The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1883-07-20
his initiation.


TO 80 through rigid examination by
some competent physician, and that
none proving, In such examination, to
be unsound in health, or having gross,
immoral habits, or those habits or oc-
cupations which are OF theInseI ves
calculated TO shorten life materially,
are eyor admitted. That we wish none
to join Us except those who would be
considered good risks according TO
established tables. Bat friends, Just
one moments thought upon the subject
would dispel the gatheriog mists. II
we would take any Of. al, regardless Of
health, or habit, we would not be max
ing our contract or agreement, accord.
ing TO the teachings of sound, moral
principles We would be heapiDg a..
seSsneut alter assessment upon those
whose life would extend 10 reasona-
BILE age for the benefit Of invalids, who
in some cases, would pay nothing, and
in all cases, would pay but little. In
fact our noble order wonlJ become an
hospital, and all the burdens would be
borne by the healthy and strong, the
sick would, (as they would have right
to,) seek TO become members that their
families OF friends shonld receive the
benefits, without returning a considera-
ton. Hence, we require that while in
the visor Of manhood, persons should
enter into thes, contracts and obliga.
tions, thereby equslling The burdens OF
assessments with the benefits arising
therefrom as near as possible. Our
order is young in years 30 far a. organ
i>ation is concerned, but the principles
Of justice, prudence. industry, hope and
charity are concerned. They are ancient
indeed aud from the everlasting.
Although q great many of the good
women Of the world put in many
objections 10 secret societies, and
especially those which do not admit
them to mentership, We knOw Oe
ess complaining 10y them against the
Ancient Order Of United Workmeu
than any other within our knowledge
Ani right here, il will not be out Of
place TO observe that although the
interests, welfare and protection Of the
feminine portion of society is guarded
aud protected, in fact il a considerable,
factor in all the secret societies Of AM
considerable note, Yet IL Is not brough
to Iish, 80 wildly in any, within ou'
knowledge. as in this noblc order.
The wife of good brother realize
70 n certainty that her husbands ab
sence Of evenings to bis Lodge are 70
her and her children's benefit, tha
although the labor aud council work O
. the Lodge is denied to ber, she is salts
lied that herself sad her children are /
be the recipients Of all this labor a
last. That the husband, father Q
; FREUD is only making preparations 10
the day of adyersi.y. Therefore, GOO
r ladies, encourage your husbands, sons
brothers. and lovers To become member
5 of the Ancient Order of United WORK
0 men before they become too aged {
: diseased, for in that event they coul
= not, and hence would deprive themse
3 yes Of many good social aud traternl
f mee:ings with their brethren, and ais
deprive themselves Of the great priv
r ledge of preparing for the loved, on,
r comfert and happiness when he sha
}, be called to cross over the river
r death, which should be the object an
!, aim Of all good men, for as has bee
d said, "before the Service of humanit
P is the Service Of God"
y Finally, my brethren, be faithful
q the trust reposed in you. Preserve Il
8 holy principles Of the order, intact, er
? courage proper applications for men
: bership, that although we are no
!; numbered by the thousands in th
a jurisdiction, we may largely increaI
= the membership, thereby eHlarging ou
: field of usefulness. Attend your LOdg
b meetings on every occasion, that
4 reasonable, tnat all may get moi
thoroughly acquainted with the worl
g ings, teachings aud practices of Il
Q order, and that you may be Of mn'uu
o benefit to each other, for
9 While in Lodge we all agree
], Each its workings plainly see,
The truths there sung or told
Increase our love an hundred iold.
g Charity is taught by precept tao -
!. While in Lodge by all of you.
Hope shines forth in lines of gold
As drawn out by young and old.
a Protection too is surely tanght
BY these mystic rites and naught
I. But good can come to those concerned
u Nesting where good deeds are learned.
n Thanking all for attention tue
Hearing things both old and new.
. With friendship true for great and small,
}, We welcome you to this our hall,
e In kindly feeling each the other greet,
. As friend greets friend when they meet.
81 Needing lifos rapid and rugged fight
Make happy hearts while here TONIGHT