The Washington times., 1902-04-27

sweethearts as WELL and the banquet
viting than it did when the company as
semhled
Col. Ed Hay presided, and. as toast
master, was witty or serious, as the oc-
casion demanded. but more frequently
kept the table in laughter. The invoca-
tion was pronounced by Rev. Donald Nc
Lcod
The menu which followed, and which
occupied the attention of the guests for
sumo time before the speeches of the
evening were made was n list of all the
coed things in a culinary line of the
season. Cut flowers. violets, apple bios
soms. ana lilies decorated the tables.
Judge Barnard Responds.
Judge Job Barnard. Justice OF the su-
prcme Court of the District of Columbia,
on behalf of the city of Washington, re-
sponded to the first toast and made a
speech full of tender affection for the city
of his adoption and of hope for its ulti-
mate greatness. This sentiment he gave
as fitting one for the Capital:
Not from seven hills shines forth thy
glory
Nor Eternal is thy boasted title:
Yet in thine architectural beauty
And the grandeur of thy greater future.
The Universe beholds thee with all eyes
And thou art hailed Mistress of the New
World"
Judge Barnard recited many interesting
stories OF the older but picturesque Wash
ington, the Capital IL was Immediately
ne war when sectional feeling WINS
intense and the seat Of government
center upon which were focused the eyes
OF the country.
He came TO Washington, he said, thirty
six years ago. when Andrew Johnson was
presidcnt-when the streets were mud
holes-when there were but few indica-
tions of the architectural beauty which
the city has since attained, and when he
was filled with the enthusiasm OF youth.
This enthusiasm he declared. he has al
ways retained, and the hope of 2 greater
and more beautiful city is stronger now
than ever before, because OF the progress
which he's already been made.
OF the Odd Fellow organization in
Washington at that time he spoke also
referring to it's work here, and compli-
menting and congratulating the order for
the rapid strides which it has made.
Grand Sire Cable Present.
Judge Barnard was followed by the
grand sire OF the order. A. c. Cable. of
Ohio. who iourDeyed TO Washington that
be might participate in the exercises at
tending the historic birthday He replied
10 the toast The Sovereign Grand
Lodge"
To Odd Fellows his presence here was
signifcant event, and one duly appre
tnd zdl af
which he pointed out the relationship OF
the sovereign lodge to the other lodges,
was listened TO intently and granted fire.
quent applause.
1.-The Genius Of Odd Fellowship" was
the theme of the address delivered by the
grand secretary, J. Frank Grant. As
fraternity he claimed for the order first
rank. and as doer of gracious deeds,
leader among benevolent bodies.
Representative Glenn Of Idaho spoke of
the future of Odd Fellowship. in which he
drew a bright picture OF the onward march
Of the society. spreading, growing, and
espandin as the nations expands.
Representative Robinson Of Indiana
snake OF the influence and power of the
order.
senator Burnhsm of New Hampshire.
Senator Mitchell. and Representative
pearre of Maryland could not be present.
The Guests Present.
The following guests were present at
the banquet:
Adrian Hughes. w. A. Hutchins, Lieut. |
Wilbur r. Cogswell, Rev. T. J. Prettyman. |
] M Robinson A. c. Cable, 4. b. Hay,
j. Frank Grand, Edwin Curry, Job Bar
nard Mics Jessie Altman. Rev. Donald c. |
Mcleod. r. W. Stephens. Mr.. Ind Mrs, j.
Dayis Brad6eld, w. b. Joynes, w. H. Nc