The Hawaiian gazette., 1906-04-10
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THE L0CHS.


which marked the seventh anniversary
of the Introduction of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles In Honolulu, was an
event both notable and enjoyable.
The crowd, which exceeded anticipa-
lions. mustered at the depot of the
o. r. & l.. Co. and embarked on the
1880 p. m. special train to the PENN
sula, at least 400 making the trip.
At Pearl Harbor the visitors found
everything In readiness to receive
them. a double line of Japanese Ian
which was deliberately decorated with
the flags of all nations.
Ernest Kaafs quintet club furnished
the music in very acceptable man.
ner and dancing was INDUCED In to
the delight OF all. until repeated blasts
by the whistle of the midnight special
warned the merrymakers that the time
was at hand to return to town.
Many who did not dance enjoyed
themselves strolling by the shore of the
NOON silvered lagoon. enjoying the
beauty of perfect tropic night
The refreshment eud of the enter
tainment was well looked after and the
inner man was admirably catered to
both from an edible and bibible stand
point
An all-round good time was enjoyed
by all participants In the entertain
ment proffered by the local Aerie Of
Eagles and everyone was sorry when.
all too quickly, the time to go home
arrived.
The usual picnic humor was az
abundant as ever.
The inevitable man who failed to
produce a ticket and refused to make
good his fare was put Off the train at
Aiea.
One lady on being asked IL her pro-
gram was full, replied Indignantly
Lord, no; I've only had one sand
wich."
The most popular dance was, as
usual at these popular fetes, the beer
dance.
How can I Beer to Leave Thee"
was by all odds the most popular song
of the evening.
The dancing was of a most spirited
description AS rule the couples got
away at the fall of the flag at n two
minute git. Now and again, however.
pair of inexperienced walters would
show signs of stage fright and spar
cautiously for an opening but invari-
ably the vociferous encouragement of
the onlookers would urge them ON
until they were spinning as gaily over
the waxed floor as teetotums, probably
unaware of the fact that they haze
got properly going.
All in all the time was an all-round
good one and the next picnic of the
Eagles win be eagerly awaited by all
who took part i'm last nights affair.
HISTORY OF THE ORDER.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, like
many other fraternites, has for its
! cornerstone, charity and benevolence-
| To care for its members who may be
stricken with sickness or distress. and
to attend the last sad rites of a de-
ceased brother. are the paramount du-
ties which the order accords to itD
members.
The motto of the order is Liberty.
Truth, Justice and Equality" These
are the fundamental principles upo9S
which the order Is founded, and upO&e
this foundation it viii safely and seq
curely rest until time shall be no morS.-
The social features connected with
the order are so arranged as to all
times have the tendency to drive away
the dun cares of everyday life, hence.,~
its meetings are always well attended.
as all who attend are certain of SPEND
| ing pleasant and profitable evening
The order was born In the City OF
| Seattle. Wash. in February, 1893, and
on the 18th day of April 1901, Homo
lulu Aerie No. l4O was instituted by
| Brother Cheetham of California. The
aerie has grown until now 1t has 1853
members, and It's financial condition In
all that could be desired.
Eagledom has spread its wings
| throughout the United States. Canaii,,s
| the Philippines and Hawaii, and there
are now over 1150 aeries, with a total
| membership of over 100000. all work.
| ing under the banner OF the Universal
Brotherhood of Man. Onward" is the
watchword, and 1t seems to be but
| question OF time when the Fraternai
order OF Eagles will be the greatest
| fraternal order In the world
Honolulu Aerie No $40 meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday evenings
OF each month at X or p. Hall on
King street, where all sojourning
brothers are welcome.
The committees responsible for the
success of last nights celebration were
as follows:
Refreshment Committee--T A. Simp-
son (chairman), Robt. Ross, Harry
Klemme, H. F. Singer Axel Lunggren.
/ T.. l.. Berndt, Dave Hurst, j. A. Roth
well, Jas. McAuliffe, Harry Jensen.
Paul Mauldenhaner. Chas. Freeman.
Music Committee1F. Weed. NJ, Ros-
enberg, Il. X. Biven. Jos. Rosen.
Floor Committee - NJ. Rosenberg
chairman. II. Auerbach. II. Il. Han
son, Il. II. Blven. +. q. Noyes, IA. Sim
mons, L. H. Twomey.
Reception Committee-W w. Carlyle.
u, w. Quinn, w, Il. Riley, w. l.
Frazee
Program Committee-H, n. Moore
chairman, Morris Rosenberg. II. T.
lierrirk
Committee OF Arrangements-Ro Robert
Ross, VIM, Patterson, Ernest drune,
Fred Weed
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James Wakefield suDeriuteudent of