Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-03

Ing OF the memOetN OF tue lOuke anu l6Ole1
present The following grand officers were
in attendance:
VIM. Blatt, Grand Master.
L. d. F. Poore, Deputy Grand Master.
]. K'ng,hnry, Warden.
F. Schandien, Secretary.
q. Richly, Ires'urer.
NJ. p. Gilman, M'rshal'
Jno. Fogerty, Herald.
The usual impressiveness ofthe installa-
ton ceremonies prevailed and at the close
! az the exercises Grand Master Blatt deliver
ed the following address:
The subject of Oddellowship ia entirely
too vas,, covering ~ it does too unlimited a
ground to r, ceive q Just tribute in simply a
Gew remarks. 1t would furnish any one,
with q capable mind with suficient matter
u deliver q daily GRAFTON for years differing
in it. details. LMking about upon this
vast Geld, an ordinary mind must Of neces-
atty feel bewiider d, and at . loes where TO
grasp, to ~prnpound the mighty ideas Of our
b4loved order. The lack of both time and
ability compel me to allu g therefore 10
mere outl nea which can give you but a
fai It idea Of the enobling tendencits, both
TO mind and morals, Of our inatitution.
The idea entertained by the unini'iated
that Oddfrllowship is purely an association
for the purloe of rende,ink pecnriary
relief to its members is q decided fallacy
md at the first step into our ranks. the new
member is fully convinced a. to THIS truth
and aa to the real purposes Of organization.
1t j. true hat practical ben violence i. =
leading characteristic of orr institution. II
= also tue that the record # our annual
Charities challenges that Of all other asso'ia-
lions comoired. 1t ia true that that charity
amounts to millions% annually. AMI the amouat
" auff ring it alIeviates is known only to
Him who ia the widows snccor and the
'slher Of the orphan. Through the vie
Legislation Of our superior orkaniza ions,
,mr financial system stands upon 30 sound a
bt.is that never in our history has fher-
been recorded a single instance wherein the
Odd Fellows have failed TO NEE all and
very de nsnd made upon their b 'unty ant
hrnrvo,ence. The tunas Of o"r lodges are
t.anAled hy M MIXERS If sterling integrit'
md the m%issppropria ion Of . single rennv
n any Of the $500 ] dye. in this conntrs
alone IL 40 rsre an occurrence, tha' W. can
ju-tly claim that dishonesty IN that reg nd
Toe. not exist am,ng or Fellows. Wi h..
i" the past few yesrs the financial condition
If this country has frequently b en- g" die
urhesi n to arouse suspicion ~ to the
snundneas of our fnsncial institutions and
he honesty and integrity Of those into
whose keeping ha. been deposi' ed
he hard earned savings Of the
masses. This has been particularly
,he case with institution Of life insnranc..
The prud NJ and honest husband and father
i. compelled to 81 INC, ahont for an in.titn-
ion that will in Gaze Of his death fulfill the
promi-e and obligations 'oah e'eaved widow
md faith. rle q ch idren. Odd Fell w.hip
taa applied also his want and Odd Fellow
Protective Associations are already c united
Nv hundreds. They have in the past, and
in the future they ever will, errnpnlon.lv
ind promptly fulfill the promise. whereby
, brother has p,s.ed the last hours on earth
with the 6rm conviction that thore he most
loves will not be left ia want. confidently
perdict that this manner Of life insurance j.
destined in the near future to supercede all
aher4. The order Of Odd Fellowa is pro.
gre~ive and will adju.t itself readily to all
the arising want Of suffering humanity
tio 10 the bedside of the sick you will find
u. there administering to the wants Of on,
nnfortnna . brother, aud If perc 'anc- The
Grand Master calls him forth 70 the celestial
lodge above his eyes are cloeed by the hand'
Of loving brothera and the mournfnl pro
~cesaion that follows his remains to its laat
resting place bears vitneaa to the fact thai
his los il sadly deplored by tho.e Who knew
him we'll, knew his good and noble qualities
which do survive hin aad who cover with
the bread mantle of charity and bnry. for:
ever in oblivion the few foibiea which oil
men are heir 10. Do We stop here7 Are on
mites ended at the gave Of the departed
M indeed moi. To afford relic { and conaoi
alton To those who are left behind, to car
for the widow and to educa'e the orphan
are commauds which are strictly erjoined BY
"ur laws. How we'll that command ha'
been obeyed our ststikica but too clearl,
rove, and the sumo expeaded for that pur
pose are treasures laid up IL heasen, bear
ing golden fruit Of which " all BY the ait
If . divine Providence EXPECT 10 psrtake
Yet . ] these mauv and in fart daily minis
~,rations form bnt . little Of the intrinsic ex
.lleuciea Of our beloved order. We seek L
elevate the moral character Of our members
We desire to make out Of every new mem
Der . better man. . MAJ Of whom the com
unity may Be proud, . legal citizen,
good neighbor, . KIDD husband, an indulgent
loving parent. W. inhae him With pro
per viess as 70 bis capabilities for good
To become true 10 his God. fait,fu
to hi, country, fraterual 70 his fel
low creatures and lust to himaelf and Ahoe
dependant upnn hin. True Ia BITS GID b,
raving Him that homage which 10 due iron
q creature tO bis Creator. aud bv observing
His divine law % laid down 10 the book q
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