Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-01-01

L. S.-John II. cooper.
X. A. c.. J. Fribley.
Master Sd Vail-Jas. T. Ryon.
Master I'd Vail-T. B. McElhimey.
Master LIST Vail. c. Fetterman.
Wives of Masons, members of the
Eastern Star and their husbands
and wives were the only invited
guests. The services were solemn
aud very impressive as conducted
by the High Priest, c. A. Childs.
Mr.. Childs is good reader, with a
well modulated voice and the beau.
tiful work was accomplished with
out the slightest hitch. After the
services at the hall all repaired to
the Springs hotel where the ladies
of Magnolia Chapter, No. l5S, Order
of the Eastern Star, had prepared a
most inviting repast.
Some time ago these worthy la.
dies proposed rendering the Blue
Lodge and Chapter members sup
per on this occasion, The only com.
pensation being that they might
witness the installation. The offer
was accepted and AN evening of
unexceptional enjoyment resulted.
Upon arriving at the hotel the
guests were called TO order by A.
Macdonald, Worthy Patron of the
Eastern Star, and an address of
welcome from the order toi,s guests
was delivered by him, which was
tittingly responded to by {. A.
Childs on behalf of the Chapter
aud by L. ID. Brewster for the Blue
Lodge. Then Came the assault on
the dining room. Too much praise
cannot be bestowed upon the deco.
rating of this spacious room. The
great five-pointed star (emblematic
nf the order) in tie, ceiling, eacli
point with it's pecnifs> snfAsr, ana
under each point "a tabA will EOl.
1rs to correspond with tht-ents
above, the souvenirs and floweAre
narmony-altogether made loveN
picture, and the happy faces of the
guests, ten to each of five tables,
lent additional charm to the scene.
An orchestra composed of II. J.
Mitzel, mandolin. Ed. Fribley gui.
ar, and Don Fenton, flute, rendered
nigh grade music throughout the
repast. About eighty persons en.
joyed the hospitality of the worthy
hosts. After the banquet came a
social season of enjoyment in the
parlors, consisting of music by the
orchestra, piano duet by Miss Marie
Gill and Mrs. Samuel II. Smith, two
vocal solos by Mrs. Shriner, accom-.
panied by Miss Gill, reciiations by
Miss Erma McElhiney, a vote of
thanks TO Mr.. and Mrs. 5. p. Partch
for their kindness in opening their
house free for the occasion, and
then-goodnight.
Following is the address of wei.
come delivered by A. Macdonald:
Brother Master Masons. Ladies and
As Patron of the Order of
the Eastern Star. tender to you all
hearty welcome. The Order of the East
ern Star is the grandest organization on
the face Of Gods footstool. When Bro
Morris conceived the idea OF bringing to-
gether the wives. widows. daughters and
sisters Of Master Masons into one organic
alton il was a noble thought-it was d.
vine. The Order Of the Eastern Star,
while separate from the Masons. yet they
are linked together for the mutual benefit
Of each. What are its teachingsl Love
one another. What noble sentiment
That is the foundation of our 6cial fab
ric. II brings together the sisters into one
bond of social love and pleasure. II is the
lie that binds The average woman's lot
IS not as pleasant as the average mans. |
They don't have the social greetings that
men have, Tor man mlngies with the outer
world and sees more LIE. we are all SO
,ial beings and love company. and woman
'hould have more social pleasure They
ire entitled to It. The humdrum lie OF
woman in the house. the same old work
laily. and very often alone. becomes weA-
'isome; especially So when perhaps the