Weekly journal-miner., 1909-04-28
ODD FELLOWS HAVE
 CELEBRATION TO HONOR
Ninetieth Anniversary of Their Beloved
 Order
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 The ninetieth anniversary of Odd Fellowship was fttingly celebrated last evening by literary and musical program of eight numbers at the spa eious hall of Arizona Lodge No. l, l. O. O. F.
 There was large assembly of mem bers, their friends, and Rebekahs, who were surcharged with enthusiasm and soeiabiity.
 The program Nss opened with q selection rendered by the Sehlott or ehestra. The principal feature of the evening was the address of Noble Grand George. D. Morris. His. remarks were not only interesting from an his torial point but were graphic nara ton of the fraternai and charitable features of Odd Fellowship. h this address a high tribute was paid the magnificent work done by that splendid auxiilisry of the order, the Rebekahs, and tbe effective and executive efforts of Mir H. J. Suder III clevating and advancing the interest of Arizona Lodge No. l. This address iz full is subjoined, and should be read by all who revere Friendship, Love and Fruth-the motto of this great and benevolent brotherhood.
 
 The second number on the program was ballad 'Flossland,'' by Miss Blake. This was so sweetly and eff feet;veiy rendered by the young lady as to call forth heartfelt aplpsuse, in recognition of which Miss Blake fa- vored the gTathored friends with that ever welcome "Dafodils. !"
 A selection from the orchestra filled the next number.
 Miller and Happ then gave one or their popular rag-time pieces in duet, entitled. My Brother syivest, " which captured the house. In response to a second ''eaIl," this professional duo sang, Don't Take Ne Home. "
 The number set down for Mr. H. J. Tilley, recitation, was a selection from the fourth act and fourth scene of "King John," which he reeited with such dramatic and rhetorical eff feet that his hearers were thrilled and indicated their appreciation by an un- stinted applause.
 A monologue by Mir. !. W. Thorne was not rendered, owing 10 the gentleman s absence. Instead. lively selection by the orchestra entertained the audience.
 The program proper closed with vocal quartette, by that ''quartette of quartettes," as Noble Morris desig- mated them in his introduction. Their selection was lullaby, beautiful in harmony and voice blending. This ouartette was the favorites, Messrs. Decker, Vyne, Russell and Lamson. To say they did credit to their reputation is voealists is expressing mild com pliment. Their selection was received with an outbrust of applause which called the young gentlemen to the pl- ano again. Their response, "There Was a Busy Bee" was q fitting and laughable ending to a very entertain ing program.
 The chairs were then ordered cleared and the turing strains of waltz called to the floor every one who could "trip the light, etc Twelve numbers-be- sides the usual "extras '-were danced before the evenings delightful feP- lures ended
 Address of Noble Morris
 Herewith is the address of Noble Morris, which held the attention of the fraters and friends who were prlv- ileged to listen to It:
 Our Guests, Sister Rebekahs and Brother Odd Fellows: -
 The honor of. welcoming you to the Ninetieth Anniversary of the IndePen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, this even ing, falls to me as the presiding officer of this lodge and not because of my ability as speechmaker and, as such, it is with a great deal of pleasure yes, sincere pleasure, that I extend to you the hospitality of Arizona Lodge No. of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Once before have I had the pleasure of addressing some here this evening, but under different cireum- stances. At that time I was asking for votes; tonight I only ask that you be patient and suffer me the indulgence to make a few brief remarks on the history of our Order.
 The Order of Odd Fellows or;ginat- cd in Enoland in the eiohteenth cen