The Washington bee., 1911-02-11
WORTHY GRAND SUPERIOR
BANQUETED.
Brilliant Illuminations - Ex-Grand
Master Coleman Expresses Thanks.


One of the grandest events of this
season was the testimonial banquet
rendered Madame Parker at the new
ly-renovated Odd Fellows Hall Jan.
"a, in honor of her unanimous re-
election as the Most Worthy Grand
Superior. The main hall, with lis
brilliant electric lights, artistic ar
rangement of flags and bunting and
beautifully decorated tables, was a
sight of which we often dream, but
seldom see. At 9 p. m, to the strains
of a grand march, played by an or
chestra that was hid by row OF
palms, entered Mrs. Parker and her
invited guests, led by company OF
young girls of Juvenile No. 735.
The guests being seated, an apprO-
pirate welcome address was extended
on behalf of the Juveniles by Miss Re
oecca Carter, of Juveniles No. 347.
Blessed be the tie that binds was
sung, and the blessing was asked by
ex-Grand Director J. F. n. Wilker-
son. Piano and violin duet was play
ed entitled Our invited guest" Wei
come address on the part of the
Households was extended by Sister
Mary J. Douglass, d. r. n, Gov
ernor. Selection by the orchestra.
Solo by Miss Ruth Gray, with Mas
ter Leonard Bowles aCCompanist. Ad-
dress on behalf of the nonmembers
of the fraternity by Mrs. ]. Z. Hawk
ms. A brief but excellent address
was made by the D. G. Master, Will
lam L. Pollard. Sister Louisa Holmes,
Chairman of the Committee on Ban
quet, in well-ChOsen remarks, told the
guest what to expect later. Brief re-
marks were made by eX-D. q. Master
James II. Coleman, who aVaIled HIM
self of the opportunity to publicly
thank Sister Parker for the great
assistance rendered him IN the final
effort put forth under his administra-
ton to pay for the Ill. A solo by
Miss Ruth Gray was sung very sweet
ly and won loud applause. A chorus
by Juvenile girls of No. 735, composed
Of Misses Gray, Chase, Bundy, Glenn
ons, Goodall, LomaX, Carter and
Waters, was warmly applauded. EX-
Grand Master and now Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of Odd
Fellows William L. Houston address
ed the assembly in his usual felicitiouS
manner, and prophesied a much high
er and exalted position for the
Worthy Grand Superior, for "at At
lanta, Ga, a woman could safely be
added to the S. c. of NJ" that body
in the future being relieved OF the
complicated cases of law. His re-
marks were given marked attention.
AS our guest when the Worthy
Grand Superior arose from her seat,
the Chautauqua salute was given by
all present In one Of the best efforts
of her many speeches, she thanked
the delegates, their Households and
all present for the honor conferred
on her, and assured them that what
ever duty she shall be called on to
perform will in the future be given
the same unselhsh devotion as she
had in the past. The conclusion OF
her eloquent remarks was the signal
for a great outburst OF applause.
Preceded by u girls of the Juve-
niles, with costumes of white, Mrs.
Parker was led to the platform, where
Miss Bertha Chase in presentation
speech that Captivated the house pre-
sented the Most Worthy Grand SUI
perior with a large basket Of AmerI
can Beauty roses. She accepted them
in a beautiful address, full OF love
and good cheer
While the orchestra played, the fol
lowing menu was Served: Creamed Oy
sters, olives, pickles, chicken salad,
lettuce salad, fancy ice cream, fancy
cakes, fruit, black coffee, chocolate
and claret punch.
The sumptuOus feast was enjoyed
by those present, especially the quick
and efficient serving OF the several
dishes. which the committee of dele
gates superintended themselves, thus
assuring the omission of none.
D. NJ. n. Governor Sister Fannie
Powell, though suffering from a cold,
gave a creditable example of a Mis-
tress of Ceremonies Brother Thomas
Wright. President of the Odd Fellows
Hall Association, was absent on aC-
count Of sickness in his family. 5
w. Watson, Secretary Of the AssO-
citation, made brief remarks when
Brother Wright failed to respond.
To the following committee IS due
the credit OF the very successful ban
/ quet, with the number of their House
| holds: No 226o, Fannie Powell, D.
) NJ. n. Governor; 1867, Mary J. Doug
! lass, D. R. n. Governor; IL, Mary
Bowles; 246I, Cora Spear; 442, Annie
Hawkins; 74o. Mary Epps; 1913, Hat
tie Williams; 22o3, Matte Campbell;
T7I2, Callie Scott; 500, Louisa
Holmes; 8, Indiana Tyler; p, Jennie
Vannier; 1902, Mary E. Henderson,
Treasurer; SO, Laura Tyler; I7Io,
| Mary Gross.
Letters of regret were read from
the following: w. G, Treasurer OF
Philadelphia, Pa, Sister Elizabeth
Banks, Grand Secretary James F.
J JNeedham, D. w Recorder Of Mary
] land NJ 4 Burkett Sister Lille Prat-