit for their thoughtfulness. All
over the land, the levies for the new
national army were given enthusiastic
and elaborate receptions at home and
hospitable welcomes enroute to the
cantonments, a public manifestation
of the personal interest the mass Of
the population take in those selected
to uphold the honor of the country
These vast gatherings and exhibitions
Of enthusiasm were unmistakable evi
dence that the vast majority of the
people Of the land stand firmly behint
the government in this hour of trial
The demonstrations were outpouring:
of the true loyalty of the American
people. Furthermore, these reception!
cheered on the recruits to face the re
spons:bilities Of a soldiers life will
firmness and determination to do cred
It to themselves and the communities
they represent. They go forth to wa
knowing that their sacrifices and ser
vices are appreciated by those whom
they leave behind.
HAULING ORE.