Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-10-18
THE JR. o. U. A. NJ.

Members OF the Yorky1iie lodBe oI
the Junior Order United American
Mechanics did the hopors at delights
full oyster supper at Roth's restaurant
last Saturday night,
The occasion Of the entertainment
was an expected visit from Mr., J. 8.
Wilson, state secretary Of the organi-
zation, and the members had with
them number Of friends from the
outside in order that they might show
the delightful hospitality and good
fellowship that exist among them,
The order has for some time past
had its home at the York Cotton mills;
but has recently taken up It's quarters
in the same hall that Is used by the
Masons and woodmen Of the World.
Its meetings hereafter are to be held
in Yorkville. Marching In from their
village In full regalia, the mill contiR-
gent met the Yorkyille contingent at
the hall, and all proceeded together to
Roth's dining room, where everything
was found In readiness for the supper.
After oysters had been served, stew
ed and fried, and eaten to the music
of string band that had been provid-
ed for the occasion, cigars were passed
around to all who cared to smoke, and
John r. Hart, Esq, presiding as teast-
master, called upon different members
and guests previously appointed for
the purpose to answer to various ap-
propriate toasts.
The first toast on the programme
was 1.-THE Junior Order" This was
to have been responded to by the
state secretary; but owing to the fact
that this official, much to the regret Of
all present; had been prevented from
filling his appointment by illness in his
family, the toast was passed over.
J. Harvey witherspeon, Esq, res
ponded to "our Brother Orders" and
delivered happily conceived address
that was listened to with much inter-
est and pleasure,
John e. Carroll, superintendent Of
education, responded to Politicians"
He defined the difference between the
self seeking schemer and the construc-
tive statesman. told some humorous
stories that were quite pointed in
their applications. and acquitted him
self with much credit throughout,
The speech Of the evening was made
by Congressman Finley. who is a
member Of the Jr. Q. U. A. M. He was
not confined to any particular subject
but was down on the programme sim
ply for an address, After indulging
in some good patured pleasantries at
the expense of several Of his friends,
he stated the fundamental principles
of the Jr. o. u. A. N. to be "Love Of
God, Love Of Home and Love Of Coun-
try" These principles he asserted
were calculated to produce the ideal
citizen, and he proceeded at
some length to define the requirements
of such an Individual. His subject
carried him logically to the matter Of
observing the law, and he took occa-
sion to impress upon his hearers the
solemnity of their duty in preserving
the integrity Of the jury box. He re-
ferred to various miscarriages Of jus
tice that had occurred in this state,
more particularly to the infamous ac-
quittal Of the murderer of the Jewish
peddler in Aiken county. and showed
how such violations Of the jury box
were calculated to undermine all the
of good government. He
asserted that the best remedy for law
lessness was even handed Justice from
the jury box, and represented the du-
ties Of the Juror as the highest and
most responsible that any American
citizen Is called upon to perform.
Sheriff John r. Logan was on the |
to respond to the toast |
Ladies and Babies" but the good
sheriff was not present and the toast
master asked Mr.. ]. A. Tate to throw
some light on the matter. Rising at
the call Of the POSTMASTER, Mr.. Tate |
replied to various thrusts that had
been poked at him, and after getting
eysns asked: What did you say my
subject was Mr. ToastmasterT' 'La-
lies and Babies, the toastmaster re-
piled. swell I don't know anything
about It" Mr.. Tate asserted -
took his seat. u6n tho nro.
sAithousa Ik. Cant W. Il. Moor
l4ied upon, and acquittfd guests
with credit. Several -E.