The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-03-21
RED CROSS Benefit
nets over $40
FORLOCAL BRANCH
CAUGHREN THEATRE FILLED
TO UTMOST CAPACITY
MONDAY NIGHT.
AUCTION FOLLOWS The SHOW
F. M. EDDY AND A. E. DUBEAU
MAKE GREAT HITS AS
AUCTIONEERS.

Beyond the widest dreams and the
most extravagent estimates, scared
the sale of seats for the Red Gross
benefit "The Man Without Country
given Monday afternoon and evening
The girls were totally unprepared for
the rush and wer eliterally swansped.
Reviewing past experiences it did not
seem possible that, considering the
time of the year, and the constant
demand for money, that the mouse
would be any more than comfortably
sold out. Therefore only one show
ana an auction in the evening was
planned. 1t was finally decided to
run two shows in order to accommo-
date the crowds. Consequently, be-
fore the lights were turned out at
the Caughren that evening it was
close on to 1890 a. m. Even with
running two performances, large
number were disappointed as they
did not wish to remain that length OF
time. The young ladies' regret that
anyone should have been disappointed
and lave fully resolved that should
aouthcr occasion of the kind arise,
there will be ample provision Of seats
for all.
The gross receipts were S4OS.31,
which is the largest amount ever
raised for Red Cross purposes by
means of an entertainment. After all
expenses have been paid, the class ex-
pect to be able to turn about $340
over to the local Red Cross. An ex-
act report will be made later. Of
this amount $408.31 about $3.50 was
netted from the tickets and the re-
mainder from the auction.
That the auction was the GROWING
event Of the evening there is no cues
ton. With Frank M. Eddy as auc-
tioneer and A. Z. DuBeau as right
hand, assistant every moment was fun.
Mr.. Eddy entered ponlpously, dressed
Tcya,ly2 for the occasion. even to the
extent of top hat and gold headed
cane. After a short talk, which was
quite apart from the line of auc-
pioneering but was, nevertheless, more
than appreciated. Mr.. Eddy produced
| his auctioneer's license and proceeded
with the sale, keeping his audience
continually roaring. The first object
sold was Is jewel Waltham open
faced watch, in good condition and
was donated by L. A. Walker. 1t
was knocked down at $50. The pur-
chaser wished her name suppressed.
The next was four day old incubator
chicken given by the Hillerud Hard
ware. At the time it was knocked
down to j. A. Caughren for SIS but
was re-sold several times after the
second show netting about $40. Con-
sidering that it was guaranteed to be
pure bred "Poland China" chicken
with multitudes of awesome ancestors
it is not to be wondered that II drew
so well. It was finally taken home by
o. III. Child, who is going to raise
it for the next Red Cross auction. A
monograph and records, donated by
J. E. Exford brought $1,000 and is
now owned by Malcolm Hanson, who
has willed them to the Red Cross fol-
further use.
sThe aide" A. E. DuBeau then re.
lieved Mr.. Eddy as it was thought
inadvisable for him to talk longer at,
ter his recent illness. At his signal
four Home Guards brought in a pig
which had been donated by B. F. Du-
Bots. The animal created consider
able excitement and made his presence
known in his own individual manner
Mr.. DuBeau went after his crowd II
true auctioneer style and succeeded
in bringing the promise of SOB for it
]. A. Caughren bought it the first time
for $40 and ordered it resold. The
mig was finally knocked down to e
A. Richards for SIS and was thrust
upon him, although he insisted upon
re-selling it. Mrs. Minnie Mullin
stopped at the box-office and left 81
which was very acceptable.
The class feel that they are great
" indebted to all those who helped
to make the affair the success that il
was. They wish to thank the crowd
for their entire good nature during the
rush. They wish especially to thank
Martin Lang, of the Home Guards, who
20 generously gave day of his good
time and sold over 200 tickets fol-
them; the young ladies who willingly
donated their services Saturday and