The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
NINTH YEAR OF
CONCORD LODGE
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED.
AMONG YOUNGEST OF ODD FELL
LOWS 1T Is FLOURISHING.

Address of Deputy Division Grand
Master Edwards Was Event of
Evening-Ftne Musical Pro-
gramme Rendered-Many Ladies
Were Present by Special Invita-
tion-MemberS of Ruth Lodge
Served Refreshments After Exer-
cises.
Concord Lodge No. H. I. O. o. F., eel
ebrated its ninth anniversary last night
with elaborate exercises, and though
one of the youngest lodges of Odd Fell
lows in the city, in this case youth was
no bar to the completeness of the pro-
gramme offered.
In response to an invitation to the
ladies. they were present in numbers.
gracing the occasion and adding their
charms to the entertainment
Besides the members of Concord
Lodge, there were present many visit
ing Odd Fellows from other lodges. The
lodge room had been converted into an
auditorium and the seats were all TAX
en- when the programme was begun.
The entire arrangements were in
charge of Messrs. T. Hunter Hender-
son and T. M. Hoynes. whose careful
work was made evident by the success
of every number on the evenings pro-
gramme, which was opened with pray
er by Grand Chaplain w. E. Porter of
Brunswick.
Singing Was Excellent.
The first number was Little Cotton
Dolly" sung by the Ahmeen Male
Quartette. A Medley of Popular
Airs" was rendered by Mr. John d.
Strickland. Miss May Woodbury. sang
a solo, after which the Orpheus Man
dolin Club rendered a selection, which
was we'll received. "Massas in de
Cold, Cold Ground" was sung by the
tation, followed by vocal solo by
Master Herbert Powell.
Deputy District Grand Master
Charles G. Edwards delivered the ad
dress of the evening, which was a
happy hit. A piano solo was given
by Mr.. John D. Strickland, after which
the Ahmeen Quartette sang when the
Little Ones Say Goodnight" as a
close to the entertainment.
Refreshments We're served at the
close of the programme by the mem
bers of Ruth Lodge, No. 8, the ices
and cakes being handed around by the
ladies'.
Address of d. d. G. Nj. Edwards.
In his address. Mr.. Edwards said, in
part:
1T is fitting, indeed, that you chose
a member of Live Oak Lodge to ad-
dress you on this occasion. for from
Live Oak, Acorn Lodge was formed
and from Acorn Lodge this lodge was
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| daughter lodge tonight bringing you
assurances of our love and best wishes
and wishing you many happy returns
of this enjoyable occasion on the part
| of your grandmother lodge, and l am
sure, in expressing this feeling of love.
that l voice the sentiment of every
| loyal member of Live Oak Lodge.
'gFhese occasions are very enjoyable,
and / am happy to be with you and to
assist you in the celebration of your
| ninth anniversary, and to enjoy with
you the exercises of this birthday
| party
Concord Lodge has a history of
which she may well feel proud. Only
nine years ago tonight she was Or
| ganized and set. into life by only a
! mere handful, and tonight she enjoys
the distinction of having on her rolls
a membership of 240, and is perhaps
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the city of Savannah, and your
| strength, L am glad to say, does not
| lie in your numbers alone, but in the
personnel of the membership as well.
You must not make the mistake
| that many orders, and even many peo-
| pie, make by relying upon what you
| have already accomplished, and letting
| the future take care of itself. 1t is
our duty to look we'll to the future
and to build for the future. Upon our
efforts of to-day depend the future
| happiness and well being OF our order,
and right in this connection l want
| to urge upon you the necessity of keep
| ing a watchful eye upon the threshold
of your lodge, and the same is intend
| ed for all lodges.
1.-THE order is not confined to any
special class; all honest and upright
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