Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-21
NIGHT FOR WOoDMEN.
Continued from Fifth page.

ed at once to the theatre, which he
inferred just as Chairman William
Jackson arese to deliver his address
of welcome. As Mr.. Johns"n, who
on all former occasions since Rock
Island first became closely identified
with the orders highest and best in
terests, has occupied place with the
officials of the order near the stage,
was escorted to seat in the body OF
the house, with the rank and file, q
cheer went up throughout the build
ing. This was repeated again and
again until it swelled into a mighty
shout, accompanied by vigorous hand
clapping and feet-stomping that shook
the building. Then during the course
of the evening, when one of the speak
ers alluded incidentally to MIR. John
appro baton. And when the ex-
ercises proper were over, and
the last of the regular speakers had
spoken, the cry arose AL over the
house, of "Johnson!n johnson"
johnson, of Peabody" etc. The
suggestion was taken up with such
unan,mity of expression that it seemed
as if every one in the house was con-
ributing Il the volume of the sound,
and the scene which attended the
entry of Mr.. johnson was repeated.
When he stood up in his seat in re-
cognition of the compliment shown
him, snd attempted to speak, the act
proved but the signal for even more
rapturous demonstration, and il was
some time before quiet could be re-
stored sufficiently for him to make
himself heard. Acknowledging the
testimonial of Friends hip shown him,
and expressing his appreciation of it,
he spoke of his regret that, because
of unavoidable circumstances, he had
not been privileged to spend more
time in the city during the present
gathering of the orders officials, but
he was merely passing through the
city. and had improved the oPpor-
tunity to stop. if only for the even
ing. and would be obliged to resume
his journey on the midnight train.
He was overjoyed at the thought of
meeting again old friends from all
parts of tie Jurisdiction of Wood
craft, and of making the acquaint-
ance of those who had entered its
official ranks siBce he had ceased to
occupy official station AS he re-
sumed his seat. Mr.. johnson was
again warmly applauded-
other Social Events.
The smoker rendered by the local
profe ssion at the Rock Island Clut
last night to the Woodmen physicians
proved an exceedingly pleasant affair.
After there had been introduciions al
around, a half hour was passed in di.
agnosing Havanas. a musical pro-
gram following, Lieut.. $. I. Bowlby
operating an immense Home Grand
graphophone, c. D. Elliott, OF
Seattle, Wash, giving Several fine
recitations. and J. NJ. Colligau
contributing two vocal mum bers with
piano accompaniment by Adelbert
Head. A delicious collation. was
served in the dining room. after
which the company repaired again
to the reception room, where ensued
season of yarn-spinning, in which
State Senator Emory Townsend, OF
Saginaw. Mich, and c. D. Elliott, OF
Seattle. Wash. split the bun They
are royal entertainers. each having an
inexhaustible supply of good stories.
dinner was given at the Harper
| house last evening 10 a party OF
| friends by Director and Mrs. E. E.
Murphy in honor of theiI niece, Miss
Addie Patterson. of Leavenworth.
Kan.
At this mornings meeting of the