The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-02-13

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The responses to them, by the
individuals named in the report,
wero generallyin the happiest vein,
aud In some instances, sparkled
with brilliant hits and Numerous
illusions. -
AT a4ato ihourtho.large compa.
ny dispersed, and its members
sought their homes in frame Of
mind apparently ofsupremcly sat
isfactory character.
Il -" REGULAR ToASTs.
lst-The Day we celebrate.
Great was the day, the JOY was great,
When first our worthy fathers met;
Inspired by faith, inaamed with hope,
Beque"shede-legseylof loye. r ~
Respondedto BY Bro. NJ ScMeich
2d-0dd Fellowship. "a
Odd Fellowship, in name, maybe
Quite odd 10 those who cannot see
What deeds Of love, what glorious fame
Are joined securely with the name. -
Resp0Hdedto BY DR.. Kmsnsdn, PIG.
3d-The Grand Lodge of the Uni.
ted States.
Worthy our highest confidence and regard
May her honor never be tarnlshed; may her
sTaK be- extended; may, lSr authority, be re
speeteds may all' her sohs'be worthy Of then
sires.
Responded to by Bro. Williams,
of LOganJ 90 r..
4th-Tho Grand Lodge of our
Order in Ohioa1o1 re1a
Fountains of living :waters-perena sources
of light, life and peace!
"Hail to the glorious plan that spread
The light with universal beams,
And throughthe human led
Truths living, pure, perpetual streams"
Responded to By Bro. Williams. q,
5th-Our sister Lodges in this
County. '' '1'''I'
Offspring OF Charity. stlll members of our
unbrokenfamiIy Friends, relations, repre-
sentatives Again we take you by the hand,
and " elcome you to our feast Of love. 81
Responded to By Bro. C. BerStIer.
Gth--Hockhocking Encampment
No. 28.
lnnermOst temple 'profoundest truth! Nigh,
oftol ami break ofday
When strangers stand before thy tent,
And seek for food and rest;
Receive and cheer the heart that's rent
And welcome 'mong the best! ..
Responded TO byJ W. Faringer,
C. p.
7th-Charity Lodge No. 7.
In name, one of the pillars of our Order
which We hope will never be undermined. IL
age and prestige, one of the first families of oui
Order IN Ohio, which we trust will mover be
disgraced.
Responded to By DR.. p. NJ. Wag.
enhatS, p. G.
Sth-Thc Degree of Rcbecca.
... sin which
| Wa enaL "a rptko q az, 4 o,,s,
We seek to calm the trembling orphans fears
Weseek to raise humanity yabove
The Ills ofliie by ministries ofcve."
Responded to BY C. D. Martin,
p. G. ~,
9th.-Our Emblem-"The Three
Links III - VI ,AflL =
Wondrous chain, to m ortals given,
Binding, in the Londs OF love,
Heaye to EARTH and earth to heaven,
Aud man TO God ahoye.N
Respondedto By Bro. *. Frittcr.
10Th Our motto {" Friendship,
Love and Truth"
"When Friendship, Love and Truth abound
Among band of Brothers, VE
The cup of joy goes freely round
Each shares the bliss of others"
Responded to by DR.. Babcock.
1lth-Our Watchword /: "In God
VIC Trust" 'i1 .'o
. .". s r.rHsH
In God we trust, in al our ways, -
And hope in Him whate'r betide;
Wen find Him, IN the evil days,
ourall-sutielent strenghand guide;
Who trustsin Gods unchanging love,
Builds on the rock that naught can move"
ReSpoaded to By j. n. Reinmund,
p. G..
12th-Thc memory of Past CIR,
Sir. 7. Wildey.
"Go build his monument; md let it be
Firm as the land, but open as the sea.
Low in his grave the strong foundations lie,
Yet be the dome expansive as the sky.
oncrystal pillars re sting from above,
Its sole esupporters-works oiFaith and Love.
Silent.
l3th-The Charter memb bers of
Charity Lodge No 7.
.oralthe band of Brothers, dead and 90 no,
There stands a lonely representative
ofby-gone abors, deeds of Faith and Love,
And blessings which the good alone can give
Responded to bV B, r. Reinmund,
Pc. - 81 AtJl Allta n
f4th--The Ladies: Hul
The light of our cohnteRance, the JOY Of our
heart, the soul otohr festive occasion;
When brothers gay, with ladies fair,
Meet to be blIthe andjolly,
RArest fun and sport to spare,
Would be supremest folly.
Responded to by W. T. Wise, PIG.
Volunteer toast by Colonel. N.
Schlcich :
Our Host
Although not an Odd Fellow, he has given
abundant evidence tonight, that he is The
prince good fellows. May his shadow never
grow less.
Responded 10 By Col. j. NJ Con-
=, III =, Ift l. T. M - NE.IJ =,