Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-03-15

uesday marked the beginning of an
rh in the history of Odd Fellowship
Delaware. as Monday Asylum
re. No. %, of this city completed
10th wear of its existence and Mon
night, with the assistance of many
Inds from this city, other parts OF
State and Philadelphia, aprropri-
' celebrated its golden anniversary
riyine an elaborate banquet at the
|yton House. One of the mos, en-
6ble features was the fact that
/ rly every man was accompanied by
ady. The entire PARTY numbered
(ut 200. All of the officers of the
nd | odge of Delaware were present
epr three, who were unable 10 at
/. The Philadelphia guests were
hbers of Cadwalader Lodge, No. 353.
he celebration was one of the most
bysble in the history of the order in
aware, and reflected credit upon the
20, the committee and Manager
hman of the Clayton House and his
h. Excellent music was furnished
the Ferris Industrial School Band,
two Of the boy sang most pleas
solos,
Iosts and guests assembled at Odd
lows Hall between s and $50 o'clock
after the exchange OF greetings
re proceeded to the Clayton House,
ere they were ushered into the
cious dining room, which had been
borately decorated for the occasion.
largo tables had been provided and
by detail had been carefully looked
br, so that the evening was one of
Interrupted enjoyment. The follow
tempting menu was served in an
client manner:
Blue Point Oysters
Celery Gherkins
Chicken Croquette la Mode
Fried Oysters
Ham Tongue Roast Beef
Potato Salad
Oranges Bananas
Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cakes
Crackers Cheese
bne Of the most interesting features
the dinner was the speechmaking,
ch continued from 10 O'Clock until
[lnght. Charles p. Maroney, Past
snd Of the lodge, opened the exer.
Ps by briefly telling what the occa
was and calling upon Past Grand
preventative James II. Appleby, who
permanent secretary of the lodge, and
; had also been selected as the toast
Eter. Mr.. Appleby's long connec,
with the lodge gave him a
rough knowledge of its history and
gate most interesting sketch.
sylum Lodge, he said, was insti
I'D on March 18th, 1850, with II
rter members. During the half
tury of its existence 353 member:
e been initiated and II admitted BY
d, making a grand total Of 371
ring the same period 2E7 have beer
pended for payment of dues, Al
en- cards to other lodges, expelled
II died, a total of 317, the presen
mhership being "a. The receint
punted to 1928, T6O. Al, while the OK
pditures we're S26, 399. 16, leaving |
ance now in the treasury amountin!
2,36l. %. The lodge has always re
Rcted the mandates Of the Gran,
ige and at every celebration ha
Fn favored with the presence of tn
md officers. On November 9th
!, an important event occurred, fou
the members being given cards il
Ter to affiliate with others in form
Eden Lodge, No. "a. As Asylur
ige furnished more members in th
nation of Eden Lodge it claims tn
entage of that lodge. On Januar
1868, a letter was received fror
iNaader Lodge of Philadelphia
ting that Benjamin f. Houseman,
mber of Asylum Lodge, was sick j
city and wanted to be taken car
by Cadwalader Lodge. The loca
&c immediately gave its consent an
p since that time there has bee
at friendship between the two lodge
representatives Of each have al
aed nearly every celebration of tt
el. Asylum Lodge has been actiy
ing the entire period of its exis
E. 10 conclusion, Mr.. Appleh
eomed all to the celebration.
be toast "Cadwalder Lodge, NJ
l. y. o. f., of Philadelphia,
responded to by Past Grand Ii.
ore Of that lodge, who said viii
dwalder Lodge does not claim
Ne don" more than any other lodg
Proportion to its numbers, not
lny has been misarpropriated ar
an officer has proved unfaithful
lfust during the 80 years of its O.
shie' New material is being adde
tne lodge is progressing and g
" IN tho near future to be oDe
largest in the jurisdiction of PEN
yania
rand Master john M. Ross of u
and Lodge of Delaware responded
TOAST Grand Lodge of Delaware.
explained fully the province of Il
anu Lodge and said the /. o. o.
ohe OF the grandest orders in exis
y and has one of tho grande
Woes; Friendship, Love al
ulh'" 1t has a noble work in visi
'he sick, relieving the distresse
l!lng the dead and caring fer t
,IS aHwS and orphans. He wish
In, 'So many InoTe oiilliidr ooe
rs equally enjoyable.
= W. Cooper Of Camden, Pa
anu Master and Past Grand Repi
as'vcc' spoke on 1.-THE Soverei
aGd Lodge" Having represent
jurisdiction Of Delaware in tn
~ for several years, he has
ny rough knowledge of its, objects q
pe, The jurisdiction of the Sow
nrand Lodge, he said, extends
y u me world and is no longer &C
W W 10 the United States. 1t is dol
measurable good. 1t had its orig
aecesslty and has grown by neces
along its pathways. line oh
uet OF Odd Fellowship is to upl
uN nd 1t is next to the church
power fol good. The Saverei
aiu M Lodge is the guiding spirit q
nalvidual member of the subor,
n, ,odse is the worker. -a..
uut Motto., Friennshie, Love a
u'n' was the subject OF d n.sst