Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-03-27
Anniversary Celebration.

Haswell Lodge No. %, l. o. 6. T.,
celebrated its sth anniversary last Mon
day evening at Odd Fellow Hall, by
musical and literary exercises, ban
quet and dance. Twenty-six members
Of Rescue Lodge, |. o. 6. T., OF Vir
ginia came down and rendered the &C.
casion additionally enjoyable by music.
songs and their all peryading jolity.
The Rev. Mr.. Bradshaw, of Virginia,
upon invitation kindly offered to take
Mr.. J. l.. Campbell's place in the open
ing address. Mr.. Bradshaw's remarks
were earnest, impressive and full OF ad-
vice and encouragement to his listeners.
Next on the programme came The song
"Some Day Well Wander Back
Again." by the following quartette:
Albert n. Campbell, George Barnes,
George Shaw and Frank Lothrop. Fol-
lowing this Miss Grace Barnes sang en-.
trancir ely that sweetest song OF the
Emerald Isle, "kalhleen Mavour.
neen." Miss Barnes in this song fully
sustained her reputation as Dayton's
sweetest songstress. Mr. Herman Shir-
ley, rected in fine manner very
clever parody on the "Old Oaken
Bucket" which provoked great laugh
ter. J. L. Bray followed this with a
few well timed and appropriate re-
marks. Misses Hattie and Kilte Ely
sang the duet "Parted Forever" Ii is
always a delight to listen to the sing
ing Of these young ladies, and this
instance proved no exception. Miss
Stella Friedline rendered 10 perfection
the instrumental solo "Trifets Grand
March" The "ADgels of Buena VISTA"
was well rec'ted by Miss Annie Haw.
kins. Albert Campbell sang "Ben
Bolt" and was followed by CaIl W.
Seely singing "Committed 10 the
Deep" This song was much appre-
ciated. Mr.. J. A. Banham, came next
with the instrumental solo, "Tenting
on the Old Camp Ground" Mr.. Bon
ham gave as an encore maryland My
Maryland. George Shaw gave the
instrumental solo "The Mocking Bird"
Miss Laity Of Virginia sang very sweet
ly "The Fisherman and his Child"
Miss Gribble Of Virginia favored with
song the name Of which we did not
learn. The Rev. Mr.. White made a
very Witty and Numerous address, and
was followed by others in short
speeches. After the conclusion of the
programme, all present resolved them.
selves into a committee OF fun and had
a hilarious time playing different games
until supper time was announced, when
the splendid repast spread in the lower
hall was attacked and vanquished.
Toasts by the resident and visiting
members added sparkle to the enjoy
ment Of the banquet. The festivities
ended with few hours indulgence in
gripping the light fantastic" The &C.
casion will long remain as one Of the
pleasantest memories OF those present.
Albert Harris, of this place, was in.
vited to deliver speech before the Car
son anti Chinese League last Saturday
evening. He responded, and those who
attended the meeting declare that it was
the most eloquent address that has ever
been delivered in the old theatre hall
in Carson.
The Philadelphia Times celebrated
its eleventh anniversary by issueing
twenty page edition full of interest to
its many readers. 1t is one Of the most
enterprising journals Of the East.
We are told that quite an exciting
horse race took place in Pizen Switch
last week, but did not learn particulars.