East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-23

Medford Will be the scene of the
next grand lodge of the I. o. o. F.
and the ReSekah Assembly, the dele
gates 10 the convention here declar-
ing just before noon preference for
that city over Rosehurg, the only 9TH
er contestant. Both cities had been
doing hard work towards securing the
grand lodge, but when the vote was
taken this morning it was seen that
the work of the Medford boosters had
been much more effective.
At the session this morning, the Of
ficers for the ensuing year were
elected. w. A. Wheeler of Portland
vas elevated to the office of grand
master, while Henry j. Taylor of this
city was advanced to the chair of
deputy grand master. William Gal
loway of McMinnville was elected
as grand warden and E. E. Sharon of
Portland, and DIR. o. %. Doane of
The Dalles. were reelected to the po-
sitions of grand secretary and grand
treasurer respectively, the rumored
fight over the former Office falling to
materialize. A. w Bowersox of AL
bany retiring grand master, was
honored by being named as one of the
grand representatives to the sovereign
grand lodge.
Charters were this morning grant
ed to five subordinate lodges and six
Rebekah lodges. 1t was decided, how
ever, that the grand lodge would not
recommend any uniformity in the by
laws of the various lodges
Acting upon the recommendation
made in the report of the retiring
grand master. the delegates voted to
instruct the appointment of a COM
mittee for the purpose of securing
new quarters in Portland for the
grand officers and to provide there
in a fire proof vault for the protec-
tion of the lodge records.
This afternoon both the Odd Fell
lows and the Rebekahs are installing
their new officers and this with un-
finished business scheduled, is ex-
pected to last until late in the day.
When the Rebekah assembly con-
vened this morning, a fraternal visit
was paid by the officers of the grand
lodge. Past Grand Master Ryan con-
veyed to the ladies a greeting from
the grand lodge to which Miss Belle
Belcher president of the assembly,
responded. Past Grand Patriarch Q.
p Miller, Past Grand Master Carter
and Grand Secretary Hart of Wash
ington, also made brief addresses. Up
on the retiring of these visitors the
assembly proceeded to business and
most instructive session was held.
Before the adjournment of the
session yesterday, a tribute was paid
Grand Secretary Ora Cooper, who
had just finished her fifteenth year
in that capacity. A handsome crystal
punch set was rendered her, Mrs.
Inez Ryan, wife of Past Grand Master
Thos. Ryan making an appropriate
presentation speech and the secretary
responding with her appreciation very
manifest.
Big Time Last Night.
Last evening was an enjoyable one
for the hundreds of attending dele
gates, for an elaborate program of
entertainment had been prepared for
them. Following a street concert by
the Roundup band, the Muscovites
took possession of the streets and for
half an hour made the uninitiated
scurry to retreat like rabbits before
a hound. Following their ceremonies,
open house was held in the Oregon
theater, where a program of unusual
excellence was rendered.
The Muscovites announced their
approach by the brazen blare of
trumpets and, clad in unsghtly raj
ment, creating a discordant din and
herded by officers with pitchforks,
they paraded the streets in quest of
their prey Unhappy the odd Fellow
who fell in their clutches for his was
a sad lot. No matter how heavy his
purse or how noble his station in life,
he was made to suffer for his failure
to have Joined with the terrorizing
brigade before.
The Muscovites done with their
run, the crowd assembled in the the
ater and every inch of available space
was taken. while many were forced
to forego the enjoyment of the even
ing because of lack of room. Those
who were fortunate enough to gain
admittance We're we'll rewarded for
going early, the local lodge having
arranged a musical and speaking pro-
gram of high order.
r. Alexander, past grand master.