The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-17
Odd Fellows

Grand Master Guy T. Horner re-
turned to Richmond last Sunday after
most delightful visit among the
Il dyes of the northern part OF the state.
where he was most cordially greeted
by his brethren. OF special interest was
his little side trip into the state of
Pennsylvania. Penn Mari is IA suromer
resort, amid the mountains IN the
western part OF that state. ami there
every year are held meetings OF every
character. This year there was gath
ertne Of odd Fellows from the etates
Of Pennsylvania, Maryland. West Viz
guuia and Virginia, and Thursday,
August Z, was special odd Fellows
day There was a very large attend
snce of members OF the order upon
at occasion. the grand masters of the
states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West
Virginia and Virginia, all meeting
there, and addresses were delivered by
each of them. The large tabernacle
was crowded with Odd Fellows and WIS.,
itors to the Resort. and a most pleas
ant meeting was had. The visitation
OF Wayneshoro on Friday. the Sth inst.
was also very pleasant occasion. the
same being a district meeting, and a
large representation was present The
same was also true of the meeting at
Greenville on Saturday. the 10th inst.
The grand master reports all the meet
and GREET enthusiasm exists through
out the state; and the results In mem
hership will he wonderful. On last
Thursday he resumed his visitations,
the irst point being Crew. where a dis
trict meeting was held. and a very
large attendance was had, and much
interest manifested. The grand mas
Ter is very much gratified over the al
ready apparent success OF his trips
The visitation of the Bundle of
STICKS to Abou Ben Adhem. at its lodge
room in the l. O. o. F. hall corner Of
Grace and Foushee streets. on Thurs
day evening, August 7. was an exceed
tngly pleasant affair Captain John w.
lunn, chairman OF the Sticks, presided.
and made most pleasant speech In
opening the exercises. The principle
address was delivered by Hon Hill
Montague. past grand. and was happy
effort. Following him were James c.
Goodrich. assistant grand secretary: P.
G. ] Herbert Mercer. city sheriff w.
r. Cassidy and II. F. Baker There was
A very large attendance. and the meet
Jig was one Of The most pleasant held
In this series Of visitations. The next
Meeting will be on the evening of
Thursday. September 4. at Metropolitan
lodge. No. IL, In it's hall, at the corner
Of Marshall and Twenty-fifth streets
The Odd Fellows of South Richmond.
including the Rebekahs. held a most
enjoyable picnic at Bensleys park.
Falling Creek. on the Petersburg cleo
trio line. Friday. August 3. The wealth
er was fine and a very large crowd
turned out for little recreation. There
was n sumptuouss dinner. and to spare
i,enioved by all, Athletic events fea-
tured the occasion and prices were
awarded to the winners, who were as
follows Fiftyyard race for boys
under fifteen years, won by Roy Jones:
! ffty-yard race for girls under fifteen
I years, won by Miss Hague; 10o-yard
race for single men, won by Mr. Hig
| ginbotham. ffty~yard race for girls
| over fifteen years. won by Miss Thelma
| Lowery; 1o0-yard race for married
! men. won by Mr.. Childress: fifty yard
| race for married ladies, won by Mrs.
| Nichols: tugo'-war, between married
and single Sncn, won by the married
men baseball game, married VS. single
men, won by single men; ladies' race.
won by Mrs. W. l.. East: bag race.
won by Mr.. Childress.