The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-12
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|. THE FRATERNAL SOCIETIES !
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The Odd Fellows homes, including
those for orphans of the order, with
ALP acres OF land, which, with build
ings' is valued at $3.50, 9CO. The
growth in this branch of the orde
IS most gratifying. and for the splei
did results attained thus far we a.
indebted largely TO the Rebekahs Tht
value of buildings and grounds, prop
erty of subordinate lodges working
under the Jurisdiction of the Sovereign
Grand lodge, will aggregate at least
S29,OOO,U 600, 10 which We may add $25.-
OOO,UO0 more to cover personal effects
and cash of all branches of our order.
AS beneficial order, Odd Fellowship
stands second TO none. 1t is the larg-
est order in the world in numbers, and
the strongest financially. The order
of Odd Fellows was the first to estab-
llsh the payment of weekly sick bene-
hts, the first to establish systematic
visitation of the sick by assigning one
member for each evening OF the week
to watch by the sick bed, and the first
to pay a fixed funeral benefit. We
are not allowed to discuss politics or
religion within the walls of our lodge
rooms, yet we are politicians in the
highest sense of the word in that we
are taught-yea, obligated-to be loyal
10 our country, subordinate to its
laws and love its flag. In religion.
Whne we are not allowed TO discuss
creeds or dogmas within the walls of
our lodge rooms, no man can become
an Odd Fellow unless he believes in
God as the divine ruler of the universe,
nor can he be a true Odd Fellow I'M
less he is loyal to his country, faithful
TO his family obligations and in every
sense a moral and honest man. In
short, the teachings of our beloved or
der assist largely in laying the founda-
ton for pure Christian manhood. We
must lead lives in keeping with the
obligations we have taken. In Odd
Fellowship we cannot hope to grow
and be a power for good unless our
daily lives are in keeping with the
highest order of sober and Industrious
manhood.-E. S. Conway, sovereign
representative
Local Lodges-Mystic No. % meets
tonight and will no doubt have a good
attendance. Brother Fred 4. Rowe, p
G., our captain of degree staff, is TAX
ing a much needed rest He is So
journing in California for few weeks.
Ridgely No. 8 met on Wednesday as
usual A pleasant time was spent by
the members. The reports, which are
being prepared for the grand secretary,
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and have the advantage of carefully
guarding the treasury The condition
of the lodge financially is excellent.
Enterprise No. 10 on Wednesday had
nine past grands present, as visiting
brethren from other jurisdictions, who
interested the members until a late
hour, giving them experiences in the
order and relating incidents that
came under their observation. The
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Utah No. 1 on Thursday had few
present on account of the excursion
to Garfield, which the members felt
in duty bound to attend. Jordan No.
on the same evening had a pleasant
session, with many present. who took
up the time discussing lodge affairs
and preparing semi-aanual reports for
the grand lodge. Salt Lake No 2 met
on Friday. The members turned out
well. They keep their heads ard
hearts full of good thoughts toward the
brethren The cup that is full will
hold no more.
Fidelity No. II on Friday held an
interesting session, which, by the way,
is not an unusual occurrence with this
wide awake lodge. They not only call
each other brothers, but are brothers
who let the sunshine along life's path
way grow brighter as they advance.
On next Wednesday evening all the
city lodges will unite in a union in
stallation of their respective officers
Refreshments will follow the business
of the evening, which will be under
the management of District Deputy
Grand Master Darke, who VIII not in
stall any officer as noble grand or vice
grand who has not properly qualified
himself for the position to which he
aspires.
The excursion TO Garfield last Thurs
day was greatly enjoyed by all who
went.
Rebekahs-Ester lodge, No. s, as
sembled together at their hall on Tues
day night. A considerable amount of
business was transacted. The num-
Der of sisters and brothers present
was a pretty good evidence of the pop
ularity of this lodge. The members go
on the principle that open eyes VIII
discern opportunities everywhere; open
ears will never fail to detect the cries
of those who are perishing for assist
ance; open hearts will never want for
worthy objects uDon which to bestow
their gifts; open hands Will never lack
for noble work TO do. The sisters be-
lieve in the faithful adherence 10 the
ennobling principles of friendship, love |
and truth.
There being one lady present for mi /
tiation, the degree staff retired to pre-
pare for comforting the degrees and on |
showed the audience some
good floor work, after which the candi-
late was presented for initiation. The /
noble grand instructed the candidate /
Z a quiet and impressive manner. The I
other members of the staff deserve /
praise for their efficiency in floor work .
and charges so ably delivered.
The lodge had as visitor Mrs. L. L.
Morrison, past president of the Illinois
assembly and superintendent
IF the Odd Fellow Orphans home, To-
lated at Lincoln, III. Mrs. Morrison is
IN eloquent and fluent speaker, and on
his occasion she won the hearts of che
sisters present, and brothers as well.
~ her description of the little ones
Who are cared for by the order, and
he means employed to teach them the
rue principles of life, and to raise
hem up as noble examples of manhood
md womanhood, to lead pure, virtuous
ives, believe in the Creator and ac-
a good purpose in fulfilling
heir destiny. Sister Morrison is one
# the bright particular stars in the
ornament Of Rebekah Odd Fellowship.
Jnder her able guidance the Orphans
home at Lincoln is accomplishing TO
. full degree the purpose for which it
vas organized. The home has prop
rty valued at $4,000, most of which
mount was raised through the efforts
# the fair Rebekahs of the great state
# Illinois.
\ committee was appointed to pre-
'are for another excursion in August,
which will in all probability be held
It the Lagoon on the 18th.
The members of No. promote peace
nd discourage strife and discord
hey are religious, but not sectarian:
'atriotic, not partisan. They showed