East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-07
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One of the most notable of Odd
Fellow social gatherings was that of
last Saturday evening when Eureka
Lodge No. 80 gave reception in
honor of Henry j. Taylor. grand mast
er of Oregon. who had Just returned
from winter stay in Portland. Max
ing the occasion doubly memorable
veteran jewels were presented to six
members of the lodge who had been
Odd Fellows for twenty-five and thir-
ty years.
Not only We're members of Eureka
lodge present but the members of In
Rebekahs. Eureka Lodge bears the
unique distinction of being the only
lodge in the state to have produced
three grand masters. Besides the
present G. NJ. r. Alexander and Ben
Wells have been chosen from this
lodge To the highest office in Odd Fell
lowdom in the state. And an added
fact that one of its members. E. E.
Sharon. occupies and has for many
years. the office of grand secretary.
Mr.. Sharon was present Saturday
evening and presided
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by j. H Gwinn, P. G.. and
Grand Master Taylor spoke to the as
music was furnished during the pro-
gram and banquet which followed.
The presentation of veterans jewels
was made by the grand master.
John HALEY. Jr., and d. Brusha
| We're presented with 80 year jewels
and ]. II. Gwinn was given a 25-year
jewel. Veteran jewels were also sent
to Frank Hyde, James Porter and A.
E. McFatridge who were not able to
be present.
Altogether the occasion was a most
enjoyable one. The committee on ar
| rangements consisted of r. Alexand-
er, P. G. NJ. D. H. Nelson, P. c., and
NJ A. Ferguson, p. G.
The following item from the Nc
Minnville Telephone Reporter tell:
of the marriage of Robert E. Ellison
who was formerly salesman in the
Golden Rule store of this city:
The home of F. F. Irvine, southeast
of town. was the scene of quiet wed.
ding Friday evening. when the eldest
| daughter, Mary f. Irvine, was united
in marriage to Robert E. Ellison. The
ceremony took place at $50, DR.. A
| y. Thompson of the Presbyterian
church officiating with very impres.
sive service.
After the ceremony the guests sal
/ down to an excellent two-course din
ner. The invited guests were: Rev
and Mrs A. y. Thompson, Mr.. and
| Mrs. C. C. Jacobs and daughter Alene
Mr. and Mrs. C. d. Armstrong and
sons Manton. Irvine and Harry, Mr.
and Mrs. w. F. Cary. Misses Pear
Russell and Laura Sherwood.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ellison have for sew.
eral years been identified with diff
ferent mercantile houses here, ant
| Mr.. Ellison is at present in the EN-
| ploy of Mr.. Cary. and will go to Es
tacada soon to continue his relation
with him in his store at that place
The good wishes of many friends will
| go with them.
The Umatilla County Historical So
ciety will hold its first social meeting
of the year on Thursday evening
March IL at the Commercial clul
rooms. Clarence r. Bishop, presi
dent of the society, extends a cordia
invitation to all members to be pres
ent or anyone interested in the earl.
history of the northwest and especial
ly Of eastern Oregon. An interesting
program has been prepared for tn
occasion.
Mrs. b. d. Smith left on No. II to
day with her sister, Mrs. F. Stanle.
Millichamp. for the latter's home II
Seattle. Mrs. Smith will remain ther
for ten days in the hopes of benefit
ing her health.
Mrs John p. Robinson will leave ol
| March twentietr for Portland wher
she will join Mrs. Charles Sam
uel Jackson on trip to China.
Mrs. 3. Parlett was charminI
hostess yesterday afternoon to tn
members of the Lucky Thirteel
Bridge Club.
Miss Byzantine Mousu will leave to
night for Portland where she will re
main for some time.
in this morning from Helix to spen'
the weekend
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