Evening journal., 1913-05-09
BANQUET
AFTER TEMPLE
IS DEDICATED
cnntinned From FIrst Page.


mington." The Mayor won his audi
ence with his first sentence, by saying
he had arrived late because OF an
error in his invitation, and found that
after going without his dinner the
banquet was at $50 instead OF $50. He
said the City OF Wilmington was
proud of it's Odd Fellows for their
noble deeds and their civic pride.
Il don't believe that there Is a
single secret organization in the city
that has done more for Wilmington
than the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows" he said 81 have been ac-
onainted with odd Fellows all my
life and have always known them to
be men of sterling quality and men
who do things for their city and
State
The Mayor said the location of the
building could not have been better
and in his estimation showed the
foresight OF the men who built the
temple
"Odd Fellow and Law Abiding Citi-
gens." was the toast responded 20 by
Chief Justice penneHill The Chief
Justice said In part
Il want sincerely to congratulate
YOU on the erection OF this magnif-
cient building and the securing OF
this splendid site Il is place where
progress will be made and civic pride
in its fullest force will be fostorcd -
Judge penncwil said that H. all the
wears that he has been on the bench
he had never seen an Odd Fellow In
tho criminal courts OF the state
charged with the commission of any
offence. He said that laws are Of
no avail unless supported by the poo
pie and that Il was the spirit OF the
Odd Fellows that serves this cause.
He said that at the present time
tho state had awakened, but he hoped
the people of wilmington would be-
come better acquainted with the peo-
pic who live below the canal Thls
he said. could be accomplished by
good roads and that when the state
had them the people would spend
their money in Wilmington Instead OF
Philadelphia and other cities. lie
said that another thing that was hold
ing back the city OF Wilmington Was
us city charter. which has outlived
It's usefulness. he thought
Judge Victor r. Wooley spoke on
"The Influence OF Odd Fellowship in
Delaware" He said that the Odd Fel-
lows had come to be recognized as a
state institution because of their good
influence and that the order brings
sunshine into thousands Of homes
which would otherwise be dark. Odd
Fellowship he said, has always gone
forward and the building dedicated
Yesterday is but another big step ana
example OF the good work accom-
olishcd by the organizations.
John h. Goodwin. of Baltimore, soc.
rotary OF the Grand Lodge, responder
10 the toast. "The Ties Of Odd Eel
lowship" He said the lodge room
proves men In every respect and thal
me hall which had Just been dedica''
ID was dedicated to the good work o.
thc human race.
''It provides hope for the widow
mi orphans and Is q blessing TO th'
seed lie said that tho organization
''l not claim to have 2 monopoly on
itc good work OF the world, but tha
r. tried SIS best to live up to its prin
irlcs Of doing true good
After the singing Of America
most of the guests went to the bal
room. where a ball was in proRre 4
Fully 600 people were az the dance
which will long be remembered as
one Of the most enjoyable ever eivc'
in the city.
Many Saw Parade.
The parade yesterday afternoon
was a success. and all along the lln'
OF march large crowds were gather
cd. Much favorable comment wat
aroused by the fine appearance OF tn
Patriarchs Militant in thoir now uni
forms. which are blue / oadcloth
trimmed with gold lace, and theu
beautiful high plumcd hats Durini
the parade they executed numerous
drills. which drew the applause Of ths