The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-15
DEATH OF WASHINGTON.
Csmmemorsted BY Red Men at Bfysa Hell
lest Night.
oRAIoRy, REGULATIONS AND Mvsl'
Were Features os the Programme.
pauuhtcrs OF Pocehcntns A.sist
In the ESer~iscs.

Perhaps few people OF the busy world OF
today remembered during Yesterday that
100 years ago George Washington, the
Father of His Country. the chief Of states
men and soldiers. yielded up mis- life after
having spent II in devoted duts to his
country and his people For this reason
tho Improved order OF Red Men and the
Sisters OF Pocahontas of Houston heyc
cause to feel proud OF the large atten lance
at Bryan hall last night on their ceremo-
nies commemorative the one hundrehth
anniversary OF the death of Washington.
Hon. j, c. Hutcheson was the orator OF
the occasion and in eloquent words pa'u
la fitting tribute to the life aud noble
| deeds of Washington.
Mr.. j. n. Perkins was an efficient nas-
ter of ceremonies. and the various Of
ficers OF the Houston tribes performed
their duties we'll.
brakes Address to the American
Flag" recited by Miss Nora Taylor, moved
the whole audience to enthusiasm, as well
as the recitation OF "old Glory by Judge
w n. Shaw.
The musical portion of the prograhine,
being in charge OF Miss stella wilson, 'e, ~
nothing TO be desired. and great credit is
due tina, accomplished young lady. VINO Is
also a Sister of Pocahontns.
! One OF the features of the evening Was
\ the invocation and benediction OF Mr. W.
p. Brennan the prophet OF the occasion
which. ON account of its APPROPRIATENESS
| and Americanism. lis given mere
! I'VE are brought here tonight, Grea'
| Shirt, 20 honor Thee by paying homage
! TO the life of one of Thy most worthy ser
wants Thy name is honored most by hoi'-
/ oring Thy handiwork. To glorify Thy ere
alton Is Thy greatest praise. Ana So, "
| Great Spirit we meet tonight to recall the
| virtues. to praise the noble deeds, so re-
count the devotion to his country ana %
| review the unseliish life OF Washihstuh
the founder OF our liberty. Help US TO-
night to reap a benefit from his example
! Helm us to walk the worthy way ne iaio
ont or us. Direct our lives in virtue
honor ruth and patriotism. MAKE w "h'
derstand the value OF freedom. f1ii III
| with the love of our country and her my
buttons an6 guard us securely IRON wv
danger of decay. Make oil us natioh o
patriots proud of the liberty in when VIZ
| live. Keep us secure from all entangiint
alliances and national vice and danger, ane
may the dawning century be grander ttal
/ the mast. Be mindful O Great spirit o
our noble order. He'll, each member a.
life's duties we'll. and 10 enrich ms ianil.
with his purest love. Enable us 10 i y,
and live above all unworthy things IN
spIre our tribes with increased ardor II
ne cause of all good May we work 10
gether in harmony for making universe
4 freedom. friendship and charity ihsp''
also our great councils with WISDOM 'h''
they may guide their respective tribes
the right path, that they may not go asera
and follow the path Of the evil spirit FRO
long the lives Of our great ehleis ,has W
And when our frail bark has reached ina
silent shore whence no messenger ever re
turns. harbor us, Great Spirit IN IN
haven of Thy eternal love. Hear us
Great Spirit. -, 49,
Great Spirit, that ruiest the Iana an
: sea and marks the pathway of the sun an,
: moon. and in the darkness speaks am
stars go twinkling down me slopss "
q All the yale of death with hope and prom
Use. O Great Spirit, hear us