Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1894-05-03
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| Ce lebrdtl0n OF the 10Th Anniversary
at CentreyiIIe, S. D., by the Tur-
ner County Anniversary
Association.
April 26th is looked forward to with
considerable anxiety and expectancy
by the Odd Fellows of this county, as
on that day they meet at one of the
towns within the county to celebrate
the anniversary of the establishment
of American Odd Fellowship, and for
the purpose of friendly greetings. The
anxiety felt is, as to the condition of
the weather, as the enjoyment of the
occasion is frequently interfered with
by rain, wind-or snow storm.
Nature could not have provided a
more satisfactory day than was last
Thursday, and as the members of the
order from the northern portion of the
county left the cars at Centreyille at
2:3O p. m. and formed in line for the
parade, all were in happy mood.
With banners floating and bands play
ing they marched through the principal
streets of the town, which had been
appropriately decorated for the occa-
sion. The afternoon sun beat down
rather warm, and number of the
boys expressed sympathy for the fol-
lowers of Coxey on their march.
Arriving at the Opera house, which
was soon filled to the last chair. the ex-
ercises opened with the Opening Ode,
after which Secretary Wass introduced
Hon. j John Turnbull who, in a Lrlef adj
dress, welcomed the visiting brothers.
and though his speech was short, the
brothers knew that he meant all that
he uttered. j. M. Roper, president of
association, replied in a few we'll
chosen words.
Grand Master c. j. Bach was then
introduced, and the audience listened
attentively while "Gus' enumerated
the qualifications necessary in one who
would become member of the order.
He also gave brief and interesting
history of the formation and growth OF
the order in the Dakotas from its insti-
tuition at Yankton in 1870 to the pres
ent time, and it was the opinion of all
that he outdid all his former efforts.
Mrs. Alex Hinckley favored the audi
ence with a recitation-"The Emblems
of Our Order"-which was given In
superior manner and evoked favorable
comment from all.
The leading number on the program,
an address by Past Grand Master Rice,
came next. Turner county Odd Eel
lows ale always glad to hear Rro. Rice
speak, for they know his words come
from the heart, and knowing also that
his acts are in keeping With his words,
they all become better members Of the
order from listening to, and taking In
to their hearts his teachings.
AT the close of the afternoon exer-
cises Secretary Wass invited all to re-
turn to the Opera house atseven o'clock
to witness a few exercises not down on
the program. AT the appointed hour
Mrs. Mottershead recited in an excel
lent manner a supposed conversation
between lawyer and lady who
wished to obtain diYorce from her
husband because he was "a jiner," that
is, he was always joining some secret
society. The recitation was well re-
ceived.
A surprise was then sprung upon the
audience by giving public initiation.
the candidate being "W. e. T. Brecken-
ridge, lecturer on Social Purity, resi-
dence, Lexington, Ky" The team did
excellent work, and put the victim
through the different degrees with
alacrity and evident pleasure, and after
seeing this work we know the wives
will now have moro sympathy for the
brothers when they return home from
the lodge room tired out and with wet
clothing.
Then came the dance, which was
greatly enjoyed by all who participated
and which continued until nearly one
o'clock, at which time the train pulled
out for the north, carrying to their
homes a jolly crowd, who had thor
oughly enjoyed the occasion, who felt
that these annual gatherings are bene-
fetal not only because they are Odd
Fellows, but that they also enable the
citizens of different portions of the
county to get together socially and be-
come better acquainted.
The citizens Of Centreville joined
with thebrethern of the mystic tie in
making the day pleasant one for their
guests and the day was one long to be
remembered by those who were so for
tunate as to be present The greater
portion Of the members of Hurley
lodge were accompanied by their wives
or best girls.
The music for the parade was fur
nished by the Parker and Wakonda
bands; and the dancing music by the
YanktOn orchestra.
at the regular meeting of Hurley
lodge No. Is l. o. o. f., held Saturday
evening, April %, 1894, the following
resolutions were passed:
Whereas, our Supreme Grand Master has seen |
fit to remove from our midst our sister Margaret
wife of Bro. Herbert j. and mother Of Bros. |
Chas. E. and Harry X. Sanborn, your committee
would respectfully submit the following, to-wt:
Whereas, in view of the loss our brothers
have sustained by the death of Il loving wife and
mother. therefore, be IT
Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the
departed to say that in regretting her removal |
from our midst we mourn for one who was in
every way worthy OF our respect and regard
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with our |
afflicted brothers on the dispensation with |
which it has pleased Divine Providence to affllct
them, and commend them and those who are