The record-union., 1894-08-08

she is foremost in progress, because she
is foremost IN civilization, because she is
foremost in all that tends to make us
happier and better men. Nature has IN
deed created US quite unequal IN regard
to intellect and aptitudes for particular
pursuits, and no statute laws OF mans
enactment can contravene this great con-
dition of our being. This is as it should
be, for If we were all created exactly
equal there would be no incentive for
competition or personal effort, and with
out these there can be no progress. w hen
we say that men are created equal, we
mean that they have equal rights under
the law, and that they are free 10 exercise
every function of their being in order to
improve their condition and increase
their happiness, and this the Constitu
ton guarantees to all alike. A nations
progress is simply the product of indi-
vidual industry and success. There Is an
erroneous idea that prevails with many
at the present time that success comes TO
men without much effort. 1t comes to
no man legitimately that way. There is
no Aladdin's lamp with which we can
transform the dross OF idlenesS into the
substantial products OF toll. No. no,
eternal vigilance, energy, courage, deter
mlnatlon and sacrifice must constitute
the chief elements Of success in any direc-
ton, and every good citizen should strive
10 acquire these to the fullest extent ii he
would perform well the duties of an
American citizen, and thereby assist in
prOlOnging the life OF this Nation, the
grandest upon which the sun ever shone.
1t is great pleasure for me TO meet a
body OF men who are so manifeatly i'm
bued with the spirit of patriotism. But [
would a thousand times prefer to talk
with you than to you. Let me extend TO
you my earnest wish that your delibera-
tons may prove profitable and agreeable,
and your stay may be pleasant and happy
while you are camping on the banks OF
the Sacramento
Great Mishinewa Sims responded
briefly, saying that it gave him great
qualification 70 hear the voice of the Gov
ernOr of the State in the Great Council
enunciating the principles and senti-
ments of the order. He rejoiced in the
fact that 1t exists and holds its place
among the great organizations OF the
State and was able TO putt practice the
charity which it inculcates and to do
good throughout the State.
He had been told that every eX-Gov-
ernor of California was a member of the
Order of Red Men and he hoped that the
future would prove no exception to the
past.
The members of the council were then
introduced personally to the Governor,
sion.
The Great Sun report of the Great
Saehem, which was very voluminous,
and the report of the Great Chief were
then read before the council.
Great Chief of Records Burgman's re-
port showed an excellent state of
finances, the assets of the order being
Sl6,254 more than at the last Great Sun,
while the acquired stock in buildings
and hall property show an increase of
So, ,545, and the membership was also in
creased.
The Committee on Dues and Benefits
reported new plan with regard to
them, which will be discussed later, hav
ing been made a special order for P. NJ.
to-day.
The members, under guidance of the
Reception Committee, will visit the Art
Gallery at A. NJ. to-day and the cleo
ton of officers will take place at to-day's
session. The Daughters of Pocahontas
will exemplify the work of the degree
tonight and tomorrow night there will
be grand bail.
IN THE EVENING.
The open-air concert last evening drew
large concourse OF people, the Plaza and
sidewalk around it being crowded, and it
was estimated that 200 people assembled
to listen to the music. The Artillery
Band never played better, and number
of new selections were given.
sThe Artists Dream' was a very fine
arrangement, from which the familiar
strains Of Annie Rooney" peeped out
through the disguise of changed time and
rythm, clothed in the flnest Of harmony.
Many were the expressions of regret that
were heard regarding the cessation OF the
concerts this summer.
After the concert a reception was ten
dered to the ladies of the Grand Council,
Degree of Pocahontas, at Red Mems Hall,
where fine collation. was spread and a
most sOciable time ensued.