Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1890-01-02
SAINT JOHNS DAY.
ST. Demands Lodge No. 222, a. 2
L. A. NJ, Celebrated the Day
in Grand StvIe.

St. Bernards Lodge No. 222, a. 2.
L. A. NJ, Celebrated the Day
in Grand Style.
As early as half past seven Friday eve
ming Masons their wives and Daughters.
and invited friends began gathering in
the Masonic hall, until at $50 clock full
ly three hundred people had been COM
fortably seated in the beautiful lodge
room of St. Demands Lodge The occa-
sion was the annual installation of officers
elected for the ensuing year. Miss Min
ME Sheldon presided at the organ, and
keeping time to The lovely strains of the
Masonic Grand March," the officers
elect marched in and took their positions
at the altar.
Bro. NJ. W. Sutton introduced the cere-
monies with a very appropriate address,
and in behalf of ST Bernard Lodge and the
citizens of Dodge City extended to the
visiting brothers and invited guests a
heartily welcome.
The installation ceremonies were beautl-
full and very interesting, and were condu
cted by Bro. X. F. Scoffern, of Bucklin,
Bro. G. NJ. Beeson acting as Grand Mar
shall The following persons were install
cd:
NJ. We. w. Willet.
S Wv. II. Chapman.
J. VIC. w Ayerill.
Treasurer-H. Juneau.
Secretary j G. Baird.
S. DE o. ID. Simpson.
J. oh H. Harrington.
SS.-Dr s Jay Crumbine.
J. S.-J Glassford.
Tvler-jacob Schlcke rman.
Following the installation the audience
were favored with Il most beautiful adj
dress by grand Orator Rev s. E. Busser,
of Topeka. who spoke on the subject of
Masonic Manhood" gong back to the
very beginng of the order, giving first
complete history and then dwelling
upon the grand results of Missionary and
its effect upon mankind. Referring to
the remark frequently made by outside
parties that all Masons were angels, Mr..
Busser said he admitted that once in a
while black sheep" found his way
glorious truia. no Mason ever goes to the
bad ignorant. The lessons taught in the
tourney from the cradle to the grave
must ever remain fresh in the memory
of man He remembers his obligations
and icaps the joys and pleasures resulting
or he does the opposite and suffers lasting
remorse The address was much enjoyed
by all, and the wish expressed by many
| that they might again be favored by this
| eloquent speaker.
| AT the conclusion Of this address Messrs.
| LAUDER. Garland Clampett and Hard sang
a welcome meeting" especially snited
to the occasion, and were followed by
Miss Lucy Baird, who recitcd the very
beautiful and appropriate poem. I'VE
meet upon the level and part upon the
/ square. in a noble and perfect manner
being greeted with hearty and pro-
longcd applause. Miss Baird has q
rare Evolutionary powers and never fail.
to please the audience.
At the conclusion of the exercise Bro
J. T. Whitclaw, in neat and purely or
iginal way. on behalf of st. Bernard!
Lodge presented Worshipful Master Will
let with an elegant jewel cmblematic o.
the order Mr. -Willett was taken com
pletely by surprise, and could only respond
by giving his heartfelt thanks for thi!
most handsome recognition.
The banquet at the Delmonico was ont
of Mr. Heinz best efforts. The table:
were well supplied with both substantial.
and delicacies. and each plate adorned
with lovely and costly embossed menu
folder On the large mirrors on eithel
side of the dining hall were neatly execu
ted mottos aud designs emblematic of thu
Masonic order, giving the grandest effec'
possible About two hundred couples
did full justice to the following menu.
Stewed oysters, New YORK counts raw with Celery
Fried Oysters.
/ Young Turkey with Cranberry Sauce. Ok Tongue
Su.ar.-Cured Ham.
Corncd Beef.
Chicken Salad, Shrimp Salad, Lobster Salad, Cold
| Slaw.
Mixed Pickles. Worcestershire Sauce, Horss
Radish. Tomato Catsup,
Wheat Bread. Rye Bread, Graham Bread Hot
Rolls.
Chocolate Cake, Cocoanut Cake, Jelly Roll, Pound
Cake.
California Oranges. Apples, Risins. Almonds,
Pcacans, English Walnuts
Homemade Candies.
Tea Coffee, Milk.
Those VINO delighted in dancing
found cnioyment at McCarthy's rink,
where very large number whiled way
the hours in keeping time to the delight
full music furnished by Beeson' S orchestra
while others spent the time in a social
way at the Phoenix rooms. which were
kindly rendered by its members. On
the whole the evening Of Saint Johns Day
was grand success, an event that the
Masons may well feel proud Of
ORGANIZATION OF ST. BERNARDs LOGGE.
st. Bernards Lodge was organized under
dispensation August 31st, 1882, by Spec
ial Deputy Grand Master c. S. Wicks, of
Fredonia, Kansas, with the following