The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-14
Observation-Disclosures
] THE FRATERNAL SOCIETIES /
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OluerenL degrees in the patriarch
branch is about as plain and simple a.
1t is possible to make it, yet many
brothers who act as degree captain:
find it something very difficult TO ex
emplify; and why2 Because they hav,
never learned it in the right way. They
have not consulted those who have il
and know il. The exemplification OF
/ the secret work is something out o.
which many officers make a bad piece
of work, and the candidates to whom il
is given are hardly able to grasp its
meaning. Much time could be saved by
! giving the secret work of the different
| degree in all branches of the order, il
it were given an exemplifcation in ac-
cordance with the exact language Of
! the copy held by the sovereign grand
| lodge
We had the pleasure of listening tc
| Grand Representative Butcher on a re-
cent occasion in the encampment al
! Ogden, and he gave the entire secret
work in a clear, comprehendable man
ner. in a few moments. Why? Be
cause he was master of his subject. His
manner was a surprise to many who
have not before heard it given so cor
rectly and distinctly. His simple words
impressed all present with the idea that
the exemplification of the secret work
of the patriarchal degree was very
easy TO commit to memory, and the
candidates taught in the most effective
way if the right language was used.
1t is impossible to make it more simple
or palmer. It's construction is faultless
and perfect. If brothers who are called
upon to eXenFlify it will take the time
and learn it from competent authority
they will save themselves and their en-
campment a great amount of valuable
time, and the candidates will be much
benefited.
Oquirrh encampment No. l on last
Tuesday had a large gathering of pa
triarchs who conferred the patriarchal
on two candidates, admitted three to
the golden rule, admitted one by card.
and received one application. Pretty
good business for one night a week
from tomorrow several will be exalted
to the royal purple. and patriarchs will
find Ii to their advantage to attend
without further persuasion.
Uintah encampment No. 5, at Ogden,
is to be congratulated on having an
efficient set of officials who do their
duty and. as a consequence, good re-
suits follow. On Wednesday night last
Grand Patriarch Whiteley, Grand Sc
Nor Warden Moore. Grand Scribe Lo-
der. Grand Marshal Giesy. Grand Rep
resentative Butcher and Patriarchs c
A. Walker and Z. J. Pascoe, of No. l,
came up from Salt Lake and were met
by Grand Treasurer Anderson. who es-
corted the grand officials to No. 5,
where several candidates were in wait
ing to receive the mysteries of the
three patriarchal degrees in proper
form. The grand officers, assisted by
Ogden patriarchs, did the work
promptly and efficiently, Grand Repre-
sentative Butcher giving the secret
work. At an hour considerably after
midnight the camp adjourned and
wended its way to near by inn, where
oysters were served in abundance to
the tired and hungry pilgrims.
Jordan lodge No. on Thursday last
rendered a reception to Grand Master
Carbis and the grand lodge officials.
The affair was great success. The
supper was one of the choicest ever
set before an audience in the temple.
All the delicacies of the season, and
turkey. chicken, oysters, etc, were set
before the guests. and everybody was
in a happy frame of mind. The speeches
were all good and worth remembering.
At a late hour guests and hosts depart
ed, feeling that Jordan lodge No 9
might well be proud of what she had
accomplished.
is just now transpiring in the lodges,
as nearly all have degree work.
The grand lodge officers are also busy
in making official visits before the as
sembling of the grand lodge next
month.
Next Thursday, Utah lodge. No. 1.
offers a lecture on Incidents of the
G., of Friendship lodge, No. q. AS
Tlrnf fhTnnok
war and is notably a fine speaker, an
lecture is expected. pre-
ceding which there will probably be
work in the initiatory degree. All ODD
Fellows are cordially invited to be
present.
For this one evening the lodge will
be opened at 1880, so as to get the
business portion out of the way early.
Grand Scribe Loder went to Mercur
on Saturday to make preliminary ar
engagements for the institution of Gold
en- Gate encampment, No. 8, on Fri
day. March %. His trip was eminently
and he brought back the
good news to Grand Patriarch White
ley that his services would be re-
quired on the above date. About 30
brothers have signed the petition. and
there is no doubt of the new encamp- /
ment being a strong one.
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Rebekahs.-Ester lodge, No. s. gave
a grand ball on Tuesday last for the |
benefit of the Odd Fellows home fund |
The number present was not as large /
rs could be desired, on account of so |
many counter attractions the same |
evening, but those who were there had I
4 good time, indeed.
Tomorrow night Ester lodge holds its 1
semi-monthly session, and as candi- /
lates are expected for initiation. a /
arge turnout of members is desired /
by the officers and captain of degree |
staff.
Naomi lodge, No. 1. met Saturday
night and had a very pleasant and So /
cable meeting. The officers are eff /
icient and courteous and kind to all.
Eagle Gate lodge No. 10. A. o. U. |
W, met as usual last Wednesday even /
ng with larger attendance than has |
been seen for a long time. The meet |
ng was one of great interest to all I
present and will remain in the minds I
If the members as an evidence of what /
No. 10 can do. There were in attendance /
over 40 members, this number included I
several visiting brothers. but was made /
more prominent by a fraternal visit /
paid by Salt Lake Valley lodge. No. II, /
md too much cannot be said of the ap- !
probation of this visit by No. 10, and /
{ is their desire that such visits be |
'epeated After the usual business had /
been disposed of Brother Jesse Bur- I
bridge was duly instructed in the /
mysteries of a workman and was re-
,eived with great pleasure into the
rider. There are several applications
N the road and in the future No. 10 +
viii be kept busy. Under the head of |
GOOD of the order Brother James Kelly I
surprised the brothers by serving q
light lunch in the way of hot meat pies
md After this cnIIrSa rr-nc fh1,nrrr-l,