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Show JCALED0N1ANS 1 ENJOY A ; SOCIAL One of tiio most successful and unique social events of the season was the Caledonian celebration of Hallowe'en held In the Fteese Howell hall on AVashlngton avenue laBt night by the Caledonian societj. The hall 'was decorated in true Hallowo'en style I and made a gay picture when filled with men and women in Scotch cos- , tumes An orchestra, together with 1 bagpipes played during the evonlng and added to the enjoyment. Kery detail of the program was carried out to remind the visitors of the manners and customs of Scotland Chief James Drysdale gne the address ad-dress of welcome in true patriotic htle He said "Ladles and Gentlemen. As chief of the Caledonian society it become m pleasant duty to bid you welcome to our new home For years the 'Scotch people have met from time to lime to celebrate the festivities and especially Hallowe'en, which Is of a Jojful nature The Caledonians of Ogden have started out with the de ?lre to havo a permanent home for all the Scotch and to cBtnblish a permanent perma-nent organization. Lately a movement move-ment has been started to hae oil Scotch societies united and the Salt Lake and Ogden Caledonian societies alreadj have united In a federation the purpose of which is to bring all tho Scotch uer. and Scotch women Into bonds of unity, to perpetuate and emulate the great men of bonnie Sco'-land, Sco'-land, who in all parts of the won 1 have done so much for liberty, science and the betterment of the human race, and last, but not least, to offer protection protec-tion to Its members in time of need and at their demise by paying a suitable suit-able Insurance. Therefore, I take this occasion to appeal to every Scotchman and Scotchwoman, horn or of descent to become a member. We have se cured these rooms for our pormanent headquarters and we shall soon have them suitably furnished We purpose during the winter months to hae many socials. We extend to you an Invitation to join us in theso "socials. I thank you most heartily for your generous response to our appeal. I am especially grateful to those who hae made and donated so generously for the success of our celebration. "We have a varied program and we will try to entertain and meet you in a way that you will not forget the Caledonians. Caledon-ians. Welcome friends, to the Caledonian Cal-edonian home Ladles and gentlemen, I thank you." Cyrus Charles had charge of the decorating of the hall and the preparing prepar-ing of the banquet and he received much praise for his work, one of the officers of tho Caledonians suiting that tho Buccess of the evening's entertainment enter-tainment waa largely due to his efforts. ef-forts. A banquet of Scotch dishes, including includ-ing all the famous ones, was served and, at the conclusion of the program, dancing took up the remaining hours. The program as given was as follows: Music, orchestra. Address of welcome, Chief .Ta I os Drysdale. Vocal solo, William Jack. Piano solo, Miss Bernlce Glacior. Music, Imperial quartette. Comic selections, W. N. Pnrdle. Vocal solo, Miea Jennie Thorsten-sen. Thorsten-sen. Violin solo, Will Kenley. Recitation, Mlas Belie Henderson. Vocal solo, Miss Kato Blythe. |