Tombstone epitaph., 1894-01-14
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house, large part of which was made up of families of the 100 members be- longing 10 the order in Tombstone. When the curtain arose it was upon a scene Of comfort and pleasant sur roundings. The stage had been fitted up most artisiically and represented a home. At the back of the stage in large letters were the words "Cbarity Hope and Protection" emblematic Of the corner stone on which the order was founded.
 w. D. Monmonier stated the object of the gathering, after which Mics Nellie Monmonier rendered select ion on the piano.
 H. :. Ford, master workman, made few appropriate remarks in an ad- dress of welcome which was followed by historical sketch of the order by past ms ster G. ". Swain. He dwealt at length upon the objects of the or ganization and the benefits to be de- rived from membership. He gave facts which were interesting to all present. The order is 9 years old, during which time Sj0,O00,O00 have been extended 10 survivors of mem bers. l. distributes annually over S7 900 900, has membership of ESQ., 900. The annual cost to members is SIS. The average time taken to ad- just loss after death is one month and twenty days. There has been paid out to benefciaries in Tombstone to date S32 ,O00; in BIsbee the sum of Sl4 900 and Wilcox S60G0. MT, Swain was listened 10 with earnest attention throughout and loudly applsuded at the close.
 Mes-rs. Kennedy and Land delight ed the audience with mandolin and guitar duet, and were recalled.
 Ralph Smith brought down tie house with a vocal gem entitled "The keeley Cure" which he was compelled to follow up with another origin al side splitter, He Never Came Back. !"
 A recitation by Mrs. Sydow was most enthusiastically received.
 4 piano solo by Miss Eva McNeil was one oi the pleasing events oi ths evening.
 The Cornish Glee club as usual made a hit and was recalled. A nun Der of new voices, to many of Uur citi- zens, added additional strength to the chorus.
 Distcict deputy Chas Warner, made a few remarks in his usual happy and original style.
 4 vocal duet by Messrs Temby and Best, was encored md rapturously applauded.
 A recitation by Mrs. Bradley was ar amusing feature oi the programme She did not retire until she had told 2 funny story which called forth hearty laughter and applause.
 Miss Johnson sang selection in [ pleasing unaffected manner whicf was intensely appreciated. Miss Flora Cohn favored with { i piano solo, a difficult piece refecting credit upon her musical talent.
 "Quilp" one of GDickens' character was represented by Chas Warner in { two act comedy in which Mrs. C. E Tarb-ll as Mrs, Quilp and Mrs. \. 4 McNsil as mother in law, were th' leading characters. Tbis part of tht entertainment was iathered by tn Philomathian society and was remark ably well rendered and justly com' plimented by the audience. The programme was terminated b, the singing of tine ode of the order after which the members and friend adjourned to the anti-room to enjoy ; collation which had been arranged b
 MT. E. Sydow assisted by an army c young ladies.
 The hall was soon cleared and danc ing was the order until three oclcc l this morning.
 IL was one of the most successir r social and educational affairs of th
 many of which Tombstone can boas