The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-03-10

ODD FEIIG,9Ns- OF THE District,
OF CoIllyMRIA PAY rRlB.
t-+I.ss., UTE no FOUNDER.
Impressive Service
Is .NnRatHed lh by PROMINENT Mem,
bers Who Review History OF the
: Or and Point out the Strength
and1sachinss of Odd Fellowship.

ters. Who Review History of the
and Point out the Strength
and19eachinss of Odd Fellowship.
|~fIhompson,s National News Bur
! Washington, d. c., March 9.--For
tine first time in many years peter
Ogden Day was celebrated by the
full strength of the Grand Lodge Of
the Grand United Order Of Odd Eel
lows in the District Of Columbi
Metropolitan A. NJ. e. church, one of
the largest auditoriums in the city,
was 'well filled on Tuesday evening,
March /, to hear eloquent tributes
TO the founder OF Odd Fellowship in
America, delivered by some of the
| most famous orators Of the race.
The great work Of Peter Ogden was
eitolled and the remarkable devel-
opment OF the Order for which he
sacrificed SO. much was brought: out
! in. bold relief. The three links"
and the principles for which they
stand were eulogized and there was
enthusiasm galore throughout the
evening, every "hearty Odd Fellow
catching the spirit of the occasion
and assisting to make the wellzin
ring. ~' ,
The church was beautifully decor
afed with the national colors, taste
fully draped. and the platform was
Bower Of flowers, palms and pot
ted .plants Astounding in rich profu-
siaH=====f44 f44te-xcs1ted- chntr of MefrnpnI-
ltan A. Nj. E. church, under the di-
rettion of Prof. John n. Layton, gave:
the, stage. a picturesque setting and
rendered a anumber Of classic ,selec-
tions in magnificent style =
District Grand Master w. r.: Pol
lard, leading lawyer Of the Capi-
tai, presided and introduced the
speakers in fitting language and
called attention to their = several
aehie yGdts ente IN the struggle Corr rae~
were all adapted to the oceaslop, ),
and besides thrilling the Grand
Lodge by the recital or the story OF
the BIRTH iof the Order On these
shores through the manly, persistent
and faithful Ogden, they furnished
much food for thought along the
line CT how may the living best pro
serve and fructify tho noble heri-
ta@e that tho departed fathers Of
Isra el' have entrusted to this geher-
alton.
Thomas II. Wright spoke in detail
Of the numerical strength Of the Or
der, the value Of its property hold
ings, it's influence upon the material
and spiritual life of the community
and its relation to the other great
fraternities of the District. He told
of the methods by which the Odd
Fellows Hall Association had clear
ed the massive SIS 900 home Of the
Order from heavy debt, and
brought downs the house when he
said that Washington, the capital of
The nation, with it's intelligence and
in thrift, industry and brotherly co,
operation, which, if followed by the
brethren everywhere. would produce
golden results. Mr.. Wright's ad-
dress was literally app!auded.
Mr.. Wright, 2. N. V. p, Is presi-
dent Of the Odd Fellows Hall Asso-
citation, ex-District Grand Master,
and one Of the ablest financiers and,
executive officers in the country. He
| is mentioned by host of friends for
National Grand Master Of the Or
der, and may allow the use Of his
| name at the B. NJ. C. IN September.
Judge MifIlin w. Gibbs, Of Arkan~
sas, former consul at Tamatave, Ma
| dagascar, "the races grand OLD
man, took note Of the tremendous
moral force exertcd by Odd Fellow.
| ship, pointing out further advan-
| tages that might be reaDed If there
| Is solidarity throughout the Order
! in matters affecting tho political and
commercial status Of our people.
Rev. |. n Moss, pastor Of the
church, emphasized the crying need
today of the manhood and uncom-
promising demand for fair play. rep
resented in the life of Peter Ogden,
and beseeched the men now follow
ing in the footsteps Of Ogden to ac-
cept nothing short Of absolute equal
| ity Of opportunity, equality Of ciu-
zenship, e1uality before the Jaw.
Hon. ". T. Vernon, Register Of
| the Treasury, ndded to his already
brilliaDt reputation as an orator in
an Irresistible plea for koener
sense Of unity, Of brothcrly love, and
mutual sympathy and support In ev-
| cry walk Of life, and urged his hear
ers 10 hold up the hands Of the men
OF the race and nation who are try
| ing to DO something worth while.