The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-09-27
MASON'S S BANQUET
A HUGE SUCCESS
Largest Affair of Its Kind
Ever Held Here
PROMINENT SPEAKERS ENTER
TAIN THE $50 MEMBERS IN
THE ARMORY.

Lodge, No. 21S, Free and Accepted
Masons, in the armory Thursday
evening was the largest affair of its
kind ever held in Wayne county.
Large delegations from Hawley,
Salem, Waymart and Milford lodges
were present and enjoyed with
Honesdale lodge in the commemora-
tion of the one hundred and twenty
fifth anniversary of the independence
of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
After the commemoration exercises
in the Masonic rooms the delegation
went to the armory.
The new State building was trim
med with flags. 1t gave to the place
an air of patriotism which impressed
the visitors. The committee in
charge of decorations was composed
of N. F. Frailey, Weston Parker, Ed
ward Katz, James Mumford and Irv-
ing Brown.
Six tables were required to ac-
commodate 215 participants. Hon.
A. Il. Searle, who is always equal to
an occasion of this kind, was an ideal
toastmaster. He congratulated the
dinner committee, composed of J. d.
Weston chairman, d. G. Osborn and
William Katz, in doing their work in
such satisfactory manner; he also
congratulated the decorating and mu-
sic committees in carrying out their
respective duties. Among other
things the toastmaster stated that
this was the largest banquet ever
held in Wayne county and that he
was glad to see so many brethren
present. After an occasion of this
Kind, the toastmaster stated one can
go away with renewed strength and
activities fa hot II.
ties and also be a better Mason for
having been present
Hon. Alton A. Vosburg, of Scran-
ton, one of the speakers upon the
program, was unable to be present
The toastmaster substituted Attorney
j. II. Van Etten, of Milford, who
made very pleasing address. He
stated that Milford lodge was in
stituted in 1888 and that it was the
parent of the Honesdale lodge. A
ike interest between parent and child
exists between Milford and Homes
dale. Attorney Van Etten's remarks
were timely and interesting.
Ihe toastmaster in introducing R.
A. zimmerman, Esq, of Scranton,
who was the second speaker and the
only one on the program present,
stated that Wayne county had given
Lackawanna county over 700 fami-
lies and among this number there
nave been men of all professions. 1t
has furnished IA lawyers. Now that
wayne county has furnished them
they are coming back to help us on
occasions like this. The POSTMASTER
predicted that the time would come
when many families who went from
wayne would return to enjoy the
pure air and other attractions that
dear old Wayne has in store for
them.
Attorney Zimmerman, who is an
interesting after dinner sneaker. |
held the closest attention of his list
eners while he impaired to them |
some of the great issues that are
Delng discussed in the country to-
day. He told of the old landmarks |
OF Free Masonry, what they repre-
Sented and meant to the organization. |
He emphatically denounced social
Ism as Deing good for the govern
ment IN that 1t would work injury if
the government owned and operated |
the large industries of the country.
He told how capital and labor could |
get along better and work in har-
mony If both employer and employee
hVed up to the teachings of Ma
sonry. The speaker stated that a
great deal has been printed in the
leading magazines of the country
ABOUT the courts and justice. He
claimed that he knew by experience
whereof he spoke and that the courts
OF thrs country stood for honesty and
Justice. Attorney Zimmerman also
laid special stress upon voting for
the honest man for office.
In the absence of Captain James
Moore, also of Scranton, Rev. Thos.
Payne, Universalist preacher of
that city, responded with an excellent
address. Mr.. Payne is a very easy
speaker lie confined his address
TO Masonry as affiliated with the
church. 1t was a sermonette and
one of the finest
The toastmaster then called upon
V. A. Decker, of Hawley, who gave
a rev eXtemporaneous remarks that
dld Justice to himself and the lodge
ne represented Mr.. Decker re-
Ierred to the large lake that will
soon De in existence near that
place. The POSTMASTER, in reply.
sald that Hawley might feel honored
by having the largest lake in the
state of Pennsylvania, Honesdale
can beat them in that the people
here have an underground railway.
T.. f. Wells, Esq, of Scranton,
another speaker, was also unable to
De present. Toastmaster Searle
called upon Henry Wilson for
few remarks. The judge responded
IN his usual interesting manner,
commenting upon what Mr.. Zim-
norman had said regarding the ]
courts and benches of the country,
He also said a few words for the
good of the order and closed after
looking at his watch by stating that ,
it was tomorrow.
Toastmaster Searle bid the large i
assemblage good night and wished !
them God speed in their daily ayo-
cations of life. The banquet closed