The Washington bee., 1896-06-13

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]. Corbett, f. G. t.
Brethren of Laurens, S. c., set apart
a new Lodge of Odd Fellows.
May 30 Jonathan Lodge, K. of P.
gave banquet, fine affair.
The Masons of Mississippi have paid
for death benefits from April 1896 to
May 1896, SI,7e4, which was paid in as
per assessment and then paid to proper
parties.
The Odd Fellows, of Mississippi paid
out for same purpose SI,363.oo. (As-
seSSmentS IoS-II2.)
AMONG THE THREE LINKS
Nav 20, 1906, Washington Patriarchie
No. IS. c.. u. o. OF O. F. made their
first pilgrimage to Richmond, Va,
upon arrival, breakfast, church serv-
ices and sightseeing followed. On
Monday at D. m , the grand drill took
place at Island Park, Manchester, in
the presence ola large crowd, among
who was the Grand Master, ]. F. Need
ham and Grand Secretary Brooks,
the Grand Directors. The Major Of
the Virginia n. G., (who after the drill
shook the hand of each member of No.
49, The Washington boys done well
when Captain Gray gave the command
to form Star. The applause was out of
sight. and when the command was
given to Spangling of Star, the
trees Joined in with the crowd. The
Washington boys got there with both
feet off the ground, and when they left
for home, the good folks said, All
them Washington Patriarchie'S, the
only boys. The Richmond Patriars
chic under Captain Robert Clark and
order in general did all that was in
their power to make the stay of the
District of Columbia Brethren and
their friends welcome. There was a
large number of dignitaries present,
and members of the Order. The affair
was a grand success. Captain Gray
marched with the air of a Brig Gen
eral; he felt so we'll. After the drill the
usual festivities followed, &c.
1 Mr.. w. H. Evens, of the Arlington
Hotel took advantage of the trip to
make visit to his mother and sisters
in Richmond.
! Philadelphia Patriarchie No. I, G. L..
| O. of o. F. held their Semi-Annuat
:; Convocation May rs. There was a
large attendance. The reports OF the
Recorder and Treasurer showed the
order to be in good condition. The
reports of the committee were good.
PatriarChie Recorder, J. P. Cromwell, ,
! delivered a synopsis on PatriarChe and
its progress from date of organization
(I873.) Among the Founders who have
passed away were, c. Bustell, J.. Z.
! Burr, A. J. Mercer, J. D. Allen and E.
Purcell, a singular coincidence is that
there have been p deaths in p years.
The following officers were selected to
serve the ensuing term, P. NJ. V. P. A.
S. Ewes, NJ. V. P. J. Warren, R. V. P.
wv. H. Taylor, V. P. J. K. Dix, w. P.
r. !. P. Cromwell, w. P. T. w. BODY,
NV. P. S. B. Roberts, Drill-Master,
Capt. P. Edwards, (re-electedD after
| which the loving cup was passed
around three times. The Patriarchil
received several invitations, afterwhiCh
Capt. Edwards escorted the boys to
his sanCtum, oI6 Rue Lombard, where
they found many good things for the
inner man in attendance: The boys
had a good time. Many addresses were
made by prominent members.
Il Goodwill Lodge, No. 1923 celebrated
its 45th Anniversary with concert
| and reception at Norristown, Pa, May
2S. Grand Secretary Brooks made ar
address, followed by others.
Peace and Plenty Modge, No. 1881
) gave an instrumental concert, May 80
) at West Chester, Pa.
Durham Lodge, K of P. of Atlantic
, City, New Jersey, had their annual Ser
mon preached May goth, at Asberry
Church. Large attendenCe.
May goth, Durham Lodge and Di-
5 vision X. of P under the command Of
r Col. T. Salisbury, Capt. S. G.. Grub,
: and L. A Adams turned out in honor
of their deceased member, ex-Major
=. General w. H. Forney. Vice Chance
lor, U. P. Taylor delivered a proper
address. During his remarks he said,
I'VE now crave the right to pay person
: tribute of remembrance at the mound
consecrated by the ashes of K. of P.
Read The BEE and you will BEE Gin
it" and BEE glod you did it.
May 29, the K ofP. of Patterson, N.
II gave picnic. A good crowd was
present.
L BLUES AND GRAY.
| In the future for the benefit Of the
! comrades, matters appertalnIn2 to the
, G.. A. K. will appear in this column.
| At the Assembly of the Canton Post,
No. 25 G.. A. r. called out 1000 Vets,
, among whom was Ex-Governor MCKin-
ley.
| On Decoration Day in N. Y. in the
| 9th Division, the first colored Post,
Twas !. A Andrew Post, No. 234. 1t had
a colored band. The boys looked and
marched well. They were followed
by two girls in attractive uniform.
| Comrade J. Robinson 4o years old
of w. L. Garrison Post Of Brooklyn,
after leaving the parade, was knocked
down and severely injured by coach
man. He was carried to his home, 4I9
Marcy Ave.
/ Col. Alex Powell of Post 234 spent
Memorial Day in Philadelphia. He
q paid a visit to Robt. Bryan, Post SO,
Dept of Penn. After being received
with honors, etc. he offered a resolu-
ton that congratulatioes be carried to
Rt. Rev. w. B. Derrick, d. d. The
motion prevailed, there were present
| about 200 comrades.
| Memorial Day was observed by L.
NJ. Wheeler Post and the Women's Re-
lief Corps at Saratoga Springs May 80.
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