The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-03-29
STAG PARTY WAS
GREAT SUCCESS
FIFTH ANNUAL RECEPTION TO
BUSINESS MEN BROUGHT OUT
LARGE ATTENDANCE
PROGRAM GIVEN WAS VERY INTERESTING
The Fine Feed Was Followed by Good
Talks-Prof. Brown Was
POSTMASTER

Last Thursday night the men of the
college gave the fifth annual reception
to the business men of Brookings. At
eight o'clock the crowd gathered in the
auditorium where they were entertain
ed by several selections by the college
orchestra.
AT about eight-thirty President Per
isho gave a short enthusiastic welcome
on behalf of the college. The response
was made by President M. E. Culhane
of the Bookings Commercial Club in
which he intimated the willingness on
the part Of the Commercial Club to
continue in it's help of the college.
AS the next number Miss Nellie Ken
dali and Miss Violet Grinols rendered
a charming aesthetic dance. AS an
encore they gave an original interpre-
tation of the yellow and Blue" Fol
lowing this came an original and spicy
comedy sketch my Wife's Gone to the
Country" by Harold Stafford and
Francis Carlisle. This number struck
a responsive chord and was very much
appreciated by the audience.
"Spartecus," who appeared in ar alb
breviated costume, and whose Grafton
was accompanied by special music, was
well received by the audience and wild
ly applauded by the gallery.
AS the last number of this part of the
program the Rag Pickers." a quartette
composed of Laurence Olson, Harold
Stafford, Clarence Olson and Ivan
Bremen, responded to a large number
of encores. Their act was cleverly
worked out and showed real originality.
The audience then adjourned to the
armory where the balance of the pro
gram was carried out.
AS soon as all We're seated, a mat
was placed on the center Of the floor
and a wrestling match between Hoyt
and Collinge was staged. The match
resulted in a fall for each and was very
interesting and fast. The referee, Clip
Gilbert, formerly of the Rochester y.
NJ. c.. A., varied the efforts of the con-
t~estants with bits Of humor well suited
to the occasion.
Charles Gilbert of the local Y. M. e..
A. then entertained the visitors with
an Indian Club demonstration that was
well received. Gilbert's work showed
real ability and finish.
A boxing match between Watson and
Hawley was the mex number on the
program. The pair was well matched
and put on a very exciting and snappy
bout. No decision was announced.
Immediately after these athletic
numbers the men were served a fine
cafeteria luncheon consisting of "hot
dog" cheese sandwiches, baked beans,
fruit salad, pickles, ~doughnuts and COT
fee. Too much credit cannOt be given
to the feed committee for the efficient
way in which they handled every fea-
ture of their department.
At this point President Perisho spoke
to the men, explaining in a few words
the stand taken by the executive and
faculty in regard to serving smokes.
The toasts were next in order and
although the time was limited because
of the length of the proceeding events,
they were very well worked out and
were received with enthusiasm.
Professor F. E. Brown acted as toast
master and gave a short and interest
ing talk on the big Sunf1ower." His
usual humor enlivened the complete
program of toasts.
"Cowslips" was the subject treated
by Professor Larson. He was followed
by Mr.. w. M. Cheever On "Catnip."
William Gioeckler spoke On "Daffy-
dills," while "Lichens" was the sub
ject spoken by the Reverend Mr.. Mast.
John Urton gave a very interesting talk
on "Cro-cus" and the program was
closed by a short talk by the Honorable
A. B. Dalthorp, of Volga, who spoke in
place of the Honorable M. G. Carlisle
who was unable to ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
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