The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-28
MASONS' HOLY
EASTER RITES
Maundy-Thur8day Is Com
memorated With Banquet.
$50 MEMBERS PRESENT
EIks Also Banquet and Elect
Officers.
$50 MEMBERS PRESENT

From the hour Of eight o'clock till near
unto the hour q p last night the Wichita
Chapter Of the Rose Croix. Scottish Rite
Masonry. commemorated Manufactures
day with a banquet and ritualistic cere-
monies appropriate to the holy time Of
Easter. There were go guests at the elab-
crate feast, forty 10 fifty OF these being
visiting Masons. The banqueters, old and
young. entered into the spirit of the beau
tiful memories Of the occasion and while
they spent the pleasant hours Of joyful
ness. there reigned at al times a quiet
atmosphere throughout the hall Of the
temple.
Tie banquet hail itself was draped in
REQ. white and blue streamers of old
glory sweeping down from the electric
chandelier and forming a graceful roof
ing of the spacious chamber. Clearly set
forth. the gentlemen in their black vest
inert formed q noticeable contrast TO the
four white tables, artisticly enhanced with
q few palms The table at the head Of
which sat the postmaster, Rev j. ..
Ritchie and those who responded to the
toaSts was in the form of a cross and
just Before Rev. Richie was a beautiful
cross four feet in height al made Of
Gala lilies roses and smilaN- Yet another
cross was there behind the reverend gen
tleman, reaching from floor TO ceiling,
typical Of the rose crOiX-
The first speaker OF the evening was ].
Cites Smith who spoke on the supreme
Council and the Grand Commander I.
6. Fitch followed, taking as his subject
..Tho Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of
Kansas" Mr. Fitch was followed by r.
Z Ecrmilon. who spoke Of the Govern
mort of the Country. Greater America"
J. H. Houston talked or the Empire or
Republic, Which Best Typifies Free Ma
sonIv Judge Henry c. Sluss was the
last speaker and closed list of toasts
that were of extraordinary value and
broufht widespread applause from the lis
teners Rev. Richie was given an ova-
tioa when in introducing the speakers he
lightened the more serious thoughts with
keen wit and humor.
A most pleasant feature Of the evening
was The music The vested choir Of the
Episcopal church sang two selections, and
Miss Montez Dunbar and Miss Daisy
Woods, as acconlpanist gave an inspiring
rendition Of salvation
The menu was:
Blue Points or Half Shell.
Olives Lemon Radishes
Roast Spring Lamb with Mint.
Green Peas
Catawba Wine
Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Coffee Cigars
The EIks held their last meeting last
night in the club rooms in the ScheetZ
building On April / they viii take pos
session of their new rooms over 400 East
Douglas avenue The new quarters are
arranged very conveniently and viii be
rtiapcred and refurnished and when
ready for occupancy viii be the finest
club rooms in their appointments in the
state.
The EIks are very progressive order
and they have exerted d great influence
80 the fraternal life of this city. Their
membership is constantly increasing.
Last night J. 3. Chandler. James F.
Comfy and Bob Norris were initiated
into the mysteries OF the order The
election OF officers resulted as follows:
r. c. Van Duyn exalted ruler.
George Bcrgeman. esteemed leading
knight
Adrian S. Houck. esteemed loyal
knisht
T. y. Mccall lecturing knight.
Charles Mosbacher, treasurer.
a. j. Applegatc. secretary.
7. A. Amsdcn. trustee
9. e. Sawyer representative.
After the election, the members in
duiged In most bounteous feast.
Prcl,ly Ash Bitters cures disease Of
tho kidneys. cleanses and strengthens
the liver. stomach and bowels.