Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
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There were in the neighhorhood Of thirty
candidates put through the various mysterious
t%ortures which meet the uurescnerate at
The portals of Tangier temple. Ancient
Arabic Order Mobiles Of the Mystic shrine.
on last Friday night. Extensive prepare
tons had been made for The occasion and
in consequence the CEREMONY was one az the
most impressive in the history of the
temple.
There had been many arrangements made
and among them was one which was de-
cidedly novel aud unique. In its search
for novelties the committee that had the
matter in charge, and especially Messrs. Ed
Alien and Jordan. ran across one which has
never before been witnessed. or rather, hoard
Of in this city. This consisted OF a telephone
connection with a fine band, said to have
been stationed in Chicago. The wire, it was
said. extended all the way from that city
and entered the rcof Of the Masonic temple
to the ceiling Of the hall where tho
ceremonies were being held and was there
connected with a ngmber Of large cornucopias.
Throughout the evening and during ;hc
rremon there issued from these cOrnucorias
a softened strain OF music which was issuing
from the instruments OF the band alleged to
nave D6en Stationed oUN mllES away. me
effect was everything the criginators Of the
idea could have desired.
After the regular meeting OF Red Gross
castle No. 4. knights OF the Golden Eagle, on
Thanksgiving night, all the members ad-
%journed Ia a body TO the residence of Brother
c. n. Coffin to accept of an invitation to
partake Of an oyster supper prepared by Mrs.
Coffin. After the supper cigars were passed
around by 7. +. Foote. The occasion was a
very enjoyable one and after 1t was all over
the knights went away with unbuckled belts
and a wish that Thanks giving and MI. and
Mrs. Coffin would return about 367 times a
year.
Union Pacific lodge No. II. Ancient Order
of United Workmen, gave a very enjoyable
musicale in its hall in the Continental block
on Friday night to a large attendance. The
program was as follows:
A. o. L. w. March. .......A. o. L. w. Band
Piano Solo..............M Miss Mamie Hcaley
Either Selection. ......... Apollo Either Club
Banjo Quartet-On the Mill Dam (galop)
..Messrs.. Miller, Tagger. Wood, Holton
Violin and Piano Duet-Selection. .......
Miss Dorm and Miss McKenna
Piano and Flute Selection from Robin
Mrs. Grace A. Garrett and Mr.. r. S. Dnrbin.
Mendeissohn Quartet-In Absence. ...........
Apollo Either Club-Selection .................
Address......"."....Rev Rev. j. p. d. Llwyd
Al tne COllCluSlUl Oh the program refresh
ments were served and then a number of
hours were spei.t in dancing.
Tie regular annual meeting for the election
of officers of Omaha council No. 449, National
Union, will be held Monday night. An ey-
tens!ve entertainment will be a feature in
addition to the election and a large attend
ance of members is desired.
Anchor lodge No. rs, Independent Order of
C4rl ,nIn h,JI .,
last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Watts, 1921 Cass street. Grand
Chief Templar Miss Anna NJ. Saunders of
Lincoln lodge No. 80 was present and gave u
very interesting talk on the subject of Good
Templary and her own experience In the
work of the same, The next meeting will
be held on Tuesday evening. December 3, a!
s o'clock, at the home of Mr.. Charles Watts,
1921 Cass street. All members especially are
urged to be present.
Alpha camp, Woodmen of the World, will
entertain visiting sovereigns from Beatrice
and other neighboring towns on Thursday
evening, December 5. A large attendance is
expected. Refreshments will be served and a
good social time in order. After the regular
camp meeting the morning and noon degrees
will be eXemplifed for the benefit of the
visitors. The degrees officers are making
every effort TO have the work perfect, and to
that end have called a meeting for rehearsal
this afternoon at 2:3O and another for tomor-
row evening. They will be assisted by the
Pioneer corps. This is the beginning of a
series of social events of the season in Alpha
camp. and the members are earnestly re-
quested to lend their presence.
The Elks will hold their annual memorial
services this year in Boyds theater, this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. William f. Gurley
will deliver the general eulogy. while several
prominent speakers from abroad are ex-
pected to be present and take part in these
beautiful exercises. The members Of Omaha
lodge No. 80 have made preparations for this
years services. A most cordial invitation is
extended to the public. The following is the
program:
Vacant Chair. George f. Root
The Omaha Elk Quartet.
Opening Ceremo
Officers of Omaha Lodge No. 80.
Thou Art Passing Hence. ,........S Sullivan
Brother William S. McCune.
Brother Thomas j. Mackay Chapiain).
| Know That My Redeemer Liveth Handel
Miss Lillian Terry.
Address Rev. Charles n, Gardner
Oh, Rest in the LORD ..........M endelssohn
Mrs. George Mcl.earn.
FIulogy Hon. William f.. Gurley
l Henrd a Voice from Heaven. .......... Goss
Mir. Treat. MIR, Barton.
Closing Ceremonies.
officers Omaha Lodge No. 80.
brother a. j. Van Kuran, Brother Joe +.
DoXology. Audience Joining |
Benediction $40, Brother Thomas J. Mackay
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