Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-30
LODGE, NO. 5, '::'
A. 0. U. w., ENTERTA|NS.
Enjoyable Gathering in Honor OF Older
Members==-Grand Lodge Officers Attend
--=Fine Entertainment, Banquet and
Speaking the Evenings Program.


Were all ablaze Wednesday evening in
honor OF the older enibers of the lodge,
who were rendered an entertainment
and banquet. 1t was indeed the most
social occasion that has been held
il the lodge this season and a large
number of the members turned out to
partake in the festivities. There are
but few of the original members of the
lodge left, but there are a large num-
Der who now are we'll advanced in
years and whose interest is centered
in the lodge and it's future and it was
in their honor that such an occasion
was held.
1t was the original intention of the
lodge to horror the older members by
having field day or picnic, but the sea-
soE vas so far advanced that the
idea was abandoned and it was de-
cided to have the entertainment in the
lodge rooms. For several weeks an
earnest committee has been at work
and everything took place in COM
mendable manner. The committee on
arrangements consisted of ]. N. Nc
strong, A. +. Merrill, Jr, and ]. OAR
veau.
The members We're overjoyed in be-
ing able to secure Mayor Frank Red
ingtOn, who is an honored member, to
preside at the entertainment, which
he did with his usual dignity. AS
guests OF the evening, the lodge had
several of it's Grand Lodge officers,
these being Grand Master w. H. Paine
of SkCwheean. Past Grand Master G.
S. Longey of North Arson. Grand
Foreman J. H. Mcmahon of Waterville,
Grand Recorder Fred Emery Beane of
llalloweH and .. @. Cross, chairman of
the executive committee of Waterville
Regrets were read from Grand Over
seer w A. Vannah of Winslow Mills,
Hon. j. w. NnoWlton of Ellsworth
thairman of the committee on laws
and Past Grand Master Edwin Ston.
of RiddefOrd, who is one of the Crane
Lodge officers. All expressed their sin
core desire to he present at such al
occasion, but in each case importan l.
business prevented their attendance.
The lodge room was filled WheI
Mayor Redington announced the be
of the program which was
selection by Harlow's Orchestra, While !
efficiently furnished music during tn &
entire evening. After the music
pleasing solo entitled Roses Bril-
Dreams of You" was rendered by Mi q
Harrington of Fairfield. Miss Gotta
der charmed those present by her 4
scriptive reading and was literally a Il
plauded. One of the best things
the program was the entertainer =,
furnished by William Mckay, the
black-faced artist Many of his witty |
jokes and songs were original and to- |
gether with his banjo selections, he was
greatly enjoyed. He was forced to re
Spond several times to encores. The
program was concluded by a solo by
Miss Harrington, entitled "Whistle and
I'll Wait for You"
After the program Mayor Reding-
ton introduced the Grand Lodge Of |
ficers present. made a few remarks, |
all of which were interesting and en-
joyed. He brought out the necessity |
of young men whether with family or
not, to carry some sort of an insur- |
ance. He spoke of the many qualities |
of the Ancient Order of United Work
men of which he was proud to be ii |
member
The first speaker of the evening |
was the Past Grand Master G. 5.
Longley, who told of his connection
with the lodge and of his many en-
joyable visits to Waterville Lodge, NO. |
5. He was followed by Grand Master
w. H. Paine, who told Of the work be-
ing accomplished all over the State
and from points which he has recent
Nv visited Mr.. Paine is no stranger
in the lodge room in this city and his
appearance is always greeted. Grand
Foreman, ] H. Mcmahon of this cityS|
who was also chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the even
ings entertainment. told in his usual
appreciative manner of many of the
benefits derived. Mr. Mcmahon since
his connection with the lodge has beer
an ardent worker and by his unceasing
efforts has gained a high position in
the Grand Lodge ranks. O. o. Cross
of Watervile followed.
The person whom the members of
Watervile Lodge always delight in
hearing is Grand Recorder Fred Emery
Beane of Hallowell and he was given
warm welcome. Mr.. Beane is per-
haps more thoroughly acquainted with
the business of the organization than
perhaps any other member and his
statistics are given so that each mem
Der is able to understand. His warm
tribute to Waterville Lodge and its
members was unlimited and he gave
nothing but praise for their persistent
labors.
About $50 when the speaking had
concluded, the members formed in
line and headed by the Grand Lodge
officers and with music by the orches-
ira. marched to the adjoining banquet
room, where they were greeted with
an elaborate spread. 1t was ban
ouet such as has seldom been set in
the lodge room and was neatly and at
tractively arranged. The room was
tastily arrayed with flags and patriotic
streamers and presented a CAV APP
pearance. The menu consisted Of many
delicacies. excellently prepared by only
those who know how.
When all had partaken of the boun-
ties, adjournment was taken to the
main lodge room. where the members
and guests proceeded to enjoy the fur
Their entertainment that had been pre-
pared for them Everybody loves n
social dance and for the remaining
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