Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-16
The kP Installation and Party

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Thursday evening, January Sth, the
anniversary of the battle of New Or
leans, the Knights of Phythias, Raven
lodge, gave their second annual enter
tainment. About two hundred par
took of their hospitality. The pretty
and social Odd Fellows hall, which is
used by the X. P.'s for their assemb-
lings. was as full as the seating would
allow. The ushers, Messrs. Snow. Del
Ter, Pittman and Osborne, were the
very pink of courtesy. and all their
guests were comfortably seated. The
Italian band. of seven pieces, two
harp, bass viol cornet and two clario-
nets, opened the ceremonies, with an
overture.
The order of installing the newly
elected officers was clearly and dis
tinctly given by W. J. PenhalIegon.
master of the lodge, who was attired
in the handsome robes of his Office
Dr. Tallmann in gorgeous raimen5 of
crimson velvet, gold lace, erminr and
crown, was indicted as Commander,
and as the oath of Office was taken by
the various members, The cleaning
swords of the X. P.'s leaped from their
scabbards, as if to warn their rulers
that no monkeying with the buzz
saw " would be tolerated. Interspersed
with the installation of the various of
ficers, was delightful music by the or
chestra, and vocal solos, by Miss
Huchison, Miss Jacko, and Prof. Os-
borne, who locked the Right in he'll
met sword and gauntlets.
Following are the officers: W. l..
Talman, chancellor commander; John
F. Hendra, vice chancellor; A. L.
White, prelate; II. Hoare; master of
arms; Lincoln Vivian, outer guard;
R. Hughes, outer gnard; Z. Y. HUGH
ison, master of excheqGer; A. G..
Deller, master of finance; n. T. Mar
tin, T. and S.
After the business q of the even
ing was over. Rev. Chubb was called
on for an address, who-announciug
that he spoke without text-gave the
order some good advice, which had
the ring of the motto of the society,
His brief remarks were to the point
and well received. Rev. Chase, of
Trinity church, then occupied the ros-
trum, saying the right thing in the
right place, impressing upon his list
eners the belief that he speaks from
his own convictions. Rev. McManus
of the NJ. E. Church, X. T., and
newly elected prelate, then responded
to a call for an address. His text was
the motto of the order, =" Charity,
Benoyolence and Friendship"
Then the door of the banquet hall
was thrown open, and feast fit for
; the gods was spread before the
guests. One might have thought Kin
Sley' was the caterer, instead of Hor-
nung-but as Charlie Hornung was
made the outer guard we felt he had
done his duty in providing so many
solids and dainties, to do honor TO his
order.
Already, across the street, at the
city hall, the orchestra were calling to
the dance, and after the grand march,
in which the two hundred might have
joined, waltz and quadrille succeeded
to each other fast and furious until
the fiddle strings gave out.
A number of of guests were from
abroad, and nearly all of the ladies in
were in full evening cos
tune. | can ouIy mention few:
Miss Jennings, of Chicago, was in pink silk;
Miss Mackay of Darlington, crimson wool and
silk; Mrs Blancard, of Darlington, rich black
silk; Mis-. Gundry, white silk, fedora ACE, pearl
ornaments; Miss Phillips. white satin; Miss
James. white wool; Miss Jacko. white wool and
silk; Miss A. Gilman, pale sea green, and gold
braid.
Every attention was paid to their
guests by the Knights, every lady
having her program filled with invita-
lions to the dance. In hospitality and
enjoyment the X. P.'s party excelled
all the parties of the season. *