The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-07
Newsy Noies from Skagway
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE

| NSPEClAL COkkESPONDENCEJ SKAGWAY. Alaska, May 4-Fif. ty-two memters of the Chamber oi Commerce turned out Friday eve ming for the farewell banquet to Dr. c. L. Policy, Past President The affair was held at ' o'clocl; in the private dining room of the Skagway Grill, The tables were attractively appointed and the din- ing room was very lovely with sev- eral bouquets of cclorful flowers
 After a short business session, President Moe announced that the meeting was in honor of Dr. Pol ley and spoke of the many sterl- ing qualities shown by the Polleys since their arrival in Skagway over a dozen years ago. Dr. Policy was then presented with beauti- full gold Waltham watch which had a suitable inscription inside the back cover. Dr. Policy had had no inkling of the honor to be given him and his surprise was complete.
 i He responded to the speech of appreciation by the President with ia short talk in which he express ed his deep gratitude for the many nice things which had just been said about him and his family. He also stated that no enc could live in a town fourteen and one-half years without having the welfare i of his home town at heart and he and Mrs. Policy extended a warm welcome to those present to visit them at any time they might be in Juneau.
 President Moe then stated he had a personal gift fer Dr. Policy a token of appreciation for all the help Doc had given him, and l he pulled out length of new rope with a hangmens moose at the end. So Doc proceeded to give Moe a little present that would require very little care. as he had heard that Moe had purchased some more livestock, and he pull ed a toy rabbit out of his pocket.
 At the conclusion of the com plimentary" remarks between the two men, Dr. Policy was accorded a standing ovation. Bill Dewar, on behalf of the Eagles, then ex- tended to everyone an invitation to attend a dance at the lodge hall in honor of the Policy family.
 At 9:30 Dr. Policy was led in on a leash with huge sign tied to his neck which stated he was to be tried tetore the kangaroo court for trying to sneak out Of town. He was fined S1 each for himself and wife, 50 cents each for the boys and 25 cents for Mike, the dog. The court was held about II o'clock. and at this time every man who had failed to dance in the Bingo Waltz, when asked by a woman, was fined Sl. Several were fined for lack of whiskers or boards. The music was fine and was furnished by Mrs. Clark, pi- anist, Frank Gentle, drums and Pete Van zanten, sax. Earlier in the evening Dr. Policy was called forward and after sincere and warm address of appreciation by Ledge Chaplain NJ. E. Rogers, was presented with a gold nugget chain to go with the new watch.
 During the business meeting by the Chamber of Commerce it was announced by Gail Budd of the White Pass Company, that 2l mem bers of the Transportation and Customs Bureau of the Vancouver Board of Trade tan organization which is similar to the Chamber of Commerce., would be in Skag- way July 28 They plan to fly to Whitehorse and make the trip over the railroad They will go to Lawson after returning to White horse and then fly back to Van CEustI. given a banquet by the local chamber.
 It was announced that Ken La- moreaux had been placed on the Dyea Road committee to take the place of M. Moe.
 The President also announced that at recent meeting of the executive board and the heads of the various organizations, c. A.. Carrcll had been chosen to act as general chairman of the Days or 98 celebration. Carroll then read humorous receipt which had been compiled by pr. Policy to be used as a souvenir in the Kangaroo Court. It was adopted The third week in May was also designated as cleanup week.
 The Florence Circle of the East ern Star lodge gave a card par ty last Saturday night at the Ma sonic Hall which was greately en- joyed by the 50 persons who at tended Both pinochle and bridge were offered for diversion, Mrs. Edith Lee winning the pinochle prize and Mrs. Dorothy Carroll the bridge. Sandwiches, pickles and coffee were served at the conciu- sion of play.