Arizona silver belt., 1891-11-14
RESCUE LODGE, |. Q. o. F.
Dedication Of Lodsc Room An Auspic.
 ious RegInning.

by its rapid and vigorous growth il !, Arizona, its charitable purposes an l. the fidelity of it's members. Globe en joys the distinction of having two pros porous lodges, numbering among thei members many of the most prominen md influential of our citizens.
 Rescue Lodge, No. 12, I. O. o. F. the baby lodge" in age, butsuipaaeint in yigor and membership many older lodges in Arizona, was formally inaug uratsd on Thursday night, when thei handsome new lodge room, in the Kell ner building was dedicated, and five officers installed, in the presence of ( brilliant assemblage of members and gnests. Owing to tho unavoidable ab- sonce of Grand Master David Cohen, of Tombstone E. II. Cook, D. D. G. l G. M. oliiciated
 The dedication ceremony is highly interesting, Among the most pleasing features are the sprinlliug of the hall with water in the name of Friendship, scattering wheat, dedication to the in- culcation and cultivation of Truth; strewing flowers, dedication to Faith, Hope and Charity.
 Excellent music was rendered by the choir, composed of II. u. McNelly, II. c. Hitchcock, c. s. Scott, Mrs. II. H. McNelly, Mrs. Jas. F. Patton, and Sadie Ramsdell, organist E. J. Edwards ?, G., delivered an interesting address reviewing briefly the history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from its birth, in En- gland, dwelling especially upon its wonderful growth in the Uhited States. The following officers we're then in- stalled, to fill the unexpired term to January lst II. II. McNelly, N. G.; Chas. Collins, Y. C.. C. W, P. Hunt P, seey: Eugene Middleton, R. socy; H. c. Hitchcock, R. g. g.
 TIE BANQUET.
 At the conclusion of the exercises in the lodge room, tho company repaired to Sultns Hall. where regal banquet, prepared by Mrs. J. c. RamsdeID was spread for their dslcoiatou, Covers were Ibid for one hundred; tue tables presented beautiful appearance and the refreshments were such as to tempt the most iastidious palate. The em- blems Of tho order were visible wherever applicable in the decorations of the table The guests feH to with zest, which was the best evidence of their appreciation A flow Of wine was fol- lowed by "a flow of soul, which found expression in toasts and bright re- sponses, which held tho attention of the guests for an hour, and contributed largely to the pleasure of the occasion. Postmaster, W T. McNelly.
 RESPONSES.
 Our Fraternity, ..... Job Atkins. The Grand Lodge, E. H. Cook. 1 Our Sister Lodges, . e. s. Scott. 1 Our Cont ,, Dr. J. ". Largent. Our Guests, s,...... E. F. Ksllner. fTIa ,Ef.. fr r rFY The Infant Lodge, II H. McNehy. !
 TIE DANCE.
 The entertainment was rounded out with a dance at the Rink, a most appro- priate ending to q night of pleasure. A 1 majority of the guests participated, and | Terpsiehoro reigaed supreme until dawn ushed in another day, It was congenial, merry throng who threaded ! the mazes of the dance unmindful of "the noiselels foot of time. The aaa- as Q whole was one of the ! most elaborate and enjoyable which it i has been our pleasure to attend in Globe, and reflects credit upon the { members of the lodge, and especially | those gentlemen composing the several committees,
 Rescue Lodge with a membership of ' more than forty, and one of the largest and most richly furnished lodge rooms in Arizona, has entered upon wbai promises to be g highly prosperous career. Long may she fourishl OFFICERS REscUzLoDoE, NO. 12, l. O. o. P.
 H. II McNelly \. C..
 Chas. Collins, V. G.,
 A. Kinney, Treas,
 G. ". P Hunt, P. Secy,
 Eugene Middleton, E. sec'y.
 J. r. Carleton, Warden,
 Frank Gates Cond'r,
 W Zimmerman, I. G.,
 Wm. Wenthoif, o. G.,
 H. c. Hitchcock, R. S. S.,
 J c. Crampton, L. s. S.,
 S. N. Leeds, R's N G.
 Chas. Dennhard, l.. S. N. G.,
 J. W. Ransom, L, s. V. G., Retiring N. C., ". T. McNelly, P. G., Retiring V G., Louis sultan, P. c.
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