The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-27
THE RICHMOND vIRG1NIAN- SUNDAY, OCTOBER q, 1918

us speak them tonight. II we have
any good deeds to do let us do them
row. II we have flowers to give let
us give them while our friendship and
love are stiil with US. One little flower
given in love to the living is far great
CIR value and witt do more good than q
wagon load of flowers heaped upon the
casket after the brother has passed
away.
IS. C. p.
Three Links.
Say what you will, you may depend
upon II, the fact is beyond peradven-
ture that the three link pin is the most
unique, the most distinctive, the most
unostentatious and most symmetrical
badge extant. There are many In
vogue moro elaborate. more SNOWY and
possessing more intrinsic value, but
the little triple link pin liz the best
com bhation, the most expressive and
impressive Of any emblem anywhere
to be found. Feel honored. therefore,
that you are entitled to be invested
with this msignia.-and- show tn-the
world that you appreciate the proud
personal privilege of being the happy
possessor of an expressive sym Dol
which represents an order that typi-
ies tho beneficent excellence and sta.
erhood--Paciic Odd Fellow
There are upwards OF nifty Odd Fell
lows homes. valued approximately at
Ss.ooo,o0e. and these are supporting in
comfort several thousand resident
members and orphans of members.
The politicians OF Russia have not,
in the past. permitted people in Rus
STA to teach fraternity and did not
permit any fraternal orders on Russian
SOIL Politicians throughout the CIV
ilized world have deleted 'frattrnity"
from their vocabularies. The message
OF worlds statesman to the Russian
people should strengthen the 10000, 900
men In fraternal orders, In the United
States, In their resolve to help secure
for themselves, and all humanity, The
blessings OF fraternity and peace. The
night schools held in every town and
hamlet in the United States. by the
members of these fraternai orders,
teach men to avoid anger and dissen-
sion. They teach men love. relief and
truth.
Those who are acquainted with the
beauties of Patriarchai Odd Fellowship
and thousands of the brothers are
know the beauties OF It's ritualistic
ceremonies. They know, also, that to
be an Odd Fellow in deed and in truth
the brothers must tread the dreary and
rugged path to Horeb, and from it's
summit obtain a view of. the beautiful
hilis and values of the promised land.
Then why not set about the work Of
inviting the brothers of the subordi-
nate lodge to join in the march of the
shepherds to the tents Of the faithful?
II will be for their good TO have them
partake of the Inequalities OF the Pat
riarchai tent and enjoy the refreshing
libations and sustaining food there be-
slowed. Let the work Of recruiting
the ranks of the marching shepherds
begin at once. and make the folds of
the tent to bulge outward with the
crowds seeking to learn the beauties
of Patriarchal Odd Fellowship Surely
odd Fellowship has done much for the
world. and It's members should not be
content TO let the world say, "One
branch is dying, the other will soon be
dead Membership in the encamp-
ment Will NOT make YOU lesser. but a
greater ODD Fellow -Exchange
IN conclusion let me say that / am
not unmindfui Of the many demands
made upon Your time, talent and
money. ] am proud to know that YOU
have responded 40 nohly and literally.
NJ odd Fellows VIZ could nor ana
would not do otherwise. and no matter
how heavy the burden may seem to us
be thankful for the privilege that In
ours. els ns hope and pray that those
who are SO near and dear to us asl
brothers IN friendship. love and truth.
yea, even Of Our own flesh and blood
may De spared to us, so that we may
all rejoice when that glad day comes
when war shall end and freedoms
nag--old- Glory -itsalf-shaii- ware in
great victory. No sacrifice is too great
Tor US 10 make now, and sad indeed will
be the plight Of any Odd Fellow whose
mead hangs in shame because he failed
TO DO his duty. Let US all live and do
so thar We will be proud TO sing the
glory ofsour fraternity when the Stars
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