Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
ODD FELLOWS DEDICATION.
Lodge No. 23, I. o. o. F.,
Dedicate Their New Hall IN the Pres
enoe Of O. Large Audience.

in PythagOris Lodge, No. 23, who last
evening dedicated their new and
elegant hall in the third story of
Odd Fellows Block, at the corner of
Franklin and Second street.
Promptly at Z p. m, the members
Of the order assembled at the old hall
next to the franklin House, and
after clothing themselves in proper
regalia, babe good bye to the old
room where they have assembled for
so many years, and around which
many pleasant memories cluster,
and headed by brass band, marched
in body to the new hall. Here
ever b'~T had been made ready,
and the invited guests were already
assembled when the brethren arrived.
Noble Grand B. G. Halter, an
nounced that the lodge was ready to
proceed, and Grand Master John j..
Nolen took the chair. The opening
ode was sung and prayer offered by
Grand Chaplain John S. Weakley.
The members of Pythagoris
Lodge who took part in the ceremo-
MES were, Clay Stacker, Grand
Marshal; w. B. Young, Grand Her
aid Of the North; B. M. Barksdale,
Grand Herald Of the South; +. 4.
Atwood, Grand Herald of the East;
Simon Katz, Grand Herald of the
West. The Grand Heralds proceeded
to build an altar Of blocks OF wood,
on which were inscribed the words:
"Purity, Friendship, Love, Truth,
Faith, Hope" and the whole
crowned by Charity. On this altar,
were placed an urn in which fire
was built; glass OF water; a cup Of
wheat; and a dish of beautiful flow
ers, which were scattered over, the
altar. Noble Grand Halter then
presented the room formally to the
principles and aims Of Odd Fellow
ship, and Grand Master Nolen on the
part of the order, accepted the gift.
The Grand Master then made
speech, cOngratulating the order on
their thrift. He then explained the
objects, aims and principals of the
order, and urged that a Rebecca De-
gree lodge be instituted at once, for
the benefit Of the ladies whose hus-
bands were members. His remarks
were attontiveIy listened to and re-
ceived with much satisfaction. He
was followed by Past Grand Master
Peter Harris, in few appropriate
remarks.
Mr.. John Young then came to the
front, and in behalf Of the members
Of the order presented to j. p. Y.
Whitfield an elegant gold-headed
cane which was appropriately in
scribed. Mr.. Whitfield was com
pletely taken by surprise, and
thanked the brothers as best he could.
Brother Whitfield has been chairman
of the Finance Committee for years,
and to his efforts theprosperity of the
lodge is due. Last night he witness
ed the fultillment Of his hearts de
sire--a home for the members. He
s a true Odd Fellow.
Music was furnished by e. C. !
Bates orchestra and a picked choir
of singers.
The audience then adjourned to the
Tobacco Exchange, Where the wives
Of the members had prepared an ele-
CANT repast. The tables were loaded |
with the best of eatables, and We're
tastefully adorned with emblcms of
the order. Even the festive goat,
with genuine hleat, occupied a
prominent place and furnished |
amusement for all. The room was
tastefully decorated and the three
links occupied prominent place on
the wall.
On the third floor the spacious
room was occupied by a merry throng
Of dancers, who tripped the light fan
tastic until 2 O'Clock next morning.
Music was furnished by E. G. Bates
orchestra.
All agree that this was one of
the pleasantest reunions and social
gatherings ever held here, and will
ever remain fresh in the minds of
those who were fortunate enough to
be present.
AT this time it would not be map.
propriate to give short history of
odd Fellowship in GAINESVILLE.
On the 9th day of January 1847,
w. p. Hume, John r. Garland, r.
T. kirkpatrick, VIM. Gabey, j. M.
Owen, VIM. Stewart and NJ. e. H.
Foster, applied for a charter, and on
the 18th of February, 1917 Pythagoris
Lodge No. %, was organized. On
that night DR.. w. NJ. Finley, T. A.
Thomas, J. O. Shackleford, DIR. w.
A. Mcclure and $. a. Hollingsworth
were initiated. The lodge a. that
time met in a vacant room over the
old Planters Bank, which stood
where Hurst's wholesale house does
now. The lodge was called tomourn