The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-02-14
S O c. E T Y

COMPANY E., 10th BAIALLlON
Sank Centre Home Guards opened
their first annual military ball on
Monday evening, Feb. II, at nine
o'clock with thirty minute drill. The
men were in full dress uniform. I'M
mediately after the formation and
roll call, the two platoons were
wheeled into right and left lines fac
ing huge flag rolled toffhe ceiling
of the auditorium. At signal from
Capt. Parker, Sergeant Hillerud re-
leased the flag. AS it slowly unfurled
the company came to salute and the
spectators rose, while the orchestra
played "The Star Spanglef Banner" It
was the most impressive ceremony of
the kind in which Sank Centre has
ever been fortunate enough to par
ticipate.
After the stiff drill which melted
many admiring comments from the
spectators the dance began. The
music which was furnished gratis by
the Sank Centre Symphony Orchestra
was the best that could be secured. AL
though the floor was crowded with
dancers the rows of seats in the
stadium-like auditorium We're filled
with spectators. It is estimated that
about 1000 people were in attendance.
There is no question but that no larg-
er number ever attended dance here.
1t merely goes to prove in what re-
gard the Home Guards are held
among Sank Centre people and how
eager they are to support every pa
triotic movement. Invitations had
been sent out to surrounding towns
and were responded to in several in
stances. -
John N. McGibbon, one of the Four
Minute men of the city, took advant-
age of the occasion to make short
talk which was listened to attentively
and mich appreciated. At the con-
clusion he asked the citizens of Sank
Centre to rise and salute the Home
Guards, which they did, perhaps not
as technically correct as the guards,
but just as enthusiastical;y. p,
Shortly before ridnight the serving
of refreshments was started. On ac-
count Of the immense number to be
served the guests were attended to in
relays. The lunch was prepared by
the wives of the Home Guards and
served in the Junior high dining room
by several young ladies.
A committee of the Guard spent the
greater part of the day decorating the
auditorium, and their efforts were the
cause of much attention. Besides the
great flag which was unfurled during
the drill, flags were draped at each
end of the hall and festoens of red,
white and blue decorations were
strung across. A picture OF President
Wilson at each end made another ap-
addition.
The evenings entertainment broke
up sometime in the morning." In
spite of the throngs, everyone enjoy
ed themselves and remained, for the
most part, until the final number. The
Home Guards need not feaeyabut th$f8
should they choose to make the seeopNl
annual ball semi-annuat afr atbak
the support will be as encouraging
as their first.
MRS. H. T. AUSTIN WILL BE
hostess on next Monday afternoon to
he Musical Club. ~
THE NAOMI CHAPTER ORDER
# the Eastern Star will held its re-
,ular fortnightly meeting on Tuesday
February 10.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
# the Gradatim Club will be held at
he home of Miss Annabel Erwin onl
Wednesday, Feb. 20. sxs,M
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING !
t the w. N. A. viii be held at the