The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
9th ANNIVERSARY
Of the I. o. o. F. Lodge Observed with
Fitting Exercises at Masonic
Hall Last Evening.
Inspiring Talk Given by Attorney
Loevinger of St. Paul-Pleasing
Program Was Carried Out.

On April 26, 1919, in Baltimore,
Maryland, the first Odd Fellow lodge
was instituted, and the 9th anniver-
sary of the establishment Of this well
known benevolent organization was
observed with fitting exercises at the
Masonic hall last evening. The local
I. O. o. F. lodge and the Rebekahs
were in charge, and as usual met with
success.
A program of more than ordinary
merit had been prepared for the occa-
sion, and it was carried out most
pleasingly.
Noble Grand Henry Marpe presided
and after brief Introductory remarks
by him had been given, the High
School orchestra was called upon for
a selection, and it responded in
manner that delighted all. A reading
by Miss Eva Ross was next, and the
young lady did so we'll that another
recitation was insisted upon. After
we'll executed piano solo by Mrs.
Geo. Townsend, who also responded
to an encore, Miss Marguerite Byers
favored those present with vocal
solo rendered in her usual pleasing
style, being accompanied on the piano
by Miss Lola Scheen. Miss Byers
was also recalled, and then a quartet
composed Of Nathan Peterson, Lemuel
Briggs, Jay Winsor and Jos. Kahiler
contributed song to the evenings en-
tertainment. After another selection
by the High School orchestra, Attor-
ney Gustavus Loevinger of st. Paul,
the speaker of the evening, was intro
duced.
Mr.. Loevinger took for his sub
ject, "Oddfellowship and Peace" and
his address was an able and eloquent
effort. He briefly dwelt upon the
stupendous, appalling and devastating
conflict that engulfs Europe at the
present time; the internal dissensions
and strife among individuals notice.
able in all nations and climes, and
stated that those grand principles
friendship, love and truth-that form
the very foundation of the Independ-
ent Order Of Odd Fellows, had not be-
come so firmly rooted in mankind in
general as to eliminate the greed, jea1-
ousy and selfshness that is response
BILE for the distress in the world. The
speaker stated that good work was
being done, however, and that as it
was still in its infancy, results of the
future could be looked forward to with
eager anticipation.
The growth of the order was briefly
traced from it's membership of five, at
the time of it's inception, to today when
100000 members are banded together
in the great work of benevolence and
charity. During it's existence of 81
years the order has disbursed grand
total of $16O,000,0OO for the relief of
distress; 100000 people have been
aided, and So homes for the aged,
widows and orphans have been erected
and maintained.
What Oddfellowship means to the
Individual was then touched upon by
the speaker, and he stated that the
lessons taught in the lodge room
tended to elevate; that the worth
while things in life were impressed
upon the members, and that good must
Of necessity result therefrom.. He
called attention to certain cases he
knew of where members attended week
after week and year after year, from
the age of Fl to the late evening of
life, always deriving a wholesome
inspiration from the high ideals con-
stantly exemplifed in the lodge work.
In conclusion Mr.. Loevinger stated
that as a builder of character he could
conceive of nothing better than Odd
Fellow membership, if. supplemented
by interested attendance.
The speaker was given the closest
attention throughout, and he made
most favorable impression upon his
hearers. Should he again visit our
village an appreciative audience is as
sured. g
The quartet, mentioned heretofore,
again favored those present with a
vocal selection, and the young men
were recalled. Another selection by
the high school orchestra met with
the favor of all, and then John Bishop
was called upon for few remarks.
Mr.. Bishop responded appropriately,
and paid deserved tribute to the Re-
bekahs for the part played by them
in the observance. AS a curtain num-
ber the High School orchestra very
generously contributed another pleas
ing selection to the program.
The festivities were not conc1,,dod