Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-04-17
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Odd Fellows Hall Crowded With Rep. rcscntativc Citizens and Their
 Families -- Mayors Address.

\ brilliant scene was witnessed last evening, at Odd Fellows hall, upon tho occasion of the reception, dance and banquet given in honor of the visiting Odd Fellows and Rcbckahs. The rep. rescntntivc citizens of the city and their families turned out in full force to extend n cordial greeting to the wis. itors, and the hall contained fully 800 persons, it being impossible 10 seat all who attended, accommodations being only sufficient for the ladies and their escorts. II was the largest gathering tha, ever assembled in Odd Fellows hall, and several of the visiting dele. gates stated that it was by far the most splendid reception. in point of numbers, and in excellence of arrangement, that had ever been icndcrd inc grand lodge in Arizona.
 The decorations were pretty and ar tistic. A large American flag was drapcd over the Noble Grand chair, the colors of the order appeared in fcs toons of bunting, while the orchestra was screened behind network of palms and grccncry. While the guests were arriving the orchestra discoursed excellent music, and it was Q o'clock when r. W. Moore, Noble Grand of Arizona lodge, of Prescott, arose and in fitting words, stated the nature of the occasion and the entertainment that had been arranged for the evening.
 Mayor Goldwatcr was then intro duccd, and officially welcomed the wis. itors in behalf of the city of Prescott. He said: "It is . pleasure ns we'll as n privilege to welcome you to the city of Prescott, the birthplace of organized Odd Fellowship in Arizona and the home of the largest organized body of the members. There arc many hore who can remember the struggles of the pioneer lodgc of Prescott, and of its early meetings at it's first hall on Cur. Icy street, and who have watched the progress and success of Arizona lodge. They remember also those who have gone to their long rest, who helped to build up this city. The city government knows that those who compose the grand lodge represent tho best and most progressive citizens of the com. munities in which they 1.-Two and whose duty it is to promulgatc the hcautiful doctrine of Friendship, Love and Truth.
 After referring cloqucntly 10 the charities of the order and its benefac. l tions, tn' spcakor concluded: "So this cit is glad to welcome you and extend to you tho official freedom of the city We trust that when you leave you will cnrry away with you kind memories of the city and of us."
 The reply was given by Past Grand Master Frank P. Trott of Phoenix, who said; "lt affords me the greatest pleas urc to tender to the citizens of this beautiful city the thanks of every Odd Fellow and Rcbckah who has heard the words of welcome you have so kindly expressed. Prescott has n world. wide reputation for her quecnly hospitality and judging from the kind words every
 where received and the welcome OK pressed in the decorations of your busi ness houses, she still deserves that rep utation. I know that this reception |, not rendered to us as individuals, or a, . collection of individuals, but that ii Hmanates from fitting desire on youI
 ,art 10 show honor to the cause we TOD 'cscnt--a cause founded on the highes, principles of humanity, to comfort th' widow, protect the orphan, and roliev' the distressed; an order that clevates intellectually and morally, and ono tAs,