Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-17
Lodge and Society.

An odd Fellow Lodges Tenth Anni-
 vers@ry-RclieF LOdRe-Encampment
 Visfts
 Relief Lodge of Odd Fellows held its 10th anniversary last evening at it's lodge room, old Odd Fellows Hall. The lodge is Q strong and still growing organization and has many workers and influential men in it's members. Speeches, singing and banquet were on the programme. The large and spacious lodge room was thronged, with members and friends, including large representation of the femi- nine creation, in their most fascinating mood. The lodge was opened in due form, after which Past Grand Donovan in the chair, Past Grand Deming delivered an address in which he reviewed the career of Relief Lodge and spoke of its success and prosperity, and al- luding to the benefcent mission of Odd Eel lowship. The occasion was specially honored with the presence of the Rev. pr. Stiher, the pastor of the First Baptist church. and also with very appropriate and interesting re- marks from that gentleman, contributing much to the occasion. Also interesting re- marks were made by Grand Master Geo. N. Moses and Grand Secretary Frederick Bots- ford. Following Past Grand Hadley was the center of interest. In recognition of the re- gard and esteem of the lodge for him fine loaf of cake was presented him. The speech of presentationiwas made by PastiGrand Dem- ing. This comprised the speaking. A very interesting and much enjoyed portion of the programme was the vocal and instrumental music. MT. F. A. Fowler accompanied in his usual accomplished style. MT. s. s. Thomp- son sang ''The Raft" from Pinsuti, also
 ''The Warrior Old" Mrs. E. Louise Thomp- son sang "Tell me my Heart" and to an en- Cat" with equal success in pleasing. She also sang "Bonnie Sweet Bessie" Miss Chapin, the blind vocalist, sang ''The Flower Girl, , and was warmly encored. She responded with |" The Maid Milking the Oow," in both efforts giving great pleasure. She also re- cited, creating great amusement the boys "Composition on 8 Hen" MT. A. B.
 Roberts sang finely "The Old Sexton, '' and Brother Gruner, of Westville, delighted | the assembly with several comic songs. The l banquet was served between 10 and II, and | the supplies were abundant and very inviting,
 although at least 400 persons participated in | the feast. The pleasant occasion was much ments were J. O'Donovan, chairman, Henry | J. Ruck, George Merwin of Hubben & Mer. | win, R. J. Everett and F. A. Camp.
 | Sassacus Eucampment goes to Meriden Fri l day night to visit the Meriden Encampment, and it will doubtless be one of the most inter
 esting events of the year in the records ot | Sassacus
 Yesterdays Waterbury American says | After the funeral services at the house, Rev Dr. Bingham officiating, Sunday afternoon, the remains of the late Capt. James M. Gran
 miss were escorted by Clark Commandery, K T., to Riverside Cemetery and by them laid ir
 their last resting place. Six past masters ot Harmony Lodge, James Spruce, F. H. La
 sF6[ge, 1, A E cSo Eos[ RenTy Ty;u Church Aire9
 bearers. The guard of honor was composed
 of Dr. J. O. Cook, D. B. Hamilton, George
 W. Tucker, H. H. Peck, George s. Chatfelt ! and J. B. King