Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-02-17
A. j. BENEDICT,
A. 5. TWITCIEL, Committee.
JOHN L. DUNHAM,D

The anniversary gathering of the mem
bers of Glen Lodge, No. 81, l. o. o. f.,
and invited friends, at the Gorham House,
on Monday evening, 9TH inst, was very
pleasant occasion. The exercises were
informal and of a social character. All
present were in happy frame OF mind
and fully enjoyed the physical and intellect
uaI refreshments which were unstintingly
supplied. Several of our towns people,
not members of the order, were in attend
ance and joined in the festivities, thus
showing their regard and appreciation of
the principles and practical workings of
Odd Fellowship. The organization here
is in a most fourishing condition, num-
bering among its members many of our
best citizens, while its deeds of charity
command the respect of all The various
sentiments given were appropriately re-
sponded to by short and expressive
speeches. We give list of the toasts,
ETC..
l. Our ARRiUerSdry. In the past fraught
with happy recollections; in the future
full of bright hopes, and the present a
| pleasant and profitable realization of both
Response by Bro John p. Durham
2. Our Deceased Brothers. Their men,
DRY is ever sacred to those who still re-
main on earth, but soon must follow.
Response by Bros A. S. Twitchell, A.
j. Benedict and John P. Durham.
3. GOrham and its Inhabitants They
have only to be known to be long remem-
bered for their generous deeds.
Response by Thomas Clifford, Esq.
4. 1872 Sacred in memory, bright
in heroic deeds.
Response by Bro. A. j. Benedict.
8. "IS76." A year betokening wisdom
in the past and inspiring hopes of hap
Ply future.
Response by Bro. Stephen Gordon.
6. 1876" The unknown future to
whose embrace we unhesitatingly hasten.
Response by Bro.sA. S. Twitchcll.
7. The Old Granite State Ever prom
incnr i'll the councils of the nation; her
part in those councils will remain forever
a monument Of honor to her name.
Response by Alfred r. Evans, Esq.
8. The Grand 7runk Railroad. May
the friendly relations between its mana,
gers and our people ever continue.
Response by Bro. Warren Noyes.
8. The Company here ASSEMBLED We
wish they were all odd Fellows and theil
wives or sweethearts.
Response by j. B. Chaf1n.
10. Odd Fellooo8' Wives. That terrible
secret is the only obstacle between them
and happiness.
Response by Bro. Moulton of Jefferson
II. oar Country.
No pent up Utica contracts her powers,
The whole, the boundless continent is ours"
Response by Dr. H. T. WardWell
u. odd Fellowship. Only those who
are members Of the order can fully un
derstand and appreciate its objects.
Response by Bro. John w. Greenlaw.
Just how many more assemblies are t.
be held at the Alpine House we do no
learn. According to the enthusiasm anC
social enjoyment realized, and the in
creased attendance, they are likely tt
last for - ever.
Of the applicants for the Office o
Deputy Sheriff. we hear of no favored one
yet. Now, while there are no personal OBJ
jections to any of them, why not confe
the hoaors upon eX-shcrif' A. j. Graham
He is acquainted with the business ant
we have no doubt he has performed hi
duties in the past acceptably to all. Don
carry rarty into every little thing tina
comes up. 1t was not done when tn
Democrats had it in their power to selec
sheriff Of their own political colQring
but instead signed a petition for Willis.
We understand an effort is being mad
to have a Musical Convention here at
, period not far distant. That's right. G.
on in the good work. We have our shar
: OF musical talent 1t will compare favor
ably in this respect with larger places.
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EAT, Drink and be Merry.
Then take d. X. ard be o. X.