The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-09

Grand Grove Of Druids.

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Ancient Order OF Druids assembled at
Ihon's Hall yesterday morning at 9o'clock.
The grand officers present were: General
/ W. A. Schmitt, Of Illinois, W. y. G.. A. ;
Charles Weber, X. W. ID. G.. A.: II. Fren-
denhall, II. W. G.. S.; T. l.. Courtney, W.
q. NJ; +. Kaufficld, W. G. s. The Right
Worthy Grand Treasurer was absent. ~.
The meeting was duly opened and busi-
ness proceeded with 10y the reception Of
reports OF officers. These several reports
were referred to appropriate committees.
and at O'Clock l.. NJ. yesterday the Grand
Grove recessed until q O'Clock to-day.
At night splendid banquet was spread
in Leyy's Hall, and the members OF the or
der from every part Of the country sat
kOwn 10 enjoy this repast. Mr.. G. c.
Thon had been selected as caterer, and he
discharged his trust with such a lavish
hand that II was feared his crop Of praises
outran his profits.
Mr.. Frank Miller furnished the cigars
and wines, and the same libcrality charac-
terlzed this expenditure that marked Mr..
Thon's execution OF the contract awarded
him.
T. l.. Courtney, Esq, was called upon to
preside at the banquet, and be did his duty.
The bill OF fare was excellent and en-
ioyable by all.
The toasts ran as follows:
Or Guests: Our hearts greet them more
gladly than words can tell. May they carry
home such pleasant recollections that they
will come again.
Colonel Thomas Evans responded TO this
toast as only Colonel Evans can.
The Grand Grore Of the United States ::
The Fountain Head OF Our knowledge
and Power. Let us be proud Of it, know
ledge and teachings, obey it, precepts, and
follow its teachings.
Responded to most happily by General
W. A. Schmitt, OF Illinois.
The Grand GrOre Of Virginia: The object
Of our special pride and affection. Let us in
crease her strength bv multiplying our
numbers, that her voice may be powerful
and her wisdom great in Druidic councils.
Responded TO with great ease by Mayor
W. G.. Carrington, Noble Grand Arch OF
Virginia.
The MotO Of orr Order: Unity, Peace,
and COncord-three golden links in the
chain that binds our fraternal hearts. They
cannOi corrOde or rust if We keep faith
with each other.
Responded to by Grand Secretary W. f..
Cree in a splendid speech.
The Press: 4 power that mould> pub
lie opinion. May truth and justice guide
its record.
Feelingly responded to 10y Major Baker
p. Lee, Of the Industrial South.
When Major Lee ended his speech Colo
mel Evans arose and said d" renew the
toast to the pres. | expressly say that OF
al, the presses | prefer the press OF the
hand Of pretty woman"
Al this point an Ancient called to the
Colonel to set down on account OF his age.
The Citv of Richmonf: The Druid's
home, the pride Of our state. Let her pro
gresS keep pace with the integrity OF her
men and the virtues OF her women.
Captain Charles +. Taylor made a Splen-
did reply TO this toast, winning more ap-
plause than any speaker.
Woman The most precious jewel that
man can possess. Cursed be the one that
does not guard her life from insult or
wrong.
Responded to appropriately by DR.. Hu-
per, Of Richmond.
Oltr Future: Let our faith be firm, our
efforts strong, and our aspirations lofty,
that progress may mark our career, and our
future be bright in good deeds and noble
teachings.
Responded to by Henry y. Chase, OF san
Francisco. Cal.
A splendid time was had, and everything
was rs pleasant as could be expected.