The Hershey Press 1910-09-16

              Honor Mr. M. S. Her
shey's Birthday
A Small Company of Friends Gather at the
Golf Club in Response to Invi tations
of Miss Elsa Younge
On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, a
small company of gentlemen friends of
Mr. M. S. Hershey met at the Golf
Club House in response to invitations
issued by Miss E. Elsa Younge, the
housekeeper of the Hershey home. The
occasion was in .celebration of Mr. Her-shey's
birthday, and was intended to be
a complete surprise.
The guests were perhaps the . sur-prised
ones when they were greeted by
the guest of honor himself „who at once
became the host of the evening. After
individual arid united greetings and con-gratulations
had been extended, there
took place a most sudden and marvel-ous
transformation. One by one, the
men were led into an adjoining room
and came forth changed. Circe of old,
with her magic and her charms, could
not have wrought more wondrous
changes. Behold ! there came forth a
croaking frog, a meek and bleating
lamb, a sly old fox, a braying ass, and
what not. Each man behind his mask
forgot himself and became a boy again.
The three attendants caused no end
of amusement and their disguise in
feminine attire was so complete that it
was some time before even those who
knew them best could determine who
they were.' Under the leadership of
the host, the company was taken to
tie Club dining room where a most
pleasing sight greeted them. Unusual
taste and skill were displayed'in the
decorations of the room. A floor of
straw, shocks of corn and numerous
other products of the soil turned the
minds of all "back to the farm. " The
Hershey orchestra of eight pieces plryed
as the company entered the room, and
several times during the repast.
The table was beautifully set and
decorated most tastily with the." pro-ducts
of harvest time. Covers were
laid for sixteen. A five course banquet,
complete in every detail, was then served
by the "servant girls.'' There followed
a smoker and after dinner speeches by
several of those present. Mr. Hershey
acting as toastmaster spoke briefly of
e irly struggles of the town of Hershey,
of the motives that prompted his activ-ity,
and of the future prospects of the
town. The. great need for unity _ and
co-operation in every interest of the
town was sounded forth by each speak-er.
To make Hershey the kind of town
it is possible for it to be, there must be
an exchange of interest and helpfulness
among every line of activity. Attorney
John E. Snyder spoke in a most inter-esting
way'of the scene which greeted
Mr. Hershey and himself seven years
ago. when they drove over the land that
is now the town in which we live. They
drove thru snow covered fields and
found no buildings save a one story
school house. The secret of the ac-complishments
of these seven years can
be explained only by the fact that there
has been a purpose, a plan, and that to
that purpose and plan, the pufposer has
"stuck," until it has become a reality.
It is a common mistake that success is
due to some genius, some magic, some
inexplicable something. It was clearly
emphasized by the host that success is
due to holding on; and failure, to let-ting
go. " . '
Opportunity was taken on this occa-sion
to join in best wishes to William
H. Lebkicher who leaves soon for a trip
around the world. Each guest was
presented with a very handsome folder
containing a picture .of Mr. Hershey
"when he Was a boy." After the ex-change
of autographs, congratulations
were again extended to Mr. Hershey,
also best wishes for many more years
of success and usefulness.
James Francis Garvin, Jr
Succeeds Corbet! I,
Arnold
Another Universit y of Woost er Man
At the meeting of the board of direc-tors
of the Y. M, C. A. held in their:
rooms on Monday evening, the resigna-tion
of C. T. Arnold, as physical direc-tor,
was read and accepted. Mr. Ar-nold
has accepted a position in Benning-ton,
Vermont: The board unanimously
elected James Francis Garvin, Jr. to
the position of physical director of the
Y, M. C. A.
Mr. Garvin graduated last year from
the University of Wooster, Wooster,
Ohio, and is a classmate of C S. Gee,
the General Secretary of the Associa-tion.
He is a son of Rev. James F.
Garvin who is at work in Valparaiso,
ChilerSouth America. He is the third
son to graduate from the University of
Wooster in recent years and "each one
has left a splendid athletic, record.
For the past two years Mr. Garvin
has played on the 'Varsity football
team, filling the position of center.both
years. Last year he was president of
the Athletic Association and captain of
the football team., Mr. Garvin has
been a member of the class basket ball
team, for three years, and played; on
the champion inter-club baseball team
and 'Varsity squad. He received his
gymnasium training under the direction
of Lynn W. St. John, one of the most
recognized athletic directors and coaches
in Ohio. . '.- | 7 . : :
Mr. Garvin was a member of ^th^e
president's cabinet in the University
Y. M. Ci A. under the administration
of C. S. Gee. In his senior year in ad-dition
to his athletic interests, Mr.; Gar-vin
filled the office of president of the
Student Senate, the organization
which directs the student life' and
conduct. . There is no reason why ; the
phynaal department of the Association
can not be greatly developed under the
management of the new director. Foot-ball
is already under way^nd the gym-nasium,
work will begin sometime in the
first week of October. We welcome
Mr. Garvin into .the work " and privi-leges
of Hershey.
Sails for Europe
Milton S: Harshey leaves today . for
New York City. Mr. Hershey will .sail
tomorrow for Europe to join Mrs. Her-shey
who. has been abroad for the past
year. Mr. and Mrs. Hershey' will re-turn
about October 18. ^
Write injuries in dust; kindness: itj
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