The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-14
4 Large Gathering at Turnhall'
Last Evening to Receive the
Grand Master.
An Eloquent Address of Welcome
Delivered by Judge John
w. Eddy.
Grand Master Workman Norman NJ. Or1ck
Addresses the Assembly-kinsley'
"Reminiscences, etc.

MEDIATE the members of the A. y. U. W.
and their families, who assembled to DO
honor to Grand Master Workman Norman
NJ, Ruick. By $50 o'clock the hall was
crowded and many were unable to IND
Keats. The walls we're decorated with ever
greens and the stage, which is used for
dramatic purposes by the Turner's, present
ed a forest scene. 1t was probably the
greatest gathering of A. o. U. w. members
ever seen in this city. The lodge now
claims a membership of 535 and IS con-
stantly growing. 1t is one of the most
nopular as we'll as reliable beneficiary
organizations in existence. It has only
been few years since Father Upshur, the
founder of tho Ancient Order OF united
Workmen, visited Helena. 1t then num-
bered not more than half hundred mem
bers, It's rapid growth since IS most grail
fyinp to its friends and promoters.
The proceedings we're opened by grand
march bv Prof. Yeager's orchestra, which
was very finely rendered, the professor pre-,
siding at the piano with his usual grace anu
skill.
Moses Morris then stated they had as
aemhled for the purpose of honoring dis
tinpuished brother and extending a kindly
greeting and fraternal welcome to Norman
M. Ruick. grand master workman IAN Oh d. 'nis
y noble work of charity to which the widows
and orphans could testify. The speaker
then introduced Judge John W. Eddy, a
member of Capital lodge No. = Whom, ne
the ladies'. To him was allotted the pleas
inc "a ak of welcoming in the name OF the
order Graud Master Workman Norman III.
Kuiok. Following is synopsis OF Judge
Eddy's remarks me DUTY "a Ialis upon v nne
come you; not as a hero fresh from the
carnage Of battle, but as one in sympathy
with our peaceful organization, ana we
greet YOU with brotherly affection and vel
come yon as grand master OF s9 arn 6 SUN
standing in solid phalanx, pledged to pro-
tect and defend the widows and orphans
bv acts of kind and unselfish devotion. We
welcome and congratulate you upon the
YOU to the Queen City of the mountains.
CAPITAL lodge now numbers 535 mem
hers and the present hour is one of gladness
to ali here assembled. When you return to
Idaho tell them of the courage, the energy
and enterprise you have seendisplayed here.
The speaker was listened to with rapt atten-
ton and greeted with thunders of applause
upon the conclusion of his remarks.
A fine musical selection was then given
by Messrs. DeIIestry, Garrett and Clarke
forth the warmest of praise, which was vel
Mr.. NJ Morris then introduced Mr.. N. M
Ruick, grand master workman of the Jurls
o' Mr. R Si e's said: "Brothers of Capita
pr o9e moment mers Of my lire, would make
statement far from the truth. by becom-
.ng members OF ,oIi TINS o oreSia;nr
tor your wives and children against
the mutations of time and accident
It is not for me to tell you of the workings
of the order. You have in your midst the
most competent men in the jurisdiction
who can tell you of its benefcent work and
high aims. This is a typical A. .. U. W
gathering; those who have been beneficl
aries and those who have come to aid III thu
work by their influence and their presence
placing the advantages of the order befor'
the people. Young men and mid
died aged men have Joined il
forwarding the work, and the young, VIII
have not reached manhood have sought y
ioin the order. NV official visit did not de
inand such gathering as this. 1t is a grea
honor to the position which hold. Moth
ing further is needed to convince me tina
this is the Queen City of the west. Nevad
sends greeting to Capital lodge. shal
not intend to detain the programme longer
/ simply say to you that the evidence Q
, your success is before me. am proud t
belong to the order; proud to met the goo
people of Helena. Thanking you, one an
ALL and hoping you will all have goo
time, l bid you good evening"
Messrs. Eddy, Jackson, Burgess and Or
GOOD then favored the audience with
Beautiful song, which was followed b
Misses kinsley and Israel with select1o
difficult piece of music with perfect graz
and harmony and received hearty encor
J.W. ,Kinsley was called upon and intr
duced byMosesMorris in his peculiarly ha
L xo%a hat %haNc 10 n,
thing more than another that is held of a
count by the members of the A. o. U. w.
is good order-in the lodge rooms and {
semblies. The programme had been I
ranged and there was yet much to be dor
he did not wish to disturb the harmony
the proceedings, but would address a II
words to the new members, which would
eouiyalent to addressing majority of t
congregation. Whenever Capital lodge Is
have party or entertainment 1T belongs
all the members.
There are no private parties in the A.
U. W., and every member has right to
there and needs no special invitation to {
tend the meetings OF watever nature. L
the ball 60 on. Refreshments have be
prepared and some twenty dances have be
arranged.
This was welcome announcement to t
Young people and there was large numt
present. Refreshments were served to
present, after which the chairs were reno
eu. the music StTuCh uP kay -
the merry dancers held the floor till a |,
hour.
New Interpretations.
Articles of incorporation were filed "
the secretary of state yesterday morning
follows:
The Montana Commercial company; G.
ital stock 100000 in shares of 500; inc
porators, Marcus DAILY, VIM. G. Murp
Michael O'Rourk and John l.. Hal
The principal place of business will be n
soula.
The A r Gates Grocery company: ca