Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-31

was held. T. E. Dewey, of this city,
was chosen president and A. w. Nc
Kinney, of Hutchinson, secretary and
treasurer. Hutchinson was decided
upon as the place of next years meet
ing.
THE INTERLUDE.
After the session the brethren ad-
journed to the street where i'll march
ing order they paraded the business
streets, making magnificent display.
Having seen the chief portion of the
city they were dismissed for supper
which was rendered them.
Ample accommodations were pro-
v.ded for every guest and they were
given hearty entertainment at their
hosts homes. Of this portion of the
day the delegates spoke enthusiastic
ally, and declared that Abilene's pleas.
ant homes were not excelled in Kansas.
THE EVENING RECEPTION.
The opera house was transformed in
to a bower of beauty in the evening.
The decorating committee diu lis work
well and the stage Was made moSt at
tractive. Banks of flowers, flags, en-
blematic designs, etc., met the eye on
every side and the large audience, fill
ing every seat, was more than pleased
with the arrangements.
1t WAS s O'Clock when President Reg
nell, as presiding officer of the evening,
called the audience to order.
After the opening ode, sung by the
audience with I. E. Dewey presiding
At the piano, the welcome address was
made by Acting Mayor w. j. Winfield
Us follows:
Ludies, Gentlemen and Brother Work
men:
We meet in commemoration of the
2lSt anniversary of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen and to welcome to
our midst the grand officers and dele
gates i'll attendance upon this, the third
annual reunion of the Central Kansas
association. Iregret, exceedingly, that
our hUnUred brother, Mayor &. Ii. Lee
bold. is absent on this occasion, as his
silvery tongue and winning ways would
convince the most skeptical that our
fair city, with her grand business
HOUSES and palatial residences, is alert
to the best interests of visitors. eSpe-
cially when they are representatives of
an order which is destined to extend
its beneticient influences throughout
our brual domain. As The executive
officer of the city, temporarily, | will,
in her behalf, simply add thrice well
come to visitors Oh this occasion, know
ing full well that those who follow me
will illustrate the workings of our be-
loved order in more elaborate language
Lhan can command.
Again, l say, brothers, the city is
yours. socially. You have but to COM
nand and the members of Abilene
odge, No. SO, will royalty respond.
President Regnell fittingly respond
ID, expressing hearty good wishes for
Abilene and most cordial appreciation |
If the reception rendered by her citi-
ems.
Grand Recorder E. NJ. Forde, of EN-
,oria, spoke on The Origin and Pro-
Tess of the Order" His remarks were
statistical and showed remarkable pro- |
yress for the organization which has
yrown to immense proportions since it |
vas founded 81 years ago.
1t is impossible to give even a brief |
outline of the lengthy and scholarly ad-
lresses of ex-Lieut. Gov. Riddle, Hon.
J. NJ. Miller and Hon. ]. E. Riggs
which followed. They were closely
listened to by the audience which was
highly pleased with them.
The solos of Miss Mary Hoisington
md Mrs. w. G.. Cowles were also
worthy of mention and were in those
adies' well-known excellent style.
The male quartettes were necessarily
owing to the enforced absence
IF one of the singers.
After the adjournment the delegates |
spent the hours until train time visit
ng with their Abilene brethren who
remained up nearly all night seeing
heir friends off.
The Abilene Club rooms were thrown
men to the visitors apd +ha Ia5;o, "a |!