The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-08
1. o. o. r.
Preparations for the Grand Assem-
bly, fn June.


The representatives held their regular
semi-monthIy meeting last Saturday even
Ing 81 the Odd Fellows hall IN the Hotel
Stevens block. Representatives and past
grands from each ledge in tas city wsrs
present. also several past noble grands
from each OF the thre. RebekAh lodges.
Ridgely No. s, Mystic Jewel No. ~, and
Dsadem No. e, who we're elected TO serve
on this committee in conjunction with the
representatives from the subordinate
lodges.
The meeting was called 10 order by Pres
ident d. Rohlfs. Of No. fu2 The commit
tee which had charge of the ball given
February - were una bic 10 give full re-
port. as the tickets from the different
lodges were rot all in The committee on
badges showed several samples and re-
ported prices, and as about TOO viii be re-
CURED, the matter was laia over tih the
next meeting. A COMMITTEES was appoint
Cd to make arrangements 10 give another
grand ball on the evening OF April Is. the
seventy-sesenth anniversary Of Odd Fell
lowship. The ladies of the three Reoeksh
lodges are 10 have full charge Of the ball.
Past Grand William Is. Sharp. OF No. 81,
resigned as secretary. and Past Grand
Charles n. Hathaway. OF No. Z, was elect
ed as secretary Of the association 1t was
provided that ali subordinate lodges. en-
campments and Rebekah lodges which in
tend 20 confer any of the degrees al the
next session Of the Grand Lodge shall
notify Secretary Hathaway. 81 Columbia
street. that q place and evening may be
assigned them. This will also assist the
programme and entertainment committee
ia making provisions for the entertain
ment OF the Grand Lodge. Grand Encamp-
nent and Grand Assembly through the
entire session. from May 81 TO june 1.
A great deal OF interest and enthusiasm
is being expressed. and ali the lodges are
working hard towards raising funds in
order 20 entertain the Grand Lodge. 1t Is
expected this VII be the largest and most
successful session ever held IN this state,
and there viii probably be nearly 100 resi-
dent and visiting Odd Fellows in the city
during the first week In June. An effort
will be made TO have the merchants or
First and Second avenues decorate their
store windows with different emblems OF
the order.
Ridgely Rebekah Lodge No. s, conferred
the Rehekah degree upon two candidates
last Friday evening, and several amend
ments TO the bylaws were adopted. The
degree staff viii meet for drill and practice
tonight.
Mystic Jewel Rebekah Lodge. No. 40,
viii confer the Rebekah degree upon four
candidates next Friday evening.
Lake Washington Lodge. No s.. con-
ferred the First degree upon one candidate
last Monday evening. and will confer the
Second degree tonight. The degree staff
of this lodge Is making rapid progress In
the initiatory degree. which they will con-
fer al the next session OF the Grand Lodge.
{. Il. Hazzasn. the noble grand. is cap
tain and drifl master. and is one Of the
best qualified men in the city for that po-
sition.
Golden Link Lodge. No. 15a. conferred
the initiatory degree upon one candida Ia
last Tuesday evening, and will confer the
First degree tomorrow evening
Seattle Lodge, 10 I, is working hard in
drilling for the Second degree. and last
Tuesday evening had a full team. c. r.
Hazxard Is captain and drui master. The
degree stan will drill again tomorrow
evening.
Olive Branch Lodge. No. l. has intro
duced an innovation ct It's meetings each
Wednesday evening. Under Good OF the
Order an hour or more IS devoted 10 reel
tations. vocal and instrumental music and
speeches by the members Of the lodge. as
sisted BY members from The other lodges.
Next Wednesday evening the COMMITTEES
has arranged another interesting pro-
gramne, and ALI resident and visiting Odd
Fellows are cordially invited.
Unity Encampment. No. Z viii hold Is
next regular meeting Saturday evening,
and members OF Seattle Encampmsnt No.
a. viii be present 10 see II the members
OF both encampments can unite and con
FER the PatriaFchal or Golden Rule degree
at the next session OF the Grand Encamp-
mani