The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-07-07
CHARTER OF KIWANN CLUB
DELIVERED BY LIEUT.. GOV.

The formal presentation of the char
ter Of the Kiwanis club of Minot, was
made by John Pollock of Fargo, Lieu
tenant Governor of the Minnesota, Da.
kota District at a banquet given in
the basement of the Episcopal church
at 6:45 o'clock Wednesday evening.
The affair was attended by members
Of the Kiwanis club and their ladies
and few invited guests and was
the most suspicious occasion the club
has yet experienced.
The guests were seated at long
tables which had been set in the form
Of the letter X. The tables were
decorated with the gold and purple
colors of the club and the rooms were
decorated >tastefully with green vines
and green field plants.
S. s. Morgan, manager of the Minot
Grocery Co., president Of the local
organization, was chairman Of the
evening, proving most capable
POSTMASTER. Christie's orchestra
played turnout the evening. Ameri-
ca was sung by the audience after
which Rev. D. J. Gallagher pronounce
ed the invocation. Thos. Murphy
gave the address of welcome, empha-
sizing the spirit of Kiwanis. Miss
Martha Reishus, one of Minot's most
popular singers rendered group Of
highly appreciated soprano solos.
Members of the Davis Light Opera
Co., added much to the program with
their character songs. Miss Doris
kemper gave two very choice read
ings. The Kiwanis Spirit was the
subject of an address by Rev. D. J.
Gallagher who pointed out the duties
and opportunities of Kiwanian for
rendering service to his community.
To the ladies he stated that they
should feel proud that their husbands
are members of such a splendid or
ganization and he emphasized the
fact that no true Kiwanian could help
but be model family man. His ad-
dress was very we'll received.
G. D. Colcord, president of the Mi
not Rotary Club, stated that the or
ganization which he represents well
comes the Kiwanis club into Minot's
field. No organization has a mon
opoly on doing all the good things in
life and he predicted that the two
clubs could be depended upon to CO.
operate perfectly in their efforts in
the upbuilding of the community.
When John C. Pollock was intro
duced by the president, Lyle Ben
son interrupted him and said he first
wanted to perform a sleight of hand
feat which he proceeded to do with
a handkerchief and rye straws. While
he was thus engaged, two beautiful
little girls appeared from within a
shock of rye with the charter bound
in rye, which they carried over to
where Mr.. Pollock stood. In pre-
senting the charter, Mr.. Pollock COM
plimented the Kiwanis club of Minot,
the baby Of the district, on the fine
showing they have already made.
There are IS charter members and
the work has already started in a
splendid manner. He stated there
are Sal Kiwanis clubs with a member
ship Of more than $4,000. The growth
will not be so rapid next year, giving
the members an opportunity to as
simulate the spirit of Kiwanis.
Paul Munce, president of the XII
wants club of Fargo, gave an inter
esting address and some good advice
to the new club. He urged every
member to do the task set before him
and especially urged them all to sing
at their luncheons.
P. ]. Montgomery led the singing
and all sang a number of selections
with enthusiasm.
Mrs. H. w. Montgomery won the
ladies' attendance prize and O. B.
Hergistad the gentleman's favor.
Following the banquet and program
all went to Wildwood Park where one
of the best dacnes of the season was
enjoyed. The music was furnished
by Christie's orchestra. Turnout the
evening both men and women wore
the light paper hats with the Kiwanis
emblem, which were most attractive.
The Kiwanis club starts off in man.
ner that makes it certain that it
will function as one Of the city's most
powerful organizations for good.
The officers Of the local club are:
S. S. Morgan, president; Carl Cox,
vice president; Jack Jackman, secre-
tary and Lee Piper, treasurer.
The committee for Wednesday
nights affair were art Swalstead,
chairman; Fred Dale, Geo. Benno,
Chris Christensen and Vic Sandberg.