The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-11
a. O. U. W.
The rain in torrents fell,
The wind in hurricanes blew,
But neither had any terrors
For the A. o. II. w.

The different lodges of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen throughout
the United States have many times had
excursions, receptions. fraternal visits,
ETC., but never in it's history has there
ever been an excursion undertaken that
with it's many disadvantages, proved
the success that the one on the 9Th ult.
to Ogden was.
On account Of the extremely disagree
able weather the Ogden brothers fig
ured on abou. $50 visitors and made
arrangements accordingly, consequent
ly when AIS brothers and sisters ar
rived at the depot the Ogden brothers
hardly knew which way to turn. To
them it was the most agreeable sur
prise (even if it did prove little in
conveniently they have experienced for
some time. But like true workmen.
they got right down to business, and
everybody had royal time.
The chief of police of Ogden sent
word that any one with the pass word,
would not be arrested, which proved a
very charitable act, as several of the
visitors certainly did get lost in the
shuttle.
The Union opera house was hand
somely decorated and in readiness for
the visitors, and was filled to it's ut
most capacity with dancers. Those who
did not care to dance were entertained
with cards at the A. 0. U. w. hall, and
the overflow, including Brother Nick
UNI and several others, stayed on the
outside and got wet.
The select knights made a most cred
liable showing, with their handsome
uniforms and glittering swords, Com
mander Howe in command. Past Com
mander Kelly was also. in attendance
in full uniform, and many were the
shy glances cast at him by the Ogden
bellies as he promenaded the halls. 1t
was the intention of the sir knights
to give an exhibition drill, but on &C
count of the weather they decided not
to, which proved a great disappolnt-
ment to the Ogden people.
The ladies of the Degree Of Honor
cannot be praised in high enough terms
for the way they braved the storm,
and whenever any Of them would hear
a brother complain about the weather,
they would lecture him until he felt
decidedly ashamed of himself. The la
dies all wore their handsome little
badges and a majority carried large
and beautiful bouquets.
The Misses Barrows and Miss Miller
were among the early arrivals, and did
much to smooth the ruffied feathers of
the later arrivals, who complained bit
ladies were minutely looked after by
their famous chaperone Brother Mower
and Brother Grandpa Richie acted as
second mate. w. Foulger, who has
been recorder of No. 8 for the past six
years, was so ratified and puffed up
with pleasure, that it is probable his
report at next meeting will be incom-
plete. e7lFe
Judge Rolapps address of welcome
TO the visitors was work of art.
j. H. Sullivan, Ogden's famous sing
err was initiated, and after the cere-
mony, rendered several delightful selec-
lions.
If Brother Teasdei of No. Is, had not
been so hasty in having his whiskers
removed, he would have undoubtedly
been recognized by a greater number of
the Ogden brothers; as it was he had
to be introduced all over again.
Brothers Abe Randolph and Dick
Shannon were so far carried away with
righteous enthusiasm, that they were
found searching an alley, presume bly,
for burglars, thinking undoubtedly they
were in Salt Lake. sn
But the hardest joke of all was when
some one asked Brother, Silas T. Smith
of No. 10 what the time was and he,
always ready to accommodate, readily
looked at his watch and gave the time,
when to his anazement about so voices
shouted as loud as possible, Thank
you sir" L. will be at least three weeks
before Brother Smith RECEIVERS his equil-
ibrium.
Held's full band accompanied the
lodges to Ogden and return, playing
several selections on the train and gave
an excellent concert in the evening at
the hall.
rlox-
ing last proved a decidedly interesting
one. Master Workman McQuarrie, pre-
siding.
Two. candidates were initiated in the
first degree and two applications for
membership received.
DR.. Hasbrouck made very eloquent
address to the lodge and Brother Darke
also entertained the brothers for a
short time.
Brother William Spier, more common
ly termed the Gladstone of No. 10,
was in his glory, and if the lodge had
not adjourned as it did, he would sill
be talking No. 10 is going down on
record for it's eloquent speakers, and
at present has five silver tongued ora
tors.
Among the visitors present were P.
NJ. w. S. W. R. Brown, Brother Wolfe,
who has been a member for nirateen
years, Brothers Brown and Masterman.
both of Nebraska
J.. W. Busby, Of No. 10, who has been
absent from the city for six weeks, is
again back to his post.
No. 10, ever to the front in the way
of entertaining their brother workmen,
extend cordial invitation to all bro
theirs to attend their meeting Wednes-
day evening next. After the initiation of
two candidates in the second degree,
the brothers will be entertained by one
of the latest improved monographs,
with over 100 selections; also a. feast
OF light has been provided for every
brother. Come and all will be made
welcome.
Master Workman Hicks presided at
No. 15's unusually largely attended
meeting on Monday evening last and
had good reason to feel as proud as he
looked of his position.
The correspondent owes Brother Alex.
Brown, of No. 10, an apology for neg
lecting to mention his name with the
rest Of the Ogden committee in last
weeks issue. Brother Brown worked
hard and faithful and deserves spec
ial mention.
Brother Read made short address,
touching on the way No. Is was so
rapidly gaining in membership and
hoped the good work would continue.
Among the visitors were Mat. Rhodes,
George Barrows, P. M. Patterson and
P. M. w. Collins. The latter, who has
been east for several weeks, stated he
was heartily glad to be back with the
brothers and after all there is no place
like home and No. 15
Brother Merrill rendered several
beautiful selections on the organ, and
Brother Barrows recited an exceedingly
comic story, which was received with
much applause and merriment. Brother
Teasdel made a few pleasant remarks
and the lodge adjourned.
No. Us meeting on Thursday even