The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-05-29


bllme, actuatOd by motives the most ex-
allied, and inspired by sentiments The
most sacred, your order, though In Its
Infancy, ~ already giant In strength
and numbers.
The great evidence, II any were want
ing, 20 demonstrate that II supplies q
want deeply felt, that II is true TO its
| principles, and In exertlng the most
ealutnry influences In a0cletyia the phe-
nominal success that has attended ",
and tho marvellous progress " haa
achieved In tho few years OF its exist
ence.
Marvellous as your progress has been,
II In not yet q matter of surprise, for
after oil the real happiness OF human
| life spring from, aud ara dependent up
on, the cherished sentiments OF your or
der, Friendship, Charity and Beneyol-
ence.
Upon them the existence of our social
fabric depends; without them social life
would be uncomfortable, society must por-
iab, and civilization revert to barbarian;
and IL IL u sad trnth but true ~ II In sad
that suffering, sorrow and misfortune
seem to keep pace with the development
ofs0ciety and the progress OF ciyi yilizatlOn,
and the greater development OF 10,
ciety, and the higher tho degree Of
| civilization, tho greater IL the use aud
necessity Of institutions like yours TO
mitigate aud nmellOrate tho common lot
Of humanity, Your mission Ia q sublime
one; TO help the helpless, 10 suce0r the
needy, TO relieve the afflicted, TO comfort
the sorrOwiDg, toassuage the anguish Of
tho widow and orphan, lg TO fulhll the
lOttlest teachings OF religion, aud TO
carry out the sacred injunelions of the
PersOniled Charity whose voice agea0go
uttered The memorable words: "Bear yo
ono an0ther's burdena."
But gentlemen, | will not de'Ain you
further than TO repeat my assurance
that Canton gives yOa hearty greeting,
and most cordial welcome, and hopes
that before you depart from us you VIII
realize the hlRh regard and affection
! she cherlshcg for your noble Order.
Grand Chancellor Ritchle responded
neatly and briefly TO Mayor Plero's ad.
dress. The roll was then called, and
one hundred and sixty representatives
responded, only about ak being absent,
The following Committee on Creden-
tals and Returns was appointed: O.,
II. Llndenberg. Lodge No. t. Columbus;
II. NJ. Crow. Lodge No. 1870, Van Vert;
ID. W. Bell, Lodge No. |, Steubenyille; |;
II. A, Smith, Lodge No. 0, Cleveland;
II. Merrill, Lodge No, l2, Clncinnatii
r. h. Carter Lodge No. Ill, Basil;
The minutes OF the session held last
year, In Cincinnati, were approved ~
printed, without reading
Tho Committee on Credentials and
Reports reported that no contests OK.
listed and the credentials, with the OK.
ception OF six or eight, were correct, A
large number OF newly elected repre-
sentatiyes aud Pdst Chancell0rs were
introduced to the Grand Lodge and the
G. H. degree conferred upon them.
The reports OF all the Grand Lodge
officers were submitted In printed form,
and referred 10 appropriate committees
Representative g, A, Fries, Of Canton,
on behalf OF Buckeye Ledge, OF this city,
extended the officers and members Of
the Grand Lodge "a cordial invitation 10
participate In the festivities Of the AZ
tern00n and evening. The Invitation
was unanimously accepted, aud recess
was voted for until 9 a. m. Wednesday,
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
To-day IL the last day Of tho conclave
and the leading word of the X. OF z.
motto, "Erlendshlp," Is being exempli-
fed In true Knightly fashion. The on.
ly remaining business 10 that being
transacted by the Grand Lodge, 10 that
the visitors, with the exception OF
the Grand Lodge Representatives
have been spending the day
In various social eDjoyments and
In visiting tho sh0pg and other
points OF interest IN and about the city,
Good humor aud enjoyment reigns on
every hand and to-day ~ being made one
OF thorough entertainment for the ylsl-
tors, II Ia with pleasure wO say that
| Canton has never entertained nicer or
more genial, gentlomanly set OF men
than the Knights, who have been our
| gueata for the past three days, IL the
visitors carry homo with them ~ good
an impression Of Canton aud Cantonlans
as we have formed OF them, The Buckeye
Lodge Of this city can feel saiieled that
its labOIs have not been In vain.
AT Congress Lake Tuesday evening
about one thousand enjoyed the dance
and 40 equally largo number will at-
tend the picnic and dance at Meyers
Lake this afternoon and evening.
THE GRAND PARADE.
The chief feature OF interest In yos-
terday's proceedings Of the order 10 the
thousands Of spectators congregated In
| the city was the grand parade Of Uni
formed Divisions. The Divisions began
forming at 1880 Z, NJ, with the right
resting at the junction Of Market and
West Tuscarawas Streets and at 2;30 the
procession started on tho line Of march
previously given In the DEMOCRAT, the
order heing as follows:
Brigade Commander, Sir Knight PIP.
Bush, accompanied by Chief Of Stan,
Sir Knight w, l., Alexander
Canton Fire Police, Mounted,
Grand Army Band,
Canton Cadets.