The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-28
rwENrY-rouRrH ANNIVERSARY,
The Event Observed by the A. o. q. w. and the
Degree Of Honor Last Evening.


The twenty-fourth anniversary of the A.
o. q. w. was very appropriately and
pleasantly celebrated at the A. o. U. W..
hall on North Market street last evening.
The local lodge of this popular order con-
solidated and under the management of
the Degree of Honor, it proved most sue
cessfuI social event. The exercises opened
with few well chosen remarks bv master
workman, Capt j. H. shields. This was
followed by a piano duet by Mrs. DR.. Fur
ley and Mr. Henry Huffman which was
well received. Miss Mary Hall delighted
the audience with whistling solo, accom-
panied by Miss Nina Hall at the piano.
Past Grand Master A. P. Riddle,
tho ex-lieutenant governor, was
present and delivered very
pleasing and instructive talk
upon the history of the order. He spoke
for about ten minutes and was loudly ap-
plauded. After the governors remarks
Mrs. DR.. Furley and Mr.. Huffman rem.
dered another duett which WAS pronounced
well executed and received liberal APP
plause. A reading by Mr. Luther Burns
ended the literary program. Mr.. Burns is
a nice appearing young man and his
powers of elocuticn are good. Dancing,
cards and conversation formed the chief
amusemens for the balance of the evening.
Professor Sanford and wife furnished good
music TO which the merry feet of the hap
by dancers kept time until after 12 o'clock.
Both old and young enjoyed the occasion
and it will ever be remembered as happy
event for both the members and their
friends
The opening address was delivered by
Judge Muesseller which is given below.
Judge Muesseller's address was we'll re-
ceived and was exceedingly interesting to
the members. He said:
FRIENDS, BROTHERS AND SIsTERS-I am
not unmindful of the kind courtesy of the
committee in inviting me to address the
members of the Degree of Honor. Ancient
Order OF United Workmen, on this ami
versary of their organization. To say a
word in praise .of a social and beneficiary
order of such solidity and standing rs the
Degree of Honor is known to be, is scarce
ly tax upon ones effort so easy does it
seem to be, to say good things, and so
difficult does it seem to be. to think of
even honest words of criticism. Among
the marked characteristics of the age in
which We live, the number OF our benevo- |
lent and social institutions take rank
second to none. OF these orders pre-emin- |
emily social in its nature, with what |
might be termed voluntary benevolent |
adjunct, none, perhaps manifest greater |
degree OF prosperity than the Degree OF
Honor II is one of the orders which |
among the very first in the world, recog-
nized the fraternity of the sexes, and. in
deed went beyond the pale of mere equality |
and hadithe audacious temerity to exclude |
the sterner sex from the heretofore eXcils- |
i've privilege of dividing the Spoils and dis
,inguished honor OF Office amongthemselves
only 1t was reckless enough even TO take
the advanced aud dangerous ground that
= woman could actually keep secret,
hat is, of course, if she was related to
man who was fortunate enough TO be
member OF that noble order. the A. o. U.
w. People may croak in vain over the
lays when their papas and mammas were
boys and girls. when philantbropsts grew
so much thicker apparently. then than
now. but the croaking Is largely pure
waste OF the gray matter OF Draii ana
nerve, for very few believe it, We know
here never WAS at any time in the history
IL humanity so large brnevoIence, never
20 much kindness of heart as now. lu-
Iced, this world has not been fit to live In
'ery long anyway. There are those here
,ouight who remember when woman was
barred from every secret and social order. |
ouG NOW sue OlNlucS tue IN 1
,hings evenly with man and often ex-
dudes him entirely, aud. if he still wishes
o be exclusive, compels him to hunt
odye elsewhere as best he may. It is
passing strange that the men never
bought OF the matter in the
proper light until recently. Wives for
have held the secrets OF foolish
husbands invioiable aud will continris TO
10 50 until the eud of tine. Women can
most assurediy keep a secret. IL they cali
lot keep il any other way they keep il go-
ng, but they keep it just the same. 1t
night, no doubt. have pleased the Creator
If the universe 10 have made each Iudlyia-
lal Independent of every other human be-
ng, but from the manifestations OF cur
natures in many ways il Is very evident he
lid not do so The loves ant. friendships
We bear toward one another are largely o.
\ reciprocal nature. and life alone would
De scarcely worth living, even In a worldly
paradise. We are gregarous. 80 10 speak,
AUD solitude has fcw charms for Us OF the
nineteenth century. Toe lives OF PERMITS
Are only sublime when viewed through a
srns, and the older sse lens,
and the poorer tie light, the better the
picture The lovers OF solitude, vi b
fhoreau their last and sweetest singer,
have had their day, sung their little song
and roundelay. and like many other fads.
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