The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-24
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES.

The teaching of Odd Fellowship is
not primarily patriotic, but there are
no more patriotic citizens in this glo-
rious country than the men who have
plighted their faith to its principles.
| The men who are within its circle
stand ready at the call of the country
| to step to the front and shoulder the
musket and march to death if need
be. Everything else being equal, the
man who is an active member of a le-
climate organization of men will have
larger heart, a broader line of ac-
ton, a larger field for the display of
patriotism. And why? The simple
reason is this: The constant associa-
ton of man with man upon the floor
OF the lodge room develops the idea of
friendship. We never know man I'M
til we step into his heart. The heart
is where man lives; it is the only place
in which you can find the man at
home. The lodge room is a place where
heart meets heart; all differences of
occupation, all inequalities of life, are,
or should be, forgotten. Religion of a
very orthodox character is taught The
teachings of Odd Fellowship are of
deeply spiritual character, but the
lodge never has, nor does it now, be
so presumptuous as to attempt to be re-
sponsible for the religious status of
its members. The lodge will never
stand for the church. The functions
of each are entirely distinct. The lodge
does not emphasize mans relations TO
God, but it does hold aloft the beauti-
full banner of fraternity.
Did you ever try TO take the great
words, friendship, love and truth" in
all their meaning? Each is as large
as a mountain, and as we approach it
we are stunned by its stupendous pro-
portions. The only thing in this ever
fleeting, never ending world that shall
stand the test of eternity is character.
That that shall bide the wreck of time
that shall last
Till the sun grows cold,
And the stars are old,
And the leaves of the judgment book
unfold.
With So grand lodges, 1929 subor-
dinate lodges, 4,796 Rebekah lodges, 81
grand encampments, 1888 subordinate
encampments, S14, 339 subordinate lodge
members, 127, 776 encampment members,
297, 991 Rebekah members, the order of
Odd Fellows may well feel justly proud
of its record. Nearly $4,000 900 was
spent last year in relief. Revenue
$7,S10,000. Total revenue of the order.
sS,S47 600, with a total of invested funds
of SIC, 1885, S65.74.
The order throughout Utah is -four
ishing. A visit was paid to Eureka
Lodge No. II a few nights ago, and
the interest there shown by the mem
bers was something phenomenal for a
mining camp. Large gains have been
made by No. II within a year past.
The hall is entirely paid for, being
valued at about $4,000 with furniture
1t is a pleasant place to spend an even
ing and greet old friends. The finan-
cial condition of the lodge is most
satisfactory, it being a common occur
renee for the financial secretary to re-
ceive over $50 in one evening from
sick are cared for, and the we'll ones,
they are cared for as well.
The local lodges. have transacted rou-
tine business and had some interest
ing speeches from members. Past
Grand Guardian Hoge visited his lodge
and gave an entertaining description
of what he saw at the sovereign grand
lodge. Grand Representatives Thomas
and Butcher visited Utah Lodge No. l
and gave an excellent description of
the doingS of the sovereign body
Oquirrh Encampment No. meets to- |
night, and patriarchs will find
it an interesting session If the attend. |
Ester Rebekah Lodge No. s met last |
Tuesday, with a goodly number pres
ent. The new noble grand proves her
self a most efficient officer. There will |
be a card party on Nov. /, which will |
no doubt be great success.
Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. met on |
Saturday evening, with a fair at |
tendance, but a great deal of interest |
was taken by those present in arrang- |
ing for a social and might've party to |
be given by the lodge on Saturday
evening, Oct. %. The social will be a !
success, for the reason of the very en- !
ways makes those who come feel at |
home, and a pleasant time is assured.
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Home Forum.-SaIt Lake Forum No.
6OS, H F. 3. o., will meet in the A
o. q. w. hall, Gladstone building, next
Tuesday evening, Oct. %.
OF the business to be transacted, COM
panlons should remember the addition
TO the bylaws in relation to creating
a fund for extending immediate finan-
eial relief to the families of deceased
viii come up and be voted
IN. 1t goes without saying that its
adoption will be effected by nearly If
not unanimous vote. IN entertaill-
nent in the near future will probably
come up for consideration, and lady
Mrs. I. Mckenzie. will be
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A full attendance of all the members
II the forum is earnestly requested,
n order that majority at least of the
Drum may take part in the PROCEEDINGS
# the next meeting.
Companion Mrs. f. T. Jennings, wife
# the late deceased companion, e. T.
Jennings, desires to thank forum No.
'OS for the kind words expressed in the
resolutions of respect and coincidence
Upon the recent death of her husband
She will ever speak a kind word for
he Home Forum Benefit order. as be-
ng one of the very best societies for
he protection of the home.
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Deseret camp 400. Woodmen of the
World, rendered an informal reception
Friday evening to their members and
friends A short programme was rem
Tered, the first number being an adj
iress OF welcome by c. c. Harry A.
3eers. Miss Lena Rives rendered a
PIANO solo very beautifully and re-
ponded to an encore. Mr.. Loveredge |,