The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-21
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ing passed very pleasantly for all pres
ent.
Rachel Lodge No. was visited on
Friday at Mercur, and though the
lodge is less than a month old, the Of
f5cers understand their duties. and
nseasant evening was spent by those
attending.
There are no.charities in Odd Fellow
ship but beSpeak lives OF self-sacrifce.
The T.acthers of Israel are examples
that inspire us. After ages have passed
we read their. lives as we find them
chronicled in the pages of the Bible
Rebekah. simple, Yet noble in mind.
was truly philanthropic. When Eliezer
tired and weary with travel. asked for
q drink. stranger though he was, she
gave him water from her own pitcher,
then gave the refreshing draught TO the
weary ones with him. even his camelS-
Sarah is believed TO be the first woman
To practice the great truths which IN
derlie all humanity, then, and now;
feed the hungry. clothe the naked,
speak to the unfortunate kindly Ruth
sacrificed all to stand by her mother
in-law, Naomi. 1t is recorded that no
part Of English literature contains a
more perfect appeal to the human
heart. Vcltaire, though no friend of the
Bible. regarded Ruth's reply to her
nicther-in-law as SURPRISING any pas
sage in Homer or Herodotus. Goethe.
well versed in eastern literature, styles
it as the loveliest specimen Of epic
and idyllic poetry which we possess
Such characters throw a strength ana
light into the teachings of our order
that. if read to be known and remem-
bered, must forever answer the QEes-
ton that so often fails from the lips
1a-<- hkas, -
ers, what are we doing? Why have
we such characters? What is the worth
of floor work? Organize your staff.
educate each party TO the character of
the position he or she is to hold aud
thus teach the true principles of Odd
Fellowship.
Thursday, June II, quite a band of
Knights of Pythias. who were in at
tendance at the grand lodge at Park
City, were driven to the Silver King
mine. They were introduced to Thomas
Kearns. the manager, who showed
them every courtesy. They We're I'M
mediately placed under the care OF a
guide, who showed them the splendid
machinery of the mine, a plant said
to be one of the finest in the world.
They descended into the mine and trav-
eled many hundred feet in the tunnel
every side. representing. it seemed,
hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1t
seemed TO be a place where nature has
stored her richest treasures On the re-
turn from the mine a splendid dinner
was provided and the visitors were en-
tertained right royalty. E. E. Dudley
acted as toastmaster, and responses
were given by Messrs. WithereH. Hus-
bands. Evans, DAILY, Graham, Patton
and others, after which three cheers
were given for Mr. Kearns and Mr..
DAILY, in charge of that department.
Then all started for home loud in their
praises of the hospitality of the Silver
King mine.
There was a good attendance at the
convention Of Zion Lodge No Il
knights of Pythias last Friday evening.
Brother Colgrove is a man OF easy
present and made some interesting
speeches. The representatives made
their report of the grand lodge session
and stated that there had been some
good work done both in and out OF the
lodge ROOM
The visit of the grand chancellor
marked an epoch in Pythianism here,
and those who attended the reception
last Monday evening and listened to
the remarks made by him were well
repaid for their trouble. It was indeed
a revelation TO some of them. and the
manner in which he gave the unwritten
work was very impressive.
A great many visiting brothers were
and unassuming manners and wears
his high honors with becoming mod
esty He sensibly states that he likes
to meet with the brothers in the subor-
dinate lodges and talk with them. as
he knows they are the foundation OF
the order.
The visit of the Pythian band to
Park City was complete success in
every sense, and the burly miners of
the Park went Wild over the music
which it rendered. 80
Next Friday the rank of page will be
given in Zion lodge. All Knights are
invited.
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Eagle Gate Lodge No. 10. A. o. q.
W. held a rousing meeting on Wednes-
day evening, the spirit of fraternity
and brotherly feeling prevailing to
marked extent. The workman degree
was conferred upon Brother William S.
Drushen. The committee on consoli-
dation of No. 2 with No. 10 reported
that action had. been taken and the