The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-01-05
OUR KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

| jacksonville Lodge No. 1859.
The weather turned very cold on New
Years day, and bleak wind set in which
continued all through the day and night,
but notwithstanding this, large and brill
liant assembly of ladies and gentlemen gath
cred at Phoenix Hall Tuesday evening to-
witness the public installation OF the newly
elected officers of Donaldsonville Lodge
No. 263o, Knights of Honor, and to partici-
pate in the ball advertised to follow that
ceremony. The affair proved highly sue
cessful in every respect and will long be re-
membered as an interesting and pleasant
event by all who we're present.
The altar, officers stations, members
chairs, banners and other paraphernalia
were arranged in the hall just as they are
placed for use in the lodge room, and seats
for tho spectators were ranged in rows on
each side of the hall Immediately back of
those reserved for the Knights. Owing to
prior engagements on the part of come and
natural desire on the part of others to
spend the holiday at home, none of the Of
fcers of the Grand Lodge could be induced
to attend, hence the installation ceremonies
had to be conducted entirely by members
S. Stuart and L. q. Bentley were selected
to act as Grand Dictator, Past Grand Die
tator and Grand Guide respectively, and
performed their duties in good and impress
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in due form, the acting grand officers en-
tered IN state and assumed their posts, and
the installation of the following officers was
proceeded with: Victor Maurin, Dictator;
Paul Leche, Vice Dictator; J. w. Bailey,
Chaplain; John T.. Terrio, Guide; r. Nc
Culloh, Reporter; Fred. Landry, Financial
Reporter; Henry Cook, ST., Treasurer; J.
B. Quimby, Guardian, and F. Rogge, Senti-
mel. The Medical Examiner, Trustees and
Representatives to the Grand Lodge do not
require formal installation. DR.. A. G.
Love, the Assistant Dictator elect, was abb
sent. The ceremony concluded, the new Of
fcers took charge of the lodge and closed
the session in ritualistic form. The audi
ence manifested much interest in the pro-
ceedings, and although the atmosphere of
the hall was By no means balmy, even the
ladies gave no token of discomfort or i'm
patience.
Willing hands aoon cleared the floor for /
dancing, the orchestra struck up march |
and the ball opened with brilliant throng !
of couples following the lead of Dictator
Maurin and Mrs. MeCallch in the grand I
preliminary promenade. An intermission I
for supper occurred at midnight, and after
the bountiful spread provided for the occa-
sion had been discussed to the full satisfac-
ton of appetites whetted by unwonted ex-
ercise, the dancing was resumed and Kept |
up several hours. We regret that our linn
tied space will not permit us to describe
some of the handsome toilettes displayed
by the ladies. I
The orchestra was composed of Mrs. NJ.
Gardst, Mr.. Terric, whose delightful
music Wa5 not to be exceiled. The bar on
The lower floor was well conducted by Mr.
Reddington, assisted by Messrs. Kirves
and Sanchez. The restaurant department,
1nder the control of Mr. John Reynaud,
vas all that could be desired. Mr.. Quitnby
sold tickets at the box Office with much ma
i've grace, Mr.. Ramirez took them in up
stairs like major, and Masters Terrio and
Maher proved efficient guardians of the
atroon. The arrangements were admira-
lie and their execution none the less SO, re-
Letting great credit upon Messrs. Cook.
dcCul}oh and Rogge of the managing com
nittee.