The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-16

Temperance Supper.
The Sons of Temperance gave a sup
per to the members of their lodge and I
number of invited guests Wedncsda.
night of last week at the O'Conno
building. north Augusta street.
The invited guests assembled Mt th'
lodge-room. Odd Fellows Hall, immedi
ately upon the adjournment of thu
lodge, and together with the members o
the lodge repaired to the supper room
/ Here long tables had been handsomely
set and the room decorated with the
National flag, under the supervision o.
Jerry NJ Johnson. The tables were
abundantly supplied with all the delica
cies of the season. Capt. Thomas j.
Crowder, a member of the lodge, pre-
sided as toast MASTER and delivered
an address of welcome in chaste and
appropriate language. Mr.. A. NJ. Simp-
son asked a blessing. The following
/ toasts were read by Toast Master Grow
+ der:
The Pulpit.-The most powerful fac
tor in controlling the vicious tendencies
of individuals and communities alike.
May its worthy and Jealous occupants
exercise q boundless influence for good
and extend its purifying power to the
limits of the globe (No minister pres
ent to responO.
| The udiciary.-Learned, fearless and
incorruptible, at once the very founda-
ton stone and bulwark of organized
government. May it continue in the
future, as in the past, the pride and orna
ment of Virginia. Judge Grattan was
to respond but was absent from the city,.
The Press.-The great lever of opinion
May it ever be welded for the relief of
the oppressed, for honesty and purity in
government, and for the elevation and
right teaching of the people. Heber
Ker, of THE VALLEY VIRGINIAN
The Bar.-May its members by their
culture, intellect and lofty character
uphold to the old Commonwealth the
glory of her past when her lawyers were
facile princeps in the courts of the
world. CThe member of the bar selected
to respond was detained by La Grippe).
The Masons.-Worthy workers since
the day when the great Temple grew
with massive proportions without the
sound of hammer or chisel May their
silent but ceaseless work limned by
square and plumet, symbols of eternal
Justice, go on for the elevation and
ameioration of the human race forever.
Responded to by Worshipful Master w.
H. H. Lynn
The Odd Fellows Friendship, love
and truth Tried of principles which
vigorously incnleated and daily prac-
ticed make our existence better and
brighter. May the noble order grow in
members and influence until its golden
chain unites the worthy of all lands in
/ its tender bonds. (Person selected to
respond to this toast was not present).
The Hibernians.-M the Green Isle
I that produced them soon be recognized
among the nations Of the earth. Until
that day, SO ardently hoped for, may the
! portals of America swing wide open to
the ingress of these, her staunchest and
sturdiest adopted sons. By Daniel Grim
minis, of the city council.
The Stonewall Band-Our citys
brightest organiZation-loved at home,
/ popular and petted abroad. May its Sc
ductive melodies enrich our atmosphere
and its union remain intact as long as
the imperishable name it bears glorifies
the annals of Virginia history. E. NJ
| Cushing.
The Y. NJ. G. A.-Foremost in the
work of retaining the weak and falter-
ing and Offering them harbor of refuge
from the great adversary. May its influ-
ence for good be widened, and its hands
strengthened by the benevolent and
worthy of all denominations and creeds.
General Secretary Dadman.
The Chamber of Commerce-An i'll
/ stitution young in years but titanic in
/ power. already the life giving impulse
of its influence is seen in the activity of
+ our crowded streets and the magic ris-
ing of new structures on the sites of the
old May it's life be perennial c. E.
/ Haines.
At the close of the toasts the company
stood, while prayer was offered by Maj
/ JAS. w. Newton.
The banquet was pronounced by all
/ a most pleasant affair.