St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-08
IN The FLOUR CITY.
Supreme Council Of the Roy
al Arcanum Entertained
at the West.
Mayor Eustis Makes a Happy
Speech Complimenting
the Order.
Two Elevator Companies Re-
ported in Rather Deep
Water.
General News Of the Day
Gathered by Globe Rep
peSentativeS.

The officers of the supreme co uncil OF
the Royal Arcanum had reason to feel
tlattered at the brilliant reception ten
dered them last evening at the West
hotel by the subordinate councils of
Minneapolis and st. Paul. 1t is .esti-
mated that there wore in attendance
over five hundred members and their
ladies, and the affair was most enjoys
able and successful. The reception was
held in the parlors and the wide corri-
doris of the hotel, which had been
most tastefulIy decorated for the
occasion. Ferns, palms and potted
plants were placed around In protusion,
and the parlors contained bunches OF
lovely roses, the rooms having been ar
ranged by Weshlng, the florist. In one
of the parlors was an exquisite design
of evergreens with the word "Wel-
come" inwrought in white roses. The
DAM orchestra occupied nook in the
central corridor, from whence issued
strains of the sweetest melody. During
the evening lunch was served in the
ladies' ordinary. Many of the ladies'
toilets were notable for their taste and
elaborate beauty.
The reception committee consisted of
j. II. Quigley, James McMullen and j.
l.. Palmer, who were assisted by sub
committee of twenty-five ladies and
fifty gentlemen from the councils of st.
Paul and Minneapolis. The supreme
officers were stationed in the main par
lor, where they received the members
and invited guests, the formality of in
PRODUCTION being made by S. NJ. Davis
and q. F. BackuS, the grand regent OF
the state. IL was 10 o'clock when silence
was enjoined and Mayor Eustis was in
trOduced. He proceeded to deliver ali
address Of welcome, which pleasant duty
was discharged in his usual happy man.
ner. He said:
1t gives me great pleasure 10 meet you on
this happy occasion and bid you welcome to
our city. 1 regret that am not more familiar
with your order and its workings. At one
time was about TO Join your order, and L
still hope l may become member. In look
ing around, the question arises to what
causes are due this marvellous growth?
you have attained membership of
lab. 1000 Minneapolis is only thirty
years old aud has population OF
2OOO0J, and while you have not quite that
many as yet, you are abreast of ST. Paul?
There is something unique in such re-
markable growth, and l md that. like the
wise builder, you have for your footing the
corner stones of mercy, truth and charity,
the three attributes that come so deeply In
touch with the wants of human nature. You
have founded well and, think, the greatest
of these virtues is mercy, which is of divine
origin. They are your three rich jewels, and
when their teachings are carried out they
lead to that better country beyond.
He then alluded to the fraternal feat
lures of the order, and closed with a
nice compliment to the ladies.
Supreme Regent Miller was then In
for the hearty welcome, saying that it is
a great thing to belong to an order like
this one. He felt proud at the
representation from so many states,
and of the fact that they COM
mingled together as one brotherhood.
In their order there is no divid-
ing line Of section, party or politics.
They obeyed the principle of royalty,
and took natural pride and glory in
the order. He then compiimented the
members OH their successful and happy
meeting.
A vocal soIo>was rendered by Mrs.
Morris, of st. Louis, who charmed her
hearers with her sweet voice. A solo
was also rendered by Mr.. Finel, and
there was music by the Cecilian quar-
tette. The reception lasted until mid
night.
At the afternoon session nothing but
preliminary work was done. This con-
sisted of the presentation of new mem
berS and the reading of the reports of
the grand officers. After this came the
time for the presentation of new busi
ness by representatives. The council
is not expected to furnish anything
sensational. The prospects are that its
session will be harmonious and mainly
routine.
Among the questions that will engage
the attention of the committee on laws
is the proposition to abolish notice of
assessment for death losses. The
agitation of this question is brought
about by legal question as to liability
in case of failure to receive such notice.
The South is clamoring for the
removal of restrictions, and their
petitions will also receive COIL
sideration at the hands of this commit
tee. The restricting lines in some cases
cut states in two, notably in North Caro-
lima and Tennessee, where, on account
Of yellow fever, etc., a sanitary line is
drawn through the middle Of the state
and the southern half barred. The
matter has once been reported on by the
supreme medical examiner.
Friday afternoon members of the
supreme council and their ladies will
be given a carriage drive, leaving the
West hotel at $3.50.
= Saturday, field day and basket picnic
for all members OF the order and invited
guests, at Lake Minnetonka. Train
leaves union depot at $3.50 via Great
Northern.
Monday members of the supreme
council and their ladies are invited to
visit st. Paul, leaving the Nicollet
house by special interurban train at 3 p.
IN. A fine programme has been pre-
pared by the St. Paul brothers. Car
riages will be In waiting on arrival of
the interurban train, and after drive
through the city the visitors will be
taken to the Hotel Windsor for lunch
at $3.50.
In the evening a grand public recep-
ton will be given in st. Paufs new
Auditorium, which s%all members OF
the order, with their ladies' and friends,
are earnestly Invited to attend.