The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-05
/ THE FRHTERNHL SOCIETIES
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Odd Fellowship's teachings are calcu.
lated to make men good, and although
not a religion as known among the
sectarians of the world, yet it lead;
men to that height of living that has
been declared to be pure and undefileo
religion" The order has prospered, and
the practice of its principles are des-
tined to keep it for all time, as it has
been for more than three-quarterS of q
century, the greatest mutual beneflcla
organization of the world, and an eX-
ample for all other organizations to
copy
If there is one thing more than an
other. for the good of the order, 1t is
the occasional open meeting into which
the public may be invited, not TO listen
TO the music of the band or merely TO
feast the eye upon the glitter OF our
paraphernalia, but to receive the valu-
able information which well-informed
representatives of its principles have
to impart, and also, which commun-
ity ought to know, for the satisfaction,
if nothing more, of being assured that
though the institution is secret one, II
neV ertheiess is worthy of public conf
dence and respectful consideration.
The secrets of Odd Fellowship be-
long to Odd Fellows, but the secrets,
while important TO the security OF the
order, are not reckoned as the only
stock; they would be worth nothing TO
The community, and are worth nothing
to the Individual Odd Fellow, only TO
admit him, and allow him to depart,
and secure for him recognition when he
desires it, and when he needs it. Odd
Fellowship has much besides secrets
much indeed that is distinguishing, and
for which itself is distinguished, and,
the very things to which we allude.
modestly presented to the public atten-
ton, has brought honor, and brought
increase. For the good Of the order, let
the brethren make an occasion, ocea-
sionally, on which the people may at
tend.
Local Lodges.-Mystic lodge on Mon
day attended to regular business and
spent some time in degree drill. On
Tuesday afternoon this lodge buried
brother George II. Harris, a member of
Olive Branch lodge No. s. Park City.
The attendance of Odd Fellows was
numerous, and Noble Grand Besley
conducted the impressive ceremonies
OF the order Several members of No.
g. from the Park. were present to pay
the last tribute of respect to the de-
parted brother. He was buried at
Mount OliVet.
Ridgley lodge No. 9 met Wednesday.
The number on hand was fair. No busl-
ness of Importance tranSpired. except
the election of grand lodge officers.
Enterprise lodge No. is, on same eve
ming held a protracted session, there
being matters on hand of Importance
to the lodge. The business was dis
posed of satisfactorily to the members,
and after election, the lodge closed.
Utah lodge No. l assembled together
on their regular meeting night, Thurs
day, and with quite a number present
had an interesting session. Members
discoursed various topics, and listened
to reports of committees, who are pre-
pairing anniversary exercises. The
programme for that occasion will prove
a drawing card for Odd Fellows in the
city. No. l honors her old members in
every way possible; many Of them have
held the highest offices in the gift or
the jurisdiction. Past Grand Bucher
is a past grand patriarch: Henry Cohn
is past grand master, as is also Charles
Pepper, w p. Rowe and ]. j. Thomas.
Brother Thomas has just been re-
elected as sovereign representative.
Brother W. J. Moore is grand secretary
for another term.
Salt Lake lodge No. had its regular
meeting Friday night. The old relia-
bic members were there in their accus-
toned, places, and all had something
interesting to say under good of the
order" The faithful secretary of No.
9. Brother Past Grand William Nc
Gillivray. received the earnest sympa-
thy of the brothers on account Of his
sad affiiction which befell him week
ago, in losing his estimable wife All
who knew Sister Julia McGillivray re-
spected her for the noble, womanly
qualities she possessed-a faithful WlIe,
affectionate mother and a true friend
Her funeral took place last Tuesday,
from her late residence on Sixth street,
and was conducted by the pastor of St
PauIs church and the Rebekah lodge
TO which she belonged. A large con-
course of people were present, few
only of whom could enter the house. 1t
is a. serious mistake to have fraternal
funerals at the residence, the proper
and only place should be the lodge
room. The flowers were beautiful and
appropriate.
Fidelity lodge No. II is strong in her
youth. and the members are earnest
workers for the cause they champion
The meeting on Friday was no eXcep-
tion TO the rule that is. always some
thing to interest and instruct the mem
bers and leave them TO think OF the
privileges and duties of the order
Jordan lodge No. 5 had an interesting
session on Thursday. The degree stan
had considerable practice in degree
work and did well, all interested taking
their parts satisfactorily. The lodge
expects to materially increase in num-
hers this spring. as brothers are Work
ing to that end.
Ester lodge No. s, Rebellahs' gave
very pleasant social on Tuesday eve
ming which brought out the friends OF
the lodge in large numbers. High i've
was the interesting feature, and most
all took part At a late hour q most ap-
retizing lunch was served by the
f~6;as. which al appeared to relish !
These social gatherings of Ester lodge
are a very popular move nent ana result
"a vorablv. The sisters make every ef-
fort TO please their guests, and succeed
sdn1ira blv. Tomorrow night degree
work will be the special feature of the
meeting. and all who belong TO the
staff" are requested to be present So
iourners who belong to the Rebekah !
degree will find 1t 10 their advantage
10 visit this lodge, as they will be
treated and have pleas
ant evening.
Miriam lodge No. 5 met last Satur-
day and had a big attendance of mem
bers and some visitors. The beautIf1ed /
work was placed on the floor and won /
praise from all beholders. There are |
many bright women in No. who !
know how to make the meetings profit !
able. Cheerful faces and happy hearts /
are possessed by these followers of |
the order.
Naomi lodge No. 1 meets next Sat