The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-31

A. +. McLain, of Walla Walla; Post Conn
mander g. N. Alexander. Post Commander
S. +. Street, Senator Rinehart and Senator
Kinnear. Mr.. George e. de Steiguer in
welcoming the members OF the Grand
Army and the Woman's Relief Corps called
attention. in eloquent words to the fact that
here were the veterans from many states
and from many towns, and their wives,
daughters and sons, the whole body repre-
sentlng the patriotism of the country.
Mrs. Judge HUMPHREYS rendered vocal
solo entitled: "In Old Madrid" and upon
being encored sang. by special request:
"Some Sweet Day."
Department Commander M. NJ. Holmes
being called to the rostrum gave glowing
account of the grand encampment at Bos-
ton. from which he had recently returned.
He also spoke of the soldiers home which
was to be established in Washington.
Fourteen states, he said, had such homes,
and the citizens of this state had done well
in following their example.
Master Willie Kent, aged ten years, gave
a patriotic Grafton which produced great
applause.
Post Department Commander Cosgrove,
of Palmer, spoke upon the subject of
patriotism, eulogizIng the flag and calling
on the young generation to forever pro-
tect it.
Major A. s. Cole, of Whatcom. spoke of
the patriotism of the common people.
Mrs. Captain McAlpine very prettily
sang Sweet Mignonette," and upon being
recalled rendered Summer Shower" with
great effect.
A. F. McLain, of Walla Walla, said that
he couldn't talk except when there were no
beans in the kettle. but be would say that
the Walia Walla people extended their
hearty good will to the Sons of Veterans of
Seattle.
Senator John r. Kinnear spoke of the
good the Sons of Veterans were doing.
Many years ago, he said, the veterans were
young men themselves and the call came
and they went to the war. just as the sons
would go now If necessary. It is the dear
est wish of every patriotic man that he may
do something to perpetuate the memory of
his country, and these boys with their Sons
of Veterans camps are effectually perpetual
ing the memory of the old soldiers and in
culcating in the rising generation more
fervent love of country. y
Senator Rinehart in his speech attribu-
ted it largely to Senator Kinnear's efforts
that the soldiers home appropriation had
been secured. The old soldiers, he said,
were all past the middle of life, and it was
quite proper that they should have home
in which to spend their declining years.
The Yakima drum corps, composed of
young boys, sons of veterans, played sew
eral pieces of martial music, and
the First Regiment band played "The
Star Spangled Banner" After the speak
ing was over the Sons of Veterans con-
Quoted their friends into the adjoining
banquet hall and treated them to feast of
pork and beans, hard tack and coffee,
served in tin plates and tin cups in true
army style. The floor was cleared and
dancing lasted until late hour.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
Seattle Lodge, No. Z, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, conferred the second de.
gree at its meeting Tuesday evening. At
the next meeting two candidates will take
the first degree.
THE ODD FELLOWS CORNERSTONE.
The ceremony OF laying the cornerstone
of the new Odd Fellows hall, on Front
street, between Bell and Battery, IN North
Seattle, was performed Wednesday morn
ing. Judge John +. Miller was in charge
of the exercises, and the stone was laid by
Past Grand Master Holmes. Past Grand
Master L. F. Compton, one of the original
founders of the lodge, delivered an address
reviewing briefly the history of the lodge
and paying a high tribute to the grand
work of benevolence it has done. Judge
Miller also spoke and Rev. John +. Damon,
chaplain of Fraternity Lodge, No. So, pro-
nounced the prayer and benedicton.
Over 200 members OF the order and
large number of spectators were present,
Olive Branch Lodge, No. 4, Friendship
Lodge. No. IS. Unity Encampment, No. 2,
and Ridgeley Degree Lodge, No. g. Daugh-
ters of Rebekah, joining in the ceremonies.
The officials and many of the members
were in full regalia. Among the prominent
visiting brethren from abroad was District
Deputy Grand Sire Robert Levers, of the
Hawaiian Islands jurisdiction, and residing
at Honolulu.
The cornerstone is a granite block, 4 feet
long, feet wide, and 10 inches thick. In a
cavity in the stone, prepared for its recep-
ton. was placed a copper box containing
copies Of the archives of the lodge ana
other papers OF historical value. When
the block was swung into place it was
sprinkled with water, flowers and wheat.
emblems OF purity. love and industry, and
the impressive WOluS OF the ceremonial
recited.
Seattle Lodge. No. Z. which is putting up
the building, was organized in 1876, and is
the largest and the richest Odd Fellow
lodge IN the state, having membership of
$50. and property to the value of over $50.
CO.,
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs.
st. Johns Lodge, No. 8, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons. met Friday nightin special
conyocation and conferred the Fellow Craft
degree upon one candidate. Last night the
regular monthly meeting was held.
Seattle Commandery, No. ., Knights
Templar, meets next Thursday night.
Seattle Chapter. No. 8. Royal Arch
Masons. meets next Saturday evening.
KNIGHTS or PYrHIAs.
Harmony Lodge, No. 5, knights of
Pythias, held regular business meeting
Thursday evening. Next Thursday there
will be degree work.
Seattle Lodge, No. 81, Knights Of
Pytbias. held a regular meeting SATURDAY.
euenIng and initiated one member. with
work in the Fellowcraft degree.
Queen City Lodge, No. 10, Knights of
Pythias, received several applications for