The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-27
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.
Anniversary Celebration by Local
Odd Fellows Last Evening-Per-
sonals.


Rushbrook lodge, No. S5O,Independ-
ent Order of odd Fellows, last evening
celebrated the eighty-first anniversary
of the institution of odd Fellowship
in this country. The large lodge room
in which the pleasant event took place
was beautifully decorated with fes-
toons of bunting and flags and every
available seat was occupied by the
members of the order and their lady
friends. G. f. Baker, the chairman of
the meeting. in his opening remarks
alluded to the institution i'm Baltimore
eighty-one years ago of the first lodge
in this country by Andrew Wylie and
his five associates, who had carefully
nurtured the puny infant until today
there were over million members in
this country. At the conclusion of his
speech the Lincoln Double quartette,
of Providence sang II Long for Thee"
for which they were loudly encored.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
orchestra. under the leadership Of
Professor Elisha stephens, then played
A selection which was much enjoyed
Joshua Johns, the well-known Scran-
ton tenor, then saEg "Moria" with ex-
| quisite taste after which CITY Solici-
| tor NosburS, of scranton, district
grand deputy of District No. ., made
few happy remarks, in which he
| paid a tribute to RuShbrook lodge,
| whose fame he SAID was well known
| as one of the best lodges in this part
| of the state. He spoke of the elovat-
| ing influence of odd Fellowship and
concluded his remarks by telling an
anecdote in which thc assembly had
| a hearty laugh at Attorney Carey's
expense. Johnson Bennett, sr., one OF
the mainstays of the local lodge. then
sang "Davy Jones'" in Which he ac-
| quilted himself very creditably. The
double quartette then sang the
Watch on the Rhine" and was fol-
| lowed by a recitation The Octoroon,
| by Miss Chiffon, the well-known young
| Carhon1alian, who rcCited with sucn
| dramatic effect thai the audience was
thrilled, and at the conclusion she was
compelled to respond to an encore, and
recited "rhe Little Girls View of
Life" w a. Evans, Of Scranton,
sang "Friar of orders Grey" The or
chestra played another selection and
| John T.. Evans. of Scranton, sang "The
| Chil1ren's Home" in which lie IN lde
one of the principal hits of the even
ing. He captivated the assembly and
was compelled to sing again. At the
| conclusion of the programs sandwiches,
| cake, fruit ami coffee were served and
the members and their friends had n
delightful time, the whole affair having
passed Off most pleasantly.
Arthur Wall, while playing ball yes
tarday, had fall, euff"cing serious
! harm by breaking his arm. The boy
was taken to the office Of Dr. NJ. j
Shields, who reduced the fracture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hunter an6
son, Floyd, last evening attended the
3onchor- Nichol nuptials at Fores
| City.
Mrs. Richard Reynolds, Of Wes
Mayfeld. who has been seriously il
for several weeks. is Convalescing.
Mr. isaac Benjamin of Vandling
srent yesterday with her sister, Mrs
4. F.. Crihlths, OF North Main street
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