The Delta independent., 1922-02-24
HARTER MEETING AT
JUNCTION WAS BIG AFFAIR

1t would be difficult to find a more
enthusiastic bunch than the 300
Lions and ladies' who assembled at
Grand junction Tuesday evening on
the occasion of the formal presenta-
tion of charters to the four Lions
clubs of Glenwood Springs, Grand
Junction, Montrose and Delta.
Sixty-eight went down from Delta,
and almost as many from each of the
surrounding towns. The cars were
gaily decorated and everybody wore
crepe paper hats.
Half way between Whitewater and
Grand Junction the party from this
section was met by dozen cars of
Lions from Grand Junction and Glen
wood Springs, and escorted to the
city.
Headquarters had been established
at the St. Regis Hotel and orchestra
music furnished by the Glenwood
Junction Lions kept things going
until time for the big parade at p.
m Then everybody got whistle, a
horn or torch and the parade, led
by the Rio Grande band, formed an
imposing spectacle. passing up Main
street to Sixth and returning to the
Armory where splendid dinner was
served the ladies of the Christian
church. Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Latham,
formerly Of Delta, were serving.
Following the delicious dinner
Mayor w. G. Hirons made an address
of welcome, and declared that he had
handed the keys of the city over to
the Lions and the city was at the feet
of her guests.
Silmon Smith, president of the
Grand Junction Lions. proved himself
a very able toastmaster. injecting
many witty features into his remarks.
Harry f. Niven, district governor
of Colorado Lions clubs. made a for
NAL presentation of the charters to
the four clubs represented.
Responses were made by Mrs. F.
r. Stearns of Delta, for the ladies';
j. A. Stanage, for the Glenwood
Lions; Hon. Milton R welch for the
Delta Lions; and C. A. w. Gordon of
Montrose for the Montrose club.
Organizer Orlando Jones was also
present and gave a talk on Clubs"
On motion of Judge Welch. it was
unanimously voted to invite the Lions
clubs to hold the naxt state meeting
at Glenwood Springs.
Aubrey Stong and Carl l. Hillyer
put lot of pep into the meeting
with songs and music.
The stunts put on by all fledged
male chorus with various stringed
In @ r,,ypoutc who couC upd ;;ugo1 opd
then dispenses small bottles of
"Yampah Water" which they declared
had the real kick.
A dear little 3-year-old girl Dollie
Grace Smith. attired in purple bath
ing suit, gracefully invited all the
clubs to visit Glenwood.
Grand functions stunt was
Madame Pavlowa" with her company
who danced and cut numerous didoes
to the edification OF the crowd
Montrose put on DR.. Schermerhorn
with den OF prehistoric lions who
were carefully labeled "Glennie."
..Deltie" "Junkie" and Monte" Each
OF these were seized by cramps and
on investigation Glennie was found
to have a bottle OF hootch in her
stomach. Deltie had sugar beet.
Junkie a rat and Monte a string of
sausages. All these odious articles
were removed with a warning to re-
frain from such indigestibles in fu-
ture.
Delta's stunt was colored minstrel
which brought down the house, c. B.
Adams. George Seabourn, ]. s. Hooper
and s. C. Jessup being specialists, T.
G. Edwards. w. G. Hillman. DR.. B. o.
windle and NJ. Springer end men. and
VIII II. Mathers interlocutor. All
kinds of Jokes were played which
were hugely enjoyed.
Mrs. Sharman and G. F. Wisoner
sang solos. and a quartette composed
OF Delta men sang.
Dancing completed the evenings
entertainment which continued until
nearly ! o'clock.