The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

The reception and entertainment given by
Ravenna Branch. No. $50, Order of Iron Hall,
Thursday evening, was one Of the gems of the
seasons social affairs, and our friends Of that
hourishirE organization could not have pre-
dicted more delightful occasion or one more
thoroughly enjoyed by the assembled guests.
The Society has reason to feel highly sratifod
and may look forward to the future with com :
fort and good hope The evidences of the great
progress of this Order are abundant and con
vincing. and any one able to reckon and com
pute in the ordinary transactions OF life could
easily follow the admirable demonstration OF
Supreme Chief Justice Somerby, of Indianapo-
lis. the founder of the Iron Hall, who addressed
q crowded auditorium at the Opera House.
The stage was well filed with members of the
home Order who to the number of As were
seated in rows before an audience sensible of
the fine appearance made by the group CT fra
| ternal faces. Certainly no picture OF repre-
sentative citizens could have better subjects
than there afforded. Mustill's famous orchestra
OF Akron. played a beautiful selection before
the Introduction of the speaker by S. f. Hansel-
man. Esq. who prefaced his introductory words
| with recital of few facts relative 10 the RAJ
VIENNA Branch, and d brief allusion to the nature
and purpose of The Iron Hall, The Raverna
| the Order Itself was born into being in 1850
Out of total membership of 1G2 belonging to
the home Branch % have lapsed, leaving an
active men bership today oil 73. Frcm the time
of its organization the benefit fund payments
have been 81. 1880. S2.16O have been paid as
| sick benefits The total membership in the
| United states is $500.
The address of Supreme Chief Justice Somer-
by was eloquent. learned and polished, Aside
from its valuable statistical features, it was an
able vindication OF the purposes of the Order
and most satisfying review of the good it has
| accomplished since its inception in 1887, show
| ing how it has secured to the members pei
| cent OF profit possible in no other class CT Or
| de1s. For upwards of one hour he spoke con
cerning the Inducements for prudent man tc
join its ranks, the benefits certain to b realize.
and explaining the plan whereby such munif
cent returns were possible. MIR. Somerby is
true orator and it is a pleasure to listen to hi
rounded sentences and clear. strong voice.
The reception and dance in Riddle Block fol
lowed the speaking at the Opera House. ant
the spacious Hall of the Order was filled witt
invited guests. who visited and chatted in tru
fraternal and sororal style, whether Iron Hall
ers or not. Many amused themselves in car
playing and the merry sounds of laughter be
tokened the evenings cheer.
The rooms of the Order are beautifully fur
nished and convenient in appointment. Th
Hall itself is a model room for the purpose
used for, and man? were the approving survey
of adm iring critics Who shall describe tn
imperial pleasure of pleasures. old as mankind
aud yet young as the trembling glitter of tn
ne y born dew drop to its votaries? Terpsichor
responded to the cali of that evening, and wa
| - fa5r i'm bnr oly11ia
days. The last note of the orchestra and tn
reluctant adieu of the dancers found the hou
of midnight laid away by old Time, the tom
| builder.
The supper was an elegant collation., an
although no toasts were given. every one al
and drank to the health and pres sperity of Rs
VIENNA Branch. No. 550 Order Iron Hall. I'll
. Order is certainly in most fiourishing ccnd
tion, and that its future growth and usefulne
will continue is one OF the gratifying certain
ties in Ravenna's hereafter aflirs.