Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-18
STATE SESSIONS 70 De HELD At
COUNCIL sLuFFs IN
OCTOBER.
ALL sRANchEs OF ORDER
TO MEET IN CONVENTION
Grand Ledge, Grand gneampmsnt and
Rsbskahs TO Hold Msstinss-oiant
Parade Planned For Banner Day Of
Meeting - Thousands Are Expected
TO Attend.

days commencing on Monday, Oct. 16,
Council Bluffs will be the host Of the
Odd Fellows and the affiliated auxiliary,
the Rebekahs, of the state Of Iowa. and
from present plans during these dates
the city will be visited by at least
5000 members Of the order. The oc-
casion will be the sixty fourth session
of the state grand lodge, the sixty-f1rst
session Of the grand encampment, and
the twenty fourth annual communica-
ton Of the Rebekah assembly, and rep
resentatives from each Of these organi-
cations are expected to be in attend
ance from every important Odd Fell
lows lodge In the state.
Arrangements for the sessions are
now being made by the grand lodge,
and the local committee. Invitations
have been sent out to the grand off,
GERS of the Minnesota, Illinois, South
Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wis
consin Jurisdictions, and large num-
Der of these have already signitied
their intention of accepting the invi-
tations.
Fifth Session in Bluffs.
This years meeting will mark the
fifth time that the grand lodge has
been entertained in this city and the
first time in thirteen years. The grand
lodge met here for the first time in
1870, again In 1884, in 1892 and the
last time in 1898. The session this
year will be Of especial interest to
Council Bluffs citizens because OF the
fact that Stymest Stevenson, chosen
during the last session of the grand
lodge to be grand master, the highest
office in the state, will be installed in
office.
The grand lodge and grand encamp-
ment will hold their sessions In the
Danebo hall, Broadway and Park ave-
nue.. The Masonic temple has been Sc
cured for the sessions and degree work
of the Daughters Of Rebekah, and the
Grand hotel will be the general head
quarters Of all branches Of the order.
In addition to these halls, the opera
house has been secured for the exem-
plification Of degree work and the
Broadway Methodist church win be the
scene of memorial services.
eif Parade Wednesday.
Wednesday, Oct. IS. will be the big
day Of the session On that day ar
rangements have been made with all
Of the railroads entering the city to
run special trains and gigantic pa
rade will be held. 1t is expected to
have at least ten bands in line and
5000 odd Fellows and Rebekahs are
expected to participate. The parade
Is scheduled to form at 1880 and inn
mediateiy after the parade the memor-
ial services will he held. In the even
ing at the opera house tn initiatory
in first scond and third degrees will
be exemplifed. Thursday night the
degree staff OF Union lodge. 176. Red
Oak. will exemplify the first degree.
The special trains will be held until
after the exercises at the opera house
and the visitors will have a chance to
return to their home the same evening
The meeting will be one Of the larg-
est which the city has entertained for
many years and citizens, whether az
fliated with the order or not are
urged to participate in making the at
fair q success. All citizens are urged
and Odd Fellows especially requested
to make appropriate decorations for
the occasion. The commercial club has
united with the local lodges in plan
ming for the session and everything
will be done to take care Of the visitors.
Social Affairs Planned.
The week will be marked not only
by the routine sessions Of the differ
emit branches Of the order but by many
social affairs. The past grand officers
will hold their annual banquet during
the session and a large number Of
house parties are being planned for by
those who have attended several ses-
sions of the grand lodge and desire to
return courtesies extended to them by
those who will be at that time guests
Of the city and the local Odd Fellows.
Trips to points Of interest about the
city also will be arranged for.
As souvenir of the occasion the
in charge has secured a
large number Of handsome metallic