The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-20
BANQUET GIVEN
 GOVERNOR BONE
 GREAT SUCCESS
Speakers Dwell on Alaska Matters Evening One of
 Profit Declared Bone.

With 125 persons in attendance representing every local industry, the Juneau Commercial Association S banquet at Elks' Hall last night, complimentary to Governor Scott c Bone, was said by those present to full and enjoyable of it's kind ever given in this city. Governor Bone. who was the final speaker of the evening, summed up the affair, say ing: Tt has been the most profit able evening l have passed since became Governor of Alaska"
 Under the skilful direction of Postmaster H. l.. Faulkner, the pro, gram moved off smoothly. Eight speakers in addition to Governor Bone made splendid short talks on various subjects. the high lights of which were greeted with applause by the audience In his opening re marks MT. Faulkner declared that turn about was fair play. Governor Bone, he said, since his appointment had been called on Frequently to make speeches, to talk about Alaska and his administration through which he had been sized up by Alas kans as well as others '"The object of this meeting tonight is to let Gov ernor Bone hear some of us talk on matters pertaining to Alaska so that he may have an opportunity to size up the business men of Juneau with out restraint" Those speaking were Governor Scott c. Bone, V. A. Paine. B. D. Stewart, M l.. Merritt, Senator William Britt, Allen Shattuck, Ru- dolfo Rameriz and E. J. White.
 Applause Greets Bone
 In his introduction of Governor Bone, Chairman Faulkner assured him of the confidence of the busi- ness men of Juneau in his ability his sincerity and his determination toI succeed He also spoke for the Juneau Commercial Association in promising the Governor the hearty support and willing cooperation of that organization to his administra LlOu. h1dShduS, CopCCidilS LlC Duoi ness men of the Territory, look to you for a business administration of the affairs of Alaska said MT Faulkner. Standing. the association and the guests drank the toast pro. posed by MT Faulkner, Governor Bone"
 As he rose to his feet, the Cover nor was greeted by hearty and pro longed applause, being compelled to pause for a short time for it to sub side.
 Speaks Briefly
 In a brief but pointed talk, Cover. nor Bone expressed his appreciation of the courtesy of the association for giving him the opportunity to be- come better acquainted with the bus mess men of Juneau; his realization of the necessity for business ad ministration; his determination to accomplish something for the good of the Territory, and his desire for teamwork and for the cooperative assistance of the business men of AldSkd. lie TeVleWeu tHo tdikS IndUe by the previous speakers, evidencing that he had listened with close at, tention to these talks. T have spent no more profitable an evening since became Governor of Alaska. I realize that the development of Al aska is big business proposition and I am. going to give it my every attention and work for it to the ut most of my ability" said the Gov, ernor.
 Tribute to Riggs and sommers
 Governor Bone paid a high tribute to his predecessor in office. Thomas Riggs, and to R. J. Sommers, Secre- tary of Alaska and Surveyor Gener- al. 'T believe that new day has dawned for Alaska, and a brighter one," he declared. "I do not believe that I am over-optimistic. came to Juneau. however. with no higher hopes or aspirations than Former Governor Riggs. I desire right here to pay a tribute to my predecessor in office. He is a true Alaskan and
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