The Woodmen Celebrated

THE WOODMEN CELEBRATED

Their Seventh Anniversary Wednesday Night

IN NEW UNIFORM

The Forester M.W.A. Team Drill Made a Hit -- A Fine Banquet and a Charm Presentation

The seventh anniversary of the Modern Woodmen of America, lodge 2796, was celebrated in the Woodsmen's hall Wednesday evening in a way that was at once fitting and unsurpassed by any if its predecessors.

The hall was tastefully decorated with the stars and stripes and was draped with red, white and blue bunting, while graceful palms decorated the speakers' booth.

About 500 were present, all of whom enjoyed the excellent program, which was one of the principal features of the evening and which was carefully arranged by Messrs. Kitson and Muehlig, who deserve great credit. The genial chairman of the evening was Eugene Gilmore, who before this has shown that he is a very clever and happy toastmaster.  His introductions were often preceded by humorous anecdotes and witty remarks which never failed to please the large audience.  The first selection on the program was given by the Mandolin trio, Messrs. Bangs, Hatch and Murray.  This enjoyable number was followed by two gramophone selections. The fine tenor voice of Ernest Muehlig was heard in that beautiful song "Dream of Paradise," with violin obligato. Mr. Muehlig sang with great feeling and sweetness, and his enunciation was very good. This being one of the chief requisites of a good singer, Mr. Muehlig is indeed favored as his voice is of excellent quality.  "The Mocking Bird" was whistled to perfection by August Ritz, who kindly responded to a deserved encore. Another enjoyable selection from the Mandolin trio preceded a duet "Hark! Hark! My Soul," which was sung by Miss Noll and Ernest Muehlig very artistically.  One of the best features of the program was the drill given by the Foresters M. W. A. team. The men were attired in their new uniforms, this being the first time they had appeared in them in public.  They are rich looking and extremely neat.  The men went through the movements of the drill with musical accompaniment and did themselves credit as well as C.L. Petrie, chief forester.  In concluding the program, Mr. Gilmore paid a worthy tribute lo ex-Venerable Counsel Kitson, who had acted in that capacity three years.  When Mr. Kitson first took up his duties there were only 125 members in the lodge, and now it boasts of 240 members. In behalf of the lodge, Mr. Gilmore presented a handsome charm to Mr. Kitson in token of his valuable services.  Mr. Kitson responded gracefully in words of acceptance.

After the program delicious refreshments were served, the team of foresters acting as waiters. Several indulged in dancing until a late hour, when the seventh anniversary of the M.W.A. had passed and was proven to be a very enjoyable affair and a great success.