The Lamar register., 1913-02-12
ORIENT CHAPTER NO. 80
Takes in Class of Eleven in After
noon and Tenders Banquet to
Ladies' at Night

wednesday, FEBRUARY IL, lSio,
will always be reckoned one of the
big days in Orient Chapter No. 80
r. A. NJ partially on account of
the big class started on the road,
but more particularly on account OF
the splendid banquet and social
given to the ladies in the even
ing. which will be bright spot in
the memory of all present.
Hon. Frank l.. Bishop of Den
yer. Eminent High Priest of the
State Grand Chapter. accepted the
invitation of Orient Chapter and
was a welcome guest during the
afternoon and evening. making talks
on both occasions which were
great help to the organization.
During the afternoon eleven
trembling pilgrims took two laps
OF the journey across the oriental
desert and were highly elated when
reaching a temporary landing on an
oasis. they found such bountiful re-
freshment ready for them. 1t is not
necessary to give their names. They
were easily recognized as the elev-
en- heartiest eaters at the banquet.
Orient Chapter is the largest and
most nourishing chapter in the
state in a city of the size of Lamar,
and has had a steady and cOntin-
uous growth since its organization.
1t Is as strong financially as 1t is
In numbers and like all the mason
&c orders here is growing more rap
idly now than ever before.
In the evening at the banquet
and social rendered to the ladies
by the Chapter under the supervise
ion of that prince Of entertainers.
L. Writ Markham. there were about
one hundred and fifty members
and ladies gathered at the rooms
in the Masonic Temple, and at 81
o'clock whom the banquet was AM
nounced as ready in the Markham
block next door the visiting High,
Priest. Hon. Frank L. Bishop, led,
the way escorting Mrs. c. C. Hud,
dleston. wife of the High Priest of
Orient Chapter. and followed by
the full house.
The banquet served was one of
the best and most sumptuous ever
given in Lamar and surpassed all
expectations. 1t had been SO care
fully prepared and was carried off
with such precision and attention
to details as to BATTLE criticism,
and leave nothing to be desired,
1t was served In seven courses and
was most thoroughly enjoyed by
all who were fortunate enough to
be present.
After the banquet all returned
to the Temple and enjoyed a pleas
ant social time and also a short
program of music, speeches and
Rotations appropriate to Lincoln's
birthday. 1t was after one o'clock
before all had gone and the oc-
casion will remain ever in the menu
DRY of all.
OF the many comments made dur
ing the afternoon and evening by
members and visitors all were
unanimous in expressions of pleas
ure and praise. and a few of the
most interesting are given below.
Hon. Frank L. Bishop-No city
the size of Lamar could possibly
beati it and am glad 1 was able
TO be with you.
C. c. Huddleston-It was a grand
good time. but l find there are oc-
casions when half a loaf is not bet
ter than nothing.
l.. Writ Markham-Any time you
think / can't raise the price of a
banquet in five minutes you have
got another guess coming.
Judge Thoman-Anything over
looked belongs to the court.
Loren L. Van Ginkle-Everybody
picks on a fat man.
Jared Augustus Downing-Oh.lo lord
1 guess got to go through with
Il.