The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-09-04
GRAND COUNCIL
Ohio Q. NJ. 3. A., Meets
in Canton September
II and l2-Local Lodges
Preparing for Event.


final arrangements were to be made
for the coming ninth annual conven-
ton of the Ohio grand council, in
which the greatest interest is being
manifested. as nothing of the kind
has ever been held here before
The meeting was opened by Presi-
dent John T. Blake who. in an able
address explained the coming conven-
ton and the cause of it's being held
in this city. In part Mr. Blake said:
b. From membership of about 40 we
have steadily grown from year to year
5until we now number over 450, which
is the largest branch in the state of
Ohio, and this alone, without con-
sidering the many advantages of the
city in hotel accommodations and
meeting places should give us right
to the first honor of c&r order in the
state"
He also explained the great respon-
sibility resting on the order and urged
every member to lend his cooperation
in manner that will result in con-
vention to be proud of. He then in
troduced Grand President Charles
Waechter, who is a loyal member to
Leo Branch, of which he is a charter
member. Mr.. Waechter is an excel
lent orator and one of the best posted
members in the state, and his re-
marks brought out the enthusiasm
they deserved.
The president then called on Will
liam Dannemiller, who is the oldest
member of the branch. MIR. Dame
miller gave a picturesque account Of
the uphill struggle of the order in
its infancy and grew eloquent on
touching on the high standard of sue
cess it has attained and the crafty
ing sight of so large a gathering at
a regular meeting He was heartily
applauded.
A big feature of the evening was the
first appearance of the new G. M. B.
A. orchestra, composed entirely of the
talent in their own ranks. They rem
dered selections before and after the
meeting. and considering the fact that
they had had only one rehearsal, the
music was excellent. The following
compose the orchestra: Frank Zim-
mer, Emanuel Kessler, Louis Kessler
Charles Fiala and August Stock.
Cigars were passed to the members
and a pleasant evening was spent
After the regular business, the ex-
ecutive and sub committees met to
perfect their plans. Arrangements
will be made for the accommodation OF
about QOO of tba hannuat in the Audi
torium.- The committee in charge of
the tickets reports that almost all of
those reserved for Canton have been
sold, and it is expected the entire
capacity will be in use. There will be
no charge made to the spectators and
many will take advantage of the op-
portunity to hear the excellent pro
gram.
set PROGRAM.
,c Tuesday, September H. $3.50 a, M
The officers and delegates will meet
at convention hall Bast block, North
Market street, and headed by the
Grand Army band, and members OF
the local branches, march to St
Johns church where solemn high
sic will be furnished for this mass and
sung by Canton's finest vocalists and
mixed quartet, the male members OF
which belonging to the association.
10 oclock-March to convention hal
where address of welcome will be de
Iivered by the mayor of Canton on
behalf of the city and Brother John
N nf o
on behalf of the local Branches. Re
sponses by Grand President Charles
A. Waechter and others.
Appointment of committees.
Afternoon-Business session.
Evening-At 7:30 the officers, dele
gates and their ladies' will assemble
at convention hall and proceed by troll
ley cars to Meyers lake and summer
theatre, as theatre party to the dele
gates, their wives and lady friends.
Wednesday, September IL, $3.50 a
m.-Business session.
III Afternoon-Business session.
Installation of elected officers by
Supreme President John ]. Hynes, O
Buffalo, N. Y.
Eyening-7:30 Banquet at the Au
ditorium, for which, besides the splen
did menu, an excellent musical ant
literary program has been provided.
1, The executive committee of arrange
ments wishes to impress on the mindi
of all the officers and delegates tina
in all the entertainments provided
their wives. daughters and lad!
friends are to be included.
, d. w. Quinlan, president of the ex
ecutive committee says that Canton Il
the home and foundation of the c. M
b, A. in this state, and hopes tina
every member will show just prid'
laad lend his assistance in showing
TO the people of this city and Vi
entity a convention that will eclips'
any the Ohio grand council has eve
held