Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-11-01
FRArsRNAE rEsr1Yrr1sr.
Anniversary ana Banquet by VIII
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event in the annals of the order in this
State. The orisinators Of the lodge, the
pioneer OF one OF the finest of the bene-
fcial organizations In the city, were
present and indulged in happy oongratu.
lations over their good work.
The lodge convened at 8 o'clock, with
about 100 members present. They found
that the committee of arrangements, COM
posed of Lewis Sssse, William e Stimmel,
Alfred Collins, Norris W. Smith, W. m
Saunders and Charles e. Woods, had by
judicious decoration greatly improved the
appearance of the handsome lodge room.
The wall over the master workman'E chair
was decorated with the numerals 20 in
gilt, and between them, in gilt letters
and on background Of garnet silk, was
the legend:
II you would be workman,
Do your work like workman.
The gas fixtures were adorned with
numerous small American flags. On the
side and rear walls were the emblems of
the order, an anchor and shield bearing
the names of the three states of this iuris-
diotion-Maryiand, New Jersey and Della
ware. The members, seated, were grouped
on either eide Of the room In an easy,
social way, entirely devoid OF the stiff.
ursocial, three.in.a-room style 80 fire.
quent in some gatherings of a like nature.
These groupings aud the attitudes of the
members were those of intelligent, SELF
reliant men intent upon important work.
Master Workman Lewis Sssse presided.
Seated beside him were Grand Master
Workman j. A. Vansant and Grand Fore
man John W. Diefendorf. The initiatory
work of the order was exempliaed in
good form and three new members were
added TO the lodge
Following some routine work the lodge
opened under the good of the order and
addresses were delivered by Grand Master
Workman Vansant. Past Grand Master
Workman John J. Gallagher, Grand
Foreman John W. Diefendorf, Grand
Gnide William Fl. Foulk, Past Master
Workman William K. Stimmel, Past
Grand Master Workman William a.
Reynolds. Past Master Workman Harvey
Miller, Past Master Workman A.. B.
Jones. the Rev. w, L. q. Murray, Ph D.,
and William L Lindsay. The speeches
related the condition, work and objects of
the order and elioited frequent, hearty
applause. The last one of the
most pleasant evepts OF the even
ing IN the lodge room was the
presenting Of past master work.
mans jewel to Hugo F. Bourbon,
the presentation being made by the grand
master workman. A, B. Jones, in intro
ducing this subject, cited Mr.. Bourbon
10 the grand master workman as holding
position in the order in some sense I'M
worthy of station. and demanded that he
~. ha knN L. L.
present and uiado TO expIsiu his indiffer-
ence and unbeoomiug relation. This
was a surprise to the accused
and to uome CT the members. He
obeyed the order of the grand master
workman and in meek way stood ex-
peoting reprimaud. Instead, however,
hs received handsome memorial of the
esteem of his iellow.workmen with
commendatory address BY the head Of the
order in this jurisdiction.
Next an adjournment was made to the
pa-lors of the building No. sl2 Market
street, where sumptuous repast had
been prepared by A. Il. Ainscow d 90.
The psrlor was handsomely decorated
with flags and flowers. the work having
been done by, Matthew F. Hayden Covers
were laid for so guests. The menu was
as follows:
Oysters.
Blue points on half she'll
Ffied, stewed, Planned.
Sweet bread patties. Oyster patties.
Saratoga chips.
Ballads.
Lobster, Chicken.
Gold ham, Tongue, Beef.
Reltshes.
Olives, ohow.chow, Mixed pickles,
Celery, Gherkins.
Fruits.
Bananas, Oranges, Nuts,
Tea, Coffee. Biscuit.
Each guest received fine menu card.
Three hours were spent in discussing the
generous menu and in making speeches
in response to toasts. Master Workman
Sasse was toast-mssteF.
The first toast was "Ths A. o. q. W.,
its origin and growth" Grand Master
Workman Vsnsant responded, reviewing
The history of the order, detailing its
growth from small beginnings, aud paid
An eloquent tribute to the memory OF
Father" Upchurch, tire founder, claim.
ing that he was of earth's inspired heroes.
''Our Jurisdiction; its psst, present
md future" was responded to by Grand
Foreman Diefendorf, who told of the
yrowth of the order in three states, and
If the invasion of the fourth by the order
On ifs mission of bsnevolence.
"Wllmineton Lodge" was responded to
~ Past Grand Master Workman Gala
cher, who humorously told of the found
pg of the lodge and of some of the
,eculiarities of its members.
Charity" was responded TO by Z. r.
lanes, who argued for fraterral insur-
Ince as against the old time insurance
,lans, and declared that charity, the
principle that touched mems hearts, was
he secret of SUCCESS in organizations Of
his character.
"Hope" was responded TO by Grand
luide Fouik, who defined that word as
'earing upon the success and permanence
Il the order.
Protection. was responded to by Past
daster Workman Stimrnel, who claimed
hat the principle embodied In this
srgest word OF the orders notices grew
rom an mate and honorable desire OF
Fraternity" was responded to by DR..
]. q. Shortlidge; who, in humorous
nd characteristic stump-speech, won
pplause by his apparent serious taking
II of previous spesk kers and by declaring
hat bis exhaustive effort was the result
I ''six months serious eoaeitstion."
The Ladies'" was responded to by L
!. Iervis, who paid an eloquent and
'orthy tribute to woman as wife and
lother.
"The Press" was appropriately re-
ponded TO by George W. Roberts.
The celebration was great suecsss
irand Master Workman vansant compli
tented Wilmington lodge on being one
the most thorouRhls educated of the
rder in the jar rsdictton. rhe banqast
Duid hardly have been served ia better
lyle. VII