East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-11-06

''rhe best meeting held since leav-
ing Denver" Is the estimation of
Head Consul l. 1. Boak, of the Wood
men of the World. in whose honor
the First Christian church was filled
to overlooking. both lower floor and
galleries, on Saturday night,
The reception and entertainment
given in honor of the head consul of
that order was successful and pleas
ant in every way and was well at
tended, the seating capacity of the
church being occupied,
The entertainment began at s
o'clock, with opening remarks by
Chairman John H. Lawrey, of the en-
tertainment committee who presided.
on the platform with Chairman Law
rey We're Head Consul I. l. Boak, Col
onel James II. Raley. DIR. C. ]. Smith,
T. G. Haley. a. d. Stillman, ex-Gov-
ernor 7. T. Geer. State Superintendent
]. Fl. Alderman and +. H. Preher,
consul commander of the local camp
of Woodmen.
Kirkman's orchestra furnished
music for the evening and the liter
airy program was delightful. Miss
Kinsella sang two solos which were
well received and Mrs. w. H. Bleak
ney captured the audience with her
recitation, Money Musk" accompan-
led by Miss Sadie Baum at the piano.
Mrs. Bleakney responded to a
hearty encore with "Bairnies, Cuddle
Doom" which she delivered in a
touching and dramatic manner.
The male quartet, consisting of
Prof. L. r. Traver, Prof. J. w. Huff,
Rev. G. L. Hall and Charles Weiten-
hitler. was recalled for the third time,
so well did it render its first number.
The quartet has established itself in
the affections of Pendleton people
with its excellent singing and will be
In constant demand hereafter.
Brief addresses were delivered by
A. d. Stillman. who is Il member of
the board of head managers OF the
WOCdmen of the World, and was also
mentioned for the position which Mr..
Boak now holds in the order; Colonel
]. H. Raley, DIR. C. ]. Smith, T. G..
Smith, T. C. HALEY, T. T. Geer and
j. Fl. Alderman, but the principal
speaker of the evening was Head
Consul l. l. Boak, who spoke of the
well established principles of frater-
nal insurance as compared to the
grating and dishonesty which has
characterized the management of the
old line life insurance companies.
He mercilessly scored the old COM
panies which have fought fraternal
insurance since its first inception and
which are now getting their just des-
erts at the hands of the people.
Mr.. Boak spoke for an hour and
kept the audience wrapped in atten-
ton during the entire time, so elo-
quently did he handle his subject
He is an enthusiastic and well in
formed man. He has seen the Pacific
Jurisdiction of the Woodmen of the
World grow from a small handful OF
1000 members to almost 100000
members today.
1t is in excellent condition, its
funds being invested in city bonds Of
Baker City, Pendleton, Walla Walla
and other like securities. The mem
bership Is constantly growing and tho
| insurance is gilt-edge in every partic
ular
A class of 25 was initiated int
Pendleton camp at the business meet
ing of the camp, which preceded tn,
entertainment.
Head Consul Boak and his privat'
secretary, A. Tuttle, left Sunda.
morning for Salem. where a reception
and public meeting will be held to
/ night.