The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-12-12
Lions And
FoOtbanSquad
Enjoy Banquet
Annual Affair Proves En-
joyable Evening For
Everyone Present.
MANY TAKE PART IN
INFORMAL PROGRAM

Wit jollity and good-fellowship were
outstanding characteristics Of the
banquet given Friday night by the
Lions club to the Libby football squad
the affair being given in Masonic
temple This is an annual event at
the close of the football season in
which the Loins club enjoys paying
honor to the boys who have fought and
worked hard to uphold the traditions
of the school during the season.
Shortly after the large number of
men and boys had become seated at
the tables, door opened and typical
tramp entered with the remark, Whats
chances of getting something to eat
here?" The Hobo" then injected con-
siderable mirth into the affair for
several minutes with wisecracks and
the recital of a humorous poem before
taking his seat at one of the tables.
The hobo was none other than Principal
George Hayes. who delights to take off
such character.
Starts the Fun
After a fine dinner served by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church had
been enjoyed, President Krall of the
Lions spoke few appropriate words
welcoming the guests and stated that
Lion Herbert would act as POSTMASTER.
Lion Herbert first called on H. A..
Hough, chairman Of the athletic com
nlittee, for remarks. Lion Hough fol-
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expressing his pleasure at having the
boys present and stating his great in
terest in the team In the nonsensical
spirit that characterizes SO much of the
fun at Lions meetings, Chairman
Herbert remarked, That's no kind Of
speech, and we will now hear from
Tom Brindley for real talk Lion
Brindley complimented the boys on
their consistent work during the season
and said the club was always back of
the football team. I'VE as Lions club
intend to do our utmost toward helping
and encouraging the team and doing
we'll whatever we are called upon to
do" remarked Brindley He also
spoke of the fine school spirit prevalent
at the pep rallies and urged more
Lions to attend such meetings in the
future
When Brindley took his seat, the
chair called on Supt. Wood, remarking,
Just how would you grade that speech
of Brindley's if it had been delivered
in school work." We'll" replied Mr..
Wood, II would give Lion Brindley
about b on that effort which means
it was not too rotten but could have
been better All of which would in
dictate Supt. Wood was also fully in
accord with the spirit of the evening.
MIR. Wood then continued by saying
the annual Lions banquets for the
football squad were becoming tradi-
ton in the school, something to which
everyone looked forward to with much
pleasant authorization. ITS mighty
fine thing for the Lions to do he said.
POSTMASTER Herbert remarked that
if he would be permitted to paraphrase
famous toast once given by on
American patriot, he would say:
Here's to the Libby football team;
May they always win,
But win or lose,
Here's to the Libby football team.
Boys Take Part,
When Coach Erickson was called on
he responded with few felicitous
words thanking the Lions for then
fine spirit of cooperation. The sup
port of the Lions encourages the BOYS
and helps them to do more for the
honor Of the town and school" he
said.
Four Of the boys, Bill Mann, Sheldor
Thompson, Moe Borden and Pershlnf
Gooselaw, were then required to sins
a stanza from Jack Spratt- MOT
Borden was told that he would have
to give an imitation of Popeye, tht
Sailor, but was permitted to COM
promise by whistling bar or two oftel
MANY futile attempts. Lyle Austir
and Gordon Luscher were required t
stage love scene and Harold Martin
Bob Hampton, 'Papv" Harley and Dicl
Richards sang She'll Be Cominl
Round the Mountain" with Harley ant
Richards accompanying the vocal ct
fort on the jewsharp and guitar re
spectively.
POSTMASTER Herbert followed with
few remarks in which he said every
one was always hoping the team woul
bring home the pennant, but whethe
they did or not they were just as vel
come. He then turned the meetin
back to President Krall, who called 0
few others for remarks. Georg
Hayes told a funny story that calle
forth hearty laughs. Carlton Joughi
said he always enjoyed all high scho'
activities but said he took speci
interest in the Lions association wit
the school. 1--WE are taking this ir
terest in the team" he said, "becau'
we want you to become an active pa
of the community in later years ar
because Of this association we hope ar
believe you will become better either
of the community"
!. Team Members Speak,
The chair then requested CAPITA
Ernie Wood to call on some of
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