The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-06-23

ACROWNING SUCCESS.
THE RECEPTION GIVEN BY THE
ODD FELLOWS.
A Number of Ladies Were Present
Several Eloquent Addresses-Fine
Music-Enjoyabie Refresh
ments-A Great Time.

The reception given by the Odd Eel
lows Thursday night, in their hall over
Grimes drugstore, was crownlng
success in every particular.
Notwithstanding the inclement
weather, the attendance of members
and visitors was good. A number of
ladies were present.
Rev. J. w. Frank presided and the
reception was opened with an earnest
prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. j. a b.
Fry. Mr.. Frank extended a hearty
welcome to all present-the ladies es-
pecially. He thought their presence
would cheer the bachelor members
himself included. He then introduced
Rev. Dr.. Greasy who proceeded to
deliver one of his best addresses. He
hoped the presence of the ladies would
add encouragement and help some of
the brethren out of trouble-refoIring
to Rev. J. w. Frank in particular.
He was glad to be present for several
reasons, one of which was because re-
freshments were to be served.
The Doctor said there are some peo-
pie who are opposed to secret orders,
but they do not understand them. Ma
Odd Fellowship is grander. 1t binds
together and knows no distinctions.
The members meet upon one common
plane and call one another brethren.
They forget religious denominations.
Brotherly kindness and feeling dwell
together with odd Fellows. He re-
ferred to the helping hand extended to
the widows and orphans. He thanked
God for permitting him to live to
Il
together in all the sweetness OF the
family circle. His remarks along this
line were truly touching.
He spoke af the Odd Fellows Or
phanage and told how it protected the
boys, not allowing them to run on the
streets as many of the boys in Win
ston are permitted to do. ''All hail
to the good men and women in their
efforts to carry on the Orphanage at
Goldsboro," said DR.: Greasy, who
said he loved Odd Fellowship for
binding men in brotherly love.
Speaking of the prominent and sue
cessful business men in the towns and
cities, DR.. Greasy said that ma Or
ity of them came from the country.
They were taught and required in
their youth to go to bed soon and get
up early. The Odd Fellows are pre-
pairing leaders in the home and soci-
ETY. IN n Orth Carolina.
To the delight of the large assem-
bly,, the DR.. read a humorous selection
entitled "How Jennie Eased Her
Mind. -
Rev. G. w. Callahan responded to
a call and made few appropriate re-
marks. He said he did not see the
goat previously referred to when he
entered the door, but he saw him after
he got in the room.
Mr.. G.. Erist also made short talk.
He said he came from Salem, where
the people are said to eat five meals
day.
He said he came from family of
Odd Fellows and alluded to the fact
that his father, an Odd Fellow, and
S3 years of age, was present at the re-
ceptiOn.
Next on the program was refresh
ments, consisting of ice-cream, lemon
ade and cake, and it is needless to say
that they were enjoyed.
Rev. j. A. B. Fry made an encour-
aging address. He said that one of
the objects of the order was to make
men what the good women would like
to have them be.
DR.. Greasy, in response to another
invitation, made few more remarks.
He referred to the fact that Mr.. L. f.
Crist, who was present, is the only
charter member of Salem Lodge liv-
ing: that Mr.. A. E. Giersh, of Salem,
is the second Oldest Odd Fellow in the
State.
Thus closed most delightful recep
ton. Those present last night are in
favor of the Odd Fellows giving re-
ceptions just as often as they please,
The Salem Boys Band deserves praise
for the excellent music they furnished
last night.