St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-17

each In turn claimed and exacted his atten-
tion and devotion. AS to sweethearts, If
there were any present who had never had
one they are not deserving of an explana-
ton. From sweetheart the transition to wife
was graceful and easy. He then referred
to the noble attribute of woman in
the capacity of mother, and in
this connection he paid the character of
women an eloquent and glowing eulogy. It
was the purpose of the order to emphasize
the teachings taught at the mothers knee !;
the faith learned at the mothers knee was
the guiding star OF the order.
The l. o. o. Fits field is the world,
under every flag, knowing no boun-
dery lines for brotherhood. In its interest
and what it aims to do it is second to no in
stitution on the face of the earth.
This toast was responded to by the Hon.
L. F. McKenny,' of New Hampshire.
The speaker said that he didn't believe he
was capable of saying anything better than
had been said, in the words of the poet
those were his sentiments. 1t was the
power of frienship and of love and these
were the sentiments of the order.
He said that the man who made a long
speech should be expelled, and he concluded
his very abort address with a poetic out
burst.
Texas Toast-A despised s.anderer,
one who SANDERS an individual,
state or a nation. 1t is said
Phil Sheridan said that If ne owned hell and
Texas he would rent out Texas and move
into the other place. To refute this vile
SANDER, and to give you a look at a Texan,
l call on grand representative Herring.
In responding to this toast ne made sar-
castle illusions to the statement of Gen.
Sheridan; after some years, he said, the lat
ter had gone to Texas and tried to square
himself; the speaker thought that in maxim g
the statement Sheridan had been joking.
He then related an amusing anecdote, and
wound up by referring to the rapid growth
and wonderful development of Texas; in
1865 Texas had 100 miles of railroad, now it
had nearly 5000 miles, and all other indus
tries had expanded in like proportion. The
above response was full of facetious allusion
and it was received with hearty applause.
Our Guests-From the east, west,
north and south. away from home,
yet still at home. Leaving low
ing ones behind them, yet before them are
warm hearts, the true clasped hands. Do
you ask of us tonight ''What cheer?" we
answer welcome, welcome to all we have to
give welcome to, our hearty, hest, purest
greetings we give you the best we have,
welcome.-Rev. j. Marvin, st. Panl.
In responding, Mr.. Marvin paid hearty
welcome to the guests; they were present as
friends, because they believed in friendship,
love and truth, and this was all there was in
Odd Fellowship this was. the all and al
of the order and this was the aim of its teach
ings.
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota
Iti is having healthy and vigorous growth
children are being born into the fold.
Why not! When we have Doctor at the
helm, G. NJ. Taft
In responding, Grand Master Taft, of Min
nesota, gave d history of the growth of th
order in this state, his address being shor'
but eloquent and able.
wheel. 1t is an exemplifcation
of perpetual motion. 1t turns not by
horse power or steam force. II
is kept in motion by no visible means. Il
must be brain power. 1t needed name
For convenience sake it has been christene(
the chamber of commerce. The Odd Eel
lows owe it a debt of gratitude,
In responding to this toast Mr. II. S.
Fairchild extended cordial and heart.
welcome to the lodges, in behalf of tn
chamber of commerce, and he gave a brie
sketch of the development of the state am
the city Of st. Paul.
Minneapolis-Sh has a record mad
| by her citizens which othe
cities might covet She is
glory and pride to her people and to th
North Star state. Older cities must kee
awake or be left in the background. Mime
apolis people believe in Minneapolis AM
| their faith is well founded
This toast was responded to by EC
Stevens, of Minneapolis.
Several toasts besides the above were ar
nounced, but owing to the lateness of th
hour they were not called and the banqut
was declared over at 80 o'clock, in orde
to give the Minneapolis contingent time
catch the train.