The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-02-17
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! Croghan Lodge Anniversary. .-on
Thursday evening of last week, the brethren
Of Croehan Lodge, their wives and children,
to the number Of several hundred, gathered
at their hall to celebrate the twenty-Hfth an.
| nivsrsary of the organization Of the Lodge.
i It was pleasant company, and happy one,
4 AID bespoke As excellent Mslins which ei-
gsameng the brotherhood. At about eight
O'Clock the gavel of the Noble Grand called to
order, and the entire company united in sing
ing the Opening Ode, after which prayer was
made by Brother /. NJ. Keller, and the pro-
gramre Of the evening commenced. Several
Of the Brethren were called upon for remarks,
and the first to respond was Brother Kesler,
who congratulated them upon the large at
tendance and the many. pleasant and we'll
known faces present. There were many, how
ever, whose faces he could scarce recognise,
which argusd that they were not as frequently
in attendance at the Lodge meetings as they
should be, or that he had grown somewhat
forsetful. He paid tribute to the principles
of the order, and exhorted all to fidelity.
Brother Benjamin Lewis was then called
on. Ho was the only charter member Of the
Lodge now living; all the rest had passed to
''that bourne from whence no traveller re-
turns" When the Lodge was instituted he
was living thirty-two miles away, and had
Travelled through bad weather and over hard
roads to attend that meeting, ana he would
bsar the remembrance with him to the last
hour of his life. He had met warm hearts
and kind friends then, and his every remem-
brance Of the Lodge was of the warmest char
acter. He was devoted to the principles of
the order; and trusted always to be found upon
the side of those devoted to its permanenoe,
as well as with those who were devoted TO the
cause Of the Lord and Savior. His remarks
were well received.
Brother S. Buekland was called for, but
excused himself upvn the plea that he
"eouldnIt make speech, and it would be no
use to try"
Brother Underhill inquired if Brother j. L.
Greene was in the hall, and requested him to
come forward, which he did, when he was
introduced to the assenblage, and speech
requested. He was taken someW hat by sur
prise, but was equal to the occasion, and re-
marked that the words of Bret Harte forced
themselves upon his memory: "For ways
that are dark and tricks that are vain, the
heathen Chinee is peculiar" but the good
brother who had got him into that position
was equally peculiar. HIS remarks cccasioned
considerable laughter. onretiring, he desired
speech from Brother UnderhiH, who intro
duced Past Grand D. L. June, as his substitute
Brother June could always say good word
for the Order, and he didn't know why broth
srs should be backward when called on. He
could remember the time when the lodge
room was small, and obscure, and when the
attendance was sim, but the brethren were
true and tried. He had seen the first lodge
room become too small for them, and had
been with them in their migrations from one
room to another, as their numbers and re-
sources increased, and was still with them
now, when they occupied their own beautiful
and extensive hall, the ante-rooms Of which
were larger than the halls originally occupied.
he formerly was very regular attendant,
but OF late years had not visited the lodge as
often as he ought, but his heart was still warm
for the Order, and his affections still went out
to the brethren. He trusted that the pros
psrity of Groghan Lodge would continue, and
that the brethren would be strong in the faith.
Brother C. R. McCulloch was then called
for, and responded by saying they all knew he
couldn't make speech, but he would talk
to them. He was was one Of the Oldest initiates
of the Lodge aud he loved it. In the days of
his novitiate he loved it, snd could hardly
wait until the week rollsd around that he
might assemble with the brethren. For many
years he had never missed meeting, unless
when i'll or absent from the city. He had al
ways felt warm regard for its members an d
esteemed their friendships. OF late years, o
had not attended the lodge often; not that he
loved the order less, oh, no; but Is men grow
older the cares of business encroach upon their
time, and one thing and another occurs to de-
ter them from attendance, notwithstanding
their desires might often be to meet their
brsthreu. Heswas glad to SEQ 50 many happy
faces present, and hoped it might always be 30
as the recurring anniversaries called them TO-.
gether to renew their friendships and seeiaIity.
Brother N. B. Tucker closed with a short
speech, which was well received He closed
by saying that he trusted the prosperity Of the
Lodge might not prove a disadvantage to it,
by cooling the ardor Of friendship, or render
ing lukewarm the love which all should feel
for the principles upon which the Order is
based.
At the close of his remarks one stanZa Of the
Closing Ode was sung, and then the chains Of
ceremony were broken, and the large company
mingled in social converse, or enjoyed them
selves by prOmenading,- ladies admiring
the furniture, the beautifully frescoed walls,
and surmising what the many curious devices
meant, which here and there caught their
eyes. Not few Of them inquired "whers
the goat was kept, but as that was profound
secret, theyare still in bIissful ignorance.
Supper was announced, and portion of the
company repaired to the dining hall adjoining
the lodge room, where the tables were found
to be covered with every article that could be
desired as feast by an epicure. The good
things were discussed in manner which
showed the appreciation felt by those dispos-
ing of them, and the pleasant joke and laugh
ing repartee went round. Thrice were the ta-
bIes filled, and when all had eaten, abundance
| was left. Gats d Tl2
It was pleasant evening, one long to be
remembered by those present, and yet, per-
haps, not more pleasant or sociable than pre-
vioas anniversaries, or will he subsequent
ones. For, where such good feeling abounds,
and such friendships are csmsntsd, as in
eroghan Lodge, it can be No unusual rnanifss-
tatation.
NaI0HsoREooD NEWS.
HARDrN, Co, OAWilliam Ream, son Of Mr.
A Ream, of Aeda. recently had his arm caught
in the machinery in factory where he was