Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-10-31
Odd Fellows District Meeting.

Odd Fellows District Meeting.
Mr.. EDITOR Allow me a part of
your valuable space to say few words
in regard to the late Odd Fellows Dis
trict Meeting held at Island Pond Octo-
Der %. Ross Encampment assembled
at 4 p. NJ, and the beautiful work of the
Patriarchal Degree was very creditably
conferred on Pilgrim of this town.
A number of visiting Patriarchs were
present, among them being Grand High
Priest Cook, District Deputy, p. A. Rob
bins, Patriarch Iavens,( &c. N.Y. Otis, a nd
others. The work was done in a st yle
that reflected great credit on Director of
Ceremonies, Jones and his staff. 1t
would not be wise to particularize, but
the solemnity aud dignity Of the Degree
was well brought out by Patrarchs
Bishop, Pomeroy, Thompson, Fogg and
Mackenzie. After short speech of
welcome by w. II. Bishop, acting c. p,
short but very interesting speeches were
made by the ID. ID. e. p, Percy Robbins,
G. II. p. Cook, Patriarch Otis, and the
Grand Master, w. l.. Havens. The En-
campment closed at p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
ALSO P. M.,Essex Lodge was called to
order, n. q. Homer Morrill, in the chair,
aud the spacious lodge room was filed
with enthusiastic Odd Fellows, among the
visitors being the Grand Master, Grand
High Priest, and Deputy Grand Master
of Quebec. The lnitiatory Degree was
conferred on candidate by the Degree
staff of Evening Star Lodge, and the
manner and style of work called forth
the greatest praise. The first Degree
was conferred by the grand officers. The
second Degree was then put on by the
full staff of Essex Lodge. This work
was done in an admirable manner, sell
dom equalled in some of the city lodges.
Space will not permit me to particular.
ize, but suffice it to say that N. q.
Griffin was ably assisted by Bros. Pome-
roy, Spiller, Jones, Davis, Nettle, Curtis,
Pilgrim, Coffey, and Others unknown to
your correspondent. After closing of
the lodge the banquet hall was thrown
open and about 200 sat down to enjoy
the hospitality of the local Odd Fellows.
The tables were waited upon by the
youth and beauty of the town of the op.
/ posite sex. 1t is sufficient to say that
the banquet was in charge of p. e. De-
chene to know that everything went
smoothly and without hitch. After
partaking of the good things provided the
meeting was called to order by Bro
Griffin, as POSTMASTER, and he proved
to be the right man in the right place
At the close of his Introductory remarks
he called upon p. G. Rep. Bartlett to
make the address of welcome. BRO.
Bartlett responded, and in a tasteful and
eloquent speech welcomed the grand
officers and visitors. Grand Master
Ravens responded, and in witty but
instructive address made himself at home
with the gathering, and all present were
satisfied that no mistake was made when
the Order placed the doctor at the head
of Vermont Odd Fellowship. The toast.
master then called on G. II. p. Cook
who gave fine address, emphasizing
some of the teachings of the Order. P
G. Rep. Guest, from the Maritime Prov
inces, spoke briefly and he was followed
by ID. G. M. Baldwin, of COaticook
Short speeches were made by d. d. G
P. Robbins, Bros. Linden, d. d. G. M.
Nettle, Mackenzie and Others, and abou
/ O'Clock A. NJ. the assembly closed, ant
the annual meeting for 1902 of Distric
No. 5 was a matter of history. On al
sides were heard words of praise for tn
membership of Essex Lodge and Ros
Encampment. Grand Master Haven
left town at $50 Wednesday morning
and at the station he exercised his medi
cal authority and ordered Bro. Linde1
to his home until he had recovered from
the severe cold with which he had bee
afflicted for some days. The good ad
vice was taken and Bro. Linden is no,
conyalescent. ONE OF THE GUESTS.