St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-17
THIRTYYEARs an ODD FELLOW.
An Interesting Paper Before Lodge
No. 2 by }. Fletcher williams.

At the meeting of st. Paul Lodge No. 2,
/. o. o. F., Mr.. j. Fletcher Williams
read an interesting paper, in which
he gave interesting "reminiscences of his
connection with the order, the occasion
being the thirtieth anniversary of his join
ing it. He gave a history or rIe I0uso,
which was organized May 3, 1850, with nine
members. Of these only three are now NV
ing, Mr. Rapion'in p"nI,".-I- ]S'''5 .ie on
0ne now IN St Paul. The old
est members now In the lodge are
b. w. Bronson, admitted in 1850.
John Harrington, 1850; w. S. Combs, 1858:
Il. a. Smith. 1854; j. L. Williams, 1854.
Mr.. Williams related how he was received
into the order, and he told of the early strug-
giles the lodge had to keep on its feet. of its
growing success until ii finally built the
block where its hall now is at a cost of
$50, 900. The lodge at present has $50
members. and there have been i'm its roll
of membership 655 names since its
formation. it eXpends nearly 81. 600 an
nually for relief of members. Thirty-eight
members have died during the life of the
lodge. The lodge is the oldest in the
state and has the largest membership. The
speaker related many incidents, hmor-
Gus and pathetic. that have fallen under his
notice in connection with the lodge. and
the audience listened most attentiyely. Ii
was voted to have the document printed.
a BANQUET.
A banquet followed, at which the follow
ing tOasts were had:
The Founders of Our Lodge-We owe
them gratitude and honor for their good
work, and we will endeavor to perpetuate il
and hand it down to our successors unfair
nished and prosperous. Response by b. w
Brunson, charter member.
the Sovereign Grand Lodge-The source of
all authority in the ]. .. o. T. May wisdom
ana Judgment guide its councils. We are
prouu TO own our loyalty to il. RESPONSE nv
w. @. Dye, grand representative of Winona.
The Independent Order of Odd Yellowstone
OF the noblest and most successful fustitu-
tons OF our country for the cultivation of
the fraternal spirit among men, the relief
of distress and the elevation of human
character. May it long endure. Response
by Rev. Robert Forbes.
The Several Odd Fellows Lodges of ST.
Paul-Like a city which is set upon a hill
their light cannot be hid. May they ever hold
high and unstained the standard Of our order.
response by DR.. Charles Griswold, Nina
lodge.
Friendship, Love and Truth-the motto of
our order. May we, as Odd Fellows, faith
fully endeavor to understand the meaning of
these words, and practice the duties they
enJoin upon us Response by Rev. Josiah
Marvin, grand master.
The Odd Fellows of Mlnneapolis-The only
rivalry which we know is the desire to sur
pass each other in good works, In devotion TO
our principles and in advancing the success
OF our glorious cause. Response by Ed A.
Stevens, grand representative. Minneapolis.
The Former Children of Old No. ?. They
have left tue maternal fiIeside, and estab-
lished new lodges IN this city only to extend
and strengthen the good teaching and prin-
ciples they learned at her altar. The mother
lodpe prays for their success. Response by
ia mes Starkey OF West Side lodge, No. los.
Visitors were present from Minneapolis
and other points and the evening was made
nleaSant for all