Evening journal., 1899-09-15
THE SOVEREIGN LODGE
Big Meeting of Odd Fellows
at Detroit.
WILL BE AN ELABORATE AFFAIR

GREAT INTEREST TO THE ODD
FELLOWS OF THE DELAWARE
JURIsDICTION-GENERAL CON-
DITIoN OF THE ORDER.
Detroit, Sept. 15.-The seventy-flfth
annual communication, or Diamond
Anniversary" OF the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fel-
lows, which convenes in this city next
Monday morning and continues in ses-
sion during the week, promises to be,
owing to the extraordinary exertions
made by the state, city and the orders
authorities, the most striking among
the many ovations rendered that dis
tinguished body. In fact, Detroit never
before, in its long history. displayed
so much liberality in decorations. The
citizens, including the merchants and
artisans, seem to vie with the Odd Fell
lows organization, in desiring to make
this the most successful reception ever
rendered to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The decorations are not only exceed
ingly tasteful, but are Of the most elab-
crate character. Drapery and bunting
already decorate all Of the public build
ings and many business houses and
private dwellings.
PROGRAM OF ENTERTAINMENTS.
The program of entertainments pre-
pared is. doubtless. one Of the most
elaborate ever arranged for such an oc-
casion. The program, although in
complete, announces the following Sc
ries Of entertainments:
Tomorrow the representatives, their
women escorts, past grand representa-
tives, department commanders, Patri-
archs Militant and their stats, and rep
resentatives Of the fraternal press will
be taken on an excursion on a steam
boat to Ann Harbor to what is known
as the "Venice of America," where
they partake Of banquet at the Oak
land House.
On he following day, Sunday all
W. .ttcnd divine service. at which
sIecilI exercises appropriate to the oc-
casion will be held
On Monday, at 10 a. m, a public re-
ception will be rendered to the officers
and representatives Of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge at the Detroit Opera
House, when addresses Of welcome will
be delivered by Hon. Hazen S. Pin
gree, governor Of the state; Hon. Will
liam c. Maybury, mayor of the city;
e. H. Sellers, grand master Robert
Donovan, grand patriarch; General c.
S. Martin. department commander Of
Michigan Patriarchs Militant, and Mrs.
Emma Haskins. president Of the Re-
bekah State Assembly. Hon. Alfred s.
Pinkerton, grand sire, will respond. At
3 o'clock D. m. tally-ho ride around
the city, and thence to Belle Isle, con-
Guiding with a lunch at the Detroit
Yacht Club.
Tuesday, to p. m. Rebekah re-
ception at Light Infantry Armory;
same afternoon and evening, at Light
Guard Armory, a degree staff contest
will come off, for a $500 prize, and the
past grand representatives, reunion
will take place at Hotel Cadillac.
THE GRAND DEMONSTRATION.
On Wednesday the grand demonstra
tion of the order will come off, and i
is estimated that not less than 20,0Ol
Odd Fellows from nearby and distan
places will be in the line Of parade
That evening has been set apart TO
recreation and rest in listening to
musicale, to consist of an EXCEPTIONAL,
fine selection of brass and instrumen
tai music and refreshments to be sup
piled by the Rebekah Assembly.
Thursday morning has been set apaI
for a grand prize drill, at the Athleti
Club, by cantons Of Patriarchs Mil
tant; the prizes to be contested fo
amount to $1,000. after which ther
will be regimental dress parade &
Belle Isle. The Rebekahs have al
raiged for Home Rally" the san
evening, at the Light Guard Armor.
which will be one of the most attral
tive features of the series of entertain
ments.
A trolley ride to Mt. Clements an
an entertainment by the local Odd Fe
lows comes of Friday afternoon, whiC
promises to be highly enjoyable.
In addition to carrying out this ella
orat program Of entertainments. 4
local lodges will, generally, keep OPT
house during the entire week to r
ceive and entertain their visitil
brethren. and will also give exhibitio
of special degree work in the evenin
by experienced and we'll drilled STATS
GRAND LODGE SESSIONS.
The legislative business will
transacted at Harmonic Hail. 7