The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-07

was comfortably filed, between three and four
hundred persons being present. The COM
mittee in charge deserve much praise for
their work in selecting such excellent
material for the entertainment of their
friends.
John W. Stokes Lodge was instituted ON
the evening of July 9th, 1883, with s82
applicants. It is the third lodge of that
order in town, and was organized
mainly through the efforts of Philip Gable
and William H. Reinbold. The name of the
lodge was suggested by Samuel Broome. Of
Brownsville, Past Grand of Lodge No. $50.
The name Immediately met with favor, and
the lodge steadily advanced both numerically
and financially. The membership to-day is
2S5, and the total value Of the lodge amounts
to S6,67365. Since the institution S., 500 90
has been paid out as sick benefits; death
benefits, $4,000; nurse hire, $4,000; dona-
tions to widows of deceased members S175OO.
total disbursements, $6,s650O. The lodge
has invested in bonds, 60, S59O0.O0.
amount in the treasury, $4,000; parapherna-
liza, S573 65; total valuation Of the lodge.
$6,67365.
After brief address by the chairman. DIR.
Matter, the exercises were opened with PRAYER
by Rev. OBoyle, followed by singing of the
opening ode. Miss Mahala Fairchild. in her
usual excellent style, gave recitation;
Moonlight Come Again." by the Knight
party preceded an address by z. A. Dayen-
port on odd Fellowship The speaker
gave the advantages to be derived as a mem.
Der of the order, and in his usual happy vein
entertained the audience for about twenty
minutes.
Benjamin Haskey captivated the audience
by his singing, being encored on each an
pearance. The defamation, 'Tsheridan's
Ride" by James R. Lewis, and the solo and
chorous by S. G. Walker and party were both
favorably received.
The young daughter Of William ]. seltzer
of VIM. Penn, displayed considerable talent
for one of her years in the recitation of
Home, Sweet Home" The High school
quartette pleased the audience by one or two
Of their choice selections, and were heartily
greeted on each appearance. Rev. Potts
amused the audience by his humorous read
ing, which was followed by instrumental
music, violin and piano, by Prof E. L. Jones
and brother.
At this juncture Of the entertainment re-
treshments were served, consisting of ice
cream, cakes and lemonade, in abundance.
The solo entitled Skipper" by John
Knight was followed by an address ON
Secret Societies." by Rev. Robert o'Boyle.
The speaker said the work being performed
by what are termed secret societies is noble
one, and they should be encouraged. Strictly
speaking, there are few secret societies. Odd
Fellowship is no more Of secret society than
is the family. The latter have certain secrets
that are not given 10 the public. A secret
society is one that keeps its principles and it's
existence unknown. Odd Fellowship. its
principles and its teachings are known ali
over the world, and therefore 10 not, In the
strict sense Of the word 3 secret society. Its
principles are enobling, raising the standard
Of our lives to higher plain, and preparing
us for the habitation of the world to come.
The speaker closed by paying a high tribute
to the work being performed by the Odd
Fellows, and wished the organization. as,
peoialiy John W. Stokes lodge, bright and
prosperous future.
The singing Of James Patterson and the
recitations by Misses Lille Lewellyn and
Lizzie Bainbridge were greeted with applause
at their conclusion, as was also the song,
g Ye breezes that blow" by Miss Bevsn.
The performance of Misses Jones and
James upon the piano and violin, deserve
special mention. The latter young lady is
the daughter of Thomas James, of William
Penn, agent for the HERALD at that place.
The musical talent of William Penn PLAYED
an important part in the evenings entertain
ment
The musical portion Of the program
concluded with the song, "Come where the
lilies bloom" By the Knight party. One Of
the most interesting features OF the evening
was the recapitulation Of the lodge by the
efficient and obliging secretary, Jacob s.
Williams His remarks were attentively
listened to, especially by those members not
regular attendants at the meetings Of the
lodge. and he urged upon the latter the
necessity Of regular attendance and a greater
interest in the work.
The entertainment, taken as whole. was
a most enjoyable affair, and will long be
remembered by members Of the lodge with
pleasant recollectiOns.