The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-14

the order, but during the day the cOnven-
ton took time to accept invitations for an
excursion on the steamer Enterprise, FOR
q trip to Mobile, the Gulf City, and also to
hear read q resolution OF the City Council
extending to them the inequalities of the
city. All were accepted with thanks.
The third day was occupied with the con-
sideration of the secret work of the Brother.
hood, but the proceedings were relieved
about IL a. m by the arrival of a mum
Der OF
comprising the wives, mothers, sisters and
daughters OF the delegates, accompanied by
the veteran c. F. Ferry, who called at Odd
Fellows Hall and asked to be admitted. OF
course the request was granted. Mr.. Ferry
stated that the ladies were DESTROYS OF
knowing what was going on in the conven-
ton. The majority of them had never
been in one before, knew nothing sabout
such things. hoped there was no goat"
about, and that peace. harmony and the
methods OF the civilized obtained through
out.
Mr.. Ferry's remarks were responded to
by Grand Chief Engineer Arthur, who guar
anteed the ladies all the protection neces-
sary under the circumstances. Hepromised
that the ''goat" would not harm them;
that the proceedings. while of In entirely
secret nature, were edifying and beneficial
to those whom they most directly con-
cerned, and that there would be no legisla-
ton on the part OF the convention in which
the welfare and greater honor and glory OF
the ladies were not considered.
The ladies then retired and the rest of
the day wal occupied in secret work..
The fourth day was one Of the most i'm
portant Of the session, and includet the
election of officers. the Grand Chief Engin.
eer and the First Grand Assistant holding
over uutil the next term. The following
comprise the officers:
THE OFFICERS.
P. NJ. Arthur, Grand Chief Engineer; IT'S.
Ingraham, First Grand Assistant; j. r.
Sprague. Second Grand Engineer; H. c..
Hays. First Grand Assistant Engineer; 4.
Cavner. Second Grand Assistant Engineer;
George H. Van Tassell, Third Grand Assist
ant Engineer; J.. H. Fitzgerald, Grand
Guardian; Deloss Everett, Grand Chaplain.
Sunday was devoted to rest, and on Mon
day the fifth session was held, but was only
OF brief duration. Carriages were secured
and the members and the ladies were driv-
en- to the depot of the Louisville and Nash.
vile railroad and started on a special to
Mobile. The journey was a pleasant one
and all along the line the company was
accorded a hearty Southern welcome. A
day was spent pleasantly among the per.
ennial fragrance of the land OF flowers, the
home of
THE MAGNOLIA AND THE MoCKING BIRD.
At $50 the tourists again took posses
sion of the train, which, with it's precious
cargo, headed for the Crescent City, and
travelling at the rate of %forty-one miles per
hour soon reached it's destination. a llhands
safe and happy. The sixth day was de-
voted to the consideration of the affairs of
local subdivisions and the best means of
advancing their interests. This work con-
cluded the members again, accompanied
by the ladies upon invitation, visited and
inspected the famous sugar plantations at
Algiers, where they were handsomely enter
tanned.
E DAY.
The principal business OF the convention
On the seventh day had reference to mat
ters and things connected with the insur-
ance branch of the order. Grand Chief
P. NJ. Arthur vas reelected President, and
Grand Secretary 7. s. Ingraham, Secretary
for the ensuing term, which makes the
ninth year these two gentlemen have served
in the positions mentioned.
In the evening the delegates, with their
lady companions, were received in the re-
ception room of the Continental Guards
with appropriate ceremonial. There was
music, humor and wit. handsomely served
refreshments, pleasant expressions and
wholesale hospitality.
AT THE EXPOSITION.
On the eighth day, after devoting a few
hours to a business session, the convention
took a recess and with their ladies made a
trip to the Exposition buildings. The jour
ney was by the steamer ''(linton," and the
voyage up the wonderful Father OF Rivers
was hugely enjoyed by the party. At the
Exposition grounds they were received and
welcomed by Director General Glenn, and
after seeing all there was to be seen they re-
turned to the city. On the ninth day the
convention worked hard all day on the
secret work of the order and installation of
officers, and in the evening visited the
theater.
On the tenth and last day after some
routine business had been cleaned up, u
committee, which had been appointed for
the purpose, submitted 4 series OF resolu-
tions returning the thanks of the CONVEX
ton to Governor McEnery, the Mayor and
Council. of New Orleans, the Lou
isville and Nashville Railroad, the Southern
Pacific, the Morgan Steamship Company,
the Pullman Company, the different hotels,
the Order of Odd Fellows, and to the citi.
zens OF New Orleans for courtesies and hos
FATALITIES extended. The resolutions were
adopted by reclamation. A vote of thanks
was also extended to the retiring officers.
when the convention adjourned to meet in
New York City on the Sd Wednesday in
October, 1886.
CONVENTION NOTES.
No. 298 is the baby division of the order.
T. s. Ingraham was the first Chief Ensi.
neer of the order.
This was the twenty-second annual meet.
ing of the Brotherhood.
On the eighth day OF the convention the
boys who had been particularly good en-.
joyed a royal stag supper.
p. J. Freeman is the Chief Engineer OF
Eagle Rock Division. No. 261. No. 274 is
only two weeks younger than No. 261.
The order has now a membership OF
IL, 900, and extends all over the United
States and has also branches in Canada
and Mexico.
During the past year the order paid vol
unfairly as benefits, SIC, 900, to the widows
and orphans Of members who did not be.
long to the insurance department..
In his report Chief Engineer Arthur states
that since the organization of the insurance
an average of over 500, 900
annually has been paid out as benefits,
making an aggregate Of over 81, SOC. 600.
No one can become a member of the
Brotherhood until he has served one year
as an engineer, and during that time must
ha We proven himself capable, sober, indust-
rious and of good general character.
Delegate Hazlett on his return stopped at
Eagle Rock and instructed Division No.
261, of that place, in the new ritual. Next
Tuesday evening he will e%xemplify the work
for the benefit of the members If Butte
No. 274.
The order was organized August II, 1868.
and was then known as the brotherhood
Of the FootboLrd." 1t was r~eorganized
August II, 1854. at which time the name