South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-02
DELEGATES ENJOY
INTER-CITY MEET.
OF KIWANIS CLUES.
Address by Coroner Hoffman
of Chicago One Serious
Feature OF Evening.

r our nunQTeu hlWdnlanSst repre-
senting Kiwanis clubs IN cities
throughout northern Indiana and
southern Michigan, yelled and sang
themselves hoarse at the Inter-City
ueeting and banquet held last night
at the Oliver hotel. IL was one of
the peppiest. most enthusJastic and
most colorful gatherings that has
met in South Bend for some time
Hon. Peter Hoffman. coroner for
Cook county, ILL.,. and Jock Bromert,
governor OF the Indiana District OF
Kiwanis clubs, Indianapolis, were
the guests OF honor.
From the time the meeting start
ed IL was a constant friendly battle
as 10 which delegation could put
on the peppiest demonstration. The
Leporte delegation arrived about
$50 o'clock in full force. accom-
panied by the Laporte City band.
Black and Orange caps distinguish
ed them from the other representa-
tives and from the Inintue they ar
rived in the lobby Of the hotel, ii
was evident that there would be
plenty OF cheering and music.
Room a Sea OF Color.
Shortly after the dinner began
bright colored balloons were set
loose and allowed TO float above the
tables. Paper streamers were then
thrown in all directions so that the
Rotary room was soon a sea OF col
or. Noise making instruments were
brought into play and a deafening
hubbub was let loose.
Immediately following the dinner.
Walter NJ. Hildebrand, president of
the South Bend club. presented Har-
~ 3. Darling ofLaPorte, lieutenant
governor OF the Northern Indiana
Kiwanis district. as toastmaster for
the evening. A telephone was in op-
Grafton on the speakers table and IL
was announced that anyone who
talked too long would be interrupt
ed by the phone. Mr.. Darling was
the first victim.
The POSTMASTER then presented a
delegate from each city and he was
allowed 70 talk for three minutes.
Following this each of the deIega-
tons presented a stunt.
Coroner Hoffman Talks.
The address of Coroner Hoffman
was the one serious feature OF the
evening. He wildly described his
various experiences as coroner and
after explaining the causes for the
high percentage Of premature deaths
asked the Kiwanians to cooperate
In making this a safer and saner
land. He said:
The American people are becom-
ing the most thoughtless, most care
less and most needless people in the
world. Because Of the fast pace
they are living they are placing their
lives in constant unnecessary dan
ger"
He. then referred to the Unknown
American dead who now lie in I'M
marked graves in France and how
they had stood by the country in
time of war. He asked those present
to stand by in time OF peace and
reflect and act In the stopping of 80
many unnecessary deaths.
In speaking OF the large percent
age OF Industrial deaths an dthe
Strengthened circumstances in which
such deahts leave the widows and
orphans. Mr.. Hoffman said II hope
that Illinois, Indiana and all the 9TH
er states will pass laws looking af-
ter industrial widows and orphans.
Gov Bromert addressed the meet
ing on the subject Of "Kiwanis" and
| expressed his delight at the enthusl-
| asm and pep shown by the delegates
Entertainment Features.
The entertainment feature OF the
evening was presented by Musical
Jack la Vetta, Of Hilo. Hawaii. who
was presented by John DeHaven on
behalf OF the South Bend club. La
! Vetta showed himself to be an artist
| OF unusual versatility. for he played
the ukelele. guitar, piano, sang, and
| offered his one man orchestra OF
six pieces.
Herbert Bruce. a full blooded In
dian OF Elkhart, and one of the
most famous cornetists in the coun-
try. gave three beautiful solos. Mr.
| Bruce served throughout the war as
solo cornetist Of the famous $1,000
600 band. under Gen. Pershing.
Elton B. Creapeau. well known
baritone Of this city, sang three
solos His Interpretation Of "Eter-
nifty and "A Perfect Day" were
| particularly effective.
The Goshen delegation presented
their ''Ku Klux Khan Monkey Band
and Orchestra" in full regalia. The
Valparaiso members entertained
with songs and cheers and the Ham
mcnd delegation appeared with signs
reading. Sing Like Helen B. Hap
py."
Harry Barnes Of South Bend. led
| the singing. IN which he was assisted
| by James z. Boyer. of EIkhart
Harry Denny and his Oliver hotel
| orchestra furnished the music dur
/ .ng the dinner. Rev. A. f. Monger
/ offered invocation.
The meeting last night was the
/ first OF a series OF Inter-City meet
/ ings that Lieut.. Gov. Darling plans
10 hold during the next six months.
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