The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-06
Odd Fellows

( Odd Fellows
Fitzhugh Lodge, No. 80. held its
regular communication last Monday
night. AT its lodge-room. 1854 Har-
rison street. near Broad, and after a
short session closed for a reception to
lie soldier members. returning from
the war.
About twenty-five of it's members
have been in The different branches OF
the service. SOME of them going over
seas. but all returning safe and sound.
NJ. J. Dewitt chairman of the recep-
lion committee, presided and made a
most pleasing opening address and
introduced Past Grand. and Degree
Master. p. f., Penzer. Who excelled
Fmself in a welcome speechfull OF
pathos and earnestness. This was fol-
lowed with music by the William $
string band, and then an address on
the Personal advantages of fraternal
relations" by r. r. Delaney. Follow
ing this came violin solo by Miss
Duke, accompanied on the piano by
Miss Bohannon: an address "On the
principles OF Odd Fellowship. "a they
srefeiatea to the Bible and christian
hy.msf. A, Southall: violin solo by
s1iSS AAhai Gaitt 4 sflSSi. accompanied,
by her father. another selection by
tho band, and closing address "On
why ladies should Join Odd Fellow :
ship by that veteran Odd Fellow,
IL II. Reinhard, AS closing incl
dent Of the program and a pleasing
surprise TO all. the chairman present ID
on behalf of the lodge to r. T.. penzcr
handsome watch chair. Brother
Prnser very feNlingly and touchingiy
responded to the gift. Refreshments
were then served TO the very large
audiance. some zoo or more. which
had asse hled, dancing began and a
m ost delightful evening was enjoyed
until late hours. The weather being
fine. the occasion was most felicftous
one
Abou Ben Adhem. Lodge No 40
and Friendship Rehekah Lodge. No
II. held a public joint Installation -ot
officers at the lodge room of the
former lodge. l. O. q. r. hall. corner
of Grdce and Fonshee streets. last
Thursday night 3rd instant. which
Was witnessed by a very large audi
ancs Of the mem beers of the two hodges
and their friends. The ceremony is
something sNsw in the order. and is
very pretty and interesting,
District Deputy Grand Master. W.
p. Jackson, Of Abou Ben Adhem
Lodge presided. with } w. Dunn and
Miss Lavie Ashworih acting as Grand
Marshalls. the following officers from
the respective lodges were installed
Abou Ben Adham: II. T. Bernard.
Noble Grand; b, G. Samwell, Vice
Grand: r. H. Sarvay. Recording
Scribe. Earl sibiey. Financial Scribe,
John Lancaster. Treasurer Friend =
shin Lodge Miss Fannie Hancock
Noble Grand; Mrs. Susie Clark. Vice
Grand; Mrs. Eiva Saunders. Record
ing Schihe, Mrs Ida nidenhcver, Fl.
nanciai Scribe; Mrs. jamie revensohn,
Treasurer.
Richmond Bundle of Sticks will on
next Thursday evening visit In its
regular order Laurel Lodge. No. 1861.
at ftx regular communication to he
held that evening July 10 at Laurel.
Quite q large delegation from the city
lodges will go out and n pleasant even
Ing H. anticipated.
Highland springr Lodge. No. -,
held Its regular communication last
"Wednesday night in its lodge room.
Masonic hail. Highland Springs. when
- odicers for the ensuing term were
Installed. ~ follows.
Noble Grand. Stuart NJ. Turner,
vicA-0rand, Milton Brown: Record.
tn6 Scribe. Wilmer Fowler; Financial
Scribe. u oseph Sorenscn; Treasurer.
Victor c.. varro.
The ceremonies were conducted by
N. b JAckeon. District Deputy Grand
MASTER. .AM)Iated BY Captain John W.
Punn AAd I. 3, Jones. q Abou Ben