Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-21
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PLEASANT MISUNDERSTANDING

A PLEASANT AFFAIR.-Alexandria
Council. No. 3S, Junior Order of
American Mechanics, last night cele-
j,rated their fouti!; anniversary by an
entertainment ;,ild II least of good
7binps. The lodge met early in the
nv4ring. and about eight o'clock adj
ionrned. when tie doors were opened
and about two hundred invited guests.
most Of whom we're ladies, entered the
nall The members of tho council vie.l
in making their guests comfortable,
and after all had been seated Il. f. Lee
Tyler. Deputy State Councillor, called
+be assemblage to order when the open
:rq ode ofthe Mechanics was sung. Rev.
= r. Benson then offered an appropriate
,rayer. after which a programme that
had been fixed upon for the evenings
.ertainment was carried out. Deputy
80 eu - Councillor Tyler in a short address
sn ' traced the history of the or
dar"sbowinre its a~dapiability to the
as ra,ent times When it had become the
lucrative duty g. E every citizen to up
hniS the American u.>echaDic in his COLI
Test with the pauper labor OF other
countries. lie also explain, ed the ira
telnitv which was a feature D. me-
der.its benevolence and general mi, Sion.
Al the close of his remarks, whic.'
were listened to attentively, the Wash
incton Mandolin and Banjo Club gave
some choice selections and were en-
cored. Mr.. r. Robey followed with an
amusing recitation which was applaud
ed. after which Miss Ola Lyles enter
tanned the audience with apt recita-
tons. Mr.. J. II. Trimyer read a poem
which was greatly enjoyed, after which
Mr.. C. L. Pierpoint delivered an ad-
dress, devoted chiefly to the principles
of the order. 1t was logical, was de-
livered with huency and was much APP
plauded. Mr.. z. A. Reed, of Washing
ton. also spoke in behalf of the order,
and his address was equally appreciated.
After an appropriate address by Mr..
l.. Lyles, the closing ode was sung,
after which Rev. Mr.. Benson delivered
a prayer and the entertainment was
brought to a close-that is, the first act,
as the company adjourned to the ban
quet room on the first floor where a
feast had been spread by the lady
friends of the order. Ice cream, all
sorts of cakes, fruits, &C., had been pro-
vided in abundance and the company
having been seated discussed the feast
for about an hour, after which they left
FOR their homes delighted with the
evenings entertainment. The JUNIOR
Order of American Mechanics is a
growing institution in this country. 1t
already has q membership of over 215,-
600. There is also an auxiliary branch
of the order composed of %ladies-the
wives, daughters and lady friends OF
members of the order. They are
known as the Daughters of Liberty.
The objects of the American Mechanics
:. &c to maintain and promote the inter
cot OF Americans, to shield them from
fore;. u competition and assist such in
nroc5r ,og employment. The lodge is
rondncte,' On the same principles which
covern otlter beneficial associations.
Members are entitled to draw weekly
benefits and wi, 'oNs and other near re,
latiyes of deceased nembers are pad
the sum of 1880. Lsstevenlng marAed
the 4th era of Alexandra Councii's eX.
istence and it now has q membership OF
about 100. During its existence 1t has
paid out for the relief Of Wldo%s ana
orphans about $1,000. Belle Haven
Council, No. 81, another branch OF TIE
order, has been instituted during tie
past month in this city. 1t has a mem
bership of about so and bids fair to T PC.
come prosperous in a short time. The
councils in this city are composed d
the representatives of the true Amer,
eau mechanic, and the members would
be valued acquisitions to any order,
They are of the sober-minded class
of artisans and workmen, mostly
young, whose principles are averse to
the excuses often manifested III early
manhood and who find their enjoyment
ia a ~commendable fraternity where la
'Nor is honored and the true mission OF
man e%xemplitied.