The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-12-21

fearing, law-abiding citizens. whose ans
nual gift for the relief Of their klo ~s 70
distress, anu for the cause of humanity,
reaches over million of dollars; whose
chief osJecs 10 thus banding themselves
together is to improve and elevate their
race, to build up and better 10 alleviate
and soften the condition of their fellow
men whose principles are drawn from he
words of Him. who spake as never man
spake; whose teachings are the utteran-
ces of that Great Model Teacher, who
said, do unto others as ye would that
they should do unto YOU" and whose
aim was the aim of Him who came, to
bring peace on earth and good will to
men..FT 9 ED aa ae .g5xal I'D 81 eagsbi
Such, sir, is a brief outline of the In
stitution which we here represents and
in its name and by the authority OF this
Right Worthy Grand body, I again return
to you our sincere thanks. ,r.m
General Fallows, Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, was then introduced
and said: t-a r,s-.s Cd gra zig A..
After the words Of eloquence and
pathos, to which we have listened, ii
would be more becoming to me to keep
my seat. than to attempt to address you.
Besides am but child in Odd Fellow
ship. having but recently joined this mos'
excellent order; and teel that my place
is rather at the feet of some of these hon
ored and venerable fathers before me,
listening to the words of wisdom and in
struction from their lips, than an instruc
tor in those things to whose calculation
and defence they have consecrated theil
manhood powers, to whose illustration
they have brought beautiful and fruitful
and consistent lives, blessed of all who
know them. @
And yet, though cannot add to wha
has been already spoken, though [ may
seem somewhat presumptuous to stand
as mere learner, before these, whose
hoary heads are crowns of righteousness
yet, l cannot refrain from the thought:
that are now struggling to form them
selves into words from my lips.
know the principles which lie at the
basis of your organization. / am prepar
ed to avow and maintain them, not only
in this audience chamber, before this as
sembly, but if had the opportunity, be
fore listening world. What are those
principles2 There they are, lndissolub
ly linked together, Friendship, Love ant
Truth, that ever glorious trinity in unity
Ashamed to Yindicate such principles
Never!
No friendship endure the test
That stands sordid interest,
Or mean self love erected. sass sT.a-.
This order has stood the test of time
For fifty years has it been in existence
and as the years have onward rolled ha
increased in strength. 1t has stood the
test of criticism, and never were its de
tenders more numerous, or intelligent OF
devoted than they are tonight.
st has stood for fifty years, and I be
lleve if this old and yet young world o.
ours shall stand for fifty thousand years
to come, Odd Fellowship, based on it
immortal foundation, will stand with it
.sWho hopes for friends must have heart
Himself, well furnished for his part,
And ready on occasion. saest s.feNi -s.'
To show the virtues that he seeks 5.-G
c.s For tits an union that bespeaks ssg- = t..s-
ssts A just reciprocration. :. gsa ogs7Fs ,RF
That is the friendship of Odd Fellow
ship drawn by the Christian Copper. 3
It ever inculcates the Christian senti
ment, ',Let love be without dissimula
tion," it ever urges the acquisition Q
truth. that its possession may be made
free. 49, 60 = a. ..-s..s..-
:, | know many good men object to this
and kindred societies. They have zeal
against them, but it is zeal withou
knowledge. by their fruits ye shall
know them" said the Divine Savior.
Bring Odd Fellowship to the test.
Well meaning friends came; to the an
cient Patriarch, who was SO sorcly tried
They taught him the special object o
the divine vengeance. In his conciou
innocence and integrity he declared
When the ear heard me, then it blessed
me and when the eye saw me, it CAV
witness to me because I delivered tbt
Poor that cried, and the fatherless, an,
him that had none to help him. [ was
eyes to the blind; and feet was I to the
lame. The blessing of him that wa
ready to perish came upon me, and [ caus
ed the widows heart to sing for joy"
That plea was heard in Heaven. On
the brow of his patient, prosecuted ser
want. God placed the royal crown of hi
appreciation, and 1.-The Lord blessed tn,
latter end of Job more than hie begin
ming. 5a5ai taa' 81
This plea is the plea of Odd Fellowsir
tonight. 1t stands approved. The I'M
utterable gratitude that comes this mo-
ment from the poor that have. been de-
livered, from the blind that have beer
made to see, and the lame to walk ming
ling With the blessing OF him that was
ready to perish, and the song of the glad
dened widows heart attest at once the
blessing of Heaven and the benedictions
of mankind. @
1t has been said these organizations
are inimical to civilization, to liberty and
to Christianity. Are they PAL see before
me men of culture and refinement, lovers
and defenders of the Truth. / see repre-
sentatives from the different branches of
the Church of Christ. l see adherents