The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-27
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Anniversary Celebration.

hall in Globe block in accordance with
the proclamation of the grand sire of the
grand lodge of the United States, and the
grand master of the state, to celebrate the
tfty.sixth anniversary of the introduction
of the order into this country. The eXer-
cises were of more than ordinary interest.
II. J. Ward, noble grand, presided, assist
ed by j. s. Graves, vice grand, and New
man Weeks as chaplain. The services
were conducted in accordance with the fol-
lowing ritual, prescribed by the grand
lodge of the United States at its last ses-
sion:
RITUAL SERVICE.
n G.-The worthy chaplain will invoke
the blessing of God upon this meeting.
PRAYER by THE cUAPLAIS.
Almighty and everything God from whom
cometh every good and perfect gift, and With
out whom nothing can prosper, we invoke Thy
blessing upon us as we are here assembled.
Direct us ia all our doings with Thy most gra-
cious favor, and let the words OF eur mouths,
and the meditattOns OF our hearts. while we
wait before Thee, be acceptable In Thy sight, o
Lord, our strengh and our Redeemer. Amen.
N. G.--Vicc grand, for what intent has
this convccation of brethren been assem-
bled !?
V. Gin obedience to the proclamation
of the most worthy grand sire, in order
that we may render, as is justly due, de-
vout thanksgiving to the benelicent and
Almighty Power, who has preserved our
lives and protected and prospered our be-
loved order.
N. G.-The secretary will read the proc
lamation of the most worthy grand sire.
Here the proclamation of the NJ.
W. grand master, will be read by the Sec
rotary.
n. G.-Vicc grand, when and where
had American Odd Fellowship its begin
ming?
V. Gin the city of Baltimore, on the
memorable day of which this is the ami
versary, April Goth, Ammo Domin 1919.
N. G.-Who were its founders and advo-
Gates?
V. G.-Thomas Wildey, John WEIGH,
John Duncan, John Cheathem, and Rich
ard Rushworth.
N. G.-What were their objects and
purposes
V. G.-Those promulgated in all our
charters, viz. : "For the aid and protec-
ton of brothers when in sickness and on
charity"
N. G.-Was there any special rule laid
down for the orders guidance, in the fur
therance of this work?
V. G.-Hes, all is comprehended in the
legend on the seal of the grand lodge of the
United States, which legend is the mandate
of the order 1--WE command you to visit
the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the
dead and educate the orphan"
N G.-Was this rule intended to apply
to men of any party or creed?
V. G.-No. it is comprehensive as the
human race. 1t rises above party, sect or
creed. Here all believers in the one living
and true God. may unite in the bonds of a
universal brotherhood.
n. Cts it intended to supercede or to
supplement creeds, beliefs, or ordinances,
in matters of religion?
V. G.-By no means. No intelligent in
dividual can by any possibility SO construe
it. 1t assumes no prerogative of the
| spiritual. Its members are free and UNI
trammelled in all that lies between their
| God and themselves 1t interferes with no
| duty which they, of conscience, owe to
God, their country, their families or them
selves 1t IS minister only to mans tenn
| poral needs. 1t seeks but
| To mellorate the sorrows of mankind,
| Relieve the poor, the sick, the main, the blind
| Lift up the dropping heart the widow cheer
| And wipe away the helpless orphans tear.
| TO form OF men one widespread brotherhood
Linked only In the bonds OF doing good
N. G.-Has the order been true to its
mission, and have its labors been crowned
| with success!
V. Cts work has been achieved will
manifest imperfection, but with uni
form faithfulness. 1t has increased
in membership until the little bant
has become a vast array. Millions have
been expended In its mlnistrations, and il.
accumulated millions yet remain for the
carrying out Of the well-begun work. Mar
has been drawn closer to his brother man
sorrow untold has been alleyated in tn,
past, and it is gathering strength for it
work in the years to come. 1t has increas
ed in excellence as it has grown in age
Gloriously has it prospered, and its labor
have been crowned with most abundan
success.
n. Citizen, my brethren. it is NEE
and right, and our bounden duty that W,
should at all times, and especially on this
day, 50 suspicious 10 the annals OF on
order, come before the Great God, in whom
we trust, with heartfelt thanksgiving 70
the prosperity He has vouchsafed, and fo
the good He has enabled us to do, and will
hearty acknowledgment of His hand II
all our successes, our progress and improve
ment, to rejoice before Him, and ascrib
to Him all honor and glory. Let us SIM
His praises, let us thank Him for the past
let us implore the continuance of His pro
tecting care.
ANNIVERSARY HYMN.
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