The Nome nugget., 1927-03-19
VISITING MASONs GIVE
 RINE PARTY SATURDAY LAST

ing members of the Masonic Fra ternity. residing in Nome, but be- longing to the Order elsewhere, en- tertained the local members of the fraternity last Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple.
 One hundred adults were seated to enjoy the lavish banquet which was served at 6;30 p. m. and twenty-two children were seated in the small banquet room. The banquet was prepared by Mrs. Rose Lescher. with the able assistance of Mrs. H. s. Little. who donated much time In the kitchen at the Temple, and the guests were generous in their praise of the tempting viands.
 The menu served Is as follows: Oyster cocktail. fruit salad and salted nuts: fried sauabs: mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy; creamed peas: corn on the cob; pickles; jelly; coffee, apple pie and cheese, hints and cigars and cigar cites.
 During the dancing. from 11:0O D. m. until the close. cafeteria luncheon was served. consisting Of ice cream. cake, coffee and punch, cigars and cigarettes.
 After the banquet, short, but most entertaining program was enjoyed. The program consisted of four numbers. The first was a recitation by the youngest daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Dustin. The little tot won such applause that she reappeared on the rostrum and gave second recitation which, if possible, was even more clever than her first. The second number was a vocal solo by Wilfred Neilly accompanied by Mrs. L. E. Bunt- ing at the piano. Wilfred showed evidence of fine training and his solo was much enjoyed. For an en- core the young gentleman stepped to the piano and rendered an in- strumental solo with great skill. winning much applause. The third number was piana duet by the Two daughters ct MT. and Mrs.J. D. Harlan. which was well rendered and well received. They were com pelled to respond with an encore. The fourth number on the program was given by Elmer Reed. Clerk of the District Court. and consisted Of Il lecture accompanied by steriopti- can views. MT. Reed was assisted by Norvin w. Lewis. who operated the sterioptican machine. The views were all of the wonderful scenery of Alaska and the lecture was a great treat to the guests. Views Of the totems of Southeastern Alaska were shown. as well as many views taken at different times around this section of Alaska. It is needless to state that at any future occasion of like nature, Mir. Reed will be asked to again entertain in the same man. ner.
 The program was followed by short session of Whist. and many pretty and valuable prizes were awarded the winners. Those win ning prizes during the card game were as follows;
 Ladies first, second and third prizes were won and awarded In the following order. Mrs. Geo, He'll erich. Mrs. Jack White and Mrs. Dempster. The mens' prizes, as follows: MT. E. Grimm. MT. Al. Carey and Mr. Andrew Nerland.
 After the card games dancing was enjoyed for about two hours. during which time cafeteria lunch con was served. which was much enjoyed. as 1t was a completely new feature in this community. The music for the dancing was ex- cellent. and was furnished by an orchestra composed exclusively of Masons and Eastern Stars. Sev- eral of the guests assisted with an occasional number. allowing the members of the orchestra to enjoy 8 few dances during the evening.
 One pleasant feature of the ban quet was the favors and place cards. Each one present was fur nished with a fancy paper chapeau. the top of which consisted of small balloon, bearing the words Visiting Masons." and these add ed much charm and color to the gathering. as we'll as much amuse- mspt wheR one of balloons would occasionally explode. soaring the wearer and those nearest him al- most out of their wits.
 The party broke up at slightly before oae o'clock and all present seemed reluctant to leave, each vieing with the other ia their praise
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