The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-15
SHRINE MEETING
IS BIG SUCCESS
General Verdict is That keokuk
Knows How to Take Good Care
of Visitors Who Come
Here.
BANQUET IS ENJOYABLE
IL Served by Ladies Of Eastern Star
With Miss Mary J. Sheppard
as General Chairman Of
Committee.
BANQUET IS ENJOYABLE

elupl6, t1uLleul <AEdblc OIOei, 4>oo2SS
Of the Mystic Shrine, which was held
here yesterday, ended last night with
, the last trip Of the candidates over
/ the hot sands. The ceremonial SEES
sion was held In Woodmen hall. and
followed the traditional banquet which
was served in the Masonic temple.
The Shrine meeting was a success
in every way. The committees which
had charge OF the meeting wish to
publicly express their appreciation OF
the cooperation afforded them by the
people OF Keokuk, who helped to
make the meeting success. The
committees thanks is extended to the
merchants who so literally decorated
for the occasion, following the re-
quest of the committee. Appreciation
also is extended to those not Shriners,
who loaned their autos for the parade.
and to the city council for the loan OF
the fire truck and the West Keokuk
steamer. Thanks is extended also to
| the police department members who
headed the procession. ......
| That the meeting was most success
full was the opinion Of every one who
was in Keokuk. The visitors compli-
mented the local committee on the
splendid appearance of the streets
and the buildings. and on the parade,
which was one of the enjoyable fed
lures Of the day, and which was seen
by an immense throng which crowd
ed both Main and Blondeau streets.
| "Keokuk certainly knows how t.
| take care of the Shriners," was the
verdict OF the visitors. Everyone who
was here seemed to be of the same
opinion, and the Shriners of the city,
and the committee in charge deserve
much credit for their efforts.
The committee in charge is anxious
to settle accounts Immediately and
asks that anyone having bills, present
them to ]. Albert Kiedaisch or E. z.
Renaud, Immediately.
| The Traditional Banquet.
The traditional banquet was served
| in the banquet hall of the Masonic
temple. Miss Mary J. Sheppard was
the general chairman Of the committee
| in charge OF the supper. The banquet
was served by the members of the
Eastern Star. The banquet hall was
decorated in Shrine emblems, and
flags and autumn leaves. The ban
uuet tables were beautiful in their
dress Of autumn leaves and red bar
berry branches. The following menu
was served.
| Oyster cocktail
| Olives Pickles Celery
!Chtcken pie Potatoes Gravy
Fruit salad
Ice cream Cake
/ Coffee
! Shriner's Notes.
The calliope made a hit in the pa
rade. The steamer at the West Keo-
kuk fire station was disguised as the
musical instrument and was drawn by
the fine gray team with Driver George
Jaeger. Harry Teeters, pipeman at
station No. 1, was the engineer ana
musician.
The fire truck and its siren made
considerable noise, too. Walter CARR.
son was driving the truck in the pa
rade.
When the pole wagon on which the
candidates we're riding struck Twelfth
street and crossed the car tracks. T.
f. Riley was jolted off, but got up
smiling. Some of the people thought
this was part OF the initiation stunt.
lit was suggested later that he was
used to bumps, as he Is a veteran con-
ductor on the Keokuk and Des Moines.
| Conductor Frank Cline Of the Bur
ilington road, was in the city yeste--
Iday attending the Shriner's meeting.
He Is a member Of Kaaba Temple
and took advantage of his lay-over
day to visit Keokuk and participate in
the Shriner's activities. Mr.. Cline IS
one Of the old-time employees of the
Burlington road.
L. Ashway. of Burlington. returned
to his home last evening after par
ticipating in the Shriners festivities.
ENGLAND
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