The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-04-14
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a Day Of Thanksgiving and Rejoicing
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rofAIIETH ANNIVERSARY
the introduction of the Order into the
United States.
a Day ofThanksgiying and Rejoicing
FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH,

oinee Of the Worthy District Deputy Grand Sire
For the Kingdom Of the Hawaiian Islands.
70 III of the Independent Order of oda
GraDS iod ame er the yarisaistion Of fAe Right Worthy
dom: GREErrSe: W "'s A'"g
THE RIGHT WORTHY
y urand Lodge Of the United States, at its session held at
M 2 city Of Baltimore, State of Maryland, on the Twenty-third
eight 2 ), ala Sept EN- : One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty
Nenn. ou ADOPT the following Preamble and Resolution. viz
"HsREAs, On the 26th of April, 1859. forty wears will have
elapsed since the organization OF the independent Order Of Odd
which we cherish as among the best agents which have heen
r poaen Sas . man for the amelioration of the condition Of his
.ace' a recefved the most signal manifestations of the urotect-
ing care and guardianship Of an All-wise Providence. testified
wherever established and, whereas. it is the lust duty oShssrs
sraseiul 10, the Divine appreciation Of fe great cause Of human
and love with which our beloved Order has been so bountifuliy
hesotoed, That the 26tn day of April, 1859, be and is hereby
$ apart oy the drand Lodge OF the United States to be observed
T n = entire a;vin membership n under its jurisdiction, as a day of
Ahanksgiving u Divine Providence for the unexampled prosper
ny which has attended the Order since its organization on the
Which preamble and resolution was unanimously adopted.
Now TnEREFoRE, ], r. A. S. wOOD, Worthy District
deputy Depuly Grand Sire, Of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the In
ica, Tor the Hawaiian Islands, in pursuance of the unanimous
wishes OF the Brethren of the Order in these Islands, and by vir-
apart
Tuesday, 26th day of April. A. D.. 1850.
As a day of Public Thanksgiving and Rejoicing the same being
the Fortieth Anniversary of the Introduction of N bess
loved Order into the United States, REQUESTING ALL BROTH.
Exc, o that day, to abstain from their usual avocations, and to
devote the day to concentration of the Benefits bestowed upon
our common race by the establishment of the benevolent and
humane principles of Odd Fellowship, and more especially are
you, Brethren of the Hawaiian Islands, called upon to be CRATE
for the MANY blessings which have been bestowed upon the
Order in this Kingdom.
IRorHERs, let US not forget OF this the Fortieth Anniversary
OF Odd Fellowship in fmerica, to return thanks to the Supreme
Grand Master OF the Universe for the many blessings bestowed
upon our common race, by the diffusion of the principles OF Odd
Fellowship over these islands of the sea- lie. us not forget that
many poor sufferers have, in the hour of sickness and aiversitv.
been comforted and relieved by its ministrations. Let the bless
ings and prosperity which have been bestowed upon our beloved
Order in these islands for the past twelve years, by an Au-wise
Providence, and Supreme Grand Master, without whose APP
probation the works of man avaneth naught," incite us to re-
newed efforts and devotion for the advancement and spread of
the True principles of Odd Fellowship.
Now. THEREFORE,, In pursuance Of the above Proclamation. I
do herebf authorize and empower ALL BRETHREN. subor-
dinate to the jurisdiction of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of
the United states. residing in the Hawaiian Islands, to celebrate
the Fortieth Anniversary of the Independent Order Of Old Fell
lows, as recommended by the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the
United States, by appearing on that day. at any and al gather
Ings, Of the Independent Order OF Odd Fellows, in the city Of
Honolulu, in FULL REGALIA, or otherwise, as they may elect.
In testimony whereof L have hereunto set my hand,
this the Thirty-frst day of March, A. D., One
Thousand and Eight Hundred and Fifty mine.
r. A. s. WOOD,
ID. ID. Grand Sire /. O. of o. F.
For the Hawaiian Kingdom.