The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-03
Anniversary Celebration Of Harmony
Lodge Nc,2.--A, O, u, W, Moline.

Probably the largest assemblaee of its
class this gear met 10 this city Thursday
evening and celebrated the lst anniversary
of Harmony Lodge No. ?. Ancient Order
United Workmen. The affair was splend-
idly managed and large number were
present from Davenport and Rock Island
The visiting brethren and their wives
and ladies were taken in charge by the
committee of arrangements and after the
ladies had been provided with accommOda-
ton, the members of the visiting lodges
mar he'd to the lodge room in body to
witness the initiation ceremonies of the oc
casiUn, which were conducted in private.
| Twenty three new members were added to
Harmony Lodge, which is in fourishng
condition and rapidly augmenting. After
| the private ceremonies. the lodge was
thrown open to invited guests and address
es delivered by Mayor Rose, Judge Ben
son, Rev. j. A. Goodhue, ID. H. Twomey,
from Davenport, and others, reviewing the
history aud progress of the order, it's OBJ
ject and rapid advancement, its beneficial
influence to members, its real object being
their intellectual Improvement, The re-
marks of Judge Benson were received
with especial attention and showed the
speaker to be Thoroughly posted in the
workings of the order. The regular exer
cises over, the members Of the T1er and
the invited guests, with their ladies, pro
ceeded to Timm' Hall where sumptu
GUS banquet was in readiness for all pres
emf. The tables were set in the main hal
and were tastily arranged and loaded with
the choicest delicacies OF the season, pre-
pared by Capt Timm and Frank Schrader
The arrangement of the tables and the
magnificent style in which the banquet
was gotten up reflects credit on the getter!
up and proves them expert commissioners
The number present was largely in ex
cess of what had been anticipated, and tC
accommodate all it was found necessary tc
set second table
f After the supper, dancing began, afford
ing an opportunity to those who desired t.
indulge in terpischorean pleasures. Th'
music was under the direction of Chas
Hubbard, and was excellent
4 special train had been provided fo
the Davenporters, By the g, K. |. Il p. K
r., the conductor Of which kindly waited
until o clock for the visitors.
After the Davenporters left the danc
e was continued until after o'clock whel
A all repaired to their homes in happy moot
, over the events of the evening. The sup
a per was free to all invited guests and wa
gotten up by Harmony Lodge No. 2, Q
e Moline, Their iberality and courteou
S treatment of the visiting lodges was uni
j versally commented on by those who wer
t fortunate enough TO be present. The com
D mittee OF arrangements, Frank Seere an
f IL T. Morey, deserve great credit fo
e their excellent management of the affair
y and to their cxertions is mainly due tn
success Of the anniversary.
The order is in a hourishing conditio
and numbers over l2,OJ0 members in tn
Y United States To Ohio there are 5
! lodges; Kentucky, SO; Iowa, "a; Ne
York, II; Pennsylvania, 90; Indiana Il
Illinois g. West Virginia, 3; Missouri.
Delegations were present last evenin
from Rock Island, Davenport. Rack Fall
Muscatiue, Sterling and other points
The occasion was one of the most enjoy
able that has occurred in Moline this yei
and will be remembered with pleasure
all who were fortunate enough to be pre-