The Dickinson press., 1915-05-01
ODD FELLOWS
HAVE DO|NGS
FIFTY VISITORS JOIN FRONTIER
LODGE MEMBERS IN CELE-
BRATING 96th ANNIVER-
SARY.
Public Exercises in Elk Auditorium.
Banquet in I. O. o. F. Hall. Dick
inson Goes to Belfield in 1916.

inson Goes to Belfield in 1916.
The Dickinson Odd Fellows did
themselves proud on Monday, April
rs, in celebrating the Goth annivers-
ary Of the founding Of the order in
America. .-.-,.
AS had been previously arranged
the members of Belfeld Lodge, No.
142 came here this year to participate
in the exercises, it being understood
that Dickinson goes to Belfeld in full
force for the 26th next year. About
40 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were
present from the neighboring city and
a few visitors from other points.
The day was ideal which made it
possible for all to enjoy themselves
to the highest degree possible, great
ly> in contrast to weather conditions
Of % years ago when the members Of
Frontier Lodge No. ~ made specia!
arrangements for big anniversary do
ings. ,-z...
BY consulting the Dickinson PRESS
files, it is noted, that on Tuesday,
April 26, 1892, the local Odd Fellows
had temporary. building erected
alongside the Gem hotel (lnown then
as the skating rink and not half its
present size) in the street on the
north side. It was 40 by " feet and
was specially decorated for the oc-
casion. The weather had been wet on
Sunday and Monday forenoon and
everybody thought that Tuesday
afternoon the weather would be ideal.
This was not to be, as the weather
man sent deluge Of rain soon after
the exercises opened. Rain soaked,
as many of the people were, they
made the best of the unfavorable con-
ditions and listened attentively to
the speakers, among whom were: A.
E. Nugent Of Fargo, Rev. J. r.
Deekard Of Mandan, Judge w. II.
Winchester of Bismarck, J. H. Daily
of Glendive, Rev. L. E.. Brown, J. c..
Thompson. and J. G. Campbell of
Dickinson. L. K. .Grantier was noble
grand and delegated Judge Campbell
as master Of ceremonies.
Frontier Lodge No. 81 was about
the first secret organization in Dick
inson, it's charter dating as early as
November IL, 1887. For great
many years, or until 1905, meetings
were held over the PRESS office in q
frame building where the Kihm hotel
now stands.
This year the Odd Fellows went to
the Elk auditorium for the public ex-
ercises in the afternoon. Noble
Grand J. c. F. Parker presided and
called upon Rev. Chas. Mutschnlck
for prayer. The male quartet, COM
posed Of J. V. Jessen, w. r. Orchard,
jay w. Reed and ]. L. Hughes, furn-
ished the music, giving four selec-
tions much to the qualification of the
audience.
Attorney L. A. Simpson was the
first speaker and during his interest,"
ing remarks referred to the gath
ering Of % years ago and noted with
misgiving that many Of the faces
seen at that celebration were no more
with us.
Attorney T. H. Pugh spoke briefly
oil" the fundamental principles Of the
order. One of the great benefits was
mutual assistance.
Rev. Charles Mutschnick said hi y
tory did not tell us when Odd Fellow
ship began as secret order. 1t was
very old and he rejoiced in its noble
and high principles.
The speakers were all good and held
the attention of their hearers very
closely. ~ .-..-,...--.
At Z o'clock the Odd Fellows and
their wives repaired to /. O. O. F.
hall where the banquet was served.
Mrs. Pat DAILY served the meal which
WAS fine in every particular. The
long tables, where &C., covers were
lad. were decorated with sweet scent
ed potted plants and cut flowers.
Young men acted as waters and
everybody was served in the best Of
shape. A. few came in late, making
it necessary to set extra tables. The
banquet tickets collected numbered
121.
A. A. Harleman was given the
place of toastmaster, position that
he filled to the delight Of everybody.
Mayor Alfred White gave the ad-
dress of welcome, and paid a high
tribute to the 43 members of Belfeld
lodge present. J. III. Towberman
spoke next, introducing his subject
with story that put every one in
good humor. Mrs. George Hosfield,
prominent Rebekah, who has the
honor Of having filled the station of
first noble grand Of Golden Circle
Lodge No. "a, Belfeld, gave an inter-
esting account of the organization OF
the sister lodge three, years; ago.
There were ten charter members and
now the lodge has a membership of
90 to 100, with Sister George Pelissier
as noble grand. Senator L. A. Simp-,
son had many sweet words for the
Rebekahs, making every member
present feel very young and happy.
Rev. Chas. / Mutschnick,s one, Of the
new acquisitions to the Belfeld lodge,
said he thonght he preached better
sermons SINCE becoming acquainted
with the mysteries of the order He
explained how ttaaie order was loved
and cherished BY its members in the