Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-10

Fairfield. Me, Jan. 9. (Spec.aL)-
The 5Oth anniversary of Fairfield
Lodge. No. ss. I. o. o. F., was cele-
brated Monday evening by a JOINT
installation of that order and Good
VIII Rebekah Lodge. No. so.
Fairfield Lodge was instituted Jan.
Q. 1872. in the old Vickery hall on the
corner of Main street and Lawrence
avenue by d. W. Babb. Grand Mas
ter Of the State assisted by other
grand officers. The charter members
were Henry G. ,Vyman, f. c. Lowe,
n. r. Evans, Randall Andrews and
VIII II. Emery. None of them are
living.
Five years later after institution,
three story building. 36x40, was
buil. and has been occupied by the
lodge TO this date.
Elaborate dedication ceremonies
we're carried out on Sept. 21th many
lodges from surrounding towns being
present 10 assist in the ceremonies.
In 1878 the lodge was incorporated.
a steady growth in membership has
followed the lodge through the years
that have passed and the lodge now
numbers 300 members. Up to 1882 Eve
degrees were worked. A change in
the ritual consolidated the work 50
that since the above year, four de-
rress constitute the initiation cere-
monies.
In 1884 the Degree Of Daughters of
Rebokah was instituted by the Sow
Grand Lodge and Fairfield Lodge d
uitted many women. the wives and
daughters of odd Fellows to this de-
gree. In 1890 this degree was abol-
ishcd and IA new ritual was Fsueo
FOR the Degree of Rebekah to be
worked by a Rebekah Lodge. Good
WIN Lodge was instituted July II.
1894 and has always worked in har-
mony with Fairfield Lodge. faithfully
complying the great principles of
he order
In 1902 an addition to the building
IN the rear of 80 feet. made decided
enlargement in the hall, besides pro-
viding adequate ante rooms and
nanquet half Steam heat was also
Installed that same year.
Each year. Memorial Day has been
deserved by placing flowers upon the
graves OF ,iecc asod Brothers and Sis
'@rs. The anniversaries of the intro
iuction OF odd Fellowship in Amer
On have also been observed by at
lending the various churches as a
l1dge. Sick brothers have been paid
nearly $4,000 during the life of the
lndre
The three oldest living members .of
The lodge are Silas Kelly of Benton
Who joined Nov. 4. 1873, Moses f.
crosby. March "a, 1874 and w. j.
bradbury. Ang. IS, 1874. The three
oldest living past noble grands are
~. J. Bradbury. DR.. F. ]. Robinson
nd Horace X. Puringtcn.
!. Q. Q. F. Officers
The officers Of Fairfield Lodge in
stalled Monday evening were: Noble
Grand. Charles II. Gibson; vice grand,
". A. McAuley: secretary. Arthur
Totman; treasurer. w. W. Merrill;
conductor. C. V. Gibson: warden,
Arthur Totman: inside guard, Fred
Spearin; outside guard. B. F. Rack
N: r. s. TO y. G.. Lester Richardson;
l.. s. to y. G.. Henry Maddox: r. S.
- v. c.. George Hustus; L. S. V. G..
VILLAIN Mcleod
Good Will Officers
The officers of Good Will Rebekah
lodge installed were: Noble grand,
Mrs. Bertha Wyer; vice grand. Mabel
Mayo: recording secretary, Mrs. Susie
McClintock; financial secretary, Mrs.
Jennie ireland; treasurer. Mrs. Mabel
Racklff: conductor, Mrs. Matte
Downes; warden. Miss Helen Corson;
chaplain. Mrs. Clara Speak; inside
suard, Mrs. Annie Pollard; outside
-uard. Floyd Blackwell; r. S. to n.
e.. Mrs. Susie Ames; L. S. to n. G..
Mrs. Elizabeth Poland: r. S. to V. G..
Mrs. John Eastman: L. S. to V: g.
IRIS. Annie Williams.
The installing officers were Mrs.
lucy Burton. president OF the Re-
hokah Assembly and grand wardeut
IT Grand Lodge. Will. c. Miller and
staf of Augusta.