The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1874-02-19

q zee room, but even tten they were not suffl-
ci. Mt 10 accommodate the immense throng
which poured in after the exercises at the
Temple were finished. We almost despair Civ
ing description Of the tables rs they stood in
long white lines fairly groaning with the
abundance of good tl.ings placed upon them.
In the center of the middle table was very
elaborate sugar representation Of Solomon's
temple, with pillars and dones in every con.
ceiyable style of architecture, and the in
scription SIN hoe signo rinees" plainly stamp
ed on its glitteripg portals.
Besides the magnificent centre piece the
tables we're adorned with Masonic devices Of
every description, and the general appear
of the tables before the guests were seated
was a credit TO the well known caterers,
Przybyiowicz and Fritsche, proprietors OF
the Continental Hotel who furnished the ele-
CANT repast. The following is the bill
of fare a. told by the handsome pro-
gramme printed in colored inks and gold.
BILLOF FARE.
OYSTERS.
Raw, stewed, Fried, Patee.
kEATs AND GAMH.
Turkey, with Jelly, Chicken and Duck, Sugar
Cured Ham, Picked Tongue with Brandy, Veal:
Beef a la mode with spiee Jelly, Qus!ls stuffed
with 0ysteIs.
Lobsters, Sardines, Anchovies.
RkLIsHEs.
Celery, American Pickles, Worcestershire
sauce, Piehltd Bets, Picked Peaches. Tomato
Catsup.
Fancy Candy Pyram i, OrnaBented Pound
Cake Ornanented Jelly Cake. Ornamental Fruit
cake, M.ccsroui PYRAMID, Lady Kisses Pyramid,
Fruit Pyramid, Assorted Candy.
P.sTRY.
Cranberry Pie Mince Pie, Strawberry Pie, Goose
berry Pie.
Peaches AMI Crab Apple.
CREAMS.
Ice ,eam, Custard with Egg Snow.
FRUITS.
Oranges. Apples Nuts, Rsisins.
The rush to get seats at the first table was.
immense, and the committee WHO had the
banquet in charge soon found that their cal
citations had fallen short Of the actual at
tendance. Hundreds had to wait until the
second table, and the confusion resulting from
the rattle of dishes and animated converse.
ton of the guests was almost deaiening.
Judge Reese WAS the tOast-master Of the eve
ming, and Notwithstanding the uDesrthly
clamor managed to read the following toasts.
Masonry
When wrapt in ismes the realms OF ether glow,
And Heaven last thun er shakes the world below,
Thou, undisms yed. shalt o er the ruins smile,
And light thy torch at Natures funeral pile.
Responded to by Byron Sherry.
The Grand Lodge of Kansas
Oar Mother, In that sweet word
The tender ties of Nature are absorbed.
NAV our Grand Master never loose his holi on
our ff,ciions.
Responded to by .. A. Bss cit.
Our Guests
Eat, drink and be merry.
Responded to by L. b. Sharp.
Our Hall
Firm in structure, beautiful in ornaments. rich
in frescoes. appropriate in appointments, conHcn-
lent in ARRANGEMENTS and spacious in all its apart.
meuts. We have placed AT the door q courteous
tyler to welcome the way worn brOther and oid
him rest on the journey Of iiie
Responded to by J. W. English.
The Architect
Well done. thou good and faithful servant; enter
thou into the joys of the OCCASION
Responded to by E. L. Carr.
The State of Kansas
Whate yer fondness clings to fathsrland. We love
the home Of our adoption, and may the principles
Of Masonry, which recognize right above all party,
sect or class, control he action Of our Governor
Our County
BROAD in extent, rich in resources, and DIVERSE.
fed in beauty. AS citizens We proudly claim it as
our own.
Responded to by T. L. Bona.
The Ladies'
ooh. how each las,ie charms me,
How every look still warns me.
How every thought alarms me,
70: fear they love not me.'
Responded to by L. NJ. Goddard.
The banquet was q success a. far as the
spread was concerned, but it was particularly
unfortunate that 80 many had to wait, in or
der to get served at the second table. But it
was the largest Hall that could be procured,
and il the rush of guests exceeded the &C.
Communications provided for them, it WIS at
least une xpec,ed by the managers.
THE BALL.
Notwithstanding the interest of the exer.
cises at the Temple and the crowds of people
busy at the banqaet-table, Odd Fellows
Hail. where the Rranc dedication ball was
going on, was the attraction Of the evening.
By ii o'clock the escaping occupants Of the
vehicles in the street began to hit up the
stairways like birds to cover.
Through the lobby, and in and out of the
dressing-rooms, elegantly dressed ladies
focked in bevies. Cloakings and wraps
we're quickly thrown aside and the costumes
began to develop themselves into the won
derful things they were.
Within the hall the spotless sweep of wax
e: floor stretched away undisturbed BY
single foot. Bright bunting covered the
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fuence, and in the east end the ever present
triangle. holding in its embrace the symbol.
cal &c" shown forth in oil the reaplendent
glory Of pire and gas. Between eleven and
twelve the band btgsn to play and the grand
entree was made. Thereafter all was life and
q terest. A perfect tide Of beauty in "6ush
Of fashion and foam Of lace" poured in
through the different doors, soon completely
filling the floor. All the ladies wore their
sweetert smiles; bright eyes danced merrily,
fash Of curls, gold lockets, strings Of
pearls, real lace. tarlafan and sweeping
trans danced BY with bewildering rapidity.
II was interesting to watch and catch . view
Of the happy gentlemenin fete a tefe. What
his companion was saying, or how she was
looking, could not be determined BY the
watcher, but the smile of the young man
would be 70 real, 40 agreeable, 90 devoted,
and no monotonous that it must have soften
ed the stoniest heart. The dear girls young
and old came prepared for conquest. Their
fans were girded 1t their sides and their pro-
Rrammes slune At their girdles. They
walked the floor like conquerors on the
march. There were blondes and brunettes.
Some were eentle and some were proud and
iuperious. Some were pretty and some
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