Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-10-19

come again with the assurance that they
would be welcome.
Walter N. O'Dwyer responded for "the
Press" and DR.. Steele spoke for s'the
Ladies'"
Mr., McCabe, after some Introductory
remarks in a happy vein, said:
This meeting is notable one in the
history Of Odd Fellowship. We have
come to this city prepared to see heart
felt and open-handed hospitality, but we
are surprised at the enterprise and com
merclal prosperity, of which we see evi-
dences on every hand. We see much to
excite our wonder and admiration. |
venture to express the hope that the citi
zens Of Great Falls viii find in the rep
resentatives Of our cherished fraternity
something worthy Of their commentator.
As Brother Lewis and others have elo-
quently and trnthfully portrayed the ad-
vantages, attainments and aspirations Of
the city we are visiting, it may not be in
appropriate that should say something
Of the principles, progress and purposes
Of the order, in whose interests your
guests are here assembled.
Odd Fellowship is based upon firm
belief III the fatherhood Of God and
brotherhood Of man. The necessities OF
humanity made the organization Of IN
association based on such principles prac-
ticable, and its unparalleled growth
shows the wisdom Of its founders in se-
lecting the twilight Of the 18th century
tor its birth, and America for its home.
The Odd Fellows around us represent
1881 in this state, who are part of great
brotherhood numbering 652,787. Ap-
planse.
Here, too, are the representatives Of
the Rebekah Degree Lodge, an important
auxiliary, which makes Of its fair devo-
tees ministering angels in times Of sick
ness and distress, and | will say that
their branch Of the order number 40
Then if you would see Odd Fellowship
look around you and il you ask what II
is, read your answer in the faces of the
intelligent, earnest, devoted Odd Fellows
before you. Each one Of them, were il
possible, would gladly respond to the
greeting you have kindly extended, but
as they cannot, |, as their proxy, extend
to you my hand, with the heart Of every
Odd Fellow in it, and by its clasp but
feebly express the gratitude which they
feel towards you and the citizens Of Great
Falls for this magnificent reception. IAp
plause.]
Mr.. McCabe spoke Of the great extent
Of the order, which had 1,341279 mem
bers last January. He referred to the
meeting Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
at which there were 1862 delegates. He
mentioned the generosity Of the order At
the time Of the JohnstoWn calamity when
$61 ,5l4 were distributed among the sut
ferers in the Connemaugh valley. "You
see," continued Mr. McCabe, .'before you
men from every walk of life--the capi
talist and manual laborer, members Of
every professional and honorable avoca
ton, all bound together by the silvery
links and golden chains Of sympathy and
fraternal love. Applause.
ODD FELLOW NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wantz favored the TRI-
BUNE with pleasant visit.
Many Dad Fellows left today for home
Alderman Loeb was absent from the
banquet on account Of temporary sickness.
All the brothers speak well Of their
reception here.
Some say that the choice of Helena as
the place Of meeting for three years is
unconstitutional.
Representatives j. M. Winkleman, Emil
Kluge, F. E. Theme, Joseph Wantz, G.
N. Williams and w. w. Shipman return
ed to Helena this morning.
Deputy Grand Master S. |. Stone and
family returned to Helena today.
Grand Representatives Jacob Loeb and
j. p. McCabe left for Helena today.
Jacob Warner, representing Cable lodge
Of Phillipsburgh, returned to his home
this morning.
Ben Rumney, after having the lions
share Of fun with the bhoys, returned to
Chestnut today.
e. Richardson, Of the lodge at Fort
Custer is highly pleased with the treat
ment the visiting brethren received at
the hands Of Rainbow Lodge here.
About two thirds of the visiting Odd
Fellows returned to their homes this
morning. They are all enthusiastic over
the town and surrounding country and
the bright prospects Of all. Several Of
them will return in the near future and
invest.
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