Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-09-11
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED Me-.

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SECOND DAY OF THE SESSION OF THE GREAT opuN-
oIL-AN AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF PLEASURE
-THE COMPLIMENTARY EXCURSION AND BANQUET
-PRoCEEDINds OF THE MORNING SESSION OF THE
THIRD DAY.
No session of the Great Council Of the Upited
States, Imp. o. r.. M, was held, yesterday after
noon, but the time was given over to pleasure.
An excursion on the river was made in the af-
ternoon, and in the evening banquet was spread
in the dining hall of the Clayton House.
THE EXCURSION.
A few minutes after two o'clock, in the after
noon, the Samuel NJ. Felton, with about 3O0. per-
SONS on board, comprising the members OF the
Great Council of the United States, their invited
friends, and those who had procured tickets,
steamed away from the French street wharf on
an excursion to Fort Delaware. The members
of the Great Council had met at Masonic Tenn
ple and preceded by Elinger's Band, marched
in body to the boat. The afternoon and ride
we're all that could have been asked. bracing
breeze swept over the water, and the sun was
obscured by thin clouds which broke its power
and rendered existence comfortable outside the
saloons. Soon after leaving the Chrstiana
cotillion was formed in the forward part Of the
boat, and in this way the young folks enjoyed
themselves until the boat neared Fort Delaware.
Prof. Richie furnished the music.
After the introduction of the officers OF the
Great Council to the commAndant of the Fort,
the visitors were invited within, and spent atont
an hour in rambling about the enclosure. Per-
feet liberty was accorded the visitors, and they
climbed into the casemates, mounted the para
pets or wandered through the prisoners quar-
ters as the inclination led. There are no sol
diers in the garrison now, and the island is oo-
cupied only by the commandRnt of the Fort and
the masons who are at work upon the re-
pairs. The breach In the east walls, made to
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is still open, and it seems astonishing to- behold
| the wreck which FIVE shots occasioned. The
| walls are completely pierced, and the massive
| granite blocks lie crumbled within among the
/ less stable masonry. About on holr was spent
here and the visitors Withdrew.
There is on the island young deer, which il
| evidently fond of music. Attra cted by the
/ strains from Ellngers band. It made vigorous
| efforts to gain admittance TO the boat, and was
/ only prevented from 70 doing by the exertionE
| of two men. 1t danced and skipped about while
the band played, and its antics were quite anus
| ing.
About 4.3O the boat started away on the return
and continued up the river as far as Marcul
| Hook, after which it returned to Wilmington
| reaching the wharf at 7 o'clock. The visiting
/ Red Men were highly delighted with their rid'
i on the river and speak Of 1t as one OF the mos
/ pleasing parts Of the generous reception which
has been extended them.
| THE BANQUET.
At915 the doors of the dining hall wer,
Il thrown open and the Great Council, with the in
vited guests. marched in, two by two, to the seat
which were assigned them, lively air from
Ritchie's orchestra saluting them as they moveC
| along. The hall was very nicely decorated TO
the occasion. Three long tables were sprea'
lengthwise of the hall, and about 100 person
sat down to the banquet.
Past Great Incohonee Pyle, OF Del, presided
at the banquet and occupied the head OF tn
centie table. On his right sat Great lncohone
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of the Philadelphia Ledger. Great Sachem Nal
tritz of Del, occupied the foot of the table, an
was supported on the right by Great Prophe
Coates of Ohio, and on the left by Willard
Pride, of Eoery Euentng. Great Sr. Sagamor
Belts of o., presided at tho second table, wit
4 George O. Maris, Of Del, on his right and II. n
| jenkins, of the COMMERCIAL, on his left. TIL
| foot OF the table was occupied by Great Chief 9
Records Maris, of Del, supported on the rigE
| by Great Tokacon Baker, of Pa, and on his lei
| by Past Great Incohonee Latham, OF Va. Gret
Jr. Sycamore Meacham Of Tenn, presided 6
| the third table, with His Honor Mayor Simms o
his right, and Representative Kiteiy, OF KY,
| his left The foot OF the table was occupied
Judge Lindsay, Of Md, supported on the rigl
, by Great Minerva Anderton, Of O., and ION IL
left by Merris Taylor, of the Wilmington Gt
, | zette.
The guests we're welcomed to the banquet
, behalf of the Great Council OF Delaware by
G. l. Pyle who called upon Geo. O. Maris to al
3 a blessing The discussion OF the yiands WI
/ then undertaken. The following is
D THE BILL OF FARE.
OYSTERS on half shell.
Fish.-Plckled Salmon.
Rodst.-Spring Chicken, Beef, Lamb,
Er.ties-Fried Oysters in crumbs, Re'
/. Birds, on Toast Deviled Grabs. Chicken Or
g quette, Broiled Spring Chicken, Escalloped oy
y ters, Rice Croquette.
!. Vegetables. Potatoes, Roast White
tatoes, Lima Beans, Escalloped Corn, Bak
Cold Dishes.-sugar Cured Ham, Beef To
que, Chicken.
D. Relishes Worcestershire Sauce, Chow oho
E. Spanish Olives, Mixed Pickles, Pickled Bee
is Sliced Tomatoes.
Y Sdiads,-Ohickens Salad, Lobster Salad, Pota
II Salad.
g Pastry.-wine Jelly, Apple Compats,. Fl
- Mixed Cake, Sponge Cake Pyramid, Pound "a
Id Uessert-Ice Cream, Water Ice, Isabe
Grapes, Pears, Bananas, Oranges, Java CON
p Imperial Tea.
THE ToAsTs AND RESPONSES.
1. The Great Council of the United Stat
= the head of the order may it ever be govern
y. by the present and best INTELLECT.
~. Response by the Great I1cohonee Riley. =,
Va 2. Our Country, resting upon the three pill
of Freedom, Friendship and Charity may
. who would destroy either be like Sampson OF
ia. crushed by his own act.
an Response by Representative David, OF Ia
rti- 8. The Press the Sun of our Social Syst'
May it dispel the darkness of superstition,
ror and Vice, and ever throw rays OF light
\. | beauty upon and bless alike the rich and poo
H. Response by Thos. M. Coleman, of the Ph
RD delphia Ledger.
In The Imp. o. r. M, American in cont
i. tion, American in birth may the institution