The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-07-17
MOOSE BANQUET.
THEIR BRETHREN
IN THE BATTERY
Guy Taylor Acts AS Toast
master After The
RcpaSt
LIEUT.. HEADINGTON is
"E" MEN SPOKESMAN
Dictators Tiger And Porter
Also Talk; Musical Pro-
gram Feature

Patriotism and allied enthusiasm
fairly overflowed at the banquet ten
dered Thursday evening by lIiawatha
Lodge, No. S24, Loyal Order of Moose,
to its members who are affiliated with
Battery E. An evening Of great en-
joyment came to fitting close when
all present, following a beautiful rem
dton of "The Star Spangled Banner"
and the "Marseilaise' by French and
Belgian members of the lodge, joined
in locl-step ard marched through the
Moose Home on West High street,
ending with three cheers for the Unit
ed States, France, England and all
other allies.
There were 12O present to enjoy the
evening, A sumptuous repast was
served, as follows:
Prime Sirloin Of Beef
Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy
Lettuce Salad
Onions Olives Pickles
Celery Cheese
Clerk of Courts o. Guy Taylor, who
is chaplain of the lodge, presided as
toastmaster.
In his introductory remarks, he re-
ferred to the occasion of the banquet
"a recognition of the Moose mem
bers of Battery E--and then became
somewhat reminiscent. He spoke OF
other days, stating that this commun-
ity had always given its quota when
called upon to defend the flag. Mr..
Taylor said IIiawatha lodge was just
ly proud to do honor to its men who
had offered their services to the ma
he wished the men Godspeed and as
sured them that he mad the authority
of the lodge, individually and as Il
whole, to say that anything which
would add to the comfort and safety
of the men while away or for the re-
! lief and comfort of the loved ones left
behind, would be cheerfully provided,
| First Lieutenant Julius w. Heading
ton was then presented. On behalf
of the battery, Lieut. Ieadington eX-
pressed thanks to the lodge for the
! honor of being guests. He stated that
/ he hoped Battery II, individually and
collectively, would always be we'll
satisfied with the commissary depart
ment as with the banquet of Thursday
evening.
Two things happened during the
past week, said Lieut.. ileadington, of
/ great bearing on international Circum-
stances. One of these was the notice
/ by President Wilson to neutral ma
tions either to Eight with us or eat
with Germany" and the other was the
dumping of IIollweg from the official
German family the first proving that
the balance of power and the hope of
the survival of democracy lies within
the numbers and the strength of the
American army and the resources OF
tho country
In closing, Lieut.. Headington stated
that IL was a sad thought that in the
not distant future, the lodge may hold
another rcccption-not for the going
away, but for tho coming home of the
same warriors. lie remarked that he
sincerely hoped that the Same number
would sit at the same table. In case
some were missing he guaranteed
they would nave given good account
of themselves.
Ned w. Tiger and Leo Mccarthy
, then entertained with Hawaiian sc
lections ON stringed instruments.
Past Dictator Ned w. Tiger was call
ed upon, lie Joined in wishing to tn,
Battery Il boys pleasant service anC
safo journey abroad.
p Dictator Robert S. Porter Responded
= enthusiastically. lie complimentc'
the battery boys upon their valor an,
E then drew forth applause by stating
when they return from victory, an
other banquet will be awaiting them,
= Patriotic selections by the Moos
. chorus, composed of James and Jess
Z Lamson, Ned w. Tiger, George Omlal
Charles Fisher and Leo Mccarthy, fo