The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-03
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Celebration OF the Eighth Anniversary
OF Marion Lodge No. sol.

The eighth anniversary OF Marion Lodge
No. Col Knights of Honor, which occurred
ct their hall, corner OF Vermont aud Missls-
sippi streets, on Tuesday evening last, was &
very pleasant affair indeed. The programme
was long and varied. There were sixteen
numbers, which for the most part were we'll
rendered. The salutstory, by Mr.. Charles Nj.
Cross, q member of the order, wss appropri-
ate and well chosen, and made q creditsble
showing for the Lodge. Mr.. Cross Is a very
modest gentleman but has keen sense of the
prophecies, which he. IS master OF ceremo-
MES, clearly showed. Professor Hibben was
next on the programme, and gave some good
selections on the piano. in manner very
creditable to himself. Mr.. Thomos q. Clspp,
Grand Dictator OF the State, then gave q
carefully prepared address on the rise. pro-
gress and purposes of the order at large.
The statistics which he cited made fatter-
ing exhibit for the knights" and must
have been pleasing to the membership pres
ent. Altogether it was a "meaty" address,
well delivered. Mrs. j. j. Cole. well known
as one OF the foremost of Indianapolis' ia
vorite soloists. then sang when the Stars
are Shining Bright" This carried the au-
dience captive. and she responded to an en-
core with mo, Sir" very gem OF vocal
humor, rendered in her happiest vein. A
recitation. THE Inventors Wife," by
Hanna Cohen, was splendid thing
we'll rendered, and called forth
She responded with "How Girls Study"
The Mendelssohn Quartet-Mr. Frank
Ketchsm, Mr.. Charles Evans, Mr.. Harry
Sickles and NJ. Walter Evaus-was the next
number. These are excellent voices, which,
with proper training, are destined to bring
honor upon their possessors. "Pyramus and
Thisbe" was the title OF q recitation by Miss
Lena Butcher. The recital of this met with
favor by the audience, although your re.
porter was of opinion that the subject was
not worthy Of the fair candidate for elocu-
tlonary honors. A duet by Mrs Ida G. Scott
and Mr.. Frank Ketcham came next Mrs.
Scott bas pleasing voice, and Mr.. Ketcham,
1t Is enough to say, perhaps, is q member OF
the Mendelssohn Quartet. mention of which
hiss already been made. They were at dis
advantage in not having an accompenist.
Following came little MABEL Barrack with a
recitation which, like that of Hanna Cohen.
was "A No l." The keen comprehension of
the character of the piece, hsr easy manner
and superb dialect made her thoroughly at
home in entertaining big SISTERS Beau" as
well as favorite with the audience. A trio
by the Winter Brothers, In plantation dia.
lect, was not only amusing but liam up"
Miss Minnie Il. Price followed with another
recitation. The subject was good and the
rendering modest and unassumiEg. Msssrs.
Neighbors and Walker were down for harp
and banjo duet, but for some cause failed to
responG.
Mr.. Hugh Campbell then heaped honors
upon himself in q recitation in the German
dialect, which met with hearty response
by the audience. He was called back. and
in response gave the dutch Twins" He
waR indeed happv in both eelectiona and az
ecution. The closing ode by the society was
omitted. and Darius Green and his flying
machine. by young man whose name yoLr
reporter unfortunately did not learn, was
substituted. There is little room in this
piece for elocutionary display. aud Ii should
not belong TO the repertoire of any one at all
jealous for such honors. On the whole, the
Ledge is to be congratulated, and, In the
language Of Rip" may you live long and
prosper"