Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 127, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1916 — BANQUET CLOSED BUSY SCHOOL WEEK [ARTICLE]

BANQUET CLOSED BUSY SCHOOL WEEK

Fine Spread at Presbyterian Church Was Interspersed With Witty and Clever Toasts. The final event of the busy school closing program occurred Friday evening wheff the alumni banquet and reception took place. The banquet was served in the dining rooms of the Presbyterian church and was a very pleasant and satisfying feast. The toasts were given at intervals between the courses, Charles C. Warner, of the class of 1880, being the toastmaster and being in rare form for the occasion. Iknmet Laßue, president of the alumni association, in a clever manner started the occasion bn the road to merriment by introducing the toastmaster and he in turn brought the others on the. program before the large assemblage by happy remarks. None of the Speakers, however, suffered any great embarrassment and were able to come back at the toastmaster with some sparkling repartee. The subject of the toasting was given as “A Conference of Nations,” discrimination, determination, consternation and procrastination. The toastmaster added Carrie Nation for good measure. Floyd Meyers made a hit with his handling of “Discrimination,” speaking from several angles. A. H. Hopkins had a splendid toast on “Determination,” which he discussed with appropriate application to the numbers of the pew class, and showing the difference between over-wrought enthusiasm and a calm decision to accomplish a result and between well-balanced determination and obstinacy. Helen Leatherman spoke for the class on the subject of “Consternation,” and in a very witty and cheerful manner disproved that there is any consternation among the 1916 seniors. The final toast was given by Miss Selma Leopold, a member of the faculty, whose pungent thrusts kept all wondering who would be next. Her toast was closed by a brief impersonation of Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian. A slate was put through for the officers for next year. Floyd Meyers was made president, Herman Tuteur vice-president, Hazel secretary, ’and Howard Mills treasurer. With a brief statement from Er.i J met Laßue, the retiring president, in which he thanked the ladies of the Presbyterian church and welcomed the class of 1916 an adjournment was made to the armory. The following was the menu: Fruit Cup Cream Chicken French’. Brown New Potatoes ' French Pea Patties ' Lemon Ice Pickles Olives Jelly Rolls Coffee Head .Lettuce and Tomato Salad Cheese Sticks Ice Cream and Strawberries White Cake Mints The dance was enjoyed by all, although it was very hot. The music furnished by Douglas, the colored orchestra from Indianapolis, was very good, especially were the waltzes good. The dance ended the commencement festivities. It has been a strenuous but enjoyable week.