St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-02-03

as harmOnizer and uniter of opposing
forces. He thought the members of
the brotherhood should so conduct
themselves that the world would be
better for their having lived in it.
Hon. Geo. H. Bigelow said he was
not surprised at the hearty and mag
nificent reception accorded the visiting
brethren by Caledonia Lodge, be
cause the Lodge is one of the strongest
in the state, and its members have
been earnest in their work. He be-
lieved in the theology of Odd Fellow
ship, and there was good democracy in
the brotherhood, too.
Timothy VintOn, of BrattlebOrO, IA
veteran in the order, was called upon,
and gave some "reminiscences of the
early work in Odd Fellowship. He
carried the idea that the fraternity is
doing work that the churches ought
to have done. He referred with pride
To the growth of the order in Vermont.
Gen. w. w. Henry spoke of the pro-
gramme now in preparation for grand
reunion of Odd Fellows at Burlington
next year, and said the brotherhood
was indebted to Caledonia Lodge for
this idea of occasional or annual re-
unions.
II. NJ. Currier, of BrattlebOrO, con-
trasted the present scene with one of
l3 years ago, when he was sent up here
to revive this lodge or take away the
property furnished to carry it on. He
said there was no reason why Odd Eel
lowship shouldn't progress in Vermont,
as the field was broad and inviting.
II. L. Stillson, of Bennington, spoke
briefly, referring to Stark Lodge of
his town, and advocating a ''Sister of
Charity" system among lodges of the
order. He was followed by Mr.. Hyde
of Poultney, who INDUCED i'll few
humorous remarks and wonderfully
aided the company in its efforts at di-
gestion.
l.. j. Retting of Brattleboro spoke
feelingly of the order and its principles.
Brief remarks were also made by Judge
Bowman of st. JOhnsbury and l.. G.
Stiles. Mr.. Bigwood of WinoOski
spoke of the beautiful sentiments and
surroundings of Odd Fellowship, and
thought there was enough beauty i'll it
to cheer the soul of Oscar Wilde him
self.
The next thing was IA presentation OF
beautiful pitcher, salver and goblet
to ID. p. Celley, retiring w. 6. Patri-
arch. The presentation was made by
Mr.. Hale of Bradford, in behalf OF
Trotter and Moose River Encampments.
The recipient of the gift briefly thanked
the members for this expression OF
esteem.
After music, the company dispersed
GRAND LODGE.
The Grand Lodge of Vermont con
vened at odd Fellows Hall on Wednes-
day morning, Feb. LIST, with the follow
| ing officers in the chairs: Charles
Woodhouse, Grand Master; l.. G
Stiles, acting ID. ID. g. NJ; Willard Far
rington, G. W.; Henry NJ. Currier, G
s.; l.. X. Robinson, G. T.; w. w. Hen
~, g. NJ; A. T. Became, G. G.; c. T
Somers, G. c.; II. L. StillsOn, 6. H
After the report of committee on Gre
dentials and the admission of new
representatives, the usual committees
were appointed. Grand Master Wood
house made his report, which showed
three new lodges had been instituted
the past year Essex Lodge, Island
Pond Hamilton Lodge, Burlington
and Temple Lodge, Wells River. The
report was able and interesting The
report of the Grand Secretary showed
the total number lodges to be 26, will
membership of l666-a gain of 222 the
past year-and that relief amounting
to Il, $50 had been paid. The report.
of other officers and committees fol
lowed. The report of the Representa-
tives to the Grand Lodge of the L. S
was submitted by G.. II. Bigelow, anC
was an interesting document showing
conclusively the good sense the Stat
Grand Lodge in continuing Represen
tative BigelOw in this Office. Thu
routiua buSinaSS of tho ln10a was ron
Quoted in a very harmonious and eXpe
ditiOus manner. The following officer
were elected for the year ensuing
Grand Master, Charles WOOdhOuse
Rutland ID. d. G. NJ, Willard Far
ringtOn, st. Adams; G. W., w. w
Henry, Burlington G. S., II. NJ. Cur
rier, Brattleboro G. T., L. r. Robin
son, Derby Line; G. c., S. BigwoOd
WinOoski; all of whom were installed
in their respective offices. John n
Gale of st. JOhnsbury was re-electe
Representative to the L. S. Gran
Lodge for the next two years. TIL
condition of the order in the state wa
shown to be very satisfactory. Th
Grand Lodge is the largest ever con
vened, and the reports showed tina
peace and good will existed throughOu
the jurisdiction. The next session wi
be held at Bennington.
Small POX Notes.
Several cases of small noY ranorta