A Jolly Occasion

Last '' iday evening was the regular meeting night of the Maccabees of Arbor Tent. At about 9 o'cíock while the Sir Knights were yet in session they were greatly surprised at the very unexpected entrance of the Ladies of Arbor Hive, L. O. T. M., who came in without amoments warning headed by Miss Emma Bower, the Lady Commander of the Hive and Great Record Keeper of the State of Michigan, all with well filled baskets and boxes of provisions. A motion to adjourn was made and considered while the lad es were busy preparing supper. Miss Lois Ticknor was, called upon for a recitation and responded very promptly by reciting "Poor Little Joe." The applause was deafening. She then recited the "Broken Hearted Doicher," the applause then brought out "The Confessional." By this time supper was in readiness and all sat down to a supper steaming with hot coffee, cakes, sandwiches, cheese, pickles, etc. After supper an impromptu program was arranged and well carried out, opening with an address of welcorne by Sir Knight George Lutz, wh'ch was very promptly responded to in her very pleasing manner by Miss Emma Bower. Sir Knight Edwin E. Hallett recited a poem entitled "Woman's Mission," and "The Amateur Farmer." Miss Margurite Bower very pleasantly explained how they passed the sentinels of the Tent. (Great applause.) Short speeches were made by Sir. Knight Commander Chas. Mills, Past Conmmanders W. S. Banfield and S. W. Millard, Sir Knight Ed. Storms, Mrs. M. H. Mills, Mrs. Ball. F. Stofflet made a few very pleasing remarks but declined to sing. Sir Knight Eldert declined when called upon for a solo, as he believed that all present had enjoyed chemselves hugely and he did not wish to disturb the peace. All joined in singing the closing ode, Sir Knight Wagner accompanist.