The record-union., 1893-11-01
VETERAN ODD FELLOWS.
They Hold Their Thirteenth Annual
Reunion.
An Occasion That VIII Long be En-
balmed Among Their Most
Pleasant Memories.

The thirteenth annual reunion of the
Veteran odd Fellows Association was
held last night at the odd Fellows Tenn
pie, the lodgeroom being crowded.
The annual election of officers for the
ensuing year came first on the pro-
gramme. c. NJ. Harrison, the President,
presiding.
The officers elect are James Scott. Presi-
dent; w. Fl. Sherburn, Nice-P President;
E. J. Clark, Secretary; NJ. Miller, Treas
urer; Peter Newman, Marshal.
There are 1913 members of the Associa-
ton, and during the past year there has
been only one death and three serious
cases of sickness, which would be re-
markable even in younger organiza-
tions and certainly is so with the Vet
Grams.
The graver business of the evening be-
ing over with, the members formed
double line, and headed by the officers,
proceeded to the banquet hall, where an
elegant collation. had been provided for
the delectation Of the inner man, and two
long tables were speedily filled by an ap
preciative crowd, who with great ability
and assiduity discussed the viands. 1t
was noticeable that although the bill Of
fare was in French, that everyone seemed
to know what each dish was-as soon as
he saw II.
c. NJ. Harrison, the retiring President,
filled the position of Toastmaster, and
proved Just the man for the place. In
few remarks he congratulated the Vet
erans on the fact that SO many Of them
were present, death having i'll only one
instance invaded their ranks within the
past year. They were there to celebrate
,Sr.o rosrv Of I4f nnd
to express their pleasure on the occasion.
He called on James Scott, the newly
elected President, who expressed his
pleasure at the honor which had been
conferred on him, and assured them that
he should do his duty faithfully toward
the association.
S. b. Smith responded TO the toast,
"The Early Days of odd Fellowship"
II said the past history OF odd Fellow
ship was an open book TO those present.
1t was well said on a former occasion by
one not member of the order that, al
though the veil which hid its secrets had
never been lifted before his eyes, the
record Of the order showed what it was.
In looking back over the early days of
odd Fellowship. they had to look over
no musty books. Its deeds speak for
themselves. There were men present
who partook OF the first beginnings of the
order here. Only seventy live years ago
there was only one lodge in the United
States. Now look at the standing and
membership. Its organizations are in
every city and town and hamlet of the
country. 1t has been nurtured by the
efforts and the fidelities OF its members.
He spoke Of the early days OF the order
here: the days, when, with Il tallow can
die and rough lodgeroom the few faith
fuI ones met together. Wherever civiliz-
alton is found there will Odd Fellowship
be found.
b. y. Whittier Of Boston, Mass, was
called on, anu said that he was not a V ct
eran, but be was odd Fellow. The toast
master had met him early in the evening
and invited him to meet with the assem-
bly,.
After witty speech, he gave a most
artistic solo from ''1'rovatOre'' on the har-
mOnicon, followed by a couple of ballads,
which evoked rapturous applause, and
would have done credit to any profess
sional.
Matt 7. Johnson responded to "Odd
Fellowship OF the Present"
lie SAID that odd Fellowship-the past,
the present and the future-form the
three bright links of the history Of
the order He could not deal with
the veterans of the past, who had
built up the order here, but was
confined TO the present; to the thousands
OF men and women who to-day comprise
LllC uiGillDtI snip VI luO OlOGls III It's
ranks are found the greatest statesmen,
the greatest warriors, the greatest orators,
the greatest men in all walks Of life. To-
day the members Of the order are carry
ing out the objects of the fraternity,
helping the needy, drying the tears OF the
widow and the orphan. and showing the
beauties of charity and brotherly love to
the world. odd Fellowship will live on
as long as the race OF civilized man shall
last.
Grove L. Johnson was to have been
present to speak on 1.-The Future of Odd
Fellowship" but was unavoidably alb
sent from the city.
Albert Hart being called on for a reci-
tauon, gave a beautiful poem entitled
The Triple Chain," IN his inimitable
manner.
Vice President-elect Sherburn made
some brief remarks. followed by Phil.
Riehl and others, and the assembly broke
up after a session that will long linger
among their most pleasant memories.