The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-01-18
The brethren of the 10. of OF.

The Brethren of the 10. of OF.
have had quite a gala time during the past
week, and have appeared as happy, and
we'll pleased with each other as lalks.
On Thursday, Of last week, the brethren
were visited by the officers Of the Grand En-
campment. and members of the Grand
Lodge. A reception, in accord with the
standing of the visitors, was given them,
and in the afternoon meeting Of the gcncr-
al brotherhood was held in the Hall of Fort
Penn Lodge, where speeches, and inter
change Of sentiment, and instruction were
made, had, and given, relative to the work
of the order, and the best means to secure
its still further advancement. The meeting
was one of real interest, and its proceedings
may well be set down as genuine, unadul-
terated flow Of reason. In the evening the
visiting brethren, accompanied 10y number
Of the brethren residing hereaboutS, COM
mitted themselves to the tender mercles OF
mine Host Allender, of the Stroudsburg
House, and our word for it they were well
cared for The table, groaning under the
weight Of all the luxuries of the season,-the
appointments connected therewith, and the ce-
lcrity and clock like regularity with which
every want Of every one present was antlcl-
pated and supplied, attcstcd beyond doubt
that the Captain Of that ship knew how to
keep Hotel. The feast over, and the last
word said, the company separated for the
night, and rested well in the consciousness OF
having spent day and an evening nationally
and with moral profit to all.
On Friday morning the visiting brethren
were shown the chief matters about town,
and at noon took the train for their homes.
Their gcntlcmanly and fraternal department
while here, left the impression upon every
brother here, that an order with such orna-
ments at its head could not but be prosper
Gus and useful i'll the production OF vast
amount Of good in every community III which
it obtained foot hold. The visit of Broth
ers STOKES, LEvERGooD, PFAFF 4 HESS,
will ever remain a green spot, III the memo
ry of every Odd Fellow who came in contact
with them.
On Monday evening last the brethren OF
Fort Penn Lodge celebrated the Goth ami
versary Of the institution of the Lodge, by a
supper at the Stroudsburg House. Some
fifty of the brethren, many Of them accom-
panied by their wives and sweethearts, sat
down to the table, and for about an hour
INDUCED in knife and fork exercise in a
manner that was most complimentary to the
skill Of the caterer for the occasion. And
| it could not well be otherwise, for Brother
ALLENDER, if possible really eclipsed him
SELF in the ibcrality of his provision and su-
pcriority Of the attendance. We would not
attempt to particularize, and content our
selves with the assertion that a most gcner-
Gus bill of fare was literally overfowcd, both
in quantity and quality, with good things set
before the guests. After the good things
substantial were fully discussed, the cloth
was removed, and the good things intellec-
tual came upon the board. After an excel
lent address, suitable to the occasion, by
brother GREENwALD, wit. sentiment, and
song took charge of the hour, and such q.
time was had, until the hour beyond the
twelve, as only Odd Fellows know how to
indulge in and enjoy. We We're there, and
may we, and all who were present, live to
enjoy many such reunions. We were par
ticularly pleased with the presence of the La
dies Though Odd Fellows are always rea-
sonable in their cnjoyments, yet the presence
of the ladies gives still more enjoyable tone
to the gaity and good feeling prevalent
The fact is they arc the jewels in humanities
diadem, and their sparkling eyes and radient
smiles impart additional zest to any occasion
To all concerned with the house, from the
landlord down TO the humblest waiter boy,
the brethren are under obligations, for at
least one Of the pleasantest evenings eff their
lives. 1t will not do to omit particular men
ton of Mr.. Secretary PoINsETT Edward
was his own ubiquitous self, and whether be-
hind the Bar, or in the Dining Room the
comfort and welfare of the guests was his
chief aim and Success crowned his efforts