The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-21
ODD FELLOWS AT A SUPPER.
GOLDEN RULE LODGE CELEBRATES
ITS 10Th ANNIVERSARY.

Representative Gathering in
Honor of the OccasIOn-speeches
by Grand Master Manucy and Past
Grands silva, Nichols and McAIpin,
and Brothers Hitch, Mcclellan and
Others Grand Master Manucy
Points Out the Objects and Possi-
biIities of odd Fellowship.
There is no stronger institution in Sa-
vannah than Odd Fellowship. 1t is not
only the fraternity Of individual members
of the various lodges of the order that
gives it strength, but the interest and
the friendship between the lodges thar
make its solid foundation.
No better demonstration could be wished
then the celebration last night in the hall
of the Odd Fellows temple, of the 20tn
anniversary OF Golden Rule lodge No r.
at which were gathered the prominent
ODD Fellows Of every lodge in Savannah
IL was a bright, a pleasant and cheerful
celebration, one which binds in closer
fraternity the members of such an order
The Odd Fellows, who were the guests
of Golden Rule lodge, gathered at 9
o'clock in the lodge rooms, and after a
brief meeting, marched in a body to
the hail. where an elegant supper for the
members of Golden Rule and their guests
was prepared by the ladies of St. Pauls
Rectory Society After the blessing by
Kew NJ. }. Epting the supper was enjoyed
by more than 100 Odd Fellows At the
head of the table was Noble Grand e. r.
Phlhp OF Golden Rule, while on his right
was Grand Master A. N Manucy and on
his LEFT Past Grand George n. Nichols
Well known odd Fellows prominent cit
izens OF savannah, were on all sides
AT the conclusion of the feast the reg
ular order Of the evening was opened by
the master of ceremonies Noble Grand
Philip who welcomed the brother odd
EelloWs to the celebration of Golden
Rules birthday. He then called for the
nrst toast, Our Charter Members"
when was responded to by Past Grand
J; ;. silva OF Golden Rule in the absence
of Past Grand Tyson, who was unable
10 attend. He spoke of the early mem
Ders as the architects of Golden Rule
rouge. lie SAID the results of their work
had gone far beyond their expectations.
lie Sketcned briefly an interesting history
OF the lodge, which was much enjoyed.
Grahd Master y. n. Manucy OF Haupt
lodge responded in his usual eloquent
style 10 the toast, The Independent Or
der Of ODD Fellows" He went over the
scope OF the purposes, aims and ideas en-
bodied in odd Fellowship, showing that it
was far reaching and benefcent order.
The toast Aud Lang Syne," was re-
Sponded TO in a most entertaining manner
by Past Grand Geo. n. Nichols, also of
Golden Rule. Mr.. Nichols re-
called many pleasant memories
hearts of the members of his lodge and
all connected with Odd Fellowship
Mr.. Robert NJ. Hitch of Live Oak
lodge responded eloquently to the senti-
ment The Motto OF Our Order-Friend-
ship, Love and Truth" Mr.. Hitch spoke
of one of the important fea-
| lures Of the work of odd Eel
| lowship, as being to restore and maintain
that friendship, fraternity and love or
humanity that was characteristic of olden
days, and which has been so undermined
by the growing desire for personal gain
His address was listened to attentively
and was warmly appreciated
Mr.. T.. r. Mckethan responded to the
| toast, our Sister Lodges" His address
| inspired much enthusiasm among the Odd
| Fellows present and he was frequently
| applauded. He urged closer union be-
! tween the lodges and a stronger fellow
! ship of all odd Fellows.
The Ladies-God Bless Them" was
| the subject of a Well-handled toast by
! Mr.. John L. Archer, one of the Younger
members of Golden Rule lodge who is
/ of the order. Mr.. Archer's response was
4 one of the brightest of the evening and
| was warmly appreciated by his audience
1.-The Good Odd Fellow" who i'm an the
| relations of life is the type of true man
/ hood, had its response from Mr. Henry
/ McAlpin. Mr. McAlpin did not know that
1 he would have to respond when he en-
| tered the hall, but said response to such
a toast as that needed no preparation.
| He spoke of the different features OF
good odd Fellowship and illustrated with
| examples which brought the subject home
| to the hearts Of his hearers
! Others We're called on at the conclusion
/ of the regular programme and delivered
/ interesting talks. Among them were Rev
| NJ. j. Bpting, Messrs. John Nicolson, Jr.,
| X. ID. BOoldworth and A. c. Harmon.
/ by all who attended, and IL was a late
| hour when the assembly adjourned.