Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-06-11

noted for an Il will' spirit, and the
local court made no mistakes and every
thing passed off smoothly and all the
delegates went away at the close OF the
convention well satisfied with their
treatment and with kind words on their
lips for Wausau, and her people In
general.
Most of the delegates arrived Tues
day evening and it was that evening
that the only difficulty was encountered.
All the hotels were well filed up and
some delegates had trouble in getting
quarters An informal reception was
held in Castle hall that evening at
which an address of welcome was made
on behalf of the city by Louis Marchetti,
responded to by Dr. e. A Hildreth of
Fond du Lac, High Chief Ranger of
Wisconsin. Introductions were then
in order, followed by refreshments, G..
M. Boyles making the closing remarks.
Wednesday morning G. b. Bird made
address, followed by work of organiza
ton, reports of Chief Ranger and High
Secretary for two years. The balance
OF the day was taken up in business
In the evening Supreme Treasurer
Harry Collins of Toronto, Can, was
due for an address. The meeting was
in the nature of public reception for
theyisitors and many Wausau people
outside of the order were present to
welcome the guests. Louis Marchetti
made the opening remarks, followed by
the Supreme Treasurer. Mr.. Collins is
a humorist and his address was received
with hearty approval by everyone pres
ent. Though Canadian, he threw
few lunches of shamrOcks and roses at
the United States and to Wausau and
her people. Zeno M. Host, of Madison,
ex-insurance commissioner of Wiscon-
sin; DR.. Hildreth, of Fond du Lac; w.
ii. Mylrea, of Wausau; f. j. Henning,
of Milwaukee; Mrs. Daisy Callow, of
Hammond, and others also spoke.
On Thursday morning officers were
elected as follows
High Chief Ranger-Dr. G. A Hill
dreth, of Fond du Lac.
Vice Chief Ranger E j Henning, of
Milwaukee.
High Secretary. c. Proctor, of
Madison.
High Treasurer-A. j. Nelson, of Ra-
cine.
High Physician-Dr C. w. Rodecher.
of Wonewoc.
High Councilor-W W. Gilman, of
Boscobel.
Representatives to Supreme Court.
G. Proctor of Madison, ID. Deneen of
Hammond, Mrs. c. O. Looney of La
Crosse. FL
These officers were installed, Eau
Claire was chosen as the next place of
meeting in 1910 and at noon the con-
vention came to close after the follow
ing resolutions had been unanimously
adopted
The High Court of Wisconsin, |. O. +.
duly assembled at Wausau, Wis, this
9th day of June, 1907, desire that prop
Ell record be duly made setting forth
their grateful acknowledgement and
appreciation for the cordial and happy
welcome extended to them by the citi-
zens of Wausau through their mayor,
nj. ii. Duncan, represented by Judge
Louis Marchettl, wh1- extended to us
and our order in a most eloquent and
feeling manner, that deeply impressed
us with his sincerity, hearty and cheer
ing welcome followed by many Others
who heartily endorsed and emphasized
the judges kindly welcome.
We feel gratefully indebted to Prof
Z. Nj. Boyles for his untiring efforts and
the assistance of the committee on en-
tertainment who helped him in his
labors to make our visit to your beauti-
full and progressive city one long to be
remembered with pleasure
We owe to Brother G. b. Bird our
special thanks for his kindly words 80
beautifully expressed, touching the high
character of our beloved order with his
warm words of welcome.
We are no less in debt to the ladies'
Fleur de Lis No. 400, who acted upon
the said committee of entertainment for
their helpful assistance in helping to
our pleasure and the success of our
High Court meeting.
We wish to say word of commenda-
ton. The accommodations accorded TO
us were very satisfactory and added
much to our enjoyment and they GER
tainly would be credit to much
larger poph Ntion.H
We further desire to note our higher
appreciation of the many and valuable
favors and courtesies extended to our
court and the order by the ably con
Quoted press of your lovely city.
In the afternoon the visitors were es-