Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1893-03-23

Mr.. Editor: The "boys" who have
sought the publication of the paper
which I read at the dedication of the
I. o. o. +. hall, must hear the respon-
sibility Of wasting so much valuable
space in your paper. The reader may
name the article to suit himself.
Let us hope the time is not far dis
tant when your "Brauch" shall become
radiant with Joy, not only in the con-
temptation of what may be done, but
by the thought of what has been done
to elevate and better the condition of
mankind through the increasing influ-
ence of Odd Fellowship.
Your "Bach," long pressed with
many, and weighty burdens, shows no
signs OF failure. The responsibility of
erecting and equiping this edifice, with
its large and beautiful hall, has in a
great measure rested on your :Bach"
while with cheerful "Brauch' the bur-
den has been sustained.
This building was carried to compile
tion, and is now dedicated to the inter-
ests of Odd Fellowship. We are greatly
encouraged as we look about and see
the resources found within our borders,
for carrying on the work of our order.
Here, in our very midst. is "Pete' un-
surpassed by any imported from the
peat-beds of England. The fires of
holy ambition, by which the three
links, friendship, love and truth, are
firmly welded, have been kept burning
in our midst, while supplied by this
fuel. We think of the good that may
be done by our valuable Pete in warm
ing cold hearts and in keeping lumi-
nous the fires of friendship, as we jour
ney on amid the trials and adversities
of life. II the supply should ever fail
us here it will certainly be found at
Aliens Agency.
Then again, we have Bacon" of no
inferior kind to keep the volt from en-
tering our dwellings, and to aid in
feeding the hungry.
From your "Pool' all sparkling and
bright, we trust will continue to go
forth the streams of beneyolence and
charity, to gladden. and encourage the
weary, desponding pilgrims of earth.
AS to clothing the needy, we have
Cotton that challenges the admira-
tion, not only of Dakotians, but also of
Illinois fair ladies; and one of them
has already made an investment from
which she derives her entire support.
May we uot hope to prove to the world
that Dakota soil is well adapted to the
culture of this usefnl plant?
Another object of attraction and sup
ply, in our midst is a most delicious
BERRY" Though picked by loving
hands years ago, yet, preserved in the
nectar of human kindness, our "Berry"
exhibits much of the original freshness
and beauty.
Brothers, an institution conducted by
"White" men, like some ! see before
me, could hardly fail of setting "Scott'-
free and making cheerful the downcast
and disconsolate around us.
Moreover, let us remember we al
ways have one "Near" to administer
aid and to help us in the time of adj
versity.
AS we contemplate your work here,
in carrying out the noble principles of
our order, we feel assured that the
time is near when our "Graves" shall
no longer be required to end the strug-
giles of suffering humanity. We firmly
believe, that through the kind offices of
our Lodge, many may live in the en-
joyment of health and happiness, to
whom even the sight of their "Grayes"
shall give additional pleasure.
Go on, brothers, IN your good work,
and ere long your Swans" shall sing
peans Of victory over millions, olsen
thralled form the entanglements and
troubles of life, and the "Brown"
thrasher, breaking from the jaws of
aVice" that now hold him. as he lights
upon the brow of your Noble, Grand,
"Hill," will echo back the glad song of
triumph. Then your "Hill," now over
topping all other objects of attraction,
will be leveled down and become q
thing of the Past" though still
Grand"
Your "Stout" men will tremble with
emotions of Joy, as the children of the
unfortunate, made glad by the al!eYi-
alton of human sorrow shall point to
them as earth's benefactors.
Fear not. brothers, though those who
are ignorant of our work may oppose
us and predict our fall. What! this
benevolent institution-this mighty
bridge that spans the dark chasm of
human woe-this bridge .hath borne
so MANY from the vale of suffering to
the elysian fields of JOY, sink? Never
while supported by an unyielding and
neverfailing "Pier."
Nothing but the hope of elevating
and benfitting, both ourselves and our
fellows, could induce us to isolate our
selves from wives, friends and children
and to come to this hall whose pre-
cincus none but men may enter to la
Dor. This is emphatically mans sphere
of action, and "Man's-feld' of labor.
When we witness the good results OF
our work in the improved condition OF
this field, and in the excellent kind and
large quantity of fruit produced, we
congratulate our brothers in having
such fine field for cultivation.
"Man's-field' is truly inviting.
| My brothers, with such advantages
as these, and with our unequalled.
mighty "Powers," untrammeled by
family cares, our possibilities tor do
ing good are almost unlimited.
And now hear and heed the addenda:
Veil your Branch" it will improve
mental vision. Whip your "Bach," 1t
| will increase smartness. Fill your
"Graves." not with coftins, but with