Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-06-08
ODD FELLOWS REUNION LAST NIGHT

At tho Banquet given by the Carson Lodge
of Odd Fellowship, to the members of tht
Grand Lodge, at the Arlington, last night
about one hundred persons were present
Two tables, extending the length of the Hal
on either side, were bountifully and richly
supplied. Mr.. J. D. Hammond presided.
He invoked Divine blessing upon the Order.
He then extended the New England welcome
q Make long arm and help yourselves p
| Responded to by the entire company amid
the hum of conversation and merriment
1t was evident at once that the heartiest good
fellowship pervaded. Supper ended, and
cigars lighted, the Chairman remarked that
If their stomachs were not well fortified it
was their own fault. He was well aware that
Of those who were expected to speak none
had spoken before, all had colds, and each
one was embarrassed. One object of the
meeting was to have pleasant, Jolly time.
The first sentiment, The Right Worthy
Grand Lodge of the United States, was re-
sponded to by Mr.. J. D. Minor. He spoke
or the Order as the highest, most benehcent
organization of the Nineteenth Century Less
than sixty years old, its history shows con-
tinued advancement and unbroken triumphs.
1t is on the broad plane of fraternity, and is
purer than before. The Z. S. Grand Lodge
he found the iOliiest, noisest, busiest, wisest
assembly, loving one another, unselfsh in
devotion to suffering humanity, with clean
hands and pure hearts Mr.. Minor spoke
deliberately, earnestly, and was greeted with
applause,
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of Nevada
To this Mr. c. c. Batterman said, the sub
stance of their Ritual was, Do to others as
YOU would have them do to you. He humor-
Ously referred to the representatives from the |
Lodges in the State. Number One comes |
Stern first but with the cean-cut run of the |
Yankee clipper Palisade sends Marcher, |
with the oil of brotherly love and kindness. |
Humboldt, Bean. Carson Number Four, |
Tutly, with sylph-like form, graceful, willowy |
motion, with a tread that scarce awakes an
echo. And he could play Bean poker at two
and half handful and clean the pot. Cap
tol Number Twenty, Minor-in some ways,
Jim IS peculiar. Drake, gobbles nothing be-
yond his reach, and makes no quack preten
,ions to brotherly kindness. Austin Number
Nine, beloved apostle John, his gospel car
IN a broad track Number Three, Widely,
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~ deeds of kindness. He thanked Carson
Lodges for ever welcome and generous hospi-
,ality.
The Encampment Branch of our Order
To this, Mr.. ". H. Hill spoke of the origin
II the Order, and its noble, grand principles.
American Odd Fellowship. Mr.. w H.
Iirden said Odd Fellowship was born of the
wants of humanity. Its organization is now
,re-eminent. One-half million hearts beat
or the same object-the relief of each other,
hose in need Its sublime, sacred tie of
makes the Order the finest on
he face of the earth. 1t is thoroughly re-
ubiican in its government.
The Rebekah Degree. Mr.. J. c. Smith
aid fitting tribute to woman's aid and in
uence in this Degree of Odd Fellowship,
nd pleaded for its encouragement.
What | Kn0wabOut Odd Fellowship. Mr. Z
}. 0. Addison said he had been an Odd Eel
wv for thirty years, and expressed his ina
Illty to enumerate all the good things about
ne Order. 1t has afforded more relief in the I
me Of its existence than any other He
eferred to the aid to the Chicago suferers, the
ssistance by the Odd Fellows of Carson to
irginia City in its need, and the indebted 4
ess of the Grand Lodge to Carson tonight I
The Great East and Odd Fellowship. The L
)ung man, Mr. Samuel S. Grass, who allu- S
cd to the vast extent of territory of the
reat East, her broad acres covered with
ines, her noble people, her Odd Fellows
it'll willing hearts and ready hands.
The Three Links Mr., w A Davenport
id Friendship. Love and Truth were sug-
stive Of everything noble and inspiring
id Fellowship is fortifying against all the
5 of earth. He was proud of the Order r.
The Good Of the Order. In response to :
is, Mr.. F. Y. Drake spoke Of the practical
nefts of membership His was the solid
eech of the evening, plain, practical, in
'uctive, 1t was well received
The Hosts on this Occasion, volunteer Fl
asst, brought out Mr. George fluffy, in an
mitably funny, unreportable speech, which
easoned the greatest merriment. Other
'ponses were made, Of which we have no
port. The greatest good feeling prevailed.