The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-29
Good Old Modocs
was a typical Modoc party.

1t was a typical Modoc party.
For forty-six years this famous sing
ing organization has been engaged in
annual birthday frolics.
Last night it dolled up again. There
was the turkey, and of course, the gov
ernor-elect. The Modocs always enter
tain a governor. Governors of Kan
sas have been honorary members for
many years Jonathan Davis was the
guest of honor at the annual banquet
Governor Allen missed the dinner for
the first time in four years-he was
out of the city.
The affair last night was big q
ring circus In one part of the tea
room the COOPERATIVE club was f1ay-
ing its annual Thanksgiving banquet.
In another part were the Modocs.
The Modocs cannot eat without sing
ing-and the Co-Ops received the
benefit of the performance. Finally
the Co-Ops invited the club for a for
NAL appearance. Then there were
songs of thanks and finally the entire
banquet hall was in an, uproar-each
club trying to Guido the other in sing
ing.
The after dinner speakers were
given unusual thrills. Right in the
middle of a Modoc talk there would
be applause from the Co-Ops. Then
the Coop speaker would be given
the surprise of his career when the
Modocs would tear loose in cheers
Back and forth went oratory. music,
and cheers. Finally the Co-Ops i'm
ported a jazz band but it didn't stop
Jonathan Davis. A man who stood
alone and defeated the Republican
party in Kansas this fall was not to be
downed by a drum, piano, a from
bone, Saxophone, and a few other
squeaks and jars. The governor-elect
gave the best talk he has made in
Topeka while the jazz hounds were
performing in the same room. ri.
Mayor Corwine was POSTMASTER.
NJ. c. Holman who was director of the
Modoc club for 3S years and who is
president of the organization, pre-
sided. Frank Stevens, secretary, and
Tom Powell, business manager, were
everywhere in their efforts to keep
things moving. Then there was little
Margaret Morrison, IA year old
daughter of Doctor Morrison. She is
the princess of the Modocs - the
daughter of the regiment. She sang
several songs-one of them to the
tune of My Buddy and written by
her mother. 1t was the hit of the
Charles H. Sessions, postmaster.
was there as ar honored guest. He
told of the days when he sang and
marveled at the fact that a man could
sing when sober. Daniel Muller. State
Journal music critic, hailed by the
club as the best critic in Kansas"
was a guest He told of the ideals
ana aTnplIlOnS OF topeka DOynOOu ana
its relationship to the ModocS. Hugh
Duff, state oil inspector, was on hand.
He sat next to the governor-elect most
of the evening but the announcement
of his reappointment was not made.
Director Barnes was called upon to
talk. Also Joe OVERLY, who was a
little late to the banquet because of
an e:ght-pounds :. daughter. He was
criticised severely by Toastnla ster
Corwine for his hardness but on vote
of the club was excused with a, prom
Use that it wouldn't happen again.. The
daughter was born during the early
hours of the banquet. =
The club dinners for the last few
years have been given an added inter-
est thru the readings by Robert Mar
tin. For the benefit of the honor
guest last night Mr.. Martin gave his
famous violin recitation.
The affair was popping full Of the
Modoc spirit. 1t was put on with the
usual Modoc enthusiasm It was in