Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-02-05
ANCIENT, UNITED woRKMEN
The First Annual SOciable of
the Order a Complete
Success.
Curious BlInders Caused by Il
Similarity Of Senatorial
Names.
Wheatland Furnishes IL Frcakisll
Incident of Inhliman
COWarlice,
An Elaborate Entertainment.

COWIfOlce.
An Elaborate Entertainment.
Probably the most successful social
ever held In jamestown on a large scale
was that given by Ft. Seward lodge, A.
y. y. W., Wednesday. 1t was an occasion
upon which all things seemed to have
combined il favor of magnificent
triumph for the order-the attendance,
the music, the speeches and recitations,
the refreshments and decorations, all
beng far superior to the brightest antic-
lpations OF those who planned and per-
fected the whole. The assemblage
numbered nearly 600 people, and over
500 sat down to the banquet which fol-
lowed the regular exercises. The liter.
ary and musical program provided was
longer than common upon such occas-
ions, but not single num-
ber could have been spared
without detracting from the in.
terest it awakened. The best talent in
the city took part and this feature was
highly appreciated.
In the way of decorations,the brethern
also scored happy hit. Along the bal.
comics on each side of the rink were ar
ranged IN gilt letters,upon field Of blue,
the watchwords of the order-on the
right, "Charity, Hope, Protection;" on
the left, "Friendship. Love, Fidelity"
Over the entrance to the rink appeared
the word Fraternity" The stage was
even more attractive; it's background
containing large figure representing
the emblem Of the Workmen-an anchor
and shield, worked in black silk and gold,
with red, white and blue embellishments
The charter of Ft. Seward lodge also oc-
cupied place on the stage, while across
the orchestra box was another inscrip-
tion-"Ft. Seward Lodge No. l6. ~
Numerous handsome flags, tn-colored
streamers, and evergreen wreaths COM
pleated the decorations, which were prin-
cipally the work Of Bro. A. Parkinson.
1t was little after o'clock when Hon.
Andrew Blewett. acting master of cere-
monies, introduced the first speaker, E Z.
Nj. Sanford, past grand master workman.
His topi" was Benefits OF the Order"
and his remarks we're we'll received.
An overture by Mrs. F. Klapp follow
ed, awakening loud applause.
The Soldier Tramp,"a recitation by
Mrs. A. Burton, was rendered in an etfec-
tive manner.
A male quartette consisting of Rev. w.
Baldwin, E. Withheld, G. l.. Judd and R.
Davidson, assisted by Mrs. w. s. Parker
as pianist, sang 1.-The Old Oaken Bucket"
in a way that brought to the minds of
many those happy, by-gone days.
Hon. II. @. Sessions of Columbia,
South Dakota, responded to the toast
"Ancient Order of United Workmen," in
short but very appropriate address.
He spoke of It's organization q years
ago at Meadville, Pa, and reviewed it's
remarkable progress. Mr.. Sessions holds
at present the position of grand receiver
for the jurisdiction of the Dakotas.
Miss Lena Bellivou, always a prime
favorite, won new laurels IN the solo,
''Welcome Pretty Primrose Flower
Miss Grace Vincent read a poem
(wrltten by brother), which was tend
erly pathetic.
my Thoughts OF Thee" was the next
solo, and Rev. G. S. Baskerville was
greeted with genuine applause as it's
notes died away.
Grand Master Workman d. E. Hughes
was assigned to the theme 1.-The DakoCas"
and acquitted himself most credltably.
Mrs. klapp's left hand solo met with
hearty appreciation, and confirmed the
lady's reputation as one Of the most ac-
complished pianists in the northwest.
browns Got His Hair Gut" another
recitation by Mrs. Burton, was simply
immense. The lady s command of dialect
is wonderful and the audience greatly
enjoyed her effort.
Mrs. E. j. Schwellenbach sang "Bird
of the Greenwood" in a charming man.
ner All its beauty of tone and sent1-
ment was we'll brought out.
Judge Rose closed the formal speech
making by clever address upon The
Good of the Order" His remarks were
mainly directed to the unlnitiated, urg-
ing all to enroll themselves in its
growing ranks without delay.
A delightful duet, when Morning
Light is breaking" by Miss Belllvou and
Mrs. j. Montgomery, was the last mus
ical number. 1t is almost superHous to
add that they sang the piece in an ad-
mirable manner, and won merited ap-
plause.
Willie Thornhil's recitation seemed to
have been carefully selected, and the lit
'le fellow delivered it with the ease and
grace of a professional evi-
dences Of admiration on all sides.
O. A. Buynton closed the program with
an original poem, that may be said to
have drought down the house, He
was introduced as the 'poet laureate" of
Seward lodge, and it was evident ere the
gentleman finished that he could justly
lay claim to the distinction.
But excellent as were the several fea-