The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-15

Portland Odd Fellows an
The Boston papers say that ore OF 'ne pieas-
ATTEST episodes of the celebration vi tue'u'y
was the recention and banquet rendered TO the
visiting I.odoes and Encampments from Fort
land nv Unity Lodge, No. u, at John A. An
1.ou Hall The affair was an acknowledge
,nent by Unity Lodge OF the handsome man
,io . IL, which its members were treated during
he last summers trip to Portland, by the
brethren of that city. A large number OF in
yted guests were present, making up at least
company of eight hundred persons. Six
well loaded tables ran the entire length OF the
hall, and across the head of the hall ran
table, at which were seated the officers of
Unity Lodge with distinguished guests
Chambers Brass Band OF Portland, one of the
best, by the way, in the procession of yester-
day, occupied the band gallery and discoursed
ional gaps in the entertainment.
After the banquet had been disposed of
Wee Grand knoxacted as toast-master. The
first regular toast was announced as
Our Portland Trip The "reminiscences of it
are stu fresh in our minds, and will remain so
as long as Unity Lodge retains member"
This was enthusiastically applauded, and
the band played "Auld Lang Syne"
Past Noble Grand Kingsbury, Mayor Of.
Portland, in responding to the sentiment,
said
You have alluded to the reception of Unity
it came from the very heart of hearts of Odd
Fellowship in Portland. We looked upon
your Lodge as representative of the Lodges
of Boston, and for them We had the most UNI
bounded esteem You looked like Odd Eel
lows the moment we put eyes upon yOu-the
principles of the order were written in your
faces and we welcomed you accord
ingly. We opened our hearts and hands TO
you, and we were not disappointed COmpar-
ed to Boston Port and is small, but in some
hi hats ha ats i'm Ghn NIB
up in quality. We have as warm hearts and
as strong belief in Odd Fellowship as YOU of
Boston have When you visited us we show
ed you genuine Down East rain; we took
YOU down the harbOr and showed you Down
East fog; and, lastly, we showed you one OF
our greatest institutions, Down East clam
bake. That, at least, don't believe. you have
forgotten. We don't feel that you have seen
it in its best light, however, and we want you
to visit us and try another TINS summer under
clearer and fairer auspices. The Scripture
says: Cast your bread upon the waters, and
you shall find it after many days" l suppose
that is true of clambakes, also, for to-day we
have found our clambake of year ago foated
back to us in the shape OF this magnificent re-
ception. We thank you for it, and congratu-
late you upon this days work, the laying Of
the corner stone of building which, when it
is completed, will be monument to the great
principles of our Order. The speaker alluded
to the ceremonies at Lynn, at which he assist
ed, and closed by paying a glowing tribute to
Odd Fellowship, believing that it was destined
TO play an important part in the future destiny
OF the world.
The second regular toast, sOur Vice Grand"
brought up Mr.. A. l.. Knox, who recited po-
EN- in excellent style, to the great enjoyment
OF the company.
The third regular toast was: aThe Grand
Encampment Of Maine-Well and ably repre-
scented by Chief Patriarch Smith,
In response Chief Patriarch Smith spoke
hrtadv THANKING TTpitu Lodi for tJ,a mil;
ment paid to the Order of Portland, and as
surfing the members of that body that they
would always hold warm place in the hearts
of all Down East Odd Fellows.
Music was then called for by the reading of
the following squib: Bands of all kinds
bananas, bandboxes, Bands of Hope-all good
but Just now we want Chambers Band"
Three cheers for the band were given and fol-
lowed by music
The ne xt toast was: sMaine Lodge No. L."
to which Past Grand Blake of that body re-
sponded.
sour Bachelor Members was responded to
in facetieus speech by Past Grand Walburg
of Unity Lodge.
"The Patriarchs of the Maine Eucamp.
ments" brought up Chief Patriarch Gill of
Eastern Star Encampment, who made brief
speech pertinent to the toast, expressing, as
had other speakers before him, the earnest
thanks of the Portland brethren for this ex-
preston OF good will and fraternal affection.
THE Grand Lodge of Maine" was responded
to nv Past Grand Master Cummings in hu-
morous speech.
"Ancient Brothers Lodge" found an able
spokesman in Past Grand H. G. Barnes, who
closed his speech with the following senti-
ment:
Massachusetts and Mane-The Odd Eel
lows of Massachusetts command our highest
respect for their generous support of our no.
BILE Order We of Maine consent just now to
keep time to the music of that spirited Broth
hood, who have laid the corner stone of two
beautiful edifices in two successive days in one
neighborhood. to the good work; may the time
soon come when We shall range side by side
with them in this great service to the cause"
The two last regular toasts were:
"Lisonia Lodge No. 5-Always welcome to
our "reminiscences. The Ilatchstring always
hangs out at No 77''
The Odd Fellows of Portland Our guests
to-day-our bretheren forever"
Both were responded to with the heartiest
applause Three cheers were then given by
the Portland Lodges for their entertainers
which were responded to with interest.
After the banquet, the returning members
OF the Portland Lodges were escorted 70 the
boat by Unity Lodge and representatives OF
other bodies who were present.