The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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eminent This is the noblest mission
that man can engage in, and he who
would place an obstruction in the way
of such pursuit can never have wen
learned the true lesson of Odd Fellow
ship. He who is wound up in the iron
chain of bigotry, whose head is filled
with Self-conceit has heart cold and
Indifferent, and will neither bind the
wounds of the stranger nor give shell
ter to the outcast unless they yield
themselves to his dictation. Where
ever man is found, in whatever situa-
ton of life, he bears his Makers image,
and however poor or even degraded he
may be in his soul, are the signs of
human equality. If we can do aught
TO promote his happiness or can relieve
his wants, we should do it; it is our
duty.
Many a small act of kindness towards
needy brother in distress, perhaps
forgotten by us, is not forgotten by
the recipient. and when the recording
angel shall turn over the leaves of the
book of life, these little A.ts of kind
ness will be found on the credit side
of our account in the records of eter-
nifty The demands of Odd Fellowship
impaired to us through its teachings
commands US to regard our brother S
welfare as our own. The command to
visit the sick, relieve the distressed.
bury the dead, and educate the orphans
is imperative, and this injunction must
be lived up to. There is no way to
shift the responsibility; the duty is
ours and must be performed lovingly,
fully and in fraternal spirit.
Points of Law.-The new official GER
tlflcate is to be provided with a date
line showing when it was issued by
the secretary.
The N G. is not required under the
law TO show the ballot to the V. G.,
but must do so to his supporters.
Before brother can be dropped
from membership he must be notified in
writing of his delinquency.
A brother suspended for an offense
must pay dues during the term of his
suspension.
The noble grand and secretary may
issue visiting cards to members during
the recess of a lodge, making report
thereof at b. first meeting. The same
rule applies III encampments and Re-
behah lodges.
City Lodges.-Mystic No. %, as pre-
vlously announced, gave up last Mon
day evening to entertaining the LADIES'.
Inc programme as rendered was of ex-
cepuonal merlin fact, it was one of
the very best ever given by this popu-
lar lodge. The audience, though small,
was appreciative, and the surprise was
general that so few awaited themselves
OF this rare treat, for treat it was.
Tonight the regular business will he
transacted and possibly some degree
work
Rldgely, No. 8, on Wednesday had a
larger number of members present
than is customary. Several residing at
a distance happened to be in town and
visited No. 9, and were well rewarded,
Tor all had a pleasant social time.
enterprise, No. ID, met Wednesday
ana transacted such business as came
before the lodge. Next Wednesday
there will be important business to at
tend to and all brothers are expected to
be present.
! On Thursday night Utah, No. 1. and
Jordan, No. 3, held regular meetings
OF an interesting character The at
/ tendance was good and many brothers
awaited themselves of the opportunity
! OF saying something pleasant of their
lodge and Of the order in general.
Salt Lake lodge, No. ,. and Fidelity.
| NO. II, met Friday. The members at
tended IN pretty large numbers. which
helped 10 make the gatherings inter-
esting for ALL
OQulrrh encampment, No. 1, held its
regular meeting on Tuesday last. one
| officer of the encampment came mn
from Manti to be present MANY were
there. The grand patriarch, grand
senior warden, grand scribe. grand
marshal and D. D., G.. P. FarnsWorth
were present. There were ten ann1ica :,
lions for membership received Next
meeting there. will be work in the ma
triarchal degree.
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Rebekahs.-In the midst of the in
creaslng turmoil of life, Rebekahshin
stands serene and resplendent in its
glory, proclaiming the strength and
surety OF Its foundation stones. friend
SNIP, love and truth, and daily exempli-
Tying the principles of the golden rule
Don't bring into the lodge room.
Anger, and spite and pride
Drop, at the gate of the temple.
Inc strife OF the world outside
Marian No. had very pleasant
meeting on Saturday night, with very
1arge number of Rebekahs present
I BUSINESS was disposed of expeditions
~, and much time given up to socia-
plllty, which are greatly enjoyed. There
! Is an attraction at these meetings
Whlch makes members 10th to STAY
away They assemble together with
Klnd thoughts toward each other. and
cultivate harmonious feelings.
Ester No. meets tomorrow night
and it is expected that several will be
on hand to receive the beautified work
The degree staff is ready for them. hav-
ing had several drills recently. and
they feel that they are thoroughly pro
! hclent in the changes and lectures and
moor movements. On Friday night Els
ter will give another of those delight.
ful balls at Christensen's, which all Sc
much enjoy. All friends are cordially
I invited.
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Zion lodge No. II, Knights of Pythias
last week had one of the best meet
ings it has had for some time. the oc.
caslon being the comforting the rank al
page on two candidates and the rank
of esquire on one. The work was wei
and expeditiously done in a manner fol
which Zion lodge is noted. The candi.
dates expressed themselves as wei
pleased with the ceremonies.
The applications of two more fol
membership were received, and tive
others voted on for membership. The
members are out rustling for more can.
didates, and rank work will be a fea.
| ture in Zion lodge for some time.
Eagle Gate lodge No. 10, A. o. U. w.
held short session last Wednesday
made short in order to turn over theil
hall to the Mogullians for entertain.
ment. Brother Charles S. Pearson was
elected to become a member of No. II
by card from Bountiful lodge No. 2S
and six applications for membership
were received, which will make the
membership 1877 by the first of the year
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