The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-03
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES.,

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supposed by many to date back to
Rome during the reign of Nero, in the
year SIS. A legal existence was granted
the organization as early as 1873, in
| England, and from that date on the
progress has been great In the
| United States it has been marked by
almost phenomenal prosperity, fostered,
as it has been, by the freedom for
which our country is noted. The lodges
at first were not regularly chartered,
| but were self-instituted. Odd Fellow
| ship was introduced into America, by
English emigrantS early in the cen
fury, but its true origin here dates
| from 1877, when Thomas Wildey and
John WEIGH became the pioneers. An
interesting story of the difficulties they
| encountered and overcame is given.
On April 20, 1919, however, they sue
ceeded in instituting the first lodge,
known as Washington lodge No. l.
The growth from this small begin
ming is entertaining and instructive.
The modern association of Odd Fellow
ship brings together for practical work
men and women of all creeds and par
ties. sAs is we'll known, its work is
largely fraternal. The ideas upon
which the work is based are peculiarly
appropriate, if we understand that life
ny uGeUS, SeIIlS. Ibis
is the true standard by which the life
of an institution, as we'll as the life of
an individual, is to be judged.
Life today is lived upon the high
premium principle. Life is long or
short as it is filed with deep expert
ences and effective work, or lived in
idle listlessness. To the earnest man
life seems too short to accomplish all
he desires. Our lodge ceremonies and
lNai- a,-l
US live out the principles of friend
ship, love and truth. In this way
alone will the brilliant past and pres
ent OF Odd Fellowship assure a still
more, profitable future
The Manchester Unity has four dis
trict grand lodges in the United States.
with seventy-eight lodges and a mem
bership of 6,233. The lodges are located
principally in the eastern states, there
being two eXceptions-one in Kentucky
and one in California
A new feature has been introduced
in the work of the Odd Fellows of
Pennsy vania, in the shape of an en-
ployment bureau for members only,
and the same has been opened in Odd
Fellows temple in Philadelphia.
The ladies are q great help to Odd
Fellowship, and in many ways make
the brethren appreciate their assist
g q 9
The Fraternal Union of America has
a mission to perform and in perform
ing that mission each of the subordi-
nate lodges represents a branch of the
mother tree; thus Evergreen lodge, No
151, is one of the main branches, being
the third as to membership.
The mission of this order is to protect
its membership in the hour of adver-
sity and death. to see to it that the
loved ones are not left paupers on the
cold charity of the world 1t has ac-
complished its mission successfully to
the present time, and will continue to
do so for all time, for it is founded on
the rock of safety and stability, and
the winds may blow and the foods
beat upon it but cannot shake it or
weaken it. 1t aids in obviating the mis-
fortune of poverty. 1t teaches men and
women that there is more in life to
live than accommodating the few passing
dollars that come and go from SIS each
year and each day. 1t is gradually
bringing about a situation that will
make all men equal laws will be made
and enforced for all alike. Peace, hap
pinesS and good will to all will come
when the lesson of humanity has been
thoroughly learned and selfishness will
give place to generosity nd living by
the golden rule. Evergreen lodge No.
Isl gave one of its characteristic de-
lightful sOcialS q week ago, and all
present spent a most happy evening
The parties are select, and thus all who
are present feel like becoming acquaint-
ed with each other and talk "protec-
ton as well as social matters. The
refreshments were served up in a
dainty manner by the committee, who
did their parts well. Tonight initia-
ton. Come with US and we viii do you
good.
The regular meeting of the Maxwell
corps will be Wednesday, April s. at
2:G0 p. m. As there are limitations. a
full attendance is desired.
a. o. L. W-Temple lodge met on Fri
day evening. and admitted one member
by clearance card.
Representatives to the grand lodge
will be selected at the next meeting
This lodge will send its full quota of
who will use their best
efforts to keep the level assessment
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The Red Men of Salt Lake City will
kindle the council fire at their wigwam
in the forest at the sitting of the L~rd
sun of Plant Moon common date, Mon
day-this evening, April 81. Some of
our young warriors have been on the
hunt and have brought some palefaces
to the tribe for adoption, which cere-
mony will be had before the council
fire this evening.
Many of the chiefs made long talks
at the wigwam on the goth sun of worm
moon, which were listened to with
much interest. 1t is expected that dur
ing this great sun there will be many
palefaces adopted into the Washakee
tribe. The keeper of wampum reports
the wampum belt in good condition.
The chiefs present at the last council
are enthusiastic for the building up of
this famous fraternal order in this city
and in this state.
All Red Men in the city are cordially
invited to be present this evening. Wig
wan at the Odd Fellows temple on
Market street, at the eighth run. set
ting OF the sun. All will be welcome.
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