The Mankato free press., 1912-05-03
Banquet and Appropriate Pro.
gram Given Last Night.
IS NlNETY-THREE YEARS OLD
An Adress BY Professor J. A. Hancock;
Music and Song: One Event
in Fraternalism.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Ninety-three years ago seven Eng
lish mechanics, with Thomas Wildly
as their leader, organized the Inde.
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows i'm
Baltimore. and the Mankato lodges
celebrated the anniversary of that
organization last night by giving a
banquet and literary and musical pro-
gram. A committee from Lodge No.
Is was appointed to have charge
and did their work we'll
A bountiful supper was served at
half past six and all Odd Fellows
Rebekahs and their families were in.
vited. Almost four hundred sat
down at the tables and enjoyed the
meal. After supper very delight
full time visiting and getting ac-
quainted was enjoyed by those pres.
ent.
Address of Welcome.
J. w. Wilcox had charge of the
program, which opened with two
very well rendered piano solos by
Miss Laura Sherk Professor ]. A.
Hancock gave the address of well
come and in his talk said: "The
talking habit is one of the first
habits formed. 1t is formed during
the first eighteen months of our
lives and it takes all the rest of our
lives to overcome the habit. 1t was
ninety-three years ago since Odd Eel
lowship was permanently organized
in this coutry, and since then the
order has grown as the country has
grown, from the eastern coast clear
across the continent and extends to
some of the islands of the sea. With
the growth of the organization it.
self has always grown the fellow
ship, which is one of the greatest
thoughts of the order, and | extend
to you this fellowship a hearty
welcome tonight"
Music and Song.
Florrian and Armin Kleinschmidt
gave q piano duet which was greatly
enjoyed. d. NJ. Jones, who is gain
lllS Sltdl Win
people as a singer, sang Rings On
NV Fingers" and the guests enjoyed
his solo so much that he was forced
to sing two more before leaving.
Miss Wiedemann played a piano
solo and was followed by a male
quartet, composed of |. N. Griffith,
w. A. Johnson, Charles Parker and
d. NJ Jones. They sang "Old Oaken
Buket," and as an encore gave
"Juanita."
A. G. Persons gave reading en-
titled interrupted at a Critical Mo-
ment" AS an encore he gave
"Anne Laurie" in Swedish dialect.
His part of the program was anus
ing and greatly enjoyed.
Miss Rogers of Rapidan sang,
playing her own accompaniment, and
as an encore gave Flee as a Bird
to Your Mountain" Miss Rogers has
a beautiful voice and added much
to the program.
Mr.. Hancock Gave an Address.
Professor Hancock was called up
on for the address of the evening
and spoke briefly of the teachings
of the order regarding friendship
and fellowship. The male quartet
again sang, giving "Old Black Joe.
They were warmly applauded and Mr..
Jones returned, saying that the other
members of the quartet refused to
appear again, and so sent him. he
then gave an imitation of a declama-
tory contest, which he said he had
heard in England. The contestants
all recited "The Charge of the Light
Brigade" and Mr.. Jones showed how
a young Cockney, a man from the
north of England, an 1rishman, pas
tor of the Church of England, and
a Welch minister, gave the selection
Mr.. Jones proved himself good
mimic and the audience indulged
in shouts of laughter.
Mrs. Gust Kleinschmidt and her
sons, Florrian and Armin, played
piano trio, but in spite of the in
sistent applause given them, did not
respond with another.
Gave a Reading.
The program was brought 10
close by a reading given by Mr.. NC
Cord, who is connected with Col
liers' Weekly, and spending short
time in the city. Mr. McCord mas
a splendid voice and his selection
was very we'll received.
After the program those who cared
to dance enjoyed themselves in that
way and the other guests spent their
time visiting This meeting IS an
annual affair and is always looked
forward to by the Odd Fellows them
selves and by their families. Every
thing about the evenings entertain
ment last night was very pleasant
and everyone had delightful time.
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