The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-06

The public ceremonial given by the or
ficers of the supreme chapter OF the order
OF the Golden West last Wednesday ev-
ening in Elks' hall. Colman building. was
a complete success. the large hall being
| filled 10 its utmost capacity. Al $50
O'Clock NJ. d. Barnes with few pleasant
and appropriate remarks introduced as the
chairman Of the evening Supreme Ruler
c. .. Fowler. who cordially welcomed the
guests. briefly touching upon the benefits
20 be derived from membership in the new
order, and also those accrufng 10 Seattle
by reason OF the supplies for all subordi-
nate chapters being purchased in this city.
He was followed by the Hon. John Ar
thur. who talked of Faith saying in
substance that faith is the mother of cour-
age. Without faith in ones self, IN ones
cause or IN ones mission, no great achieve
ment is possible 10 man or nation. He
quoted numerous incidents from history OF
the great power OF faith. from the Ara
bian camel driver establishing one OF the
greatest religious systems and one OF the
mightest military rlonarchies of the world.
10 Washington. with fewer than two mill
lions of scattered colonists at his back
throwing down the gage of battle 10 the
richest country in the world. Coming
down to the present day. he spoke or the
gallant Cubans battling for liberty. and
the handful of Cretans and Greeks bidding
defiance 10 banded Europe. 'fAll.' said
the speaker, are actuated by faith. May
this newborn society be continued and
have faith in its mission: may its found
ers realize their worthy ambition TO serve
their fellow beings by devising protection
TO the widows and orphans against the ac-
cidents of life and the caprices of fortune"
Herbert Williams sang My Heart and
Thine in his usual faultless manner.
Rev. A. l.. Hutchinson, of the First Pres
byterian church. spoke on the topic of
lI-x,A ~ 1sEA -.
indeed" ne said. who would launch out
upon the great deep having no anchors on
board. Hope Is the sheet anchor OF hui
manity. 1t is related to desire as the bios
som 10 the fruit in embryo. When
hope dies despair fails. Hope Is one
of the chief motors of human activity
Every work and purpose of man is spur
red on by hope" He mentioned the rarm-
er. the merchant, the. student. the multi
tudes flocking to Alaska, all buoyed up by
hope. Hope springs eternal in the hu-
man breast: man never is. but always TO
be blest." Hope is a guaranty of immor-
tality. "Adown life's rugged pathway
beams hopes radiance from afar. guiding
tbs careworn pilgrim to the gates that
stand ajar" You do WE'LL said the
speaker. ito take hope as your anchorage.
for by and by shall you be able 20 outride
the many storms that sweep over the ocean
OF fraternity"
Mrs. I. F. Townsley sang Love In
Spring" by Victor Herbert. and to an en-
thusiastic recall she responded with
You"
Melvin G. winstock spoke on the sub
ject OF Charity" He first referred 10 the
new order as one meriting from the peo-
pie of Seattle the most substantial encour-
agement. referring to charity as exempli-
fed in the order. He said in part:
Man cannot break a single link in the
audi hat hat kfs,a- I'D ~
Dor. There can come in this world no
sorrow, evil or joy which does not affect
both you and me. True charity is the phi
losophy Of living righteously. with Just,
though fearless, regard for mans relation
10 the world. Confucius said that charity
is that rational and constant affection
which makes Us sacrifice ourselves TO the
human race as II we were united with IT,"
The speaker traced fraternalism from the
beginning OF Masonry. and concluded with
a few strong words in favor OF the new
order just launching on the sci fraternai.
Nine Berta Criveih gave the piano num-
Der Genoni Karganoff's opera "Nozo."
and received a recall
Hon Frank Lewis spoke OF the order
its aims and objects. He called on every
person who had the interest of Seattle AZ
heart TO join in UNFOLDING an enterprise
created by Seattle brains, Seattle energy
and Seattle pluck. He very clearly set
foTtn all the oenefitS derived from men,
bershp. and also referred to the money
which would 5e dispersed In the city in
the purchase OF supplies, paraphernalia,
etc.
Mrs. Grace Koch Baer captured tns su-
dlence by singing 'Merrily / Roam" re-
spending 10 a recall with "Rosamond
by c. Chaminody.
The obligation was administered 10 the
officers OF the supreme chapter by pr
Hutchison amid the deepest and most in
tense silence. and at the conclusion or the
ceremony the initiatory ode was sung by
the audience.
Messrs. Carroll ard Smith gave a man
doiin and guitar selection. receiving a re-
call.
The chairman. after heartily thanking.
on behalf Of the officers OF the supreme
chapter. all those ladies and gentlemen
VINO had so kindly contributed their ser
vices toward the success of the evenings
entertainment, called for the closing ode
after which dancing was INDUCED In untu
midnight
The members OF the order are more than
pleased with tire success OF this the first
entertainment given under the auspices OF
the new society. The music. the singing
and the addresses were far above the
standard. and the audience showed
throughout the evening by their hearty and
spontaneous applause that this fact was
appreciated. IL IS Intended TO make this
the first OF series Of similar public meet
iuEs % be held from time 10 time
Tomorrow evening the first subordinate
chapter will be formally Instituted az tha
Masonic temple. Proceedings will com
rlence AZ o'clock. This will Of course be !
"A meeting for members only