Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-09-13
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Michigan-It is gratifying to report that the ordt
continues to increase and to advance its useiulnes
in this State.
Vermont-The Order in Vermont maintains
healthy existence.
Maine-Since the adjustment of the finances {
the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment OF tn
jurisdiction, better interest has been secured &c
the Order, and new impetus has been given 10 va
Fellowship.
Massachuse tts-Odd Fellowship in this Common
wealth maintains itself in its usual vigor, and tn
Order if quietly, nevertheless effectively, perform
its mission everywhere throughout its borders
New Hampshire-This jurisdiction IS Ill hlSh..
prosperous condition. rs,
Rhode Island-In part of the Union docs Ou'
Fellowship maintain 6rmer footing than In thI
State
Observation-Disclosures from Connecticut continue
to represent the Order to advance apd enjoy hIgl
degree of prosperity.
Southern New York. regret to report that the
Order has cvinced debility in this Jurlsdictlon o
n year or two mast. from which it has not yet Who'll
ly recovered. This is however not the effect OF a
falling off in the strength of the Order in the State
but is rather the result of the greater field and sue
cess of the Northern jurisdiction.
Northern New 1ork-This grand body continues
to prosper and to extend her sphere OF acton to
every part of her jurisdiction.
PENNSYLVANIA Fellowship in Pennsylvania
is still on the advance The Lodges now number
over five hundred and the membership falls but lit
tie short of fifty thousand The revenue of the past
year reached $3.50 900, of which 81 ,5OS was eX-
pended in relief The Encampment branch is equal
ly prosperous ,
Lodge held at Patterson, August q was numerous
ly attended and The Order is represented to be in
a Furnishing condition; harmony reigning supreme
throughout the jurisdiction"
Delaware-Odd Fellowship is everywhere health
full and increasing in this State.
Marvland-Odd Fellowship is in no part OF our
jurisdiction more prosperous Odd Fellows HANS
adorn every considerable town and village OF the
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numbers.
District of Columbia-The annual report from
this jurisdiction shows prosperous state of the Dr.
der.
Virginia-Odd Fellowship continues to progress
in Virginia The increase of the Order in both
branches has been considerable.
North Carolina-I have especial advice from
this jurisdiction, and not yet in receipt OF the
annual report the amount of supplies required dur
ing the year indicates progressive state OF the Or
der
South Carolna-The annual report of the highly
efficient Grand Secretary of this jurisdiction has
been, as usual, received in good time. The Order
has increased in the State; enjoys perfect harmony
within its own borders and the good opinion of the
community at large.
Georgia-the brotherhood in this jurisdiction
earnestly and effectively yet quietly carrying forward
the mission Of Odd Fellowship, and although the
Order has not had much accession in the State, it
maintains vigorous and healthful existence
Florida-The Order advances in this jurisdiction,
and if slowly, yet BEAUTIFULLY.
MSsisSippi-A recent communication from the
efficient Grand Secretary of this State informs
of the gradual advance of the Order in this juris
diction.
Alabama-The Order continues to increase in this
State, and enjoys uninterrupted harmony.
Lousiana-The annual report of the Grand Lodge
shows increase of Lodges in the State. The pre-
vaence of sickness in that jurisdiction, has reduced
the membership during the past year. The Order
is nevertheless no where more rigorous
Missouri-In no part Of the jurisdiction does Odd
Fellowship advance with Steadier steps than in Mis-
souri, The highest prosperity has for years charac-
terised the administration of Odd Fellowship in this
State and its Grand Secretary brother j. NJ Neitch,
has long been among the most jealous and efficient
correspondents Of this office. The Grand Lodge is
in debt to this brother for valuable aid the Cor
responding Secretary, in facilitating remittances of
books and papers to the jurisdiction of New Mexico.
lllinois-A very large amount of supplies has
been furnishing to this jurisdiction, which indicates
a high degree of prosperity. In the absence of 9TH
er information, this may be relied upon as good evil
dence of the progress of the order.
Indiana-In this State the advance of the order
has been coextensive with its rapid progress during
the year 1858. The cornerstone of an Odd Eel
lows Hall was laid with ceremony at indianapolis
during the present summer. AT the recent session
of the Grand Lodge, charters granted for ten
new Lodges. The Patriarchal branch of the order
is equally fourshing; four new Encampments were
created at the late session of the Grand Encampment
whose jurisdiction now numbers 4S subordinates.
Ohio-A large accession of Lodges has been made |
to the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of this State,
viz: Fifty three and nearly three thousand initiates
have been added to the membership. The revenue |
of the year amounted to Sis, 1921 06; the amount |
expended in relief $40, 667 81. Bro. Alex. E. Glenn
the efficient Grand Secretary of this State writes
as follows: "The pecuniary condition of the Lodges
is very gratifying Peace and harmony and ratcrnal
feeling prevail throughout the jurisdiction in fine,
we are progressing in way which reoiccs all hearts
devoted to our beloved institution"
Kentucky-The annual report of the Grand Lodge
OF kentucky has been received in good season.
There has been an increase of Lodges and member
ship in the State. The Grand Encampment has
added three new Subordinates to its Jurisdiction
within the past year. with corresponding increase
of membership.
Tennessee learn from a distinguished brother
of this jurisdiction that the Order is RAPIDLY adj
vancing in the State The opposition, at one time
formidable, has, in great measure, given way to
more enlightened opinions the brotherhood has by
its quiet offices of benefacon acted out its full vim
dication."
Arkansas-Our brethren in this distant State con-
tnue to care for the order with their accustomed zeal
The Lodges are doing well, and the Encampments
are regular and prompt in their reports
Wlsconsin-The Order is prosperous in Wiscon- |
SIM. The annual report is not yet in, but private
advices assure me of the healthy progress of the Or
der in this State.
Iowa-Odd Fellowship continues to progress in
this jurisdiction. An application has been made for
the revival of the charter of State Encamnment of
this State, which body has been for some time de-
unct, the application, together with the correspon
dence, is herewith reported.
Texas-Grand Secretary Hunt, of this jurisdiction,
continues his valuable correspondence with this Of
ce and represents the Order be highly
IN both branches throughout the State
California-Odd Fellowship in California has had
rapid career The Grand Lodge is now entitled /
two representatives in the Grand Lodge of the Uni
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