Daily Republican., 1879-10-18
BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNION

hhO hERhOOD OF THE RN1ON,
Chester and wilmington khaki Ing
Hands arOundthe Festive Board
Franklin Circle ana Her Dis.
tinguished Guests.
At a late hour last evening delega-
tion of Larkin's circle, No. 66, Brother
hood of the Union, of Chester, Pa,
drove down Market street in carriages
and drew up before the McClary build
ing, where they were received by
Franklin Circle No. 6, of this city,
whose guests they were. The visiting
delegation numbered about forty men
and were under the marshalship Of
Mayor Forwood, Of Chester, who is also
a member of the order. After few mo-
ments spent in hand shaking line
was formed and the visitors were escor-
ted to the spacious lodge room of Frank,
lin Circle in the Sd story Of the McClary
building.
Here, as soon as order was restored
Geo. H. jackson, of this city, in be-
half of Franklin circle, welcomed the
visitors in a neat little speech, saying
that as they were all members
of the same brotherhood they needed
no words Of his to assure them that
they were welcome to Wilmington and
the Lodge room of Franklin circle, yet
this gathering meant SO much that was
fraught with good for the benefit and
advancement Of the glorious principles
of the Order, that Franklin circle wish
ed her guests to make this no formal
call of friendship, but a whole-souled
family reunion. He hoped that while
here the members of Larkin circle would
SO throughly enjoy themselves that
they would be anxious to repeat the
visit.
Mayor Forwood, of Chester, respon-
ded on behalf of the visitors. He
thanked Franklin Circle for the well
come extended. As the former speaker
had we'll said it needed no words to
convince them that they were heartily
welcome. Although from neighbor-
ing State he felt that within the bor-
ders of the Circle Of Brotherhood there
were no State lines, and on the part of
Larkins' Circle he could assure the
that they already felt as
much at home as though they were
gathered in their own lodge room. All
present then joined in singing the
"Grand Festive Hymn of Brotherhood"
after which hosts and guests sat down
to we'll spread collation. furnished by
Captain Shaw, Sixth and Market
to which full justice was done.
After the eatables had been discuss
ed, Sylvester Solomon, an officer OF
Humanity Circle, No. l, of this city, a
delegation from which were also pres
ent, was called upon and made short
address upon the condition and work
ings of the Order. William M. Price,
Grand Scroll Keeper, followed on the
same subject, giving some statistical
Information which plainly showed that
he Brotherhood of the Union were
making rapid strides toward prosperity.
David Montgomery, Supreme Franklin,
augured we'll from this gathering, and
hoped that the brethren would estab-
Iish system Of friendly visits, as they
added new life and zeal to the cause.
Messrs. John Ennis, s. L. Armor, John
Owens and Eli Booth, of the visitors,
zach made few remarks pertinent to
.he occasion, and renewed their thanks
or the courtesy extended by their Will
ningtOn friends.
In response to repeated calls Mayor
Norwood arose and made an eloquent
address, upon the general principles OF
he order. The Mayor is fluent talker
md brim full of wit, and made some
-lling points and happy hits, and was
interrupted by applause.
The Mayors speech started the ball
md for nearly an hour wit and repair.
ee flowed until the lateness of the hour
warned the visitors that it was time
o depart, and after extorting
rom their hosts a promise that the
,isit should be shortly returned the
of Larkins' Circle bade their
Wilmington brethren good might, and
e-entering their carriages started on
he return trip for Chester.
Among the officers of Larkins circle
present last evening were; Levi Booth,
Iohn C. Moore, Geo. II. Smith, 5. l..
Armoer, Frank Pointer, Geo. Taylor,
no. Hope, Henry Bartol and Benjamin
)wens.
From the addresses of Mayor For
wood and Geo. II. Jackson we cleaned
he information that the Order was
apidly spreading and new circles were
bringing up all over the Union. The
rganization is practically working
lan's institution, and in the ranks of
rankin and Humanity circles of this
ity are to be found some of Whining.
,n's most skilled mechanics. The
'ational convention of the Order was
eld at Absecom, N. j., on the l4th and
5th Of the present month when the
blowing officers of the supreme coun
IL were elected.
S. Wv. w. Derrick, Pa.
S. J.-Geo. w. Price, Pa.
s. F.-David Montgomery, Del.
S. H.-Wm. c. Bates, N. J.
S. s. K.-John McGoulrick, Pa.
s. T. Nh. Ransom, Pa.
s. W. DR.. H. Ennis, Pa.
S. w. N.-John Throckmorton, N. }.
The Supreme Circle will convene d;
gain on the second Tuesday of October
$50 in Chester, Pa. .
Appealed to Court.
A. w. Davis was charged before
luire Brady with assault and battery '
one Frank Duncan, boy Of about {
xteen, who on oath declared he did 8