Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-06
FATHER AND SON
BANQUET A SUCCESS
Annual Affair Attracted Larg-
est Crowd that Has Ever
Attended this Function.

The annual Father and Son" ban
quet last evening at the Republic
cafeteria, was perhaps the best affair
of the kind which has so far been
held in this city.
The attendance at. the banquet i'm
particular was one of the pleasing
features, there being more men and
sons from the city present than has
been the case at any banquet held in
past years, thus bringing the fathers
and sons closer in touch with each
other than in the past, giving more
men and boys Of the city the splendid
opportunity for grasping the view
points Of the other on life.
The desires, and the ambitions of
the boys were laid forth: the results
of years of effort and achievement
upon the part Of the fathers were
held up to the young lads of the city.
that they might find an example. and
that the sympathies of the fathers
might go out 10 the sons in their eff
forts 20 lead life Of usefulness to
their community.
Following the banquet which start
ed at $50, prof. Charles Brokenshire
of Alma college acting as toastmas-
ter, number of interesting toasts
were given, which were well greeted
by those who attended the affair.
Rev Willis Gelston responded to
the toast, "The Father" which con-
tanned some very interesting and in
structive thoughts for the many lads
who attended the affair. Donald
Dunham responded to the toast.
Fathers, Boys Admire" His toast
was full of thought and set forth in
fitting fashion the men, whom bows
admire and wish to be like. II. c.
Carter of the Republic in his toast.
The Sons" told of his experiences
which had brought him in close touch
with young men and boys. and par
tlcularly fitted him for this toast.
which he handled in "A very praise
worthy manner. Carl Wood. respond
ing to the toast. The Boys and the
4, told of the benefits which were
being derived by the young lads from
the y. VI. c. A. work, giving the
fathers a close insight to the work
OF the "" and its aims among the
boys, making it. still more valuable
for the lads in the eyes of the faith
ers. Ora L. Smith of Ithaca. with
the toast, What Will Father Give
Tor HIS Son" gave one Of the most
pralseworthy toasts of the evening
and held the closest attention of both
fathers and sons, with his remarks.
which were deep in thought and con-
tanned many valuable lesson for
both.
In his capacity as toastmaster.
Professor Brokenshire outdid him
self, his ready wit enabling him To
pull out of any situation in which he
was placed by the various speakers.
and placed them in rather unenviable
positions.
The courtesy extended by the Re-
public Motor Truck company in al
lowing the cafeteria to be used for
the banquet, was highly appreciated
by those who worked so hard to make
the affair the success that il was.
There is no question But what the
cafeteria is the finest place in the
city for holding such an event. and
while this is true, there is no ques-
ton but what it added greatly TO the
work Of this department, which went
out of its way to do the very best
that 1t possible could to aid in max
ing the banquet success. Such kind
action on the part Of the Republic
oihcials cannot but promote a better
and kindlier feeling between the fac
tory and the city, and bring them
closer together for the benefit of both.