The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-25
CLUB OPENS QUAR-.
TIERS AUSPlClOUSLY
Association Of Commerce, Rotary,
Tewn Criers and Builders and
Enjoy Banquet and Program.

More than two hundred men of Mi
not sat down at the banquet given at
the Association of Commerce Assem-
bly, rooms Tuesday evening to COM
mem0rate the opening of the enlarged
quarters.
The Association of Commerce, Minot
Town Criers Club, Minot Rotary Club
and Builders and Traders Exchange
which are housed at this place, par
ticipated in the banquet and the pro-
gram which followed.
The dinner was served by the ladies
Of the Episcopal church, the crowd
being larger than was anticipated.
The feed was most appetizing and the
ladies deserve much credit for looking
after their hungry patrons 50 we'll.
Francis ]. Murphy, the POSTMASTER,
started the lengthy program shortly
after the serving of the dinner be-
gan and in this way the affair was
concluded at $3.50. Speakers were
limited to four minutes. The toast
master remarked that the musical
numbers might respond to encores but
placed ban on the speakers.
The blessing was asked by Rev. C.
L. Clifford, pastor of the Methodist
church.
v. E. Stenerson, member of the
Board of Governors of the Town Cri-
ers club, said that community must
advertise it's wares the same as an
individual and stated the Town Criers
Club was used to advertise the wares
of Minot. IF the Association of
Commerce is the Power House of the
City, then the Town Criers may be
considered the White Way, the speak
er said. He referred to the activi-
ties of the organization, it's male Choir
: us, orchestra, its entertainers and its
work in publicity matters.
The Town Criers Chorus then sang
two numbers under the direction of
Major Person.
Rev. P. w. Erickson representing
the Rotary Club, was introduced as
Minot's foremost orator. He referred
to the clubs motto: Service -not
self. He profits most who serves
best. The Rotary has been selected
as the Civic committee for the Asso-
citation Of commerce and feels honored
for this. With its enlarged quarters,
the Rotary hopes to enlarge its men,
bership from time to time.
Ira L. Rush then rendered de-
lightful baritone horn solo.
B. B. Mouck, president of the Ward
, County Farm Bureau spoke on the, re-
lation of the Bureau to the Association
of Commerce. The Farm Bureau is
the backbone of the agricultural COM
munity, Just as the Association is the
backbone of the city. The two or
CARNATIONS can work together, Presi-
dent Mouck said, for the benefit of
each.
Mr.. Mouck made plea for potato
warehouse to be built in Minot by
Minot business men, assisted by farm.
ers, one that will cost from 1000
to $4,000. He is optimistic as to
the future for the potato growing in
dustry in the vicinity Of Minot and
says that when farmers can bring
their potatoes to Minot and get cash,
enabling them to do their buying
where they please, they will not be
slow to go into the industry. With
a potato warehouse, the people of Mi
not will always be able to buy first
class potatoes. President Mouck's
address was well received.
Major Person, director Of the Male
Chorus. spoke on the aim of the CHOIR
us. He said the membeJs did not
make any pretentions to being great
singers, but they got together for their
own amusement and to improve them
selves in the vocal art. He invited
others to Join and wantsa chorus of
a hundred. He intends to conduct
his chorus on tour Of the county
next summer and give number of
free concerts sort of get-ac-
quainted trip.
Chas. H. Zehringer, member of the
board Of trustees Of the Community
Chest, was the next speaker. He said
the Community Chest idea had been
taken from Minneapolis. The chest
has already collected $4,000 and has
paid out $4,000, out of q total Of $15,-
600 to be collected. The Chest ex-
empts donors from paying anything
additional towards charity. He urged
the donors to be prompt with their
payments.
Prof. John Howard, director Of
music in the Minot schools, played
a very enjoyable violin solo, "The Old
Refrain, with Miss Harriet Mitchell
accompanying him.
Clarence D. See, one Of the state
trustees Of the Builders and Traders
Exchange, spoke for the local organ
ization. Contractors some years ago
got to gether and organized to inn
prove building conditions and the local
membership has increased from q doz-
en- to 63.
H. M. Wilson spoke in behalf Of
the Traffic Department, which was
organized about two months ago by
the Association Of Commerce. w. ].
Dunden, for years with the Western
Weighing and Traffic Bureau, is in
charge Of this department. He has
complete the local file Of tariffs and
classifications in this vicinity and will
soon have these from all sections Of
the United States. Hundreds Of
thousands Of dollars worth Of freight
bills paid by Minot concerns lie Aled
away, the business men not knowing
whether the prices were always COR