The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1930-10-23
Social Events
Rebelzahs Meet At Henning

One of the most successful and
inspiring meetings of the Rebekah
branch of the Odd Fellowship was
held in the high school building at
Henning, Minnesota, last Saturday
afternoon and evening, when the
lodges comprising district 1S of
such organizations met in their
annual session. The lodges which
comprise this district are Henning,
Hewitt, Long Prairie, Swanville,
Sank Centre, Osakis, Glenwood and
Alexandria, there being representa-
tives from every lodge except Glen
wood and Swanville. The attend
ance was cut down considerably
on account of the inclemency of the
weather, however lis persons at
tend the sessions.
Alexandria sent 20 persons to
this meeting, Hewitt 81, Henning
%, Osakis Is, Sank Centres and
Long Prairie 8, while there were ID
visitors from lodges outside of the
district, the visitors coming from
the lodges in st. Paul, Minneapolis,
st. Cloud, Irronton, Little Falls and
Motley.
The meeting was called to order
by the officers of the Henning
lodge, who extended a most hearty
welcome to their visitors thru a
uniue entrance of their members
into the lodge room while singing a
song of welcome, and Mrs. Ella
Walker added to this welcome on
behalf Of the lodge and commun-
ity, by addressing those present in
a very pleasant manner. Mrs.
Cornelia Doty of Long Priarie
gave the answer to the address of
welcome.
Following the opening exercises,
came the introduction of the State
Rebekah Assembly officers, district
officers and past district officers,
then the roll call of lodges and visit
ors, and the remainder of the after
noon sessions were taken up with
work of the order. The presenta-
ton of the Funeral Ceremony by
the Henning members was very i'm
pressive.
A sumptuous banquet was served
the visitors by the Ladies Aid So,
ciety of the Methodist Church. in
the parlors of the church. The
evening session opened Immediate
ly following the banquet.
There was a program of music
offered by the Osakis and Hewitt
members during the sessions which
were very much enjoyed The
Chaplain's charge and tableau was
exemplified by the Osakis members
in a very capable and impressive
manner, while the ceremony of
installation of officers was exhibit
ed by members of the Alexandria
Lodge in most perfect maner. A
silver offering for the endowment
fund of the Odd Fellows Home at
Northfield, Minnesota, was also
a part of the evenings program,
following a talk concerning the
home by the state officers. A num-
Der of instructive and inspiring
talks were made by the state offic-
ers.
Hewitt was named as the meet.
ing place for 1881. The officers of
the district for the coming year
are Mrs. Hazel Jolliffe of Hewitt,
as President, Mrs. Selma Anderson
of Henning, Vive-President, Mrs.
Lydia Babcock Of Hewitt, Secret
airy and Mrs. Cornelia Doty of Long
Prairie was elected to succeed her
self as Treasurer.
The sessions were honored by
the presence of Mrs. Grace Staples
of st. Cloud, President of the Re-
bekah Assembly of Minnesota. Mrs.
Cora Bartlett of Minneapolis, Vice
President, Mrs. Alice E. Shively of
st. Paul, Secretary, and Mrs. Cora
Haymaker of Motley, inside
guardian. Ed Thompson of Hewitt,
Grand Herald of the Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows of Minnesota and
E. G. Haymaker of Motley. Grand
Marshall of the Grand Encamp-
ment, I. 0. 0. F. of Minnesota,
were also present
The Henning members served a
very delicious lunch at the close of
the sessions and the visitors de-
parted for the homes voting the
Henning people as most royal en-
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