Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-11
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wealth mas and always win be found in
the sterling character and integrity OF
her citizens. We are proud 10 be num-
bered with them tonight. We accept u
as Odd Fellows and chevaliers.
Cicero once declared that the one oc-
cupation which placed man on the hlgn-
est plane Of dignity. vas that OF the
soldier. We feel sure that the obliga-
lions and drll required by the Patriarchs
Militant can bat make us better citizens
Mr.. Chairman We thank you for your
cordial greeting and We are assured OF
pleasant and profitable results from
holding our field day with you In SHOW
hogan today. | bat voice the scntlmeI.
Of every visiting chevalier. when / say
that we have looked forward with pleas
ant anticipations 70 this day since the
invitation was extended 70 US 10 meet II;
your beautiful village. But of late a
most extraordinary and unparalleled in
ducement has been offered to each visit
ing chevalier which leads us to prophecy
with Henry Fifth that He that outlives
this day and comes safe home. Will stand
a-tIptoe when this day Is named and
rouse him at the name of Not crispian.
but Skowhegan.
Again we thank you for your cordial
reception.
General II. g. Foster in responding to
the toast ''Patriarchs Militant" gave :,
country. He said the department was
founded in covington. Ky. in 1854. and
that the number of Patriarchs now in the
organization is $1,000 of which Maine has
1900 in two regiments. The department
had grown slowly at the first. but as it
had gradually developed into a good
thing for Odd Fellows, the members OF
he order had of late been quick to grasp
the situation. and now the Militant Coun-
ell has grown to considerable proportions
Is ra Di.liy inpr.-4 cling Th. =
ment Is a good thing for all the brother
odd Fellows 10 consider. as ii has a
direct tendency to make all understand
the full meaning Of the word citizenship.
Ii brings together those who perha rs
would never otherwise meet. ii Yields
more firmly than ever the three links of
Odd Fellowship. and benefits all alike
The department OF Maine Is in good con-
dttion, has learned a few lessons in the
past. sees its way clear to even 4 higher
standard of excellence. and in the near
future will rank among the largest and
best in the land.
Major F. l.. Pond of Augusta respond
ed to sour Annual Field Day. Major
Pond has always been an enthusiast on
field days and II was probably for that
reason that he was chosen to respond To
this particular sentiment He spoke of
the great benefit that had been derived
from the field days of the past by the
department. of the absolute necessity. In
his mind. of keeping up the practice that
was so manifestly pleasure and bene-
fit TO the Chevaliers. 1t was to be re-
GREETED that the weather had spoiled the
prime event that all had hoped to wit
ness, but there are other days to come
and while the visitors had sampled
Skowhegan's hospitality. il was plain to
be seen what splendid time all would
have had with a good day. The speaker
said he believed that the field dav and
the meeting of the Council Militant is as
necessary TO the organization as is the
Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment to
the subordinate lodges and subordinate
He hoped that the Chev-
alters would not feel discouraged but
would go home determined to go To Houi-
ton next year. at which place the Coun-
ell had decided 10 meet for two days in
June.
Subordinate Lodges was responded
to by Col. J. 6, Jersey of Houlton; 'srhe
Rebekahs. by Col. A. y. Nealy of Lew
iston: and IAN Outside View" by For
rest Goodwin. ESD. of skowhegan.
\ hop followed the speaking The mii
steal programme for The evening was
provided by the Portland Concert Co. and
Chandlers Orchestra of Portland Each
number of the programme was warmly
received The numbers We're as follows:
"Old Club March, schremer
Orchestra.
Cornet solo-Impromptu Polka.
+. J. Chapman
Jolly Night tmedley) Beyer
Nylophone SOLO Traumereswerren
ii. T. Skim. ''''es"e''e'
orchestral selection Fanehon
Orchestra
Trombone solo, Selected
+. o. Welcome.
'El Captain So,sa
Sleigh Bell Solo, (medley).
~, II. T. Skillin.
sweet ana Law Barnby
Mixed Brass Quartet.
All Around the CITY" Dewitt.
In spite of the wind and rain. the even
ny was enjoyably passed and the guests
~ agreed that of all places on earth
where they entertain right royalty and
Wen Skowhegan is away up in the
,horus.
The new officers of the department are
Is ioilows: Brig. Gen. Herbert G. Eos
er: Waterville. department commander:
OF. u L. Colby, Waterville assistant
lulutant general. Maj ]. F. Hill. Water |
,ilie. assistant quartermaster general;
5rig. Gen. J. l.. Small Biddeford. Mai, |
!. i. Bachelor, assistant adjutant gen |
RAJ: Maj. A. f. Perry. inspector general. |
MAJ. g. n. Weymouth. assistant quar- |
efmaster general Maj. A. b. Nealy as |
istant com general: Mai. s. W. Boone.
assistant surgeon general Maj. f. f. |
tanson, chaplain; Capt c. Il. Boman |
Capt. c. J. Fox, aide-de- |
amp.
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