The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-13
mANCHEsrER AND VICINITY.

The Rebelcdh Lodge-D Distinguished Pis-
TORS Degrees COM nferred-I The Banquet,
&C., Gc.-Brief mention was made yester-
dry of the exercises at Odd-Fellows' Hall
Thursda night in connection with the new
Lodge of Rebeklh. The exercises did not
conclude until nearly u O'Clock, and the
banquet lasted an hour longer, and pre-
cluded the possibility Of as lengthy notice
as the event demanded and deserved.
| The ball was filled with the members OF
| Henderson, Stuart. and Jackson Lodges OF
| Odd-Fcllows OF this city and their wives,
number of visiting brethren from Rich
Der OF distinguished visitors from the
Grand Lodge Of Virginia-among them
Past Grand Masters James B. Blanks and
Il. 3. Branch, Of Petersburg; Hugh La
than, Of Alexandria; Grand Chaplain j. II.
Waters, of Staunton; Grand Marshal j. H.
Krebs, OF Norfolk; Past Grands G. r.
Roller, Mount Sidney; T. j. Crowder,
Staunton, Charles Roller, Mount Sid
ney; James Cochran, Culpeper; w. F.
Larrabee, Old Point; and j. B. Andrews,
OF Charlottesville.
The commencement Of che work was re-
tarded by unavoidable circumstances, and
it was o'clock 7. NJ. before the Lodge was
opened with prayer by Grand Chaplain
Waters. Past Grand Master Hugh Latham
occupied the chair OF the Noble Grand, and
made the following temporary appoint
ments: Past Grand Master j. e. Blanks,
vice-grand; Past Grand Thomas W. Bass,
OF Stuart Lodge, conductor; Grand Chap
lain j. Fl. Waters, chaplain Past Grand
T. G. D. Farmer, Of Jackson Lodge, war
der; Vice.Grand Thomas w. Gentry, OF
Henderson Lodge, secretary; r. D. Pond,
pIt
Henry II. Wrenn, OF Henderson Lodge,
outside guardian.
Past Grand Master Latham made a grace
full apology for the absence OF Past Grand
Master Benson and Grand Master Talbot,
and stated that it was impossible for the
Grand Lodge at this time to grant the char
ter for the institution Of the Rebekah Lodge,
as the grand officers and Grand Lodge had
not had time to make arrangements for the
same. He then proceeded 20 confer the sub
lime degree OF Rebekah on eight female and
three male candidates. The written and
unwritten work Of the Order was explained
and exemplified in the most minute and lnl-
pressive manner.
| As before stated, it was late when the Ia
| Dor Of the Lodge was completed and they
were called to refreshments.
In the banquet-room below two tables had
been spread the entire length OF the room.
These were laden with all manner OF sub
stantial food and CONNECTIONS. The tables
were arranged IL tasty manner and reflect
ed great credit upon the ladies whose fair
hanciwork it was. Owing to the lateness
OF the hour, and a proper regard for their
sanitary condition, many who do not in
dulge in late suppers left at or before the
adjournment Of the lodge, but at least one
hundred (one-third of whom were ladies)
partook OF the bountiful good cheer pro-
vided.
There were no speeches, but an old-fash-
ioned family retfnion, which all present en-
| ioyed to their hearts content, and which
will ever be bright spot in the memory OF
all who participated. It seemed to be the
aim Of each person to make his neighbor as
| comfortable as possible. The affair was under
the immediate charge OF the following ladies'
committee: Mrs. Henry A. Jordan, Mrs. Eli
Kirby, Mrs. T. W. Jones, Mrs. j. t. Ash
worth, Mrs. L. A. Mann, Mrs. II. FL. Wrenn,
Mrs. r. d. Pond, and Mrs. William Hurst;
and well did they perform their duties.
They received valuable aid from Messrs.
Henry A. Jordan, Cornelius S. Wells, r. D.
Pond, and John NJ. Lundie and ut tho
table Messrs. Fl. Ell. Wrenn, David Beattle,
and 2. T. Womack were all-attention to the
guests. RI after l O'Clock when the last
person rose from the table ''too full for ut
terance."
There are some seventy-ive members in
the Lodge, nearly one-half OF whom are
ladies. About May 18th the Lodge will be
formally instituted, the officers elected. a
name chosen, and active operations begin.
The new Lodge embraces in its membership
Odd-Fellows from every Lodge in the city,
and is under their patronage and protection.
That its career may be eminently successful
and productive Of much good is the wish
of all who honor the principles Of Friend
ship, Love, and Truth.