The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-12-04
SUPERIOR LODGE NO. S, d. OF
H., CELEBRATES
The Affair Was Successful Beyond
Anticipation, and the Attendance
Was Four Hundred and Fifty-An
Interesting Program Carried Out
BOuntifuI Refreshments Served
The Evenings Pleasures Close
With Dancing.

Superior lodge No. 5, Degree OF
Honor, A. o. U. W., celebrated it's
fifth anniversary Monday night at the
A. o. o. W, hall, Though so young in
years, the lodge is a lusty infant, and
it's potentially was demonstrated
last night. The ladies had expected
a large response to the invitations
sent out, but the size of crowd passed
all anticipations. From the number
served at supper, 215 at seating, it
is judged that the attendance was
fully $50. Ali of the large apart
ments were filled with people, and
old and young We'd with each other
in the enjoyment of the evening.
The first part Of the program con-
sisted of speeches and pleasing musi-
Cal numbers.
+. M. Currier gave an address of
welcome, referring briefly to the
order, and hoped that all would have
a good time.
Misses Alma Wagon and Julia
Blekre gave fine piano duet.
Grand Recorder Mrs. Chamberlain,
of Minneapolis, read some interesting
remarks about the Degree of Honor.
Mrs. DR.. Steel sang one of her best
songs.
Little Laura Lulsdorf gave an ex-
hibition of club swinging that is
worthy of special mention.
Misses Tillie and Julia Anderson
had pleasing piano duet.
Grand Chief of Honor Mrs. Ella 81.
Mantor, of Willmar, who is very
bright talker, made short address
and told of the D. of II. and A. o.
U.
Mrs. w. B. Davies sang solo and
responded to an encore.
Past Grand Master J. E. Porter,
under the head of good of the order,
spoke of fraternal and beneficiary
orders in general and gave statistics
proving their Importance. He said
that during the past twenty-eight
years they have paid out over $780,
100000 to widows and orphans of
members, and over 100000 in aid
ing sick and unfortunate members.
At present the membership of these
organizations in the United States Is
100000. He also made some refer
ence to the d. Of II. lodge.
The program was closed by an ex-
cellent clarionet solo by VIM. Schwan-
enberg.
The supper was served at the con-
clusion of the program, and on &C
count of the multitude of people much
time was required for this. The sup
ply of provisions had to be replenish-
ed more than once. Large commit
tees served in the capacity OF walters
and performed their duties to the sat-
isfaction Of all.
When the tables had been cleared
away, the Concordia orchestra struck
up a lively waltz and a program of
| twelve dances was carried out, which
nearly all present participated in.
The large number of dancers taxed
the limits of the dancing hall to the
utmost. 1t was about two o'clock when
the dancing concluded and the party
broke up, all leaving with the feeling
that they had spent most enjoyable
evening.
Much credit is due to the following
excellent committees:
Committee of Arrangements-Mr
W. B. Davies, Mrs. III. G. Gerlach,
Mrs. G.. M. Phillips, Mrs. Ed. Pfeiffer,
Mrs. VIM. Bradley.
Reception-Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Cur
rier, Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Roller, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A Searle.
Iutroduction-Mr. and Mrs. d. T.
Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Lang, Mr..
and Mrs. IL. G. APPEL, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
G.. Gerlach.
Floor managers-W B. Dawes,
John Krost, P. Ii. Jordan.