The Wrangell sentinel., 1918-10-24
BROTHERHOOD OPENS THE WINTER
 SOCIAL SEASON


 always contributed much to the social life of Wrangell, its series of parties given every year during the long. dreary winter months having made many friends for the order. Realizing the especial need this year of as much cheer as possible to dispel the gloom that pervades so much of the universe and the i'm. portance of a certain amount of play to offset the many activities that beset a nation dur,ng war times, in order that we may remain sane and efficient, the \. B.. ushered in the coming season with most enjoyable party last night.
 As usual 1t began with cards. progressive whist being played. Miss O'Connor and F. B. Leonard won handsome prizes for highest scores and Mrs. Hugo Schmolck and C. NJ. Coulter were awarded the consolation prizes. In an in. terval during the game ] e. l hom- as recited a very clever and appro- priate little poem concerning the various trumps in cards.
 A program followed. After the singing of ''America' by all, F. B. Leonard ga. a four minute address which included the reading of a testimonial of the worth of the British Navy and a resolution of endorsement of what 1t has accom- ptished in the present war. MT. 1 Baronovich sang Mother O Mine, Mrs. w. H. Warren, A Red, Red Rose' and Miss Frobese, II Hear You Cailirg Me. Every number was excellent and received hearty encore, MT. Warren was the accompanist.
 At the conclusion of tie program a simple but substantial supper was served in the banquet hall, fol- lowing which several hours were spent in dancing. The North Star orchestra furnished very fine music 1 and floor manager Dalgity did no, permit a dull moment.
 The attendance was somewhat smaller than usual owing to an cpl dernic of colds and the fa-t that so many of the young men of the community are serving their coun- try. Conspicuouslv placed in the lodge room, the Honor Roll of the Arctic Brotherhood bears testimony to the patriotism of the members. It contains six names. Among them is that of H. B. Eastman, concerning whose safety consider able apprehension is felt. MT, Eastman has colrespouded with ] friends faithfully since his entrance into the British service but has not been heard from during the last three months and many of his friends fear hat he has made the supreme sacrifice.
 The party last night was great success and those who were in at tendance hope it will not be the last. The A. E. committee re- spons,bte for the arrangements consisted of Arctic Ch,et Thomas Dalgitv, ". H. Warren and L. M. Churc hill.
 l The Arctic Brotherhood, which is the most unique, as well as one of the most beneficial institutions in the great golden northland had its birth in a spirit of jollity among crowd of returning a:'- gonauts who had been over the trails and knew their hardships, on board one of the steamers bound for Skagway. February 26, 1899.
 The name Arctic Brother hood" was decided upon as the most fitting synonym for such an extreme Northern organization. A number of "chechacos' were initiated by number of sour doughs. with improvised but none the less strenuous cere- monies for the occasion. Upon arrival at Skagway a feast was held in order to properly celebrate the event which had taken place on shipboard a few days before. And though it had not been seri- ously thought of when the first "chechacos" were taken over the "trail' on the steamer, it now dawned upon a few of the more practical minds of those who had taken part in the ceremony that such an order was exactly what was needed in this new country. A council was accordingly held,