The Jersey City news., 1891-04-21
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE
The Seyenty-second Anniversary
Fair of Rebekah Degree Lodge.

The celebration last night of the sew
enty-second anniversary Of the birth OF
Odd Fellowship in this city was brilliant
success. Good fortune waited upon hard
work, and the result was as gratifying to
the managers as could be desired
The parade of Canton Jersey City and
Canton Kilton Of Brooklyn began at
eight O'Clock, and continued until nearly
ten. The lines were formed on Mont
gomery street, opposite Taylor's Hotel,
where Canton Jersey City met the Brook
lyn canton. ExAlderman Marinus was
Grand Marshal, and Lieutenant Colonel
Stevens and Captain Morgao were ms ms
aides. Captain Weir commanded the
Brooklyn canton. The line OF march
was up Montgomery street to Newark
avenne. to Jersey avenue, to Eighth
street, to East Hamilton place, to Pavonia
avenue, TO Grove street, to Seventh street,
to Erie street, TO Fifth street, TO Grove
street, to Wayne street, to Barrow street,
to Woods Hall The route of parade was
lined by crowds of spectators and many
houses were illuminated and generously
decorated.
AN EXHIBITION DRILL.
After the paraders had rested for
short time an exhibition drill was given
his command through m any intricate
and beautiful figures. After the drill the
real work of the evening began-the
operation of the fair.
The fair is under the auspices of Myrtle
Rebekah Degree Lodge No. 10. The
ladies of the lodge have been busily en-
gagged in securing material for the fair
Tor the past month and last night showed
how successful they had been. The hall
was tastefully decorated with flags, ban
ners of the order and long streamers OF
bunting. At the head of the hall upon
the platform were Sohmer piano. beau
tifui silken American flag, lounge up
holstered in red velvet, bed room suite
and many other useful and ornamental
articles, all of which will be raffied for
during the fair. A set of beautiful ivory
gavels will be given to the most popular
lodge of /. o. D. + in the city, and SIM
liar set TO the most popular association in
the city, such popularity to be determined
by popular vote.
THE EFFICIENT MANAGERS.
The Committee on the Fair are Chair
man Bernstein, Messrs- j. p. Willets and
w. H Vance. The committee OF ladies
who superintend things are Mrs. altman,
Mrs. Bickell, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. RobD and
Miss Ida Fox. At the miscellaneous
bric-a- brac, are Mrs. Borden, Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. jackson.
The Fancy Table, No. l." upon which
are embroidered cushions, pair of beau
tiful vases donated by blind lady. Miss
Nellie Flint, and numerous small articles
for ornament, is in charge OF Mrs. Farrier,
Mrs. Rhody and Mrs. Fox. On Fancy
Table, No. g." are a beautiful silver
pitcher and silver cup, which was given
by Martina Washington Lodge of Ho-
boken, beside many beautiful articles of
valne. The pitcher and cup viii be
raffied for. The table is presided over by
Mrs Willets, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Hall.
Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Davis have charge
of the next table, which is covered with
tasty articles of every description. AT
the apron table," where aprons, pillows
and decorated cushions are for sale, Mrs.
Fletcher ana Mrs. Bennett hold sway.
At the cart table" are Mrs. Bickell and
Mrs. Altman. There beautiful painted
cushions and hand painted plaques are
displayed for sale.
Al the "Toy table" where any sort of
toy may be procured, is Mr.. Vance. The
Art Gallery, containing a choice selec-
ton of artistic works, is open
upon payment of five cents.
It is under Mrs. Vance's charge. At the
fancy table adjoining the TOY table, are
Mrs. McGiuness, Mrs. Robb and Mrs.
Fox. Mr.. Day and Mr.. Willets have
charge of the grocery table," where
there is a large assortment Of canned
goods. cheese, and all articles usually
found at grocery store.
Two handsome collars of Past Grand
Regalia are on exhibition The collars
are of red velvet ornamented with raised
silver work.
Last night the fair was crowded. The
long gallery was filled with pretty girls
and the floor was SO WELL occupied tnat
walking was difficult. From appearances
it is safe TO say that many sales were
made and the lady managers were much
encouraged. The net receipts of the fair
will be divided into three parts. The Odd
Fellows Home fund will receive one part,
the Soldiers and Sailors monument fund
one part and Myrtle Lodge one third.
The iair will be open every night this
week except Saturday.