The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-21

our brothers? I appeal to your wo-
manhood, your good common sense, to
do your utmost to prove that all such
are false reports. But even they have
fulfilled their mission if they do no
more than put us upon our mettle to
do our best to promote peace, har-
mony and true friendship among US;
not an artificial harmony. which in
music is a mixture of concords and
discOrds but rather a tempered har-
mony, in which the notes are varied
by temperament, transferring part
of defective sounds to more perfect
ones. to remedy the false intervals Of
instruments of fixed sounds, like the
piano or organ there.
Now, our members are all possessed
of different Compartments, and what
up by another; and if we make it a
study to adjust these seemingly dis
cordant elements we shall have one
grand harmonious whole. Even though
we differ in opinion upon many things,
that is no reason why we should not
have at least a tempered harmony
among US. We do not want a har-
mony so serene. so placid that never a
ripple arises to break the mOnotony
Of its CLASSY surface. We do not want
a dead calm Waters that are agita-
ted are purer, sweeter, more refresh
ing than stagnant pools. We shall en-
deavor to strike the golden mean
whereby we avoid the fury of destruc-
ton on the one hand and useless in
activity on the other. We do not
wish to stand with our heads in the
clouds and our feet in the clay but
use all the God-given powers we pos
sess to eXtricate ourselves and each
other from the mire Of ignorance up
to a broad and solid plane, and into
purer, clearer atmosphere, to render
the noble band of brothers assistance
with heart and hand, with voice and
pen. in all their labors of benevolence
and charity; to throw protecting arms
about the younger sisters and shield
them from the attacks made by the
same weapons that were once used
upon us; to be ever true to the princi-
pies these colors represent: to ever
guard with unceasing vigilance the
secrets entrusted to us, for therein lies
our projection from foes without; to
obey the golden rule. for therein lies
our protection from foes within; to be
ever as busy as the bee in the cause
of truth and righteousness: to be ever
as stars shining in the armament Of
good works, and never allow their
light to glow lustreless and dim; and
may the wings of the dove never grow
weary in her fight as she carries her
message Of peace and good will to all
mankind, nor the shafts of calumny
ever ruffie her plumage or prey upon
her vitals."
General Notes.
Illinois passed the $4,000 membership
mark last March.
Washington has AS subordinate
edges with 5000 members; 70 Rebekah
lodges with 1926 members; Sc encamp-
nents, with 2,423 members, and four
50 grows Fellowship in
the far west
When Brother Isaac A. Sheppard
the treasurership of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge he had been
he custodian of the funds for nineteen
years back and a, good many Of Utah
Odd Fellows remember him. He has
1een for many years the efficient bust
ness manager of the Philadelphia
Ledger.
More than 100000 persons belong to
'raternal organizations in the United
States and Canada, the Odd Fellows
leading with goo 600 members. followed
by the Masons, the Knights of Pythias,
United Worllmen and thirty other So
cieties varying in number of members
from IA, 600 upwards.
What He Saw.
Brother Ulrich. editor of the Phila-
lelphia Siftingsf stepped over to the
suburb known as ATTAIN
tic City during the meetings of the
grand lodge, and, being en-
1hused he saw a great deal-even
when he was compelled TO use a glass
IF sea water for a magnifying glass.
There was a great deal Of sea at At
antic City, and among the many
things he saw, we excerpt the follow
ing:
81 saw that much of the sovereign
grand lodge business was rushed
through in a very perfunctory manner.
" 1 saw that the most interesting
place of social entertainment during
The day of the parade was at head
quarters of the Veteran Odd Fellows
association. A bOuntiful table IF good
things was provided free to every Odd
Fellow who visited the hotel Brothers
Adds, Beitel and Graham had their
coats off, sleeves rolled up and enter
tanned both ladies and gentlemen in
royal fashion.
Il saw Past Grand Master Dr. Van
Artsdalen with his uniform very much
n evidence ON the day of the parade
II saw Sam McKeever with his rain
making countenance beaming from ear
to ear as he contemplated the scene
IN the streets Of Atlantic City. He
made it rain the night before to alley
the dust
Il saw General Past Grand Master
in his uniform looking every
nch the soldier that he is.
L saw the beautiful souvenir chair
hat was presented to Past Grand Sire
Nicholson by Missouri, and heard the
most touching presentation speech Of
my life.
Il saw the parade. 1t was small but
good. 1t would have been better il
more space had been left between the
different bodies. Horses noses dipped
n the back of carriages, and men
walked on each others heels.
Il saw that the Rebekahs all looked
heir sweetest, and ladies without
badges were ignored by all the lords
If creation
Il saw that the affair was little too
zig for the Atlantic City committee to
handle A few men did all the work.
Shame on the skunk heads who shirk
heir duty.
81 saw that few of the membership
If the S. G. L. went in bathing, espec-
ally from Ohio and the middle states.
cleanliness is one of the fIInda n1anfal