The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-10

preiudfce: hence it is often con
dernued as an organization, character
lied as its name would seem 10 imply
rather for levity and amusement ina.
for fidelity to the noble object at Whlcl
If processes to aim. In the commences
of conscious merit il courts scrutins'
into it's principles and practices WIZ
the assurance that an enlightened pup
lie opinion will render an Impaftisl
Judgment on the standard of excellence
that the order claims. The motto %
odd Fellowship is Friendship, Love
and Truth"
Friendship is truly a noble sentiment
and one that we'll deserves the exaitee
rank which Odd Fellowship assigns 10
it, In the time of prosperity IL Is easy
TO assume a friendly demeanor' even
professions of love and esteem may CO.
exist with the most hollow ana SUPER
fetal sentiment But in the season OF
adversiry. the professed friend is called
upon to show the depth of his at
tachment-to abandon ease-to part
with a portion of his goods. or even
to risk his life. Genuine friendship
will endure this test; and, when all
advantageous circumstances are re-
moved, it will abide the gathering
storm, and shine brightest in the dark
est hour.
Lovely frequently meeting to-
gether in friendly association the mem
bers of our fraternity become mutually
interested in the welfare of each other.
A kindly sentiment is thus enklndled
in the breasts of all, which, expanding
into a genuine sympathy, is ever ready
TO nelp a brother when oppressed by
affiiction. We wish to impress upon
mankind the great principle of uni
versal love-which goes behind the dis
tinctions of sect, party and nation;
recognizes all men as brothers, and
bids US do unto others as we would
they should do unto US.
Truth-Truth follows close after love,
and has an intimate connection with
it. it is the spontaneous result of gen.
uine and constant love. If you are
faithful TO its behests, truth viii aD-
pear in all you say and do, as an in
trinsic ornament of character If
love is the fundamental element of all
morality, truth is the imperial virtue.
To speak the truth, in love, is the car
dinal distinction of good Odd Fellow.
Religious Aspect - Odd Fellowship
is moral, not a religious, organiza-
ton. The religious world is divided
into many sects, each intent upon the
promotion of its peculiar plans and in
terests, and in consequence is wanting
in that unity of action so essential in
every secular institution to the secure
ment of those great results which il
lustrate the triumph of berevolence
and charity. This want is. IN a good
degree, met by the employment of en-
agency not subject to such a disability
and in which men of many sects and
creeds may cordially cooperate and Ia
Dor, upon common ground, for the re-
lief of human suffering. Such an in
stitution is Odd Fellowship
Local Lodges-Mystic Lodge No. %
on Monday night had an interesting
session. The brothers took time to dis
cuss several matters that came I'D for
action and showed by their votes that
they were interested in lodge affairs.
The committee appointed to make ar
rangements for the joint social of No.
p and Ester Rebekah lodge on the 18th.
reported progress Tonight the degree
staff will Grill in the initiatory degree
ard in week or two three applicants
VIII be initiated.
Ridgely No. met as usual on
Wednesday night and had an informal
discussion Of some proposed amend
ments to the bylaws of the lodge
Enterprise Lodge No. Is had a num-
Der OF the members present on
Wednesday, who appeared to enjoy the
session.
Utah No. I met Thursday and trans
acted considerable business. This lodge
never neglectS to look after the widows
and orphans of deceased members;
they see that they do not suffer for
necessary supplies or that the children
lack for educational opportunities.
Jordan No. 3 assembled together on
Thursday and had an average number
present. There was no special business
before the lodge, but the brothers had
a pleasant time talking on various sub
1ectS OF interest that related to the
progress of the lodge and the order in
general.
Salt Lake lodge No. ? gathered in her
members on Friday and did not lack
for business. Judge z. D. Hoge was
requested to deliver his address which
he gave before No. d a short time ago
TO the city brothers. He will give it
next Friday night, and all the members
of city lodges and sojourning brethren
are cordially invited to attend and
listen TO an able discourse. Brother
Hoge is grand guardian of the sover-
elgn grand lodge, an able speaker and
earnest exponent of the principles
which odd Fellowship teaches
Fidelity No. Il had their regular
weekly meeting on Friday. A large
number was present and several mat
ters of business were looked after.
Past Commander W. S. Flewelling
and A. A. Sumner were down from Og-
den on Saturday terviewing the re-
sort people to maze arrangements for
grand time in the near future at
either Saltair or Garfield. 1t is intend
ed 70 have a competitive drill on this
occasion between the patriarchs mill
tant. l. o. o. F., the uniform rank, K
of P. and a. O. L. w. which will be of
a specially attractive nature. with a
valuable prize for the winners.
The grand master and grand secre-
tary visited Lehi lodge No. % on Sat
urday night and received a most cor
dial welcome.
Rebekahs-Naomi lodge No. 1 had a
very enjoyable meeting on Saturday
last. The large number of sisters and
brothers who were present had a SPLEEN
did social time. Time did not drag in
the least, for everybody was there to
do their share of the work and have
something good to say. On next Thurs
day. the 18th, this lodge viii give a
social. A large audience is assured,
for what the sisters attempt they in
evitably make a, success and make ev-
eryone feel at home. We acknowledge
"complimentaries" for this social
Ester No. met on Tuesday last, and
the large number present showed that
none of the members have lost interest
in the meetings. Considerable business
was transacted, after which a recess
was had TO give all present an opDor-
tunity to enjoy the social features OF a
Rebecka lodge. Sister Lizzie Neal of
Silver Leaf lodge of Park City was
present and was made welcome by the |
members After recess the beautified |
rank was conferred on three Young !
ladies and one member of No -
Brother Greenep. The degree staff, |
entirely of sisters, did the |
work in a most pleasing manner and |
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