The Monett times., 1922-03-03
BANQUET AT
ST. LAWRENCE HALL

1 OeVeHtn anu Elgntn grades OF OL.
Joseph's school, February 20 was
thoroughly enjoyed by the boys who
have served as Acolytes in church
services since early in September; al
SO the choir girls who have been
faithful in lending their services;
both deserved recognition as we'll as a
reward for the great interest which
they have taken in the good work.
A very dainty two course dinner
was served by the young ladies Of
said grades which had been prepared
by their kind mothers who considered
it great pleasure to assist in this
work.
The Menu was as follows:
Celery Pickles
Baked Chicken and Dressing
Baked Beans
Hot Rolls
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
The dinner was followed with an
address given by Mr. George joan
ston VINO acted as toastmaster. He
spoke words Of gratitude and apprac-
iation in behalf of the class and teach
er in charge. The boys who resptrd
ed to his call/gave some very inrer-
esting jokes which created much mer-
riment while the High school girls
chimed in with usual High school
cheers. i
The following responded to the
toasts: Mr.. John Bailey, and Masters
Theodore Frossard. Leo Auffert, John
Dwyer, Bernard Hanlan, William Ex-
posito, Wyatt Patterson, Eugene
Wallner, James Randall, Michael Fla |
herty, Floyd Brown, Kieth Tiernan
and Henry Yoachum.
The occasion taken for this celebrl-
tlon was a great and grand one 10 |
Honor the Father Of Our Country.
George Washington would have
been edited, indeed, had he been ad.
mitted to this mundane sphere and
witnessed the observance of his an
niversary by banquet rendered to
this jovial crowd consisting of 102
members.
The hall was transformed beyond
recognition by the artistic decorations
in colors characteristic of the day;
our beautiful red, white and blue.
The mattresses wore costumes of said
colors which added to the beauty of
the scene.
After dinner very interesting
program was given by the members
of the same grade.
Reverend Father McNamee's adj
dress was very impressive one. He
spoke of the great strength of char
acter required in true faithful boy
or girl, and every word it contained
was enjoyed and appreciated by his
hearers.
Each and every number of the pro-
gram was well rendered, but the '
welve boys attired in the costume of
ieorge Washington formed an i'm
'ressive group while going through !
he different positions of their drill.
Program
Welcome song-CIass chorus. =
Toastmaster-Geo. Johnston.
Address of Welcome-Rev. Fir. Nc
Iamee.
Dancing Waves, Piano Solo-Fran-
es Moore.
How the Story Grew-Hmnorous
rama.
Celebrating Washington's Birth
ay-Drama and Song.
Arabesqure, piano solo--Isabell
)wyer.
Fair Is Our Country-Class Chor-
IS.
Flag Drill-Sixteen girls.
Duet-C. Carr and E. Hogan.
The Golden Rule-Drama.
Home Sweet Home-Recitatio and
'ong.
Hatchet Drill-Twelve boys.
College Medley, violin and piano
). Maher and A. Smith.
April Fool Joke, dialogue-F.
'rown and M. Flaherty.
Cathedral Echoes, piano solo-M.
lenney.
What Shall be My Song Tonight
lass chorus.
The following ladies aided the
Mrs. J. Walsh, Mrs. 7.
Iolland, Mrs. E. M. Carr, Mrs. Ed
logan, Mrs. VIM. Fenton, Mrs. c.
iimbel, Mrs. Ed Maher, Mrs. G.
chwandt.
The following are the members of
ne seventh and eighth grade who
ave the banquet and rendered the
rogram: Misses Mary Bill Wagner,
larry Catherin Carr, Ellen Hogan,