St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-21

The Last Day of the SOrereign Grand
Lodge, 1. o. o. f.
The Sovereign Grand lodge of Odd Fellows
concluded the business of the convention at
yesterdays session. More appeals came up
and were disposed Of.
THE PATRIARCHAL CIRCLE.
The matter OF the Patriarchal circle, men
toned in the report of the previous days
proceedings, was the subject of lengthy
and spirited discussion. The committee to
whom had been referred the matter submit
ted lengthy and printed report, which was
adverse to the circle. This report was
adopted, and the circle is consequently no
more.
Representative Underwood, of Kentucky,
from the special committee ON courtesy and
thanks, ETC., made the following report,
which was laid on the table under the rule,
and afterwards taken up and unanimously
adopted by a rising vote:
To the Sovereign Lodge of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows:
Your special committee on courtesy and
thanks, etc beg leave to offer the following:
While it is customary and expected that the
hearts of guests will naturally warm toward
their hosts, yet the superlative entertainments
given to the Sovereign Grand lodge atProyidence,
one year ago, in degree prepared
the members who were fortunate as 10 be
there, for the numerous couriesies, extensive
hospitality and heart expressed welcome that
have been SO lavishy extended to this grand
body by these people OF the great northwest.
The ovation atWinona was heraded with
modesty equaled only by the beautiful surprises
stored for the Sovereign Grand lodge at that pro-
gressve city.
no tba mir iS1a dot
bluff chained Mississippi charmed the dele
gates and their accompanying friends that when
| all arrived at the Gate City, of the
northwest their general enthusiasm
merged into rapturous pleasure, because
Of the grooming boards of luxuries
daughters OF the place. The eZquisitely deli
cate attentions add refined courtesies of the
| ladies marshalling the spread. was simply un-
/ equaled in expectation and beyond expression Of
thanks. To WiDona and her fair ones the east,
with it's light can boast OF nothing surprising;
the west with its gold washed coast, possesses
no greater riches; and the south bestows q sun
| beam from the heart, which will ever beat in
| gratitude and pleasure when Winona is mem
| toned.
To the Odd Fellows OF Minneapolis we would
| extend sincere thanks for the pleasure Of our
stay among them, as portrayed by their assid-
uous attentions, most bountiful hospitality and
| gratifying excursions. The trip 10 Lake Min
uetonka, with its beautiful islands and silver
water, the lunch at the hotel at Lake Park, the
| excursions TO the misty falls Of Miunehsna and
Lake Calhoun and memorable pleasures, to be
! retained until time closes recollectiOns in the
last sleep.
To the citizens Of Minneapolis and ST. Paul
for their banquets. carriage drives and pleasure
received from seeing and learning OF their var
ious enterprises, we can only express thanks and
promise 70 bespeak their good qualities along
I -ha 19-az tn inf Of fba hfr
| to which shall go.
To our Brother Odd Fellows Ed A. Stevens,
c. W. Smith. Walter G.. Dye, II. J. Strouse y
:. Teff, ]. T. Clark, Alex Donald and William
Eibel, the committee OF entertainments, who
i have exhausted every expedient in making the
Sovereign Grand lodge comfortable, we can only
say that the members OF the committee can rest
assured that they have performed their whole
duty and enjoy q consciousness Of being certainly
remembered BY the members present body
OF men fifty brought together, who know how 10
keep hotel, run an express train and command
8 steamboat, without showing annoyance.
To the ladies OF Minneapolis who have con-
tributed 70 the pleasures OF orr visit, who have
shown courtesies to their visiting sisters. whose
smiles have made every day Of our stay bright
aud pleasuraole; whose virtues have reminded
rs Of the similar'tTaits OF those dear az home,
we would say that so long thought and mem
ory last our recOIlectons Of their worth can
never become dim
Whe thank Uniformed Degree Camp No. 3, Of
Winone, h c. Furhnsn, commanding, for e.
eorting the Sovereign Grand Lodge from the
Opera house to the sersiOn hall, and especially
commend It for its loyalty, soldieriy bearing and
general proficiency
To the proper officers OF the Chicago, AilTau-
kee & St Paul railway, and especially 70 tho Off
Ger in charge OF the train, Capt. J. 3. Flsgg-
who. By their generosity, courtesy and attention
made the Odd Fellows excursion sTer their line
Of railroad. so agreeable, We desire 10 express
thanks.
To the press OF Winonz, Minneapolis and ST
Paul the Sovereign Grand lodge gives vote o.
confidence and desires 70 further thank The var