The Washington herald., 1908-03-20

NseNu anniversary u bAS4A AASAHDSASA-P o9
Odd Fellows
Thomas w Fowler. p. G. NJ. P. G. P.
and P G. r.. and George Z. Colison. p.
G. NJ. joined the Order OF Odd Fellows
fifty years ago this month 1t was in
honor Of the record which they
have made and the services that they
have rendered their lodge the Columbia
Lodge. No. 10, that several hundred per-
sons gathered in Odd Fellows Hall TO
decorate them with the medal for fifty
years membership.
Surprise for Mr.. COLLISION.
The exercises were held under the aus
pices Of Columbia Lodge. No. 10; Mount
Nebo Encampment, No. 8; Canton Wash
ington, No. !, p NJ, and Naomi Rebekah
Lodge. No. l. ]. o. o. F.
Ony one presentation was scheduled on
the programme, but both past grand mas
ters received a jeweled medal Mr.. Fow-
Ter was expecting his presentation. Mr..
Colison was not. The surprise TO him was
complete
II was the intention of Columbia Lodge
OF Odd Fellows to spring surprise on
AIr. COLLISION. He was not informed the
tables would be turned on him when ne
presented Mr.. Fowler with a handsome
jeweled medal. which is SO coveted on
account OF the few who are eligible 10
wear t.
Unconscious OF what was in store for
him. Mr.. COLLISION sounded the praise of
Mr.. Fowler, and pinned the medal on
him. After Mr.. Fowler had responded to
the presentation speech. Mr.. Colison was
decorated with a duplicate Of the medal
with which ne had decorated Mr.. Fowler.
Although Mr.. COLLISION does not complete
his fifty years OF Odd Fellowship until
next week. he was paid the honor the
same as Mr.. Fowler. who finished his
fftieth year OF membership Wednesday.
Eulogfes Are Said.
After clasping hands and exchanging
greetings and telling OF their brotherhood
since boyhood, they retired in favor Of
J. T. Petty. P. G. NJ. P. G.. r.. who
represented Mount Nebo Encampment. !
Mr.. Petty paid tribute 10 the excellent
and long service Of the two men. Lieut.
Col. D. V. Chisholm spoke next. and told
Of the unbOunded services that both the
semi-centenarian members had rendered
the order.
Mrs V Estelle Yoakley p y. c.. con-
graduated Mr.. Fowler and Mr. Colison
on behalf of the Naomi Sisterhood OF the
Rebekah Lodge EncOmiums and pane
gyrics filled the air.
The rest of the programme OF the even
ing was devoted &c musical selections. H
J.. Shackelford sang comic songs. The
Rebew Orchestra, under the leadership
of Henry w. Weber, conductor. played
several selections and accompanied
Charles Bayly. who sang soprano selec-
tions. and Mrs. d. Olin Leech, who sang
contralto solos.
+. c. Grumley entertained with reading.
The Ladies Quartet. composed of Mrs.
j. NJ. Smart. Mrs. Frances Shore. Mrs
Mary NJ Scott, and Miss Margaret Stan
diford sang
". Alfred Falconer and Miss Louise
McDermOt each Tecited Mrs. B. H.
Smart sang soprano selections. W. L.
Thornton sang illustrated songs. and the
Mysterious Alilburn. preStidgitatOr per-
formed several bewildering tricks OF leg
erdemain.
Afterward the floor was cleared and
dance was held
Mr.. Fowler a MaFyIander
Thomas W. Fowler was born in Mary
land, came to this city 70 reside when
eleven years old. and has lived here since
1916; was in the book and newspaper busi-
ness in the latter SOS enlisted in 1861
under Lincolns call for 1900 volunteers,
serving in the Metropolitan Rifles, under
Capt Nally and Lieut.. Chauncey: was in
the departmental service from 1854 10
1870. and has been actively engaged in the
real estate business in this city from 1870
TO the present time.
HIS record in Odd Fellowship is unique
lie has been exceptionally active and
faithful from his admission, in 1858, 20 the
present. and has been member of and
has taken an earnest interest in all
branches Of the order from the subordi-
nate lodge 10 the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The supreme controlling body among Odd
Fellows.
He has efficiently filed all the more i'm
portant Offices in his lodge. encanpment,
the local Grand Lodge. Grand Encamp-
ment. Uniformed Patriarchs. the Canton.
the Mutual Relief Association, in which
he collected and paid out s7S.4l55e and
the Library Association.
He has been active In the management
OF the trust and charity funds. the Odd
Fellows Hall. and in raising and forward
- funds for relief in cases OF epidemics.
~rh caiamities as the Chicago fire
San Francisco earthquake.
been scribe OF his encampment
ty-fOur years. and has written
- pass VI AtthAQN III tic StNEfdl
Of the order. and has collected
branches over Sl9i,7N
ons and grandsons are with him
order
a member of the official board
ley Chapel Methodist Episcopal
Of the Oldest Inhabitants Asso-
and OF Federal Lodge, No. l, OF
sonic order.
lrder Of Odd Fellows in this and
jurisdictions recognize his worth
ze his advice and friendship.
Native OF Washington,
T. Colison was born in the Dis
1894 and has resided here all his
earning the trade of carpenter. he
ed working as such until 1868.
was appointed lumber inspector
District Of Columbia. and is hold
position at the present time.
ecame an Odd Fellow by being
into Columbia Lodge, No. 10. on
,. 1858. He was installed as noble
January l. 1852. and was admitted
Grand Lodge July IA. 1862 He
ected grand master July Is 1902
my years he has been chairman of
lool committee Of Columbia Lodge
duty II rs 20 visit the widows OF de-
members and see to the comfort of
hans and report IL any are In need
eca1ne an encaInpment member nv
ion into Mount Nebo Encampment
9ctooer-2o, 1888. He Is member OF
Rebekah Lodge. /. o. o. F.; Of the
Encampment and Of Canton
lSton, No. l. Patriarchs Militant
a member Of Gorsuch Methodist
pal Church and a past master OF
Lodge OF Masons. He is also a