The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-25
BARRE ODD FELLOWS
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Centennial of the Parent Order at Balti-
more Was Celebrated By Fitting
Exercises Last Evening

The centennial observance OF the
founding Of Odd Fellowship at Balti-
more, Md, was the occasion for one of
the best. celebrations in the history of
the Odd Fellows branches in Barre last
evening, there being an attendance of
over 200 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from
this city and surrounding towns, as we'll
as some who were not connected WITH
the order; and the entertainment pro-
yided was one of particular enjoyment.
The centennial really falls on April 26,
but the event was held last evening as a
matter of convenience to the members
of the local branches; and, by the way,
it is interesting to note that it has been
30 years since the first branch of Odd
Fellowship was started in Barre, Hia-
watha lodge being the first.
The exercises last evening were pre-.
ceded by chicken-pie supper which was
served in the banquet hall, beginning
shortly after $3.50 o'clock. The supper
was excellent and was thoroughly en-
ioyed by the large company of people.
During the serving of the supper, which
was under the direction of Bright Star
Rebekah lodge, Reardon's orchestra fur
nished music.
AT the close of the supper the people
went to the assembly hall, where the ex
ercises were in charge of Alex. Duncan
of Barre, deputy grand master of the
grand lodge Of Vermont Prayer was of
fered by Rev j. B. Reardon, pastor of
the Universalist church of Barre, after
which there was selection by the or
chestra. In the absence of the grand
master of Vermont, who was expected
to be present, Rev, Mr. Reardon spoke
briefly on the meaning of the centennial
of the order and concerning the order it.
self; and then male quartet, consisting
of Messrs. d. G. Jarvis, Fred Inglis, Ar
thur Bigelow and George Mackay, rem
dered selection.
One of the most interesting features
Of the evening ensued when Frank W.
jackson, grand secretary of the grand
lodge of Vermont, presented to two
Barre Odd Fellows the 25-year veterans
jewel, denoting quarter century Of
membership in tbs order. iThe two who
received the Jewels were James Harvey
and William j. Edwards, and the addi
tion of them brings the total in the
Barre branches who are ranked as wet
Grams UP 10 hDUub ~. IhiS uiebHou VI
extending 25-year membership jewels is
followed in large number of the
branches of Odd Fellows throughout the
country.
Miss Glee Wood gave solo which was
very well received, after which the
speaker of the evening, Rev. George f.
Price, pastor of the Methodist church in
Rutland, was introduced. Rev. Mr.. Price,
who is past grand chaplain in the state
of New York, is a most fluent speaker
and he held the closest attention of his
hearers for about an hour while he dis
coursed on Odd Fellowship in general
and then related some of his experiences
in connection with war work, he having
recently returned from overseas, where
he spent nearly a year IN Y. Nj. G, A.
work. 1t was one of the most interest
ing addresses given recently in Barre,
Reardon's orchestra closed the even
ings program with number and then
played for the dancing, which took place
in the banquet hall and which continued
to late hour.
The arrangements for the very sue
cessful entertainment were in charge of
joint committees from the four branches
of Odd Fellowship in Barre.