The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-09

had three tables spread. These
were decorated with flowers and
weighted with good things All
fell to with will, the discussion of
dainty salads and tempting viands
being quite earnest.
A program of speeches was car
ried out under the pleasing direc-
ton Of Toastmaster Jos. Marsden.
These were the sentiments and re-
sponses:
The Supreme Lodge-H. Laws,
d. S. c.
Oahu No. Geo. L. Dali, c. c.
Mystic No. "A. Gartenburg, p.
The Ladies-C. u. Chase,
The New Officers-Ed Towse,
G. c.
Reciation-A. E. Murphy, P. c.
The Past Chancellors-J. r. Ec-
kardt, P. c.
Uniform Rank--Chas. ]. Nc
earthly, P. d. S. c.
Endowment Rank-A. V. Gear,
PC.
Pacific Coast Sisters-H. E.
Waity.
Our Visitors-Dr. A. J. Derby.
Our Sister Lodges-Fred Wal
dron. P. c.
Recitation-A. L. Morris.
The representative of the Supreme
Lodge, Deputy Laws, spoke grace
fully of that body as one modelled
after the plan of the United States
Government, composed OF promi-
nent men of that country and dis
tinct power for Friendship, Charity
and Benevelence.
The head Of Oahu Lodge extend.
ed cordial greeting to Mystic and
fervently expressed the hope that
the cordial relations prevailing be-
tween the Honolulu lodges would
continue.
For Mystic No. g." A Garten-
burg, P. c., was eloquent and en-
tertaining. He gave brief history
Of the life and achievements of the
lodge, hastily picturing its really
excellent record in glowing colors.
1t has been in Hawaii a factor for
good only and has from its incep-
ton exerted an influence through
out the group. II is the daughter
of Oahu, but the mother Of all the
other lodges of the Islands.
c. d. Chase made a graceful re-
ply for "The Ladies'" but wondered
why none of the bachelor members
were considered capable of handling
the subject.
For the New Officers" the in
coming Chancellor Commander
pledged earnest effort and requested
helpful cooperation.
A. E. Murphy, P. c., was as
usual A in a recitation with a
moral. He was never in better
voice or style and had catchy Sc
lection.
J. F. Eckardt, P. c., reminded
all Past Chancellors that they owed
it to their lodges to continue faith
full attendance and to give willing
ly services made valuable by the
lesson of experience.
The uniform Rank has an enthu-
siastlc admirer and devotee in the
person of Chas. ]. Mccarthy, P. d.
S. G. He spoke of the high posi-
ton of that rank in the States, told
of the old Honolulu Division and
presented plans for reviving the
company.
The Endowment Rank is the
special fad of A. V. Gear, P. c.,
and he is always quite at ease in
presenting its attractions 70,
Knights. He gave some figure.
that arrested the attention of all.
H. F.. Waity spoke of Mystic.
acquaintance with Pacific Coas
sisters and neatly expressed warn
aloha for the lodges nearest thos'
of the Islands.
One of the very best speeches o
the evening was by DR.. A. J. Der
by for "Our Visitors" He spok,
of the hospitality of Hawaiian
Knights and was decidedly humor
Gus In detailing some of his earl,
. impressions Of Mystic.
The regular program concluded
with an exceedingly we rendeie
J recitation by A. l.. Morris. AL
' will want to hear him again.
{ One Of the the pleasant happen
! ings of the evening was the presen
tation of heavy and handsomel,
engraved Past Chaneellor's jewel t
. Geo. Bruins, whose excellent ser
vices have been appreciated by all
An informal social session wa
} now opened and continued till mid
night. The first toast, for whicl
all stood in silence for moment
was Our Deceased Brothers.
Then the following were Gale,
upon: c. M. Vettlesen, A Barnes
Capt. Zeigler, Henry Smith, J. A
Mehrten, Bro. Robinson, Bro
Dunn, Geo. A. Davis, Ir
A. Burgett. Fred. B. Oai
Geo. P. Denison, Geo. Bruins
(song) F. L. Stolz, Jos. Marsden
Capt. Scott. Geo. Hawkins. Sever
al of these impromptu takers wer
very happy in their remarks, nc
tably Geo. A. Davis, Jos, Marsden
Henry Smith and Ira A. Burgeti
With the singing of "Auld Ian
Syne" there was adjournment. A
e agreed the evening has been
/. most pleasant one and mlny wer
2 the wishes for more frequent socis
. gatherings.