The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-03-31

Large Gathering Meet and Celebrate Democratic Victory
Listen to Stirring Addresses by Noted Speakers From
Duluth-Eighty-one Present.

The committee who had charge Of
the arrangements for the Victory Dinner
certainly deserve a media, for the
smoothness which marked the proceed
ings Of this great Democratic event
The committee was composed of
Norman Brown as chairman; John
Kapsch, L. R. Ludtke, JOS Gerzin, Jr.,
and E. A. jackson.
Eighty-one covers had been laid by
Mrs. Kelly Of the Forest Hotel and her
assistants and every place was occupied.
A very appetizing menu Of chicken
noodle soup; relish; roast chicken and
dressing; giblet gravy mashed potatoes;
Waldorf salad; apple pie; Parker House
rolls and coffee preceded the program
of musical events and addresses which
followed Music during the dinner was
furnished by the Dargontina orchestra,
local group OF young people. The or
creStra was highly comphmented on its
work Many guests were present from
Tower, Soudan and neighboring towns
In the absence Of Mayor John A.
Harri, who was programmed for the
Kapsch welcomed the guests in a few
brief remarks. E. A jackson presided
as POSTMASTER and acquitted himself
with honors.
Miss Ruth NJ. G. MelIby sang a group
of songs in which she was accompanied
by Mrs. H. N. Sutherland at the piano.
Miss MelIby always upholds her artistic
ability and on this occasion seemed TO
be better than ever.
Frank Wilson, president of the Demo-
cratic Association OF the Eighth Con-
greSsional District, upon being intro
duced, made a few well chosen remarks
on the necessity Of just such gatherings
and organization and said ne hoped that
the local committee would enroll large
membership in the association. He par
ticularly asked for many members IN
range towns.
Glen Merritt, mentioned as the next
postmaster of Duluth. responded to an
introduction by arising and stating he
was pleased to be present. He also said
he was pleased to see many Democrats
in Ely, always having heard that there
were only a few here. George Eilof and
Bert Knutson of Hibbing also acknow-
lodged an introduction as did also Jos.
Gerzin of the local committee.
Leonard McHugh, chairman Of the
ST. Louis County Democratic Club made
a few telling remarks ana asked for
organization. He spoke on the nom
partisan support behind President
Roosevelt and took shot at the press
of the country in their attitude during
the recent campaign
James L. Travers, that venerable old
war-horse Of the party from Duluth,
said he was pinch-hitting for his old
friend Walter Dacey who was unable
to be present owing TO the campaign
for city officials on in Duluth He
stated that he had fine speech ali
prepared and that McHugh had cribbed
his stuff and practically used up all his
thunder. However, Mr.. Travers always
acquits himself with honors and his talk
was received with pleasure by the guests.
The Junior College quartette COM
posed of David King, Lloyd Carlson,
Floyd Dunstan and Chester Hllman,
sang two fine numbers accompanied by
Miss Mellby at the piano. Mrs. Ruth
King read The Brides Can on the
Butcher" in her accustomed excellent
manner.
Allen Kelly had come over from Hib-
bing for the occasion and brought along
his younger friend Jerry. Jerry was
red-headed and full of pep and through
the excellent ventriloQuistic ability Of
Mr.. Kelly entertained the audience for
several minutes very hilariously. His
''Tip-toe through the Tulips song, in
terrupted after the first line usually with
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