Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-27

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existence and had watched its growth with
interest. He said it had had it's ups and
downs like other mining centers but that
the clouds of the past have o given way
to the healthy growth vi permanent pros
perity.
MASsENA BULLARD.
He was followed by Massena Billiard,
who referred to the manner OF the treat.
ment Of the delegation ON the train of the
Montana Central as being q series OF ova.
tions from the time they entered Elk Park,
which vas fttingly climaxed by the gener'
GUS hospitality shown them in Butte
Words are easily spoken, but spoken q:
they had been by the Mayor, they showed
a spirit OF friendship that was grateful to
their hearers.
He had listened With much pleasure to
the remarks of the chief magistrate OF the
city and could endorse his statements AZ
being free from exaggeration. Butte is Q
grand town and has a grand future. III
anticipated that as the years roll by the
voice OF her machinery will increase in
volume and the city continue to progress
till time shall cease to be.
The order they represented was worthy
OF the eulogy they had heard. He under.
stood the compliment as paid, not to the
Grand officers as men nor to the represen-
tatives as men, but to the Order oil Odd
Fellows, on whose jurisdiction the sun
never sets. He then gave a brief
RETROSPECT.
The order consisted OF two branches
the Manchester Unity and the American
order. The latter had a membership OF
$4,000; the Manchester order OF over
600, 600, the two combined numbering
over LOO, 600, bound not to promise to
advance individual interest, but to do
what they a for each Others benefit as
brothers and to care for the widows and
orphans OF their brothers when they die.
Applause. As has been truly said OF the
order-it has vowed to be a father to the
widows and orphan children, to guard
them from want, and to take no d OF and
educate the young and ave them harmless
from the wiles of the world. [Applause.]
That was the cardinal principle on which
the order is founded.
THEIR CHARITIES.
Mr.. Billiard then adverted to the re-
sources OF the order in this country. With
a revenue last year OF over six million
dollars, over a third of that sum went to
the widows and orphans OF deceased
brethren. The same showing was made
in this Territory, where a third Of their
revenue of $4,000 was devoted to the
relief of the distressed families OF deceased
brothers. This vas distributed in small
sums, but had given infinite relief. Many
hardships had been lightened by them.
He thanked the members of the local
lodges and citizens of Butte for the kind
ness Of their treatment, and wound up
with some humorous remarks on the visit
ing representatives having taken adyan-
beforehand of the freedom of the city
then extended to them by the Mayor, as
well as the tendency to prolixity OF a
member of the order when he one gets
on his favorite theme.
HENRY M'MURPHEY's ADDRESS.
The band then played some pleasing v a
on Coming Thro' the Rye" after
which Mr.. McMurphey extended a cordial
welcome to the Grand Lodge representa-
1t was unnecessary to advert to
the strength Of the order, as the reports Of
the officers presented to the Grand Lodge
gave full statistics on that point, and
what the order had done in the
past year. He trusted that while here
would find their stay as pleasant as
any in their past ex experience, and was sure
would carry away with them bright
and pleasant memories OF their experiences
while here.
II. B. SMITHS REPLY
To this welcome Robert B.. Smith OF
Dillon replied. On behalf of the Grand and
lodges present he undertook
10 say that every member Of them present
the hearty welcome they had
received. He then complimented the city
IN it's growth which, he said, marks the
beginning of an era destined to crown with
,lory the efforts of the pioneers.
He referred with pride to the growth of
he order here, which to-day numbers four
zen hundred members in the Territory, |
md said hat wherever civilized man is, |
here can also be found the fraternal greet
ng OF Odd Fellowship. He closed by re.
urning, on behalf of the visiting repre-
entatlyes, thanks for the fraternal greet
ngs SO heartily extended.
INSTALLATION.
The grand officers, elective and appointive,
DR. the ensuing year were then installed. |
he Grand Master. elect was then presented
o the retiring Grand Master by Captain
'inkham and Lieutenant Ccmmissary |
feiklejohn and sworn in. The new grand
Ulcers are:
Grand Master-Andrew Logan, OF Mis-
oula.
Deputy Grand Masters. 1. Stone, of
felena.
Grand Warden-N. C. Kinney, OF Walker.
lille.
Grand Secretary-A. j. White, of Butte
re-elected.)
Grand Treasurer. J. York, of Butte
re-elected.)
Grand Representatives.. P. McCabe, of
APPOINTED OFFICERS.
Grand Mafshal-PhH Dodson Bohemian. |
Grand Chaplain - William Hamilton,
Grand Conductor--Robert B. Smith,
'illon.
Grand Guardian - w. W. shipman,
Eelena.
Grand Herald-Ben Pier, Phihpsburg.
Grand Instructor-Jaeob Loeb, Helena.
The Grand Lodge then adjourned to
fidelity Hall to continue the business of
he session. Great Fall, has been selected |
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,odge on the third Tuesday in October,
SS9.
At half-past 6 the Grand Lodge adjourned
inc die, having got through with all of it's
.usiness.
The Grand Encampment meets this
at 8 o'clock, and it's business will
kelly be finished in one day.
The Ball and Who We're There.
Renshaw Hall was brilliantly lighted last
on the occasion OF the ball that fol- |
owed the ceremonies OF the day. The Odd
elbow lodges of Butte were we'll repre-
but there were numbers Of the
representatives. of the Grand Lodge. The
costumes of the Patriarc=s Mill
ant made a gorgeous variety with their
gold lace and gay feathers. Some
I 1.-The gentlemen resembled italian Counts |
r Russian Princes, with their riders decor
ting their breasts. The music, which was
by the Van Orion band, was |
better, and fully two hundred
tripped the light fantastic until
late hour. That the party was
cry enjoyable vas the verdict of
II present. Among those present were:
FRS. w. Pi1kham, Mrs. Jas. McMurphey,
frs. Schatziein, Mrs. j. j. York, Mrs.
lolleDbeck, Mrs. Coves, Mr. . Thurman,
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