Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
Odd Fellows And Rebekahs
Continue To Swarm Into
City For Grand Encamp-
ment Ceremonies.
PORTLAND MAN TO HEAD
PATRIARCHS MILITANT
Second Day OF Convention
Opens With Business Ses-
sions;; Grand Receptiin Slat-
ed For Tonight.

According to the official registration,
1900 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are now
IN Salem attending the grand eneamp-
ment, and according to those in author
ity, all are being properly cared for.
OF the Rebekah delegates elected, 234
have already reported IN to today noon
and it is thought thai The number will
be almost doubled by tomorrow.
Out of town delegates to the Re-
belSah assembly are loud in their praise
of the special program of welcome put
on last evening at the Odd Fellows hall
by the local Rebekah lodge. Although
there was scarcely standing room, all
visitors were properly cared for and
served with refreshments.
At the armory this morning the local
lodge again prepared a special reception
to the visiting Rebekahs and again the
visitors are eomplimenting the Salem
Rebekahs for the care shown the visit
ing delegates.
Old Rebekah Attends.
The oldest RebekGh attending this ses-
sion is Mrs. Lillian White. She is 81
years old and for years has not failed
to attend the annual assemblies, ana
not only attending. but always deliver.
ing an address. She is from Sellwood
and is the mother of Mrs. Jessie Jar
Wis, to be elected state president for
the coming year.
The second day Of the annual session
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lows and Rebekah assemblies opened
this morning with a large attendance,
the Odd Fellows meeting in the hall Of
representatives and the Rebekahs in
the armory. From all parts Of the state
came official delegates TO take part
in the business sessions of today.
The Odd Fellows opened their ses-
sion at 10 o'clock this morning in the
hall of representatives At 1880
0 clock this afternoon there was an
exchange Of eourtesies between mem
bers of the grand eneampment and
members of the Rebckah assembly at
the state house in both the m ate
chamber and in the house Of represent.
atives.
Reception Tonight
This evening the armory will be
thrown open to delegates and to the
public in an official grand reception
beginning at $3.50 o clock. The welcom
ing addresses will be made by Govern
or Oleott, Mayor Albin and r. G.
Paulus, CT the Salem Commercial club.
The responses will be given by promi-
nent members Of the lodge. The pro
gram will include several numbers Of
music after which there will be the
grand march, TO be followed by dane
ing.
At the Odd Fellows hall this evening
at $3.50 o clock there will be an exem
publications. Of Royal Purple degree by
Golden Rule encampmeht No. q Of
Portland. At 1880 o'clock this eve
ming the Patriarehs Militant will beI
given banquet at the Marion hotel.
Wednesday Program
The program for Wednesday includes
the automobile ride to be given dele
gates. The tour will be from Salem to
silverton, returning through the Wal
do hills by way Of the asylum farm
The drive will cover about two hours,
returning to the city at 8 o o'eloek. An.
other feature for Wednesday evening
will be the first concert Of the season
Of the Cherrian band under the direc-
ton Ct Oscar steelhammer, at Wilson
park. The fountain will play in eolors
during the evening.
S. +. Watkins Of Portland was elect
ed yesterday president Of the Patri-
archs Militant, II. j.. Hubbard Of Ba-
kcr vice president, Clyde F.. Lewis Of
Portland secretary and ". Z. Wads-
worth Of Harrisburg. treasurer. The