The sea coast echo., 1910-10-15

FAVORABLE IMPRESSION OF VISITING w.
o. W. TO BAY ST. LOUIS.

The visiting Woodmen from Gulfport
to Bay ST. Louis last Sunday were fav-
orably impressed with their visit. The
evidence is as follows, from Mondays
issue of the Gulfport Daily Record, as
: follows:
/ Company A, Regiment No. 120, Uni
form Rank, Woodmen of the World, of
! Gulfport, left here at 9:15 o'clock yes
terday morning via the Louisville &
Nashville train to participate in the un-
yelling ceremonies over the grave of
Sovereign Raphael Guardia, deceased
member of Cedar Grove Camp No. 507,
Bay ST. Louis.
The company was met at the train by
Sovereign Mattox, member Of Cedar
Grove Camp. The line of march was
formed at the depot and the company,
under the command of First Lieutenant
VIM. Estopinal and Second Lieutenant
J. S. Randolph, proceeded to the Wood
men Hall, where they were put through
drill practice of few moments, so as
to be in good trim for the part they were
to take at the unveillng. After the drill
practice the company was dismissed and
given liberty to go and have good
time. After taking off their axes and
belts, SO as to be comfortable as posi-
BILE, they left the hall in company with
Mr. Mattox and were shown the prin-
cipal things that would attract atten-
tlon, lastly among which was St. Roch's
mineral water springs, for little rest
among the trees and shrubbery that
surround the we'll. After having
quenched their thirst from the good
water of the spring, they were accom-
panied to Mr.. Mattox's home, where
they were shown every convenience and
comfort possible. After resting up they
were shown into the dining room, where
their eyes fell upon pleasing sight.
There was oyster soup, roast meat,
celery, potato salad, spaghetti la Itali-
an, coffee and dessert. 1t was pleas
ure to witness the manner in which the
food was dispatched, and it was evident
that the men had found food cooked in
style that appealed to their appetitea
to a greater extent than they had found
since they left their mothers table.
Shortly after the dinner they pro-
ceeded to Woodmen Hall, where they
terv for the unveiling. The procession
was headed by the Uniform Rank, fol-
lowed by the Woman's Circle and the
members of Bay st. Louis Camp.
The Woman's Circle has only been
formed three months, and for such
short time in harness they made fine
showing, indeed, and created comment
from all sides on the splendid manner
in which they went through their part
of the ceremonies.
An organ was placed near the grave
and choir composed of Bay st. Louis
young ladies very sweetly and solemnly
sang "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and
"Asleep in jesus, which created a
profound impression on the large crowd
present.
The various parts of the officers of
Bay ST. Louis Camp at the unyeiling
were very well taken. AS courtesy
tc the visiting Woodmen, Mr.. EStopi
nal, of Gulfport, was asked to take
part in the unveiling and consented,
reading the beautiful poem "Why
Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud ?''
Mr.. J. S. Randolph, of Gulfport, who
knew the deceased member, Sovereign
Raphael Guardia, from boyhood, made |
a short and very impressive address
after the grave had been unveiled.
After the unveiling the line of march J
was formed at the graveyard and pro-
ceeded to the hall, where short ad-
dresses were made by Consul Comman-
der Toulme and Guardian Mrs. r. Eng
man, thanking the Uniform Rank for |
having assisted in the ceremonies. The |
response in behalf of the Uniform Rank
was made by Lieutenant Randolph, and |
Lieutenant Estopinal made a short ad-
dress, expressing the Joy and pleasure
it afforded his company to take part
in the unveiling.
Following few words of thanks by |
the Guardian of the Weman's Circle, |
the ceremonies came to an end, and |
the company was dismissed for the day.
At $3.50 they proceeded to the depot |
to board the train for Gulfpor, all de-
claring that they had had the best time
of their lives, and were loud in their
praise of Mr.. and Mrs. Mattox as hosts.
The following are the officers who
have thus far so successfully conducted
the affairs of Pine Grove Circle No.
167: Guardian, Mrs. r. Engman; advi-
sor, Mrs. H. F. Mattox; clerk, Mrs.
CASTOR Gardebled; banker, Mrs. VIM.
attendant, Mrs. Robert Muir
tagh; sentinels, Mrs. Chas. Taconi and
Mrs. L. Blaize; chaplain, Mrs. Robert