The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-04-30
ODD FELLOWS DAY.
Becoming Ceremonies Commemorative
of the Occasion, and \ Basket Pc
ME Given at Hood River.


Tuesday was very windy and unpleas-
ant; but Notwithstanding this fact when
the whistle of the Regulator blew at
o'clock the number of people who
thronged on board gave unmistakable
evidence that the Odd Fellows picnic at
Hood River would be extensively patron
lied. The trip down the river, with the
green hillsides of Oregon aud Washing
ton hugging the magnificent stream, was
hurricane and the temperature was too
cool to be agreeable The boat made the
| landing at Hood River at about O'clock
and carriages came to convey the people
bound train at IL O'Clock, a large number
| of Odd Fellows from Cascade Locks and
other points joined the crowd TO partlci-
pate in the ceremonies.
AT the hour named in the programme,
the marshal of the day, Bro. E. Schultz,
of Columbia Lodge, No. 5, assisted by
Bro. E. e. Wiley, of Cascade Lodge,
formed the procession In the following
order: Members of Columbia Lodge, No.
5; Ridgely Lodge. No. II; Cascade
Lodge, No. l01; Moro, No. ll3; Idlewilde
Lodge, No. l07, and large concourse of
citizens in carriages and on foot. The
Odd Fellows were in full regalia, and
made very impressive appearance. They
marched to the picnic ground preceded
by The Dalles band, which rendered some
Of their best music, and received many
compliments for their proficiency. Ar
irving on the ground-situated in Captain
Goes field in beautiful grove of trees
the band, speakers and some of the prom
inent members of the order took their
seat on the platform. Mr.. NJ. p Watson,
the president of the day, called the vast |
assemblage to order, and after announc-
ing the programme of exercises, dismissed
the assembly until L O'Clock. Y
soon after the hour named, the presi- |
dent of the day called the meeting to or
der, and the exercises were opened by
thrilling piece of music by The Dalles
band. This was followed by prayer by
Rev. c. w. Wells, of the M. E. church at
Hood Riycr. a beautiful anthem was
then sung by local choir, and was well
rendered. The Dalles band filled in the
next number. Rev. NJ. Aunks gave an
Odd Fellows toast, and the peo-
pie were gratified by a song by members
of the Hood RIVER public school, Hon.
e. L. Smith followed in an able and elo-
quent fraternity toast, which was loudly
applauded. More music followed, and
Mr.. John Michel was introduced, who
delivered the address on Odd Fellowship.
He treated of the occasion, the history of
The order, its growth in the United States
and Europe, Its principles, aud ended by
a glowing tribute to its motto, Friend
ship, Love and Truth.
This closed the exercises on the
and an adjournment was had to
he place chosen for the field sports
The base ball game was very interest
ng and intensely watched by friends of
he two contestlng clubs. Names of The
Oa!les nine were Byrne, Rowe, ISonney,
Crate, Montague, Phelps, Morse,
Maloney, and of the Hood River Luckey,
Marquam, Smith, W. Graham, Rand,
)verbaugh, Shoemaker, B. Graham, Wat {
on. At the end of the ninth inning the ,
core stood II to in favor of The Dalles. t
Dur citizens may well feel proud of the /,
line from this city, who are match on
he diamond field with any in Eastern +
oregon, and after little practice would c
AIRY off the honors IN almost any contest h
Next came the sack race, and The t
)alIes was again victorious, Fred. Ken
edy winning the race. This was very :
musing, and the people enjoyed the sport
cry much.
When this race ended, drops of rain be-
an to fa.l, and a hurried departure was
lade for the boat, which was reported at
ne landing. For this reason our reporter
ou.d give nothing further regarding the
ED sports.
Abont O'Clock the Regulator left for
he Oalles, and all felt satisfied with the (
lanner of their entertainment by the :
ltizens of Hood River. Especial praise L
due Mr.. Herbert, the proprietor of the
otel, for the bountIful dinner served, and E
lie genial manner in which he waited on
uests. Where courtesies are to be ex- s
'nded, George is to the manner born, and
the proper host on such OCCASIONS. 2