The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01
"RsBEkAH ODD FELLOWSHIP"
Paper BY
MRS. II. G. HAYBAll

What a bond of strength and unity
of purpose is here suggested. II
reaches deep down into the hears
of men and women and clutches them
with fraternal grip that the weight
or strain of time cannot wear away
And why should it? 1t Is the faith
and good works Of the fathers han
ded down 10 the sons and daughters
of men tha:. by this heritage, their
lives might be made richer, their
aims higher, their hopes brighter. 1t
is consoling thought indeed to
those who enter into the full spirit
of this order, that its encircling in
fluences fall about each member as
a protecting armor to shield us from
, the lis and misfortunes of life. to
strengthen our resolves and aid us
to further successes.
These are some of their worthy
purposes and, guided by its splendid
works in the past, let us strive to
be worthy of them. Ninety-four years
ago on the 26th Of April, in the city
of Baltimore, Md, by few earnest
men with purpose in mind the Order
OF the triple link, emblematic of
three of the highest principals in the
life Of man friendship. love and
truth, was founded, and from that
day to this 1t has gone on, and on,
and on, and on, in an ever rising
tide of progress. prosperity and use
fitness to humanity.
1t gives courage to the mind,
strength to the arm and hope to the
heart linking together these cardin-
al principals in bond which, once
experienced can never be overcome.
Travel where we may, meet whom
we will, there is always feeling of
safety and confidence in the heart
that in the emblem of the three links
there is a sure foundation and refuge
ready and willing to help us over
the rough places along life's journey.
Then why should we not stretch
out our hands to its beckonings, open
our minds to its beneficence, and &C.
cept 1t as one Of the guiding lights
in the destiny of man. Over two mil
lion Of earth's children are indebted
to the teachings and principals OF
Odd Fellowship for much of their
comfort and many Of their pleas
ures. The spirit Of fraternity Is
dominant factor in the human mind,
which prompt them to bind them
selves together in union Of purpose
for the furtherance and betterment
OF conditions, the enjoyment Of which
is innate in every heart. In this
way hopes, aims, ideals, purposes
are established and realized, Joys in.
creased and sorrows lightened. Sure
ly what more laudable objects could
be conceived by the mind Of man
than Is here outlined. It Is the bridge
Of hope which spans the chasm OF
peril or adversely over which the
sorrowing can pass secure In the
knowledge that in this bond OF fra
ternal brother and sisterhood there
is safety. Am my brothers keep
err? All, yes: Let us not pass by on
the other side when sorrow calls or
need beckons. It Is the expression
of these kinds Of charity that bind
heart to heart and man to man.
These principals and experiences are
the mainsprings In the human char
acter which brightens life with hope,
present help in disaster, and a
haven OF peace In an hour Of peril
Let us cherish them In our hearts
and lives, establish them in our char
acters and with a cheerful courage,
labor to the better purpose. Odd
Fellowship In its fundamental prin.
cipals Is the key to the arch of the
greatest fraternal structure of the
| face OF the earth and Yields a mighty
| influence in the affairs OF men. You
may better judge OF the benefits to
mankind from having the knowledge
that the Order OF Odd Fellows with
its attendant branches and degrees
has active lodges and a splendid roll
Of membership in every state and
| territory in the United States, be-
sides Hawaii and Alaska, who have
Rebekah lodges each and a goodly
working membership. Many OF the
foreign countries are also active in
this good work, viz: Germany, Swe.
den, Netherlands, Switzerland, Aus.
tralia, Canada and others.
The Maritime Provinces, consist.
ing OF New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
and Prince Edward Island have many
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