Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-24

men. He said it helped to make better
beings of us all. and if these alone were
the only benefits to be derived it would
be sufficient. Mr.. jackson then spoke
briefly on the grand and noble objects of
orders of this kind, and closed with a trib-
ute to the man who provided for his FAM
lily before his demise. His speech W.
full of good thoughts and received hearty
applause
City Attorney Joseph l. Haas was mex.
introduced, and briefly reviewed the WOE
cerous growth of the Modern Woodmen
OF America after which he called the at
tention of the neighbors to the trials
through which the order had passed and
of It's having risen Ptpnix like from its
own ashes, until today it shines out a
beacon light TO the world. He then con-
graduated the order on its success, and in
closing wished it ever enduring success
and prosperity. Miss Liphardt, of Hills
dale, then favored the audience with
charminglY rendered piano solo.
A Il Talbot, of Lincoln, Neb., one of
the directors, was then introduced and in
few brief remarks he spoke of the state
he represented and the magic growth of
the order saying that it was developing
with the growth of the ideas of our ad-
vanced civilization, and in so doing re.
lated touching anecdote illustrating the
spirit of fraternity of this enlightened
age. His remarks were somewhat bri, f.
but very interesting. Emil Jacobson
rendered vocal solo which received
much merited applause and responded
with another pleasing selection.
Head Clerk G. w. Halves was
called upon and spoke briefly OF his hsv.
ing been born and raised in the CITY, and
after speaking aft ctionately Of his gray
haired sire, David Halves. who sat before
him in the audience, he gave some
"reminiscences of his Younger days in
Rock Island, arc expressed his pride and
gladness at having occasion to meet so
many Of his old friends. He then related
the recent changes that had taken place
in the order and gave Rock Island coun>
ty its full share of credit due from its
efforts in bringing about this much
needed change.
Oliver Olson was next introduced and
spoke and glowing terms of the benefits
that would be derived from becoming a
member of society Of this kind, aud in
this connection he took occasion to paw a
compliment to our worthy townsman, c.
W. Halves. the head clerk of the order.
after which he closed by bidding the VS.
itors hearty welcome and extended to
them the warmest OF friendly feeling
from the citizens of Rock Island. A
well executed piano duet by the Misses
Liphardt and Range came next
Rev. c. L. Taylor, spoke briefly
on the aims and objects of the order, ard
called his hearers attention to the sacred
precincts of the home, and
spoke of the duties of every
man to provide for his family while be
has his health. He then mentioned the
enormous salaries paid out by insurance
organizations and commended the order of
the Modern Woodmen to all men who
wish to secure cheap insurance and at the
same time JOY the advantages OF broth-
erly Ociations.
Hon. J. W. White. of Tampice, ILL.,.
and j. G. Johnson, of Peabody, Kan,
were called upon and made brief re-
marks appropriate to the occasion, after
which the audience dispersed TO the music
of Home, Sweet Home" by Bleuer's
band.
The head officers held business meet
ing this morning at the rooms OF the Cit
iZans' Improvement association. and
were dined by Assistant Head Clerk II.
E. Cssteel at his home on Seventeenth
street. After dinner they were taken in
charge by committee of the Improve
ment association and were shown the twin
cities. being first taken to Black Hawks
Watch tower DO special train on the
Milan line, and later visited Moline and
Prospect park.
II vtsiDttrGed 10 have lodge meet
ing tonight in honor of the visitors. but
this has been changed to q recep-
ton at the Harper from until II. to
which the public is invited.
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