The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-11-22

The brothers Of this mystic order in our
midst, have had high time Of it this week.
1t may have been much ado about nothing,
but certain il is, that quite a number Of our
best and most reputable citizens who belong
to this fraternity Of odd gentlemen have en-
joyed this week Of prosperity to their Order,
to an extent which proves the gcnuinencss Of
their enthusiasm and the earnestness Of their
love Of the principles Of thelfraternity.
The regular meeting Of Golden Rule En-
campment, No. AZ, Tuesday night, was the oc-
casion of a most prosperous revival Of the
spirit and work Of the local brotherhood, and
the following members were exalted to tine
highest degree to be attained in the subordi-
nate body; VIM. NJ. Garnett, ID. l.. Ballard,
d. B. Edmiston, J. X. Pherigo, and VIM. II.
Parker, of Crab Orchard, Lieutenant John
Scott, Of the United States army, now on post
duty at Crab Orchard, and W. T. Pherigo and
John o. McAlister, of Stanford. The NJ. W.
@. r. (IIornbrook), Of Lexington, officially
visited the Encampment during the evening,
and Past Grand Master Pollard, Of Crab Or
chard, was in attendance as visiting brother,
to whom were extended the inequalities of
the Encampment. The secret gentlemen were
in session until an hour past midnight when
they adjourned in a body to the eating saloon
Of Carson n Dodds, near their Lodge room,
and partook Of refreshments and engaged in
social and fraternal converse for an hour longer.
A considerable number Of the brothers were
present, this being one Of the most prosperous
Encampments under the grand Jurisdiction of
Kentucky. From the good humor which pre-
vailed, and the evident and warm spirit Of
fraternity which was manifested among those
in attendance, il was no doubt happy and
enjoyable occasion and one which our friends
Of this secret Order will long remember.
Odd Fellowship in this county has consd-
cradle power and influence and has large
number Of members. The Lodge at this place
own their Lodge room, valued at $1,000, and
is constantly increasingits means and resources.
We are informed that its Widows and Orphans
Fund is becoming sufficiently large to answer
all the demands which may be made upon il,
without any appropriation Of the principal Of
the fund. With another year Of health and
this Lodge will be one Of the most
powerful and influential in the State. The
young Lodge at Crab Orchard has for the last
two or three years greatly prospcred, and has
widened the field of its benefits
and influence. We do not think there is any
harm or evil in Odd Fellowship. We have
been told that the Order inculcates truth and
love among its members, and are dis
posed to charity. We see il stated that the
irst money forwarded to Chicago for the relief
IF the suffering after the great fire, was do
mated by Lodge Of Odd Fellows in the noun
aims Of Kentucky; and that the first dollar
'fered for the relief Of Boston sufferers by the
ate fire, was by Odd Fellows of Illinois. Ger
ainly there is nothing wrong in body Of men
composed of the best and most respectable in |
! community, who have for their motto /
Love and Truth, and who visit
he sick, bury the dead and comfort the widow
md orphan. Therefore, We hope the Order
will continue to prosper in our midst.