The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-08-27


was marched to the music of both bands con.
solidated under Chandler's lead into the Old
Orchard House, whence it soon dispersed to en-
gage in games of football and the numerous
exercises for which an opportunity is afforded
by that admirable excursion ground, Old Or
chard. From time to time the bands perform
ed their finest selections. to the evident enjoy
ment of the patriarchs and the more permanent
guests of the hotel.
At about 8 o clock the large dining hall was
filled by the assembly, and vigorous contest
begun in which the patriarchs were victorious.
In due seasonythe Chairman of the Commit
tee of Arrangements, Mr. George T. Means, in
some well chosen words, WELDON ed the visiting
patriarchs, and then introduced the toast mas
ter, Past Grand Patriarch, Benjamin Kings
bury, Jr.
The first toast was:
The Most Worthy Grand Patriarch of Maine:
AS the Supreme Head of the Order in our iuris-
diction, and as an esteemed brother we honor
him. May the record of his official career be
unequalled by any of his. predecessors.
mo response.)
The Most Worthy Grand Master of Maine:
A worthy successor of a long line of faithful
officers; may his constituency of five thousand
po HOIc tudu uOuUieu uurlQg MS Term OF ONCE.
and bis culver be full; may his bundle of rods
remain unbroken, and not one of tn EN- used for
discipline.
(Absent)
The three next following were read together.
The Eucampment Branch of Odd Fellow
ship in the United States: With 14OO Encamp-
ments, 100000 members, and relief of $4,000
the benefcient institutions of the age. May It
ever find faithful guides, pleasant resting
places in storms and tempest; broaden and
multiply its tents; teach large and catholic
liberation, and steadily aim for that grand
consumption of its lessons, when the imple-
ments of battle shall be changed to those of
peace, and men shall "learn war no more"
r. w. Grand Lodge of tae United States:
With an insignficantbeginning,, ffty-fve years
lodges; a membership of half million; more
than million sick brothers relieved three hum
bred thousand buried half million of widows
and orphans assisted; and for these beneficient
purposes twenty millions Of dollars expended,
Thus the little stream has swollen into a mighty
river, ladenawith. the golden freight of good
deeds.
NJ. w. Past Grand Sire James B. Nicholson:
We welcome this able and distinguished la
borer in the work of Odd Fellowship to our
city. With eloquent, and convincing words has
he presented our purposes and claims. In his
he may live to see the time when matrons and
maidens shall so rejoice that the lisping infant
in its mothers arms will gleefully repeat the
gladstone words Peace! Peace! War no more
when the banners of our Order shall gather un-
der their folds all Americas sons; and all unit
ing their energies and exertions for the triumph
OF the principles of humanity, and the spread of
the Order around the globe"
The three toasts above given were Responded
to by Mr. Nicholson in an eloquent speech.
Our Honored Guests:-Narraganset Encamp-
ment No. l, and Moshussuck Encampment No.
2, of Providence. The memory of our visit to
and splendid reception by them will never fade
hearty welcome to the patrarchal tent of Port
land, in the shadow of which we trust they will
find rest and refreshment.
Responded o.by Past Chief Patriarch Lind
say A. Anderson, of Narraganset Encampment
No. l, who deprecated his ability to respond,
but greatfully acknowledged the warm 1ecep.
ton by he Portland bodies.
The next toast was:
The Grand Patriarchvyof Rhode Island We
welcomed him, respect his absence, and should
have gladly wish his large family of patrarchal
children may they increase in numbers and
virtues, and his culver ever be full and in the
march through the various scenes Of life, keep
locked step to the music of true Odd Fellow
snip, until tney Hnally reach the tent OF the
Grand High'Priest of all "beyond the river
In the absence of the gentleman toasted,
Grand High Priest Comstock was called upon
and happily responded.
Milcete Encampment No. II, of st. john N.
B.:-The Indian word for big foot. In the Ian
guage of scripture Show beautiful upon the
mountains are the feet of him that bringeth
good tdings." "Thou hast set my foot in a
large place."
To this Past Chief Patriarch Fred L. Hea
Qst Watch,) responded.
Daughters of Rebecca.-The golden fringe in
the robe of Odd Fellowship. May their effor is
in twisting the sick, relieving the distressed,
consoling the widow, and helping the orphan,
be to them perpetual well-spriugs of joy, and
be rewarded "a thousand fold.
A "male sister of the Rebecca" was ex-
| pected to respond, but was absent.
The Press of Maine.
Responded to by L. G. Jordan, Esq
The Future of Odd Fellowship.
Responded to Past Grand Master Hazeltine
| in very happy manner.