The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

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Bro. c, l.. Loop, p. My,",",South Memphis No, II,
| Bro u; n fullen, r. M.'""south Memphis No ms
! Bro W. NJ, Brooks, u M...,oSouth Memphis No. II,
| Bro II. i. Halter, T. M-...."SoUlh Memphis No II,
Bro. J: f. sellers, T. M,;.""South Memphis No. II,
Bro Dodge c. Tradcr,p, Nj. AngeronS' No. ID,
Bro O. v, Rambnut, 4. At leila Scott no y.
Bro a, f. Davis r. N ...,,. ... Leila scott No, PSI
Bro A. S. Myers, p NJ ,..,.....I Leila scott No, 2Ss
As the wives, sisters and lady friend.
arrived they were conducted to the rccep
tion-room, then 30 the Chapter-room.
which was blooming with flowers and
plants. Here, after the work of the Lodg,
was done, the brethren mingled, and all
went merry as the marriage bell don't
ring Off. The reception and the talk were
intermingled with song, the following be
ing the
PROGRAM
Duet -"Sprng Flowers, ........... RubinSteir
Mrs, W A. Gage AMI Miss Alice Hays
Brother James H. Gnnth
Mp. 5. f. Carucs.
Mrs ". 4 Gage, Miss Alice iIayS and Mr. iiSgs
Bro. Leo krcmer, ucoompanist
After The program came conversa-
ton, bright eyes talking to ewes that
flashed back again with spoken glances,
and perhaps mild Irritation in a brotherly
and sisterly way was INDUCED in. Occa-
sonllally tile groups of a score or more
wandered to the asylum of the command
cry, wherewas spread a most elegant sup
per THIS was furnished by the ladies' of the
Women's Exchange, one OF the most noble
and charitable associations of Memphis.
Mrs. I. j. Barchus, President most ably
assisted 10y Mrs. NJ. V. Cooper the Super
lntenient of the rooms OF the Exchange.
This table was a sight seen never 10 be Tor
gotten. Woman's taste and the work of fair
and loving hands were everywhere To bo
seen. The main table was q most mouth
watering spectacle. The center piece was
based on a large mirror representing a lake.
with the lights reflected therein. Thccdgcs
wcre trimmed with a border of smilax
hanging from the chandelier and inter
spersed with the light berries and dark
green leaves OF the holly. In It's center
was lovely mass OF volcts, with occa.
slonally rose showing lis loveliness amidst
the modest beauty aud fragrance of the
violeis and lit up delicately by fairy lamp
IN it, very center All around the edge OF
the table were fairy lamps, ornamcating il
with their tiny glow The remainder of
he table was loaded with cold meats aud
lowl, sandwiches ~ dainty ~ the loving
fingers that made them, salads that would
Tempt an anchorie, collco and chocolate
such us only home could produce and
hotel Chef uinly dream OF, ices. creams.
cakes, fruits and nuts, all made or prepared
NJ home 10y these noble women OF our
city; women of all denominations and all
creeds; women who give OF their time.
weaii Ia aud talents 10 provide Tor and sue
cor the poor aud destitute women and
children ot our city, aud most nobly do
they perform their allotted and scll.im.
posed work. This supper is but a fair
specimen OF what they can do. They are
prepared Ia furnish suppcs aud entertain.
hcnls OF all prices al all times and with
but limited notice There was little side
table where the lodge hal provided an un-
limited supply Ol innst elegant champagne
punch. This table was lbcrallv patron.
ilrd, hut no one seemed the wor.e there
Tor. 4 little after midnight the assembly
broke up and All went away most thor
oughly satisfied ~ ~ the hospitality OF
DcSoio Lodge and tie ability Of Brother
Milton II. Price, lis most efficient Mas
ter, 10 provide one ui the best
entertainments that the craft In Memphis
has ever had. Resides the members of
DcSoto Lodge there were number of
others present, among them Ben 4. Halter.
tlirty-third degree, Fast g.. H. r., Past
Grand Mister vt r. 4 = MasOns, Pnst
Gand Commander Of Tcmpars aud now
Deputy Grand Master; Fay Hampstead,
Grand Secretary OF MisDns ut Arkansas.
Pitkin {. Nright. thluy.third degree, Past
Deputy Grand Master, Past G.. H. T., Past !
Grand Commander H. * =. NJ, Fast Grand !
Commander Irmplar., and iur nearly |
twenty years Deputy Inspector General
OF Scottish Kite Masonry. There are but
very few IN this country who are better
qualified 10 instruct M the history, legends
aud rituals oi all the recognized aud lrgit-
mate degrees Ol the order. Among thusc
present were also y. &. Trader, the only
iyng Mason in Tennessee who was an
active officer In two lodges at the same
time, hc having been al the same time
SENIOR Warden ui AngurOna aud Leila
scott Lodges. lie was also subscriber
10 the iir-i issue oi luL ArFTNL and has
ever since regularly taken aud PAID for h.
Also 4. j. Bafchuh, who ~ the oldest Ma
sonic officer IN consecutive service 10 Ten.
nvssrc, having been iur twuniy.uuu yuau
Recorder OF Memphis tommandcry h, T..
aud still holding that position. There were
also numerous other cordially welcomed
brothers from other lodges aud Masonic
bodies. but there were none better abiu
to guide aud direct thc craft tnan these
who did the work nt this meeting aud
lhust who rule and govern DcSoto Lodge.
There Was not q int nor q break anywhere,
all passed of without iliW or failure, and
tOo much credit cannot BE- given thc r.
crptiUn Committee, Who we're and have
been unWcnIyiug ia the performance OF
their duty, aud not the least To be- praised
lUr the success Ol the evening j. tie Choir,
with their carefully trained aud artisucaliy
ntiuucd yOicrA a pleasing little incident
WIS the presentation ~ thu Jour ladies Oi
tuu choir Oi must lovely uDragc bouquet
U. flowers. tied with wititn satin ribbon,
having printed thereon 10 gold lcticrs,
"Muh Compliments ni uvsoio Lodge No.
2JI" Al honor 81 D,rui0 Lodge and it,