The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-12

before eeaung themselves, Brother George
| W. Hall, OF Petersburg, ipplorcd Divine bless
ing on what was spread before them. p. s
ii. G. Evans, who presided, then gave tht
commsnd to charge, and for an hour or SO tht
rattle Of plates. dishes, knives and forks CAV,
| reason to believe that sad havoc was being
| made, and that Red Men, like Pale Faces, cou lc
enjoy the good things of civilization, especial
| ~ when prepared ia the style peculiar to mine
most johnson. The tables presented most
tastefu! appearance aud were handsomely de-
| corated.
The following bill of fare, with number oI
unpronounceable names, (supposed to be In
dian characters,) will give some idea of the
| feast:
as "MENU"
Soupe la 0ravelotte Potige Tortue
RELIEVE DE PoRTAds.--B Bouchees a la Monglas.
PoissoNs.--Bay Rock: Sauce Genoise.
ENTREES
Filet de Boeuf au Champagne,
fricaudeau de veau petis pols,
Coteletts d'Aguaiu Jardiniere,
Pculet Ia Maraneo.
LEaUMEs.
Pstita pois. Crequstts de pomme dc terry,
Slowed Tomatoes, Green Corn
Lamb. Beef Tongue,
Sturgeon salad, Lobster Salad.
Piece Monte dc Patisaerio,
Pstits Fours Assorts la Francaise,
Ice Cream, French Coffee, Cognac.
CHAMPAGNE.
The appetite having been satisfied with sub.
stantials and deicacies, President Evans called
attention, and gave the order to charge glasses
and prepare to hear the regular toasts read,
which was accordingly done, commencing
with
The Great Council of virgna--organized for the
promotion and extension of the principles of Friend.
ship and Charity, may her record ever be in consc-
nance with her teachings.
To this sentiment, G.. s. Harrison, of Peters
burg, made an appropriate response, He gave
an encouraging report of the progress of the
Order urged the members not to be satisfied
with what had been done, but to put forth re-
newed exertions for the good of the cause. In
the United States, the Order now plumbers 400
Tribes, with membership of 10000, and dis.
bursed for the benefit Of widows and orphans.
the sum OF $50, 900 the past year.
Our 0rder--Its march is onward and upward its
banners can bear the breeze of the tropics or the
blssts Of the igid North and whenever its banners
are unfurlod the sta Of winter Is changed to the
gentle zephyr of summer.
P. G. s. Riley, of Winchester, paid his res.
poets to the toast and renewed his love and
devotion to the Order, the principles of which
he had made a study of his life. 1t was the
only benevolent institution of which he was a
member, and he found work enough in it to
occupy his time and attention. He spoke feol-
ingly, and his sentiments were warmly ap-
plauded.
osceola Tribe, No. Early enlisted in the great
cause OF Benevolenee her proper star being Charity
P. G. Ssson replied In brief and appropri-
ate terms in behalf of his Tribe.
shawnee Tribe, No. 2-Like the epring Of the same
name, her charities are pure and never.faing
p. 8. Baxter, of Winchester, returned
thanks for the kindness and respect extended
to them by the Red Men of Richmond, and it
would give him pleasure to bear back to the
Valley of Virginia the glad tidings of the
rapid spread of the Order in this city, and the
love and friendship they had met with here.
Pocahontas Tribe, No. 1i--May the example of the
illustrious heroine after whom 1t s named be taken
as worthy of emulation.
P. G. s. Cree briefly responded for his
Tribe. He acknowledged that be was not a
"speakist," and begged to be excused from
any remarks. His heart was full of love for
the Order. He warmly welcomed the visiting
brethren to the hosptalities of the city, and
pledged himself that all their wants should be
looked after and cared for.
Powhatan Tribe, No. l5-May she be equally
bess ed in all her selections she has been in the
choice of her HAL"
P. G.. s. Hall, of Petersburg, eloquently
acknowledged the sentiment. He gave a his.
tory of his Tribe, whicn, after many years of
decay, had emerged TO vigorous proportions,
and deemed it the banner Tribe of the State,
He urged his brothers present to teach the
noble principles OF the Order everywhere, that
its opportunities for good might be expanded
and enlarged.
Cherokee Tribe, No. 2i-strong in the triune vir.
tues of order she stands bright star 10 the coz
steliation of Redmanship.
p. 8. Schaner, of Lynchburg, considered
himself honored in being called on tn respond
to a toast so complimentary to his Tribe. 1t
would give him renewed vigor on bis return
home to work for the good of the Order.
Annowan Tribe, No. 3O--Under many difficulties |
she has risen to high and prominent position |
among the Tribes.
P. s. s. Suttle acknowledged this sentiment |
briefly and to the point. His Tribe had seen |
troubles and difficulties, but was now on the |
road to prosperity.
Appomattox Tribe, No. 32-Troubles cannot aflict, |
nor tr ais defeat the object of this Tribe In It's pur
pose to rel eve the sufferings Of humanity.
P. S. Walsh, of Petersburg, introduced his |
remarks by weltold anecdote, aud then eo-
luently returned thanks for the honor done his |
Tribe. He ewanted the principles of the Order
extended until every city, town aud hamlet ia
the Union should contain Tribe.
Wipnehaha Tribe, No. 23--Fire cannot destroy,
nor water quench, the ardor of Its members.
p. S. s. Smith, of Harrisonburq. came nm
The recent fire in bis town bad destroyed the
Wigwam and all its contents but they had
gone manfuly to work, rebuilt and repienish-
ID 1t, and he was glad to say that the Tribe
vas again on the road to prosperity and useiul--
less.
Ohickahoniny Tribe, No olsi-Impro Rei Men.
hey we'll know how to dispense the charitiss OF
p. s. Whiiehurst modestly declined making
speech, and excused himself for SO doing in
neat manner
seninole Tribe No. 35--Harmony aud strength,
which is the support OF every institution rules su
RENE in Seminole Tribe.
p. s. Thompson, Of Berryville, Clarke coun.
Y, frankly acknowledged that he could not
nake speech, but took occasion to return bis
hanks for the honor done his Tribe, which
vas now in healthy condition and flourish
ng.
The Press Of Richmond, brought to his feet,
fter ieI eated calls, Col. Gimsn, of the IYhig,
rho made mosf excellent response, as he al,
'aJs does on occasions OF this kind. He was
oc'ffF Fously : pialisd.
7. 5; v Z, Granger, this cits, responded