Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-13
The Supper.

wards every seat was occupied. About $50
knights sat down to supper, many of whom
were accompanied by ladies, making q scene
of great animation and beauty.
The personnel of the vast assembly was ex-
ceptionally high, and it would be impossible
to call together more typical representation
of the wealth, intelligence and culture of the
country.
A generous supper awaited the sharp appe-
tites Of the guests, who showed their appre-
citation of the substantial spread, by partakng
in most hearty manner.
After the repast had been finished, delight
full interchange of thought took place.
A number of toasts were proposed, which
called forth charming exchange of senti
meat.
MAYOR DAWSON.
An address of welcome was first la order by
Mayor Dawson. In commencing his address
Mayor Dawson expressed his appreciation of
the order and adverted to the cosmopolitan
spirit of the Northwest, and st. Paul in par
ticular. He spoke of St. Paul as the capital
Of the State, and extended to the Knights a
most cordial welcome. The fertility of the
soil, her enterprise in agricultural and manu-.
featuring pursuits, the extent of her territory
and her great natural resources were each
spoken of at length. In conclusion, he spoke
of the pleasure it afforded him to meet such
an intelligent body of men and assembly of
beautiful women. (Applause.)
REPLY OF JUDGE BOND.
The address was responded to by Judge
Bond, of Tennessee. The speaker first al
at Nashville, Boston and Charleston, South
Carolina, in each of which the hand of well
come had been extended In q most generous
manner. He thought then that the acme of
hospitality had been reached, but here, in st.
Paul, had been reserved for the Knights of
Honor a genuine surprise. They had ex-
perienced the same hearty grasp of the hand,
and had been received with open arms. The
speaker said that this demonstrated that the
order knew no North, South, East or West,
but that they were band of brothers united
to advance the interests Of the same noble
cause.
The toast, ''Twin Cities, ST. Paul and Min.
neapolis," was given by DR.. Higbie, and re-.
sponded to by Hon. Edmund Rice, mayor-elect
of St. Paul. In response Mr.. Rice generously
compared the enterprise, wealth and progress.
had ever held the fondest regard. True, she
was younger sister, and it was not right for
st. Paul to feel that she was crOwding her.
Among all good citizens the relations between
the two cities were the kindest and the best.
This was so in their financial, social and
business relations. st. Paul gave her some of
her capital, for, which she exchanged her
erous rivalry. The speaker closed by extend
ing to all a most cordial welcome.
toast, the "Knights of Honor" was re-
sponded to by Col. Wilson, of Ohio. The
speaker said, that to stand before such bat
terry of bright eyes and so much intelligence,
in the face of SO much cordiality, and speak Of
the subject nearest his heart, was task of no
IL L IA.
history of the order. Originating eight years
ago, in Louisville, Golden Lodge No. 1, had
membership of seventeen men. From that
small beginning the order had increased to
2,400 lodges, with membership of 115,000
persons. In that period there had been 1914
deaths, and 50, ,000,000 in losses had been paid.
He closed by alludfng to the devotion of the
order to the stricken residents of the South
during the scolffge.
The next toast, ssTexas and Minnesota, the
Lone Star and the Star of the North, may their
rays be brought into closer contact by the
Knights of Honor" responded to by Mr. F. E.
Piner, of Texas. The speaker said that well
might the toasts be linked together; it required
no imaginative mind to couple them; he COM
pared the grand prairies of both States, their
natural wealth and resources. He pleaded elo-
quently for the obliteration of sectional lines
and the commingling of interests.
The next sentiment was "Maine, the north
east corner Of our glorious constellation of
States" Responded to by DR.. s. 81. Boynton.
The speaker alluded IN glowing metaphors
| to the State of Maine and its grand historical
character; her Importance as manufacturing
center was ably reviewed and fine eulogy
old flag. In poetical measures the speaker
portrayed the State as the asylum of liberty
and the home of the brave.
The next toast, " Kansas, Iowa and Nebras-
ka, the Halfway House across the continent,
the Home of gallant and faithful knights
Responded to by the Hon. T. P. Ireland, of
Nebraska. The speaker referred to the great
ism, the charity, and gallantry of their citi-
zens, and closed by giving his observations
made on a trip through the States.
Following this came the toast. "The Pal
metto State; the chivalry of her sons is only
equaled by their hospitality" Responded to
by Mr.. g. W. Holland. In speaking of South
Carolina the speaker compared the poverty of
with certain sections of New England and the
west. He alluded to her varied and beautiful
scenery; her gigantic oaks and beautiful pal
mettos; her rice and cotton fields. Of her
chivalry, he said she loved with all her heart
and soul and mind. When she hated, it was
but for time. He closed by referring to her
fealty.e
1ut ldSt tOdSt, hluutSOtd, tue gem OF Lle
Northwest, ever ready to welcome the Knights
of Honor" Responded to by j. T. Milburn,
of Kentucky. The speaker eloquently spoke
of the generosity, kindness, hospitality of her
people, her fertile fields, rich valleys, flowing
rivers; her agricultural and commercial inter.
ests keeping pace with any in the land; her
institutions of learning on substantial basis,
her natural advantages, her prosperity and
her wealth.
A final toast was given in honor of Ivanhoe
lodge, of st. Paul. May her membership in
crease until it is only equaled by her hospi-
tality.
Mr.. E. j. Hodgson, of st. Paul, was called
up and responded IN very able speech. He
referred to the visit of the Knights, and the
permanent good accomplished by the annual
meetings.
DR.. Boynton proposed vote of thanks on
behalf Of the supreme lodge to St. Paul and
Ivanhoe lodge, which was given with rising
vote, after which the party adjourned.
Among the prominent gentlemen present
F. P. Ireland, supreme guide, Nebraska CITY.