The Western Odd Fellow from Topeka, Kansas • 3

THE WESTERN ODD EELLOW Page June 1, 1904 lr (I flint i to cross. To say we were disappointed would be mild. But after consultation we turned back. Some one said that was the hardest thing Sister Blum ever had to give up. When they get a new bridge the staff Is going over to do the work for them and bid them "God speed" in the good work.

Tuesday evening April 26, the Odd Fellows assisted by the Rebekahs celebrated the anniversary in their hall The committee Brothers Blum Mathews, Lechner, Massey and Ralston, had spared no pains to make it a success. After listening to a fine program we repaired to the dining-room where refreshments were served by the ladies and into the reception-room to drink punch and wish Odd Fellowship might broaden until we could count many thousands enrolled to advance the good work. We were glad to have Sister Hanna with us at this time as she had not been able to meet with us for several months on account of poor health. Ida M. Blum.

Rebekahs are cordially Invited to contribute to this Department. We desire to make It of Interest to you. and hence solicit your help. And remember to sign your name not necessarily for publication, but so we may know who you are. Anonymous letters are not published.

ONLY. Only a seed-but It chanced to fall In a little cllf of a city wall, And taking root grow bravely up, Till a tiny blossom crowned Its cup. Only a flower-but It chanced that iuf That a burdancd heart passed that way: And the message that through the flower was sent Brought the weary soul a sweet content. For It spakeof the llllles so wondrously clad; And the heart that was tired grew strangely glad At the thought of a tender care over all, That noted eren a sparrow's fall. Only thoughW-but the work It wrought Could never by tongue or pen be taught; For It ran through life like a thread of gold; And the life bore fruit a hundred fold.

Only a word-'twas spoken in love, With a whispered prayer to the Lord above; And the angels in heaven rejoiced once more, 1 For a new-born soul "entered in by the door." Jessie Gordon. YmoMPUDti (Bare Urn (QoMdDiPDdiJO 0 0 0 0 b' '6 '0. Three people out of five who go to California make the trip in a Tourist Sleeping car. They pay $5.75 for a berth from Topeka and ride on a second class ticket. But they are just as they fare as well and see as much as if they traveled on a limited train.

They are a few hours longer on the way but they save nearly $20 by "going tourist." The Rock Island runs more Tourist cars to California than any other line. Our folder 'Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Cab" gives full information. Would you like one? Free, at this office. A. E.

COOPER, Division Passenger Agent, J. A. STEWART, Topeka, Kansas. General Agent, Passenger Dept. Kansas City, Missouri.

REBEKAH day at THE WORLD 'S FAIR. Friday May 20, 1904, was set apart and observed as Rebekah day at the great World's Fair at St. Louis. The president of each state Assembly was invited to be present and represent her state, or in case she could not attend to send a substitute. The president of the Kansas Assembly, having other duties at that time, appointed Mrs.

Irena Stevens of Topeka to represent the Rebekahs of Kansas. At 2 o'clock the sisters gathered in the Rebekah room of the beautiful Temple of Fraternity, and after the introductions and greeting's were oyer, c. A BEAUTIFUL, ABTI8TIO EMBLEMATIC Chart of Odd Fellowship. "It has greatly increased the Interest in our lodges THE GREAT STANDARD HISTORY AND MANUAL of Odd Fellowship. The most beautifully illustrated Fraternal work ever published.

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The 85th anniversary of Odd Fellowship under the auspices of the southeast Kansas Anniversary Association, which includes Crawford, Cherokee and Labette counties, was properly celebrated in Pittsburg on April 26. The early morning hours of the day were not of a very promising nature, but later the clouds broke away and the cold north wind was tempered by a warm sun which continued to shine during the day. The high waters from the recent heavy rains prevented many from attending but nearly every lodge in the association was well represented. To see the immense assemblage to hear the music of the various bands and to listen to the eloquent address of Grand Representative W. L.

Brown, was certainly inspiring to every Odd Fellow and Rebekah in attendance and serves to show to the outer world that our order is moving onward to fill the mission prescribed for us. In the evening a play entitled "The New Woman." was given by members of Banner Rebekah lodge No. 181. This is the same play given by this lodge last September which brought in over $85 for the home fund. Then by giving a box social later on enough was added to it to make $100 which was forwarded to become a part of the home fund.

To provide a home and care for the aged and little ones should constitute a noble part of our work. One orphans' asylum is worth more than all the tears of pity ever shed so let us crush down our selfish pity in order to give free scope to the grander sentiment of help. The Rebekahs of Kansas should feel proud of their noble undertaking. May the time be not far distant when success shall crown their efforts. Alice B.

Thiesing, Treas. R. S. A. CONCORDIA.

The local I. O. O. lodge and that delightful auxiliary, the Rebekahs, paid the home of Mr. Dave Gould an unexpected visit, May 19, and presented him with a handsome rocking chair as a token of the esteem in which they hold him.

The guests were pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Gould and just at the proper hour the ladies brought forth and served a dainty luncheon which they had previously prepared for the occasion. The Kansan. Unexcelled Service VIA i- ifniii(i If members into the beautiful work of the degree.

The regular lodge work was then disposed of as well as a lunch served. The sisters and brothers who composed the Clay Center staff were jolly and their visit will always be remembered by those who had the good fortune to meet them. The lodge starts out with bright prospeots before it. All except two who applied for the charter were present. Our lodge has added three new members since organizing.

X. A NEW REBEKAH LODGE, On May 17 at the little city of Mc-Louth was organized a Rebekah lodge with 49 charter members the largest membership of any of the fifteen lodges organized since last October, and if zeal and enthusiasm count for anything it will soon be one of our banner lodges of the state. The officers are: Mrs. Gertie K. Johnston, noble grand; Mrs.

Hattie Seybold, vice grand; Maggie Sacray, recording sec; Dep. Dark, F.S., Mary E. Dick, treas. The staff from Lawrence with Bro. Gould as captain exemplified the work in a very beautiful and impressive manner.

The new lodge served ice cream and cake at the close of the evening and all present voted they had had a royal good time. WATER VILLE. The Rebekah lodge elected the following officers on Wednesday evening for the term commencing on July 1st Noble grand, Mrs. Flo Adams; vice grand, Mrs. Mary Benedict delegate Mrs.

Maggie Adams; alternate, Mrs. Lena Edwards; district deputy, Mrs. Mary Talbot. On account of her recent illness Miss Delia Odell resigned the office of noble grand and Mrs. H.

Reboul was elected and installed to serve in the position for the balance of the present term. The I. 0. 0. F.

lodge initiated two more candidates on Monday evening. Next week the first degree will be conferred on them. Telegraph. adjourned to the more spacious assembly hall where a pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent. Many states and territories were represented, mostly by presidents or 'past presidents.

There was an address of welcome by the Grand Master of Missouri, Bro. Hiram Lloyd. Addresses were made by Sister Thomas, president of the Illinois Assembly; Sister Morrison, matron of the Illinois Odd Fellows orphans home Sister Badley, past president of Idaho Sister Eunice Melville, secre-retary of the Minnesota Assembly, and others whose names I cannot recall. During the program Irena Stevens wife of the editor of the Western Odd Fellow, was requested to give a reading, which was complied, with, and after the meeting many sisters kindly expressed their appreciation. Sister Katie B.

Squires, vice president of the Kansas Assembly, was also present. After the adjournment the remainder of the afternoon was spent in a social way interspersed with piano and vocal music. KANSAS CITY GIVES A PLAY. There has been nothing from No. 6 for some time, but we have not been sleeping.

Some time ago we gave an entertainment with a play entitled "Initiation at Raggedey Man's Corner," written by Past President Sister Adelaide S. Wayland of Washington Kansas, which was a decided success and netted to our lodge about $40. The German, Irish and Negro members are especially good if well acted. No. 6 never fails in anything they undertake.

Some weeks ago however, some of us were to help Sister Cole, our staff captain, (who has moved to Argentine) to institute a new Rebekah lodge at that place, also the staff were to initiate the candidates. We started very brave and after changing cars several times and walking two or three blocks we came to the river to find the foot bridge floating with nearly a foot of water over it, not safe TO POINTS IN Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida an the South east, an to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, AND THE SOUTHWEST. The Famous Health and Pleasure Resorts, EUREKA SPRINGS AND HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, Reached most conveniently by this Route. Bound Trip Horaeseekers' Tickets at rate of ONE FARE plus $2, on sale first and third Tuesday of each month. For descriptive literature and detailed Information as to rates, train service, addres8 J.

C. LOVRIEN, ASSI8TANT GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT. KANSAS CITY, MO. I INDUSTRY REBEKAH LODGE. According to prearranged plans the Clay Center team of the Rebekah came to Industry, January 29, and instituted a lodge of Rebekahs to be known as Industry Rebekah lodge No.

447, with 28 charter members. After the organization was completed the following were elected and installed; Mrs. Wm. Bates, N. Mrs.

Wm. Risdon, V. G. Miss Cora Hill, Sec; Miss Anne Sutter, Treas. The staff then initiated the new HENRY M.

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