The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-10-31
WOHKMBN CELKBRATE.
Twenty-ssventh Anniversary of the A. o.
u. w. Observed.

Twensy-ssvsnth Anniversary of the A. q.
u. w. Observed.
The Grand Opera House was taxed to its
full capacity last night by an audience
which filled every spot OF room The occa-
sion was the twenty y-seventh anniversary
OF the founding of the Ancient Order OF
United Workmen. The crowd was made up
OF all claTes of Wilmington's population.
fine musical and literary programme was
rendered. Local and other talent was pres
ent.
Every number was encored. The address
OF the evening was made by the Hon.
Joseph @. Smith OF Harrisburg, Pa. Grand
Overseer Thomas J. Truston of loves also
spoke Grand Master Workman Prettyman
of Diamond Lodge OF Dover presided. He
welcomed the audience. The entertainment
was opened by the Brownson Qusrtstts
singing What Beams So Bright" Those
in the quartette were Messrs. Preston, Ma
honey. McNuity and MoCullin. The Rev.
f. Burgetts Short made the prayer.
The Rev. George B. Mckinney played a
plano solo. George H. Likens and Miss
Eta Lukens were heard in numerous hr-
morous recitauions and songs. They newer
failed to win applause. John A. Mahoney,
thelocal baritone soloist, was heard in who
Shall Be King" and Sunshine Of Paradise
Alley" Joseph q. McCullin sang the tenor
solo '4T'he Soldiers Sweetheart" and Will
liam F. Mc&ufty sang will They Answer
II Write" The Brownson Quartette also
sang I'VE Rock away On the Billows," ''In
the Cleaning, 4hd a humorous ditty. The
feature of the evening was the playing Of
Mr.. Lukens on the banjo, sleigh bells and
royal Swiss hand bells. The Hon. Joseph @.
Smith of Harrisburg, In his address, said
In part,
We are here tonight to celebrate the
founding Of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. The name Of John Jordan Up
church Is well known in all parts of the
country. Both rich and poor have found
the order good thing. In the twenty |
seven years since the organization OF the
lodge there have been formed thirty |
four grand lodges, with total membership |
of $4,000.
In death benefits s64, ,oon 900 have been |
paid out besides insuring protection to
thousands Of homes.
The Delaware Grand Lodge withdrew |
from the Maryland jurisdiction and became |
a Jurisdiction of itself February. 21, 1898
1t then had 2195 members, which has since
increased 10 5000. During this time s92 900
nave been paid out to widows and families |
OF forty-six deceased members. This con-
sisted Of thirty-six death assessments.
The electrical touch that makes humanity |
akin reaches through our lodges. No man
who will remain In the order will lose
cent for himself or his family. The provi-
dsnce Of God is over the order. Its infiu-
ence Is reached out to aid members in get
ting employment. It is a great force in
social life. Its teaching Is that all who are
able should work and support their fami-
lies. 1t differs greatly from life insurance
companies. Although assessments are col
lected and death benefits paid there are
other things to be considered. The sick
chamber is visited, the sufferer in given
words of sympathy and the chamber made
as bright as possible.
Grand overseer Thomas ]. Truston made
brief speech. He said that they were not