The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-03-23
Reception to Grand vice Chancellor Hay

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II nothing bad happened and make a
grand success Of what they undertake.
The reception to Grand Vice Chancellor
Hayhurst, on Thursday evening last, was
an overwhelming demonstration, even il
the beautiful snow did fall in such large
proportions as to practically drive essry
one off the streets int shelter, yet they
came from Paterson, New Brunswick,
Long Branch, Trenton, Barnegat, French
town, Remington, Stockton, New Hope
aud elsewhere, Drawing the Indictment
weather, with breasts under which beat
hearts full of Pythian fire and love, and
his fellow citizens, without distinction OF
party, creed or society, turned out aud
paid their respects, and thus honored not
only the Grand Vice Chancellor but ''Lone
Star" as well. Had 1t been clear and
pleasant evening, the large Castle hall
could not have held the crowd, judging
from the number Of regrets sent to the
committee 10 charge.
The distinguished persons present were
Past Grand Chancellor, De Witt c. Boil
ton Grand Chancellor, Charles W. Kill
beurn Past Grand K. of r. and s., Les
lie s. Menger; Grand NJ. Of Ex., G. N. v.
Wilson Grand Prelatc, Geo. t. Cranmer.
iirs. Kilbourn also accompanied the
Grand Chancellor.
The hall had been tastefu!ly decorated
In honor of the occasion with the coiors
Of the Order-red, yellow and blue-and
II presented neat, CHEEKY, homelike APP
pearance.
THE grand officers and visitors formed
in line In the ante-room, in charge OF the
committee, headed by Chairman Van
Solver, and marched into the hall TO the
stirring music Of the Pythian Grand
March, arranged expressly for and render
ed by the Patriotic Order Sons Of America
Band, which had kindly volunteered Its
services for the occasion. Positions were
taken on the platform and for awhile
hands must have been tired
as the friends pressed forward TO con-
graduate the Grand Vice Chancellor and
meet the other distinguished visitors.
1t is no wonder the Grand Chancellor
arranged to have Mrs. Kilbourn with HIM
on state occasions. She is remarkably
pleasant lady and understands how to
make friends at tirst sight. Her CHEEKY
conversational powers made all feel as II
the acquaintance was of long duration
instead of only night. Mrs. Hayhurst
and Miss Matte Hayhurst, were also able
assistants to the G. v. q. in receiving his
friends.
Speeches were made by the Grand
Chancellor and Past Grand Chancellor
and Grand Vice Chancellor.
During the evening, Past Chancellor
Van Solver presented to the g. V. O.,
who acts as District Deputy G. c. this
term, on behalf OF that true and tried
brother, Past Chancellor Peter Shepherd,
OF Stockton, petition for new lodge at
that place, containing thirty-three names.
In his remarks he spoke OF the faithful
work of brother Shepherd and the result
which follows. There are about dozen
brothers already connected with Lone
Star" from Stockton, and ne doubt they
have ably assisted in the formation Of the
new lodge.
The g. ". G. accepted and handed 1t 10
the g. c., who said in reply, e'that 1t was
the first application yet received, although
he expected many in the near future" A
preliminary meeting will be held at Stock
ton, on Friday evening, to select name
and officers.
The committee In charge are deserving
Of special praise for the pains taken to
make every one feel at come. Each mem
Der was decorated with pretty badge,
(the work OF Mrs. Charles Coates), made
Of red, yellow and blue ribbon, surmount-
ed with handsome roset, and Chairman
Van Solver could not have well selected a
better and brighter corps of assistants
than brothers Knowles, Hoppock, Fields,
Schenck, Coates, Dalrymple, Jacob and
VIM. Holcombe, Muirhead, Hoagland and
Lawyer.
The Grand Prelate, Geo. T. Cranmer,
is also Senator from Ocean county and
Quartermaster of the Seventh Regiment,
N. G. N. j., and many of bis friends
called upon him during the evening and
next morning, Assemblyman Niece being
among the number. He is a very popu-
lar man and has way Of making friends
with all who meet him. He is not a
stranger to our city, having been here
with the Seventh Regiment on several &C.
casions.
Home Lodge, Of Frenchtown, was re-
presented by James N. Reading, L. D.
Hagaman and Clayton Robertson, aud
Crescent Lodge, of Pennington, by ]. N.
johnson and Rex Ham.
Grand Vice Chancellor Hayhurst enter
tanned the Grand Officers at supper and
as they we're about leaving his residence
to go to the hall, telegram was received
announcing the death OF an uncle of Mrs.
Hayhurst, which delayed the party.
Ameng the citizens present were A. L.
Kerr, A. w. Preston, Calvin Solliday,
James Robson, ]. Hayhurst, Clark
Pierson, Theodore benson, H. d. Van
Solver, Walter Williamson, @. w. Ritten-
house, r. G. Everitt, Joseph @. Reading,
Louis Heath; Chief Burgess Jacob Hill,
Of New Hope, etc.
TO say that any other make Of sew
ing machine Is just as good as the Wheel
er & Wilson, is casting reflection on the
intelIigence OF the psopIe of this city. for.