The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-10

proud record for the fraternity in
the statement of Past Grand Master
Chase when he pointed out that the
expenditures for the San Francisco dis
aster by Odd Fellows. though hand
ling vast sums OF money to relieve that
distressfu affair, were made in such
scrupufously honest manner, as to
cause national comment upon the
high character of American Odd Eel
lows. There was not a member OF
the order present, who was not filed
with pride to realize that sthe great
institution OF friendship, love and
truth, is controlled by men whose
character and integrity ever stand
guard at the door OF business hon
esty. Odd Fellows are either honest
men or not Odd Fellows at all, and
a true Odd Fellow will resent q re-
fiection upon the integrity of the
Three Links. almost as freely as IL
made against some on precious to
his very heart
If no other great iesson was pro-
pounded at this meeting. Il can be
truly said OF all things most sacred
to the name OF ODD Fellowship. none
can take higher PLACE than personal
integrity of character.
At this meeting the han was fully
seated and the occasion will long be
remembered as one of unusual in
terest There were brothers present
from far out parts OF the state. who
spoke with cheering words OF the
good things being done by their
lodges. Speeches were made that ex-
pressed the ethical and sacred ele-
ment of the fraternity in such terms
as caused every heart TO feel q thrill
OF JOY as the speakers reviewed their
experiences. Brother Davis, past
grand patriarch. was there. and may
his strength not soon fail him to pre-
vent his constant attendance,
Fitzhugh was a splendid host Her
part was beautifully done. The meet
ing concluded with smoker and
when the hour Of II had come, the
lodge was closed IN form.
Patrick Henry lodge, No, lie, Is
moving on with rapid strides. De-
gree work will hereafter be on the
arst and second Tuesday nights
which Will give the staff OF the de-
gree team the other two nights in
each month chance to rehearse.
Brother Dickinson is alive with the
work and every member Of the lodge
should give him the heartiest support.
He is planning TO be at the next meet
ing OF the sovereign Nran1 todEe In
Baltimore. II he should go there
with his degree STAFF, he may be ex-
pected to bring back honors that will
reflect credit on the order in virginia
The good of the order committee
announces that an unusual surprise
may be expected very soon, so tho
brothers should attend. else they may
miss something worth while
Progressive Rehckah, No. IS, L. o.
o. r., has now eighty-four splendid
mem hers In good standing. This IL
probably one OF the finest Rebekah
aggr egations IN the country Their
meetings are every Thursday night,
corner Harrison and Broad streets.
Brother Dickinson is master OF the
degree work for the Rebekahs and his
work is supurb. The new robes for
degree work are being considered and
the ladies are getting together TO Oh
tain those Every member OF tho
lodge liz urged 20 attend the meetings
and lend their support to the officers
in carrying on the work.
It has leaked out that Patrick
Henry ia going 10 give the ladies' an
other surprise real soon