Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1881-06-16
ODD Fellowship.

Lodge No. 8, /. o. o. F., was celebrated last
evening in a very enjoyable and interesting
manner and in all respects worthy this nota-
BILE occasion in the history of this, one Of the
most prominent and prosperous lodges in the
State. The commemorative exercises were
held in the Atheneum and included me ad-
dress by Philip Pond, Esq, and very inter
esting address by Colonel Tolles also fine
music and singing. EI}sa -
The Atheneum Hall was splendidly Deco
rated with flags. Over the stage was a ban
ner on which was Harmony Lodge No. s."
with the three mystical links on either side.
Underneath were the letters. ST o. o. F."
on one side being .''1s41''. ON the other
'1ss1." Flags were draped from each cor
ner of the banner, while drapery of red,
white and blue was suspended around the
front of the galleries, giving a most pleasing
appearance.
The programme was carried out as adver.
tised and all present enjoyed themselves.
The singing was fine and the dancing, which
followed, was heartily enjoyed.
PROGRAMMES. ' S7''
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historical address. sa rnalsP T FSns 4
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Quartette-"The Weary Day at LAST is - -.
Misses Hughes and Pond p W: and g. NJ Bush
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soiO--"standArd watch; LindpaintnsF
solo-"Bless Your Little Heart Willard
Miss Lottie Hughes. r a, ..,,s,,
Misses Hughes and Pond, p. W. and @. NJ. Bush.
Accompanist, E. A. Parsons.
Hymn ........... .. America
BY Audience. ...==. -,--z...7z
Miss Addie Pond was the recipient of a very
elegant basket of flowers, also fine floral
harp. The occasion was honored by the
presence of many of the notables in the or
der in this city and State. After intermission
refreshments were served beautifully in G..
A. R. Hall in the same building, and fine
social time was enjoyed, and then came an
hour devoted to the art terpsichorean. The
committee of arrangements were as follows
Philip Pond P. G. NJ. Samuel Tolles, P. g. n.
Francis Lawrence, P. G. James q. Brockett. p. 6.
Edward I. Barrett, P. G. Charles P. Jordan.
william E. Kilbourne.
Mr.. Pond, after impressive opening re-
marks, called attention in fitting words to the
fact that there were sitting on the stage nine
of those who Joined the lodge in 1s41, and
three of them were initiated June 18th, just
forty years ago last night Proceeding he
said This certainly is a service to be COM
mended and one recognized as praiseworthy
by the philanthropic and Christian spirit of
the age. Yet this is not all. There are ad-
vantages and benefits accruing to members
while in health and prosperity. We endeavor
to improve and elevate human character,
to impress upon the mind the Importance
and utility of noble and generous action, to
enlighten the understanding in reference to
the needs of our common humanity, to
| all have one common origin, and are alike
responsible and accountable to Him who
hath created all things. We are taught to be
unselfish, to cultivate and foster feeling
of thoughtfulness for the welfare of others,
to mitigate as far as possible the misfor-
tunes sorrows and infections incident to
human life. Besides, many things are learned
| in our lodges that are of practical use in the
routine of daily duties. Our rules require
-
good and defend the right. In short, to be
an Odd Fellow in spirit and in truth, one
must be grateful to his Creator, faithful to
| his country, and fraternal to his fellow-men."
The advantage to a community where q
| lodge of this order is located is not measured
by the teachings given and assistance rem
dered to its members; but others are direct
ly or indirectly benefited in many ways
and it is impossible to calculate the amount
of good accomplished in general way
through the influence of those who compose
the membership of our lodges as they ex-
emplify in their lives the principles of the
order Some idea of what this lodge has
done in helping and blessing mankind during
these forty years will be given you in the
historical address Brothers and friends, in
behalf of the committee of arrangements
bid you welcome to these festivities, and be
assured that it will be our earnest endeavor
| in carrying out the programme to make the
exercises both instructive and entertaining.
have now the pleasure of introducing the
speaker OF the evening, Past Grand Master
Col Samuel Tolles, whose name is on our
roll of honor, as one who joined the lodge in
1s41. Your attention is respectfully invited
to his delivery of the historical address.
The Historical Address.
Brothers of Harmony Lodge and ladies
The occasion which brings US together at this
time is one of interest. Forty years have
passed away since the birth of our lodge.
And as we look back no record on the pages
of history furnishes SO many important
events as are compressed within the compass
of that period of time
Throughout the civilized world the march
of progress has been onward. Science and
the arts have advanced and liberal ideas have
developed. The railroad then in its infancy
now binds cities, States and continents to-
gether, while the electric wire encircles the
earth, flashing intelligence to the remotest
bounds of civilization. The progress of our
country in agriculture, mechanical arts and
inventions has placed us in the front rank of
the foremost nations of the world. Our
population has augmented from eighteen
millions to fifty millions, an increase of
thirty two millions during the last 40 years /;
IL States have been added to the Union, while
vast areas of territory have been added to
our country, embracing every variety of
climate, Astounding in mineral wealth, capa-
bic of producing all the necessaries and luxu-
ries of life. We have passed through two
wars, one the most gigantic known in history,
resulting in holding compact the Union
founded by those pioneers of civil liberty
and breaking the chains of three millions of
human beings held in bondage, finishing in
letters of golden light that declaration sent
forth to the world los years ago, that all men
are created free and equal.
The progress of Odd Fellowship during
this time has been all that its most ardent
friends could wish. Its membership has in
creased from Is, 900, in 1871, to more than
half million, while nearly 5000 lodges are
scattered through our broad land teaching
the precepts of the golden rule THAT what
soever ye would that men should do unto
you, do ye even SO unto Shem.'' The re-
ceipts for the year ending 1879 amounted to
nearly $4,000, 900, while the amount paid out
for relief reached the sum of 81, 600, 0O0 At
that time there were in our State four lodges,