September 14, 1898
SHRINER DAY


Shriners from all parts of the country gathered early to celebrate this, their
day at the Exposition.  Early the Auditorium was filled with Nobles gathered
from all parts of the country.  They were entertained by speeches and other
exercises as follows:

Address of Welcome
By Nobel Henry Hardy
Address of Welcome
By Mayor Frank E. Moores
Music     .    .    .    Omaha Concert Band
Address
President G.W. Wattles
Address
E.F. Allen of Kansas City
Music     .    .    By the Band
Address
John Welsey Geiger of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Address
Rev. S. Wright Butler

After the exercises the Nobels were entertained at luncheon at the Markel Cafe. [SR]