The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-12-20
A visit 20 Crab Orchard.


We made a flying visit to our rival city,
Crab Orchard, on Friday night last, and grasp
ed the hand Of many Of our old
friends, and had the plcasurcof making many
new acquaintance. We stopped at the famous
Harris House aud Of course came away more
firmly Of the opinion that II stands uncxcallcd
by any hotel in Central Kentucky. The mer-
chants Of Crab Orchard are gathering in at
tractive stocks Of holiday goods, AMI the poo
pie are anticipating glorious ,seck Of amuse-
men, and jollifcation. The Daughtera Of Re
beca, I. o. o. r, will give grand promenade
concert at the town hall on Wednesday night,
Deceinl sr The 18th, Cor the benefit Of the Fra
ternity Of oid-Fcllows. No one who has ever
attended an affair Of thi, kind at Crab Orchard
can doubt tha. Ibis will be grand s,,s~~..
The company Of L. s. soldicy which has
been on post dutxat Crab Orchard ~ the past
eighteen morths has received orders to pre-
pare for moving orlers." They will proba-
bly, 90 t. New Orleans. The citizens gencr-
orally express regret that they arc to be re-
moved
The lodge Of Odd-Fsllows had meeting Of
unusual pleasure and a high. old time. Invi-
tations we're extended 10 the neighboring
lodges, and a namber Of visiting brethren we're
in attendance. After the secret session Of the
Order, which we we're Informed was an cx-
ceedingly pleasant and profitable one the MEM
bers repaired to the residence Of DR.. J. d Pet
tus, to enjoy hountifnl feast Of subsiantials
and delicacies prepared by the Daughters Of
Rebccca. Here we were admitted, through
the courtesy Of the host, Uncle Ben. rhcigo
aud Others to fall fellowship in the proceed
ings, and to say that we did Justice to the
tempting vianis Il most feeble expression.
The gas,ronomic ability Of an Cdd-Fellow o
the highest rank, could not excel ours on that
occasion. Indeed We ENJOYED our temporary
promotion or adoption into he Order so much
that we cannot refrain from giving the names
Of those generous sisters who prepared the
feast; Mrs. Pcttus, the charming hostess; Mrs.
Garnett, who stands uhexccllcd in the culinary
art, Mrs. DIR. Bronough, MR.. JOHN Joslyn,
Mrs. A. q. Payne, Mrs. John Edmiston, Mrs.
Thos. Proctor, Mrs. Sim Bryant, Mrs. Brooks
and Mrs. James Carson. While enjoying the
good things, VIC could but look around and ad-
mire the roble, generous, and lie
nevol mt facas before US, and reject upon the
plip,ses VIII IA aciuatel them to associate
together and assume such name We turned
to the gentleman on our right and asked IL NJ
honest and respectable looking men a. these
around the table were sfiliating with his Or
der in all parts Of the country; and what was
the aim and objects of the institution? He
answered briefly: ",rhe Order in It's infancy
was quite insignificant, and composed of men
who were givento drink and of low instincts,
but with Fraternal feelings and firm and in
flexible friendship towards each other. The
Order has now become mighty mower in the
land, and its record presents the most wonder
full success, and the greatest amount Of practi-
cal good accomplished, ever vouchsafel to any
association Of earthly origin. 1t has risen
from Bacchanalian club, under the careful
guidance Of such spirits as Riigely, AMI other
noble hearts, and has dropped OIL its repulsiye
features, and in the space Of one hun r d
years has grown froll a mere hand full OF men
to $4,000! From poverty to an annual reve-
nue. Of three aad ahalf million dollars From
dollar q lao given Tor inc relief Of destitute
lnu'I sut>1ring brothers, u a grand di.burse-
mem a <s;e1tuo anHdany, Tor fener alone
From haif dozen lodges to over fe G.oss
isdgesi From an obscure name TO an honored
reputation that commands the admiration ol
the world. From here and there timid ap-
| plication for admission to Il steady tramp Of
IRE tloasaAd per month, of the best citizens Of
the country. From the plcadings of the wifi
and mother 80 avoi secret societies" to join.
ing and hearty cooperation Of thousands oil
fair women like those you see there, (poin Ing
to the honored wives Of Odl-Fel rvs present
Our Order is based upon Friendship Love
and Truth, and greets brother in prosperity
and extends helping hand in adversely; vi<
its him in sickness, relieves him in distress
gently and revepnily bGries him when dead
protects his widog, educatcs and cares for III
orphans. In our Order, all stand upon on(
common level as brothers and friends" Al.
says we, thou almost p' rsuade.h us to become
an Old-Feilow indeed and in truth, for ",
know that in the practice of Friendship, Low,
and Truth We find safe guard from many Of
the ills and cares Of life.
From the Secretary Of Crab Orchard Lodge
No. l0S, we learned that il Is now in a most
fourishing condition. Ii was instituted 10
1883, and for many years grew in number
slowly. During the past few years it has taken
a new impetus and now numbers fifiy-eight
members in good standing. Among the many
acts Of practical good they have done, is the
purchase and dedication OF large ccnaetery
within the limits of the town, which stand,
upon beautiful emirsnee, a monument to
perpeiua;e the memory and attest the useful
ness Of the Order in our midst. We say to
the Order in Crab Orchard and elsewhere, g
on--be that the word--anl "may the lus.rt
of cause, "A jewel 20 sacred. never be tar.
nishc1 or grow dim"
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