San Andreas independent., 1857-09-12
Odd Fellowship in the MOUNTAINS.

From the Sacramento Journal we copy the
following cheering account of theprogress of
Odd Fellowship in this and other mountain
counties. We have received statement en-
bodying about the same news, for publication,
which is laid aside for the present-preferring
to publish what others say Of u.s. rather than
the views of interested parties. The following
information was probably given to the Journal,
by the Grand Master of the State
"ODD FELLOWSHIP IN THE MouNTAIss.-Wm.
Fl. Watson, Esq, Most Worthy Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge of California, has been through
the mountains since the Oath of last month
visiting officially several of the subordinate
Lodges of Odd Fellows On the oath. 25th.
26th and 9th, he visited Sutter Creek Lodge
No. 81, lone Lodge No. 81, Volcano Lodge No.
20, and Jackson Lodge No. &c. all of which are
in Amador county. The Lodges in this district
are not as well versed in the work of the Order
as could have been desired, which is attribut-
able in the main to the fact that they have not
been visited officially by Grand Masters. Still
the officers and members were very anxious to
learn, and manifested deep interest in the
welfare of the Order. The attendance during
the visit of the G. NJ. was good. Volcano and
Jackson Lodges contributed literally towards
defraying his expenses and the members of
each of the Lodges did everything that could
be asked or required to make his visit pleasant
and agreeable. To P. G.. Evans, of jackson
Lodge, is the Grand Master especially indebted
for his attention and company while visiting
the lodges in Amador county.
4" On the 28th, 29th, 30th and lst of August,
and lst of September, Mr.. Watson visited
Mokelumne Hill Lodge No. A. San Andreas
No. so, Campo Seco No. 66, Angels Camp No.
SO, and Big Tree No. 65, all of which are in
Calayeras county, and the Lodges both in num-
bers and efficiency in the work of the Order
equal to any in the State. The Grand
Master, on his arrival at Mokelumne Hill, was
met by P. G. Lewis Soher and D. D. G. Master
a. 2. Humphrey, who, being cognizant of the
visit of Mr. Watson, escorted him to fine suit
of rooms which had been prepared for him at
the Union Hotel. The attendance at the Mo-
kelumne Hill Lodge, and also at San Andreas
Lodge, was large many members of the latter
having travelled from six to ten miles.
The Order at San Andreas is in most -four
ishing condition. The building in which San
Andreas Lodge meets, is owned by the Order
being two-story brick building, with base
ment and is the finest house in the town. The
Order also own large burial ground which is
being enclosed with an elegant and substantial
fence.
At Campo Seco Lodge, every member was
present, and some forty more in attendance at
Angels Camp. At both these Lodges the men,
bers are we'll posted in the work of the Order
After the Lodge closed at Angels Camp, on the
night of the Grand Masters visit the entire
membership sat down to sumptuous supper,
which had been prepared for the occasion Big
Tree Lodge is the youngest in that district, yet
it works well and the attendance is very large
At Sonora D. D. G. Master Alexander had
called q special meeting of the Lodge in that
place. in anticipation of the arrival of the Grand
Master, which he attended on the Sd inst. The
attendance was good, and the work of the Order
well performed. After leaving Sonora, Mr.
Watson visited the Lodges in Stockton, which
were well attended, the members being thor
oughly posted in the work of the Order.
"The Grand Master also proceeded to CO.
lumbia, intending to visit the Lodge at that
place, but unfortunately it had been destroyed
by fire just before his arrival. Mr.. Watson will,
we are informed, at an early day start on an
other tour through the southern part of the
State. May his trip be pleasant and perfectly
satisfactory"