Douglas Island news., 1902-12-31
Halls of Brotherhood.
I. O. O. F.

Christmas Day, 1902, will long be re- membered in Douglas and Treadwell as day marking the ethical progress of Southeastern Alaska.
 At 8 D. m. on that day as the "HeraId of the North" arrayed in spotless white emblematic of purity, was called on to lay the first stone in that Temple to be dedicated to Friendship, Love aud Truth, pardonable thrill of pride and joy as of duty we'll done, was visible in the faces of the brothers, sisters and numerous friends of the order, who thronged the elegant and commodious edifce to witness the beautiful soul inspiring dedication ceremony of the first Odd Fellows Hall building in Alaska. Stone upon stone was laid with appropriate ceremonies until the mystic seven had been completed with the "greatest of all, Charity.
 The odes were beautifully sung by the choir, the Daughters of Rebekah assisting in the ceremonies. pr. Gib- bons delivered the oration, and after speeches by Mrs. Robbins and John Noonan, the benediction was pro nounced by Worthy Chaplain Krause and the meeting dispersed.
 The building is one of the most sub stantial on the Island, SYKES feet, three stories, steam heated throughout, the ground floor space being occupied by two modern up-to-date store rooms. In the upper story Is situated the Hall 35x45. Cloak rooms, etc, take up the remaining available space.
 The building cost S7,O0O, and to the building committee, J. II. Hall, William Stubbins, Frank Bach and c. H. Stevens great praise is due for their good judge ment and untiring energy. Brothers, If Faith is thy prompter aud Hope is thy
 Guide, And white-robed Charity walks by thy side, If thou telleSt the truth with all thy mind; Doing thy duty to all mankind,
 Raising the lowly, cheering the sad, Finding some goodness, cen in the bad,
 IF every cause that Is good andtrue, And needs assistance to dare and do
 With trust in Heaven, and Gods good will All Gods angels will say well done," Whenever thy mortal race is run.
 TREADWELL CLUB ROOMS.
 The employees of the TreadwelI Gold Mining Co.,, with the assistance and CO operation of the management of the company, have built for themselves a home in the form of well equipped Club House. On Christmas day the opening took place, and friends from the Island and Juneau thronged the building to enjoy Christmas cheer with the men. A delightful day was spent by all present. The building covers a space 40x140 feet, two stories iu height. A lecture room 4Ox50 feet, with raised stage, gymnasium 40x70 feet, library and reading room, filled with books and supplied with all the leading papers, billiard rooms, bowling alley, seven bath rooms, with tubs, and four shower baths, lavatories supplied with hot and cold water, are some of the attractive features of this unique and carefully planned structure. Steam heat, electric lights and water are furnished free by the Treadwell Go. Twelve directors, of whom R. J. Willis is chairman, are chosen by popular vote of the men. W. A. Reed is managing secretary. The cost of the building is in the neighbor hood of S6OO0.
 In the evening the building was taxed to it's utmost capacity. Over 800 peo ple-mostly men-were present, and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Mana ger Willis presided, Mayor Tubbs and pr. Moore gave the boys little heart to heart talk, and outlined the work of the institution. Some musical selec- tions were given and the pleasant even ing brought to a close with one act comedy entitled "A Happy Pair" Dr. Gibbons and Miss McKanna spread themselves with glory, and kept the house in roars of laughter for the clos ing hour. As it is eternal truth ''That all of mans real riches, power and greatness are in his heart and mind, in his own character; his wealth is in his goodness and nobility; his strength in his patience, courage and thinking pow ers," this effort of the miners of Tread we'll to provide themselves with home in which to cultivate those true riches, must in consonance with the unfailing law of cause and effect, be productive