The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-28
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As society the Independent order
of Odd Fellows is fulfilling a mission
in the world which no other institution
has attempted, much less accomplished
Under its fraternal influence all the
leading nations of the earth, without
regard to sect or creed, have united
their Efforts and are tremendously
working for the relief of the distressed
and the elevation of human character.
The institution, from its very nature,
commends itself to the good and the
true wherever it is introduced Its
ranks are rapidly gaining in strength
and numbers. Thousands are annu-
ally enrolling themselves beneath its
banner, and million hearts beat in
unison, and are ever ready to Succor
the needy, sympath;ze with the affiict-
ed and protect the widow and orphan.
The rapid growth in membership of
this order is really wonderful; its
sphere of usefulness continually ex-
panding; and its limits will not be
reached until the law of universal
brotherhood shall be observed by all
nations. The order is a fraternal and
benevolent institution, composed of a
band of brothers who have united their
energies for the good of the common
race, and who seek TO inspire and ele-
vate the character of man. This great
brotherhood should contain no menu
Der who is unwilling to unfurl the ban
ner of love, and practice the principles
of truth. No person should seek ad-
mission to this institution from the
promptings of idle curiosity or from the
impression that Odd Fellowship is a
mere social order, having conviviality
as the chief object of its gatherings
The true Odd Fellow is ever ready
to perform his part and assist in pro-
noting the interests of the order If
the teachings of Odd Fellowship have
taken root in good soil, if the instruc-
ton he has received has been abiding,
he c;A but be inspired to lofty pur-
poses and honorable actions. and his
daily life will be an exemplification of
the pure principles taught by Odd Eel
lowship.
The true Odd Fellow is ever ready
to assist his brethren in their neces-
sites and distresses; he will never offer
the least injury to others; will never
speak evil or circulate scandalous re-
ports against his neighbors. He enters
into the work with an earnestness and
vim that seem to inspire his brethren
with a like enthusiasm.
Local Lodges.-Mystic lodge No.
% will tonight confer the de-
gree of brotherly love on two
candidates, brothers who wish to be
advanced and become more fraternal.
The degree staff will be on hand
as well as the fine orchestra
of this lodge, and visitors may come
prepared to witness some of the finest
work seen in this inter-mountain
country. Members of other lodges are
cordially welcomed
Ridgley No. 9 had a fair attendance
night, with Brother Will
lam Campbell, noble grand-elect of %,
as a visitor Brother Carthy resigned
as vice grand-eiect and Brother Denny
was elected in his place. Some inter
esting remarks were made by Broth
ers Campbell, Ewing, Cummings and
others
Enterprise lodge No. Is, on the same
evening, passed a profitable time. among
themselves, and adjourned at an early
hour
Utah No. l met Thursday as usual.
The meeting was void of special inter
est.
Jordan No. had a fraternal time
on the same night, with many brothers
on hand.
Salt Lake No. 1 and Fidelity No. II
had degree work for the joint degree
staff, which did we'll and showed care
full training.
Grand Master Carbis. Grand Secre-
-ary Moore and the writer paid a fra
-ernal visit to Temple City lodge
No. % at Manti on Saturday night.
On arrival of the train at Manti a
committee was in waiting, who showed
he visitors every attention. The meet
ng of the lodge was attended by the
of the members. The purpose
IF the grand masters visit was accom-
1lished and great good will result to
he lodge in consequence. The grand
masters thoughtful and appropriate
were received in the true
spirit of fraternity, as was the grand
'ecretary's speech of Cancellation. On
Sunday morning Brother Parsons. no.
Die grand and Vice Grand futile in
1ited the Salt Lakers to take a ride,
which they accepted, and had a most
enjoyable time seeing the beauties of
daati's landscape and partaking of the
hospitality of the two brothers. The
rio returned home Sunday afternoon,
ceiling amply repaid for their long
Quincy undertaken in the name of
paternity.
The Utah Odd Fellow for June will |
,e out on Tuesday and will contain |
many pages of interesting news.
Rebekahs-In the rush, the work and |
worry of life it would seem that man
lind had but one object before il; that |
he What shall we eat. and what |
hall we drink. and wherewithal snail /
Ve be clothed % was the one all |
.bsorbing aim of life. But if we OBJ
erve more closely we shall find that |
ach individual is instinctively reach
ng out to meet the moral, the spirit
al and intellectual needs of the hui
nan race; and so we find people gath
ring in clubs, societies. guilds and |
MONS of every sort, that they may
nd a better realization of their hopes
nd desires. There are organizations
hat have stood in the world like bea-
on lights to the storm tossed mariner.
heir high aims and moral purposes
ave Won the admiration and respect
f the world in general, and conspic-
Gus among these is the order of Odd
fellowship. closely allied to and a part
which is the degree of Rebekah
anne Rebekah is fidelity. constancy.
ting name for the order that receives
aithful and true womanhood and
laces woman side by side with her
rother Odd Fellow. To seek for and
} follow after whatsoever is lovely
nd pure and of good report is an in
motion OF holy writ. If the question
ere asked the uegTee candidate Tor
Why are you going TO unite
18th the Rebekahs? the reply would
e: The order stands high in the
stimation of the public. They are
1cial. 1 have friends who are mem
ers. 1t is place where one may pass
way pleasant evenings"
But when they have listened to the
of our beautiful ritual and
ltered into the bonds of union with
lie order, they are held, not alone by
lie reasons just named, but the triple
nks bind each heart together in
love and truth, and broad