The Portland daily press., 1878-02-07

Last evening Unity Lodge of Odd Fellows
observed its first anniversary at Old Fellows
ball by very pleasing entertainment There
was good number of the members present
with their ladies to enjoy the occasion. The
remarkable advancement which the Lodge has
made in the year was spoken of by all who adj
dressed the company. Joshua Davis, P. G. as
chairman of the committee on arrangements,
was the first speaker. He welcomed the vsi-
tors in few we'll chosen words. John q.
Fogg, the Noble Grand of the Lodge when it
was instituted, as historian, gave some very en-
courrging figures in regard to the prosperity of
the Lodge. The first preliminary meeting was
held January 26, 1877. The Lodge was insti-
tuted February 9sh with SO charter members.
Since that time there have been POI admitted,
making the present membership 237. Not
death has occurred. The very fattering finan-
cial condition of the Lodge is shown by the fol-
lowing figures taken from the Secretary's
book:
Received from Charter members. .."......S 992 as
&c Admissions. .............,.. $40 90
" degrees. ..'...'...''..'..''. Z,4l2 w
Dues. ...s.............".. 1,090 W
Total receipts for the year. ........".$9,s0 20
Present market value of funds. ........ 8,S58 81
The Grand Master of Maine William E. Ho-
gan, who was present, made few stirring re-
marks congratulating the Lodge upon its pro-
gress and wishing it equal success in the fu-
ture. Past Grand Master Stephen x. Dyer,
who calls the Lodge his first child, followed in
the same strain. He counselled the members
to keep watchful eye upon the funds which
they had already accumulated, as it was their
foundation in one sense.
The music which was interspersed, was of
very pleasing nature. Mr.. Beckett was en-
cored, as was the Park street choir in their ju-
biee songs. Miss Jessie Grant sang the song
'tDare Tell" with much expression and was
warmly encored. She responded with still
prettier song, which was we'll received. Miss
Grant has very sweet voice, and it is hoped
she will appear in public again. The duet of
| Miss Milliken and Miss King, and the solo by
those ladies were each encored. The following
was the order of exercises:
Voluntary ........... e. G. Farnsworth, Organist
Prayer. ................John E. Durgan, Chaplain
Opening lodge
Introductory,
Joshua Davis, P. g., Chairman of Committee
Trio-Instr umental-S :. Bohemian Grip
| Dawson, Collins and Farnsworth.
Quartette-"Gipsy Chorus. ....... bohemian Grip
| Park Street Choir.
| Solo-"The Yeoman's Wedding Song," Poniatowski
| Walter S. Beckett.
Historian John III. Fogg, P. G.
1 Trio-Instrumental-" of Athens Allen
| Dawson, Collins and Farnsworth.
Quartette- Selection. Subj lee Songs
| Park Street Choir.
| Song-"Oare Tell". Wimmerstedt
| Miss Jessie Grant.
| Remarks,
| Most Worthy Grand Master, William E. Hogan
| Duet-"Wheu Mornings Light is Beaming''. ......
Miss Milliken and Miss King.
| Song-"Beside the Summer Sea-. ....... Roeckel
| Miss Jennie King.
Remarks. ..... Past Grand Master Stephen X, Dyer
Song-"Wshes". Cooper
| Miss Nettie Milliken.
| Quartette -"When Evenings Twilight. e.. Hatton
| Park Street Choir.
Trio-Instrumental, "Kaufman's Casino Waltzes''
| Gung'l
Dawson, Collins and Farnsworth.
AT the close of the entertainment the COM
pany were invited to the banquet hall above
where sumptuous supper had been prepared.
1t was furnished BY Mr.. T. L. Kimball, who
fairly outdid himself. The committee, Messrs.
Joshua Davis, John Fl. Fogg. j. Henry Crock
EFT, Freedom Nash and Arthur B. Morrison,
have the thanks of all present for the splendid
| ARRANGEMENTS made and carried out by them