Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-02-02
4 SOCIAL TIME.
How he Ancient Order of United Work men Entertain.

The members of the Ancient Older
 Of Uaited Workmen exhibited rlge
 taste in the selection and rendition ot
 the programme, whicl graced their first
 social of the season last evening. h
 addition to the members Of the order
 and their families, there were a large
 number of invited guests present, who
 had no other connection with the
 organization than that of kindly feeling.
 Unfortunately the nall was not suf-
 ticienty large to accomodate all who
 attended, and many were obliged t. re-
 main in tue ante-r3oms, only cate ..,1
 occasional shmpscs of the performers.
 The Opening Oie of the lodge paving
 been sung. the exercises were begun by an address from Prof. George c. Hall, who furnished aiany iutsIestin. hls- torlcal facts concerning the society, especially dwelling upon the blessings of the order as a benevolent organiza- | tiOn. The 4. D. [. W. was founded in the State of Pennsylvania by Mir. | Upchurch, some eighteen years ago. The leading feature of the society is mutual protection and already there have been pid S1,I1G,O00 to heirs of deceased members. This sum represents 3,5SS deaths. The speaker dwelt especlally upon the good work done dur ing the raging oi the yellow fever n the
 South. The money paid in as assess ment dues goes to the rclIef of widows and orphans, and not Co enrich @ vast number of agents and officers, and to build palaces. as is the case insurance societies"
 Following this address | quortetts sung by Messrs. Yorba, Brown, Cooler and Grossetta. received a cordial vel come as it certainly deserved. The pro- gremme was noticeably favored by mus ical artists of fine ability. Among otLe.s were Mr. Grossetta and Miss Goodsell who, with the clarionet and piano, played a duet which naturally elicited warm applause.
 One of the features Of the evening was vocal solo by Miss Mcintyre. The young lady possesses a voice of rare sweetness, and Rn artistic cultivation that never fails to delight her listeners whenever she appears before the public. | The charming sOngsiress was called 1 upon twice, the last tine singing In the ! goaming," a piece that demands all the l powers the voice commands, aud a cer- tain pathos tha, few can produce. Miss l Mcintyre sang the piece very effectively. Prof Thomas accompanied her upon the | piano in hi5 usual exquisite style and l his kind contributions Co the programme | added much Co the oLsoyment of tLe ! occasion.
 Mrs. Anna Livingston chose for her | reading last evening poem entitled | "Ihe Mad of Bregunz" by Adelaide Proctor. This piece, although colsl4- cred one of the most difficult m al elocutiouist's repertOry. vas charmingly ! rendered.
 Following this entertaining part Of | the programme, came a vocal duet by Misses Warren and Ncd0erry, "Only a Pansy Blossom beautiful song ex- quisitely produced.
 EI-Grand Medical Examiner, Dr. Smith of Ohio, being a guest, Was h. vited tU address the audience, and Iu a few words especially referred to the prosperity cf the Order il his State.
 An instrumental solo by Mrs. Frank Gillette, excellently and arti5tically played. and a choice reading by Mis- Monk, added mUrch JO the pleasure Oi | the evening. The selection of Kentucky | Beli' by tue latter lady was especial ly appropriate, being . piece apparently | new to the majority of those present
 The intellectual portion of the pro gralnme was brought to a close by l humorous recitation by George E. Peuse, l and remarks by l.. C. Hughes and Col. ! POs-on.
 An unfortunate error. or rather a miscOEceptIOn of thc principles Of the order, was painfully apparent Tn the remarks Of two of the speakers. They, apparently. confounded the Ancient Order of United WorEncn w.th the political party of somewhat similar name, while in theory and practice 1t IS in direct conflict with all measures of political agitatiOn and labor reforms, and is a purely fraterual and beneficial instItution, recognizing all honorable men, the capitalist as well Gs the artisan, as fellow wOrkmen ir the busy human hiv5. Religion and politics, and the relation of capital to labor, are topics never discussed in the halls rf its mem bers. but a broad and practical charity l- lltA4lfnA ALA tllA It's W Nl NNttA ilAtitA with the strong arm ot protection from the common evils that bcset society upon its every side. The unfortunate errors alluded Co were uutImely and m seasOna5le and while members of the order smiled at the ludicrous ideas, others not familiar with its principles might have derived an impression that the order was but a branch of Denis kearuey'- saud-lot.ers.
 The mind having been fed with a nourishing food, the palate was next to | be grltitel. and Co this tLe committee attended m their usual graceful manner. Coffee was served accompanied by a bountiiui supply of pastry. etc, con | spicuous among which were very eiab- | orately adorned cakes bearing the in- signia of the order, contributed by Mrs. | John Hart and Frank ALltenberg Until late hoBr the pleasant com pany enjoyed themselves in social con 1 verse, and departed with a hope that ! such delightful occasions will be of ire ] uuaut recurrence