Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-20

good not only for Fairhaven but the en-
tire state.
Fairhaven's hospitality is disinterested,
ii is only in keeping with the large heart
edness and generosity of her citizens.
THE PYrHAS BALL
The ball given last night in the Pavilion
on Donovan avenue, by Fairhaven Lodge
in honor Of the Grand Lodge and visiting
Knights, was attended by fully $50
couples The Pavilion was neatly decor
ated, and the ball proved one Of the most
enjoyable that has ever been given in
EairhaVen.
The grand march began at 0:30 O'Clock
and was participated in by 800 ladies and
gentlemen.
The knights led off, followed by clti-
zens Of the Bay Cities, the music being
furnished by Piper'S orchestra. Supper
was INDUCED in al II o'clock, after which
dancing was resumed, and continued till
an early hour this morning.
George Chappell proved himself an
efficient floor manager, and the floor com
mittee, ii. M. Byerly, f. IL. Anderson and
G. ii, Hinges, were indcfatigablc in their
eXertlOns to make the ball grand success.
That they We're successful was evident
to all, and the invited guests will long
remember Fairhaven Lodge and the
eighth annual session Of the Grand Lodge
of the Knights of PYthias.
NOTES OF THE DAY
City Marshal Parker is a gentleman of
robust pulchritudnosity.
The |. o. o. f. and the B. p. O. f. as
sisted the Knights nobly in their parade
yesterday
The Grand Lodge degree was Yesterday
conferred upon siXty-four past chan
cellOrs.
General j. b. Metcalfe, Of Seattle, is in
the city attending the session OF the
Grand Lodge
The mornings session Of the Grand
Lodge VIII be held in the Pavilion, com
mencing at 9 o'clock.
An informal reception will probably be
rendered the visiting Knights, at the
Cascade club, tomorrow.
Capt Il. II. Smith, j. j. WeisenburQer
and "A. Il. WOolard rendered efficient as
SisIant as aides, as also did Marshal
Parker.
The Pavilion was erected in the short
space OF hye days and to II. NJ Bycrly is
que the credit Of its rapid and successful
completion.
Colonel w. II. IIakes was the recipient
OF number of beautifully engraved X
OF /; cards, token Of appreciation from
MIR. ID. d. Pagan.
The members Of the Grand Lodge and
X,iSitlng brethren will attend the opera at
Nhatcom, this evening, the guests of
Sunset Lodge Of that city.
1t was expected that Colonel j. G.
Halnes, of Seattle, would have been
present, but he was unable to attend
through press of business.
The First Regiment band OF Seattle
winch accompanied Seattle Uniform
Rank, will remain in Fairhaven during
the session OF the Grand Lodge.
Forty-five knights went to WoolIey
last night where a lodge was instituted
by Grand Chancellor Smith, assisted by
members OF Fairhaven Lodge and visiting
bretheTn.
Col. Hakes is born commander. his
military knowledge, ready tact, and i'm
posing personal appearance make him
the beau ideal OF a military man.
In the matter of decorations Fairhayen
IS decidedly at the front The different
business houses are all neatly decorated.
and many display much taste and skill
The Grand Lodge adjourned at 4
o'clock, DeEries' hall being too small 10
accommodate all the members, and the
iloor OF the building proved to be unsafe.
Many regrets were expressed at the
unavoidable absence Of Mayor r.. NJ.
wilson, who was called to New West
Dli lhlllVdu DuolUtSS, IN company
with =. II. Becker, chief engineer of the
Great Northern
Mayor VIII d. Jenkins, Of New What
com, IS ready speaker. Although
wholly unprepared for the occasion, his
speech OF welcome on behalf Of the Bay
cities was neat and effective
The competitive drill Of the Uniform
Rank viii take place at o'clock this
afternoon at the baseball grounds. between
Fairhaven and New Whatcom. There
are two prizes; the first 500, the second
SIS.
Judge Osborne is at once fluent and
pathetic, devoted Knight, and man of
wide sympathies, and thorough believer
Il. the broad and and comprehensive prin-
ciples Of his order. His exploitation of
Pythianism was both eloquent and i'm
preSsive.
The float in yesterdays procession, |
belonging to the Fairhaven Lumber and |
Planning MIL company, was creditable |
enterprise, Illustrative OF one OF rFair- |
haven's rich industries-the manufacture
Of the immense forests, at her doors, into |
lumber.
When II. Y. Thompson rises 10 address |
a court and jury, a political gathering or |
a social cOnclave, he at once commands |
respect and attention. His address |
on behalf of the city, was a |
model OF good taste and elegant dictlon. |
and at the close he was cheered to the |
echo.