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Show SOLDIER BOYS ENTERTAINED AT FAIRVIEW One of the most successful celebrations celebra-tions given for some time was held Tuesday, March 20, in honor of Fair-view's Fair-view's returned soldiers. The follow-ng follow-ng program was carried out in the vard chapel at 3 p. m., Swen O. Nil-ou, Nil-ou, master of ceremonies: Song by he choir, "America"; prayer by Chaplain J. W. Christiansen; mixed quartet of choir members, "Medley ot National Airs"; Speech of Welcome, Mayor John L. Bench; response. Captain S. M. Nielson; speech by Captain Thomas Braby; recitation by Mrs. Bernard Christensen; song, Mrs. .lifton Anderson. A letter was read rom Charles Asplund, a Fairview iian, who is atofficer in the U. S. rmy and has been since his enlistment enlist-ment in 1898; singing of the "Star Jpangled Banner" by the choir and .ongregation ; benediction by- the .haplain. The school boys' brass band furnished music before and after the meeting. A banquet was held in the jvening in the school gymnasium. More than one hnudred and fifty par-aking par-aking of the. sumptuous feast. H. r-.1. r-.1. Rasmussen acted as toast master uid many responded with patriotic peeches and toasts. The day's fes-.ivities fes-.ivities closed with a dance in the pa filion. The guests of honor were aptain Thomas.Braby, Captain S. M. 'ielson, Lieutenant lien Reynolds, , ard Spencer, Clayton Zabriskie, Francis Rigby, Clarence Mower, J. W. berry and their wives and sweet-aearts. sweet-aearts. The main feature of the en-eitainment en-eitainment was the patriotic en-husiasm en-husiasm exhibited. A toast inspired y the speech of Captain Nielson on he good behavior, clean life, and ifficiency of the Utah boys on the joider follows. The first three Btan-,as Btan-,as are adapted: HERE'S TO UNCLE SAM'S BOYS That they may not driuk the drunkard's drunk-ard's drink, Nor quaff the (lowing bowl, l'o drown the feast ot reason and Prevent the flow of soul. "That they may choose the sparkling draught, Fresh from the bubbling spring. Twill health impart, long life secure And never leave a sting. "May they not taint the mountain air. So pure and so serene, With fumes of vile tobacco smoke. So filthy and unclean." May they all be true and loyal, Pure as the driven snow; .lave health, strength, and power, The enemy to overthrow. When they the foe have vanquished, And made them sue for peace, May they return home to loved ones; Guests of this tumptuouB feast. Fill the glasses with pure Adam's ale, Which contains stored wealth, Each with one acord lift his glass, Drink to the comrad'B health. |