The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-21

Robert 7. Daniel grand representative
Of Georgia, G. II. Carney, grand master
OF New Hampshire, +. l.. Way, grand
secretary Of New Hampshire, +. +. Craig
past grand master Of New Hampshire
VI Il. Morrill, grand master Of Quebec
w. S. McCorkill, deputy grand master
OF Quebec, Rev. f. G, Downey, Rev. +. A.
Poole OF Barre, Miss Hattie M. Smith
president Of the Rebekah assembly OF
New Hampshire.
AT the conclusion Of the serving the
courses OF the banquet, the grand chap
lain, Rev. A. J. Belanger Of Wells River,
addressed the throne Of grace, after
which the president Of the association,
DR.. w L. Ravens, called upon p. @. M
II. r. Parker, who read a eulogy on the
death Of p. G. NJ. Henry w. Hall, late
Of Burlington. Mr.. Parker touched on
the life Of the man and his nevcr-failing
interest in advancing the cause of Odd
Fellowship.
The president then introduced the
toastmaster Of the evening, P. G. IA.
Henry G. Farrer Of Rutland. After a
few Introductory remarks Mr.. Farrer
said that although everything indicated
as much, the grand lodge had not as yet
received an official welcome to the city
Of Barre and called upon Mayor John
Robins Mr. Robins said that although
it was rather late in the proceedings,
he was glad 70 welcome the grand bodies
on behalf Of the citizens of Barre.
Retiring Grand Master Frank W. Jack
son Of Barre gave an interesting talk on
"The Odd Fellowship OF Yesterday II.
w Scott was next called upon and an
nounced to speak on A Happy Thought" +"
He stated that he was most happy that
the grand lodge was invited to Barre and
upon concluding his remarks turned to
p. G. M. Frank w. jackson and stating
that he was commissioned By Hiawatha
presented Mr.. jackson a handsome pass
grand masters collar. Mr. jackson ex-
pressed his thanks IN a fitting manner.
p. G. NJ. Odell Of Burlington, in behalf
Of the grand lodge, then presented to the
various visiting brothers handsome past
grand officers badges with the eompli-
ments OF the grand lodge Of Vermont
The incoming grand master, Il. e. Per.
ry Of Brattleboro, was the next speaker
and gave an interesting address He said
that in considering the future Of Odd
Fellowship il was necessary to consider
the accomplishments Of the past. As we
look back at the 30 years since the or
ganizati0n OF Odd Fellowship in this
country, we are lost in wonder at its
work. It presents a worldwide field
Of labor and il IS not presumptuous to
say that Odd Fellowship win play a
prominent part in the great questions
Of the country and the world. Mrs. Alice
Lambert, past president Of the Rebekah
assembly, was the next speaker, and she
was followed by Past Grand Patriarch
Coombs Of Brattleboro, who spoke of
the encampment branch Of the order
The toastmaster then announced that
the company would hear from the clergy,
and witty and interesting addresses fol-
lowed By Rev. A. J. Belanger Of Wells
River, Rev. F. A. Poole and Rev. +. T..
Downey Of Barre
P. g. NJ. S. A. Reed Of White River
Junction responded to the toast, "The
Old Folks at Home and gave touch
ing description Of the happiness and com
fort Of the disabled Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs of the state, who have found a
haven and home at the Gin Odd Fell
lows home.
Past Grand Sire Pinkerten.
Past Grand Sire Pinkerton Of Wor.
cester, Mass, was next introduced and
gave an interesting 20 minute address.
Alr. Pinkerton is q finished speaker.
quick thinker and his address was spark
ling with wit. In opening, Mr.. Pinker-
ton spoke feelinglv Of r. G. N. Hall,
whose eulogy he had just heard read
He said that MIR. Han was the first
Vermont Odd Fellow that he met and
that his feeling toward him became that
of a brother
He said in part: q am glad to be
present here to note your happiness and
prosperity, and glad TO see representa-
tives present from the sister state Of
New Hampshire and from across che
borders in Canada, | am glad that
Grand Representative Daniel Of Georgia
is here to show New England what Odd
Fellowship is doing in the South. We
are all divisions of one common whole
and all are working to accomplish the
same great result under the same flag
We should not think Of being diseour-
aged, but reminder that it IS an hour
and not a day Of discouragement. We
should not take a backward step, but
ever press onward You should be proud
Of what you have accomplished in Ver-
mont. Fhe man who does something Is
the man who succeeds.
"All things to be worth anything must
be carried on the outside as well as the
inside OF the church and the lodge, ana
we should not be c0ntented with the
accomplishments Of the past but always
work We must work here at home for
our county, our order, and our brother
at our sidev
A Message from Geogria.
G. r. Robert 7. Daniel Of Georgia was
then introduced and entertained the com.
pany for the next 20 minutes. Mr.. Dam
iel is an eloquent speaker and held his |
audience entirely under control from the
start, moving 1t from laughter to tears
as bis manner went from CAV to grave. |
He spoke Of the organization Of the order
IN this country and Of its wonderful |
growth since its inception Richer seed
was never sown, nor grander harvest ever
garneredn said Mr.. Daniel in speaking
of Odd Fellowship. In closing he said |
that Odd Fellowship would always be a
blessing to its members and blessing
to all mankind. 1T is no untried expert
ment, but a living personfeation of
tried success. And now from the highest
pinnacle waves the banner Of Friendship. |
Love and Truth
The company applauded warmly as Mr.. |
Daniel took his seat, and GiIbertson's |
orchestra. which furnished music during
the evening, struck up the strains Of |
Dixie"
Miss Hattie N. Smith, president Of the