The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-26
ODD FELLOWS
D R 6 A \ | I T
ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY WAS A BANNER DAY
WITH THE ODD FELLOWS IN
CARTER COUNTY - HARMON
IOUS MEETING.

Answering a call from Ardmore
lodge No. 6, the parent lodge in the
southern portion of the state, for the
organization of county association,
lodges from all over the county as
sembled in Ardmore Tuesday after
noon and effected organization.
The hall'was neatly and pleasantly
decorated for the occasion. The
members from the various lodges
present were told that this was their
meeting and to use their usual free
dom in every detail.
The meeting was opened by all
singing the opening ode, followed by
prayer. Franklin BOurland of Ardmore
made the welcome address and re-
sponse was made by } r. Taliaferro
of Lone Grove. The object of the
meeting was stated, and DR.. +. E.
Norvell of WynnewoOd, the present
deputy grand master, who was the
guest of Ardmore lodge No. 6, gave
an outline of the work and methods
employed by other similar bodies in
the state.
Temporary organization was at once
effected, by electing j. r. Taliaferro
of Lone Grove, president, and d.
T. Nisbett of Ardmore, secretary.
A committee was appointed to draft
outline OF temporary organization for
guidance governing the body. While
awaiting the report of this commit
tee some excellent talks were made
and heartily enjoyed
The report of the committee was
read and adopted, following which
permanent organization was effected
and the following officers elected to
serve for one year:
]. r. Taliaferro, Lone Grove, presi-
dent.
L. L. Dunlap, New Wilson, vice
president.
Joe Taylor, Lone Grove, sec treas.
An executive committee, consisting
of o. c. Carter Of Baum, II. A. KEN
bel OF Ardmore, and -- Harris OF
Provence was also elected.
NJ. II. Tennison of New Wilson was
appointed chaplain.
\ committee to draft constitution
and bylaws, to be presented at the
next association meeting was appoint
ed, and consists of Franklin Bourland
of Ardmore, BIB. Bridges of Provence
and D. r. Nisb.tt of Ardmore
The association decided to meet
quarterly, and the next meeting will
be held in August, the place selected
being New Wilson, where sumptuous
entertainment was promised TO all
odd Fellows who will be there, and
they will be there in force.
Seven lodges were represented in
the meeting, representing a member
ship Of 2S3. Representatives Of each
lodge made verbal reports of the con-
dition of their lodges
The president of the association
made a stirring talk and was fol-
lowed by genuine odd Fellows ad-
dress by DR.. Norvell, the next grand
master. Past Grand Master p. b.
H. Shearer and Judge c. S. Fenwick,
both of Tishomingo, and others made
excellent addresses.
Altogether the meeting was one of
the most harmonious and pleasant af-
fairs possible, not thought OF fric-
tion arising from any source
Following the addresses the meet
ing adjourned to meet again in Aug
ust at New Wilson.
AS a proper finale TO such a meet |
ing, and it being the regular meet !
ing night of the local lodge. the !
hour of o'clock saw the hall packed !
with Odd Fellows.
The work of the initiatory degree
was exemplified by Lone Grove lodge !
team and was followed by Ardmore
lodge comforting the first degree. all |
Of which was portrayed with a spirit |