Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-06-19

cere and determined endeavor to ad-
vance the interests of the Order with
in the confines of this grand jurisdic-
ton. The membership should be
largely increased and our efforts in
behalf of worthy objects multiplied.
We must bury our dead, administer to
those in need of assistance and care
for the orphans of deceased brothers.
Nearly 200 children are now being
fed, clothed and educated at our Odd
Fellows home in Goldsboro and num-
bers are knocking in vain for admit
tdnce, We must meet the situation
like men. Ochawaha Lodge has five
fatherless and motherless children in
that home and misfortune may visit
other brethren here when they least
expect it. Every new member initi-
ated into our order represents an in
crease in the Home Fund. Two thou
sand new members this year will
mean a goodly sum for the care and
protection of our orphan children.
United and determined we should be
able to attract that number for ser
vice in the cause we represent before
the close of the convention year.
The Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows is "a years old. 1t was founded
by Thomas Wildey, an Englishman, in
Baltimore, April 26, 1919. and has en-
joyed marvellous growth. Today it's
combined membership is more than
100000. Benevolent and fraternal,
il has been friend in need to thou
sands of orphans and to sick and
helpless members who would have
suffered but for the Odd Fellows. 1t
is one of the greatest organizations of
its kind in the world and it's Gath an
niversary recently attracted universal
attention.
The ritualistic work and purposes
Of our order are beautiful to contemr
plate. 1t should be easy to win mem
bers with simple suggestions of the
praiseworthy objects for which the
Order stands. Every Odd Fellow and
Sister Rebekah should find comfort in
this labor of love. Try it, if only for
brief period and the Transformation
will prove a revelation. The Order
needs the cooperation of every
member in good standing. 1t is
no place for drones, disturbers and
tight-wads. We all have a service to
perform. Let us go about it like
brave, determined men and women
should. can but feel that the Odd
Fellows of progressive Hendersonville
(and this includes the sister Rebek-
ahs) are going to double their ener-
gies this year and shall confidently
expect result that will be most graf
flying.
In conclusion, permit me to again
express my deep appreciation OF the
honor done me by this assemblage
and the generous references to my
feeble efforts along the lines Of en-
deavor in which the little talent hap
pen to possess has been directed. I
shall ever strive to so demean myself
es to retain the position in the estima-
ton Of my home people so generously
expressed by their presence on this
occasion. Although far removed from
you personally for number of years,
by official duties, remain with you in
spirit. Hendersonville is still home
and there is no place like it. / thank
you.
When Mr.. Shipman had con-
cluded, the lodge proceeded with
the transaction of business COM
attention, after which
ice cream, cake and cigars were
served. The event was pronounc-
ed both pleasant and profitable.