The Western Odd Fellow from Topeka, Kansas • 3

February 1, THE WESTERN ODD FELLOW. PAQBS GINSENG is money making orop. Room in VAIlv parInn tt der the direction of Prof. E. B.

Judd. The banquet was served at Mc-Mlnlmy's cafe. There were fifty-six seated at the table. The members of the lodge took great pride in showing their fine regalia to their visitors. The Odd Fellows of Kingman the first of the month moved into their past and all had a good time.

If Scott City lodge No. 290 continues during the year as it has started out it will be a record breaker as we have taken in six members since the first of the year. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges at White Cloud had a joint in grow hundred! of dollar worth annually. Thrive throughout the U.8. and Canada.

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stallation of officers on January new hall, recently purchased; it be-which was attended by about 175 per- jDg the one in the Ferguon block, so sons, alter wnicn supper was served, long occupied by the K. and other orders. The K. Workmen Offloe Telephone 1W L. M.

Pen well, Res. Tel. 775 also musio by Wakefield's orchestra. Chas. Sesna was installed N.

and WiUGilmore, V. of the subordinate, and Mrs. Frances Sell, N. and Miss Nellie Yates, V. G.

of the Rebekahs. Onaga lodge of Odd Fellows had a pleasant time at their installation of officers. At the conclusion of the work lunch was served. The members and their immediate family were the participants and the sociable feature was much appreciated. W.

L. Fulton acted as master of ceremonies and everyone had a run for the fun in sight. The attendance was large rnd indicates a very healthy condition of the lodge. and one or two other orders will move into tbe hall being vacated by the Odd Fellows, in the Courier block. The Odd Fellows have occupied their old quarters in the Courier block nearly 22 years, and for a time they will feel somewhat lonesome or out of place in their new quarters.

-o The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Mound City bad joint installation of officers on January 18. About 100 were present. A very fine musical program was rendered by the Ladies quartette, consisting of Mrs. Estella Marsh, Mrs. Floyd Paul, Miss Martha Hays and Miss Margaret Jones.

After the exercises an elaborate supper was served at the Brick hotel. The lead- L. H. PENWELL. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LICENSED EMBALM ER 511 Qulncy Street, Topeka, Kansas.

Am balance day or night. The following Odd Fellows of Leav enworth went to Kansas City, Kan- ing officers of the subordinate are P. No laa S. Thome, N. and H.

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Chicago, 111. No. 683 and family are cordially Invited to come and eat oysters Saturday evening, January 1JJ. Bring some friends and have a rousing time. Go-operative plan, pay cost of oysters." Regardless of the storm January 8 the I.

0. 0. F. boys of Santa Fe had an Interesting session. Owen Wlllett was instructed in the first degree and Earl Wallace took the first step in the fraternity.

Robert Kells was installed and now occupies the vice grand's chair. The lodge starts off on the new year with the brightest of prospects. The Odd Fellows of Plainville held their installation ceremonies January 15. The ceremonies were public to Odd Fellows and their families. The Installation was given by the district deputy after which an introductory address was given by Jonas Sandberg followed by Rev.

J.W. Blundon.of Salina, with the address of the evening. Light refreshments were served by the epicure committee. E. F.

Shields financial secretary of Isabel lodge No. 516 writes, that one W. P. Osborne claiming to be a member of Isabel lodge is asking assistance of sister lodges and receiving the same. There has never been any such person a member of Isabel lodge.

Look out for him. The Odd Fellows of Anthony installed Sol Wells, N. and Sylvester Watkins. V. G.

The installing officer was J.H. Cook, district deputy. After the ceremonies the lodge banqueted at the Gem restaurant. Tbe lodge has secured several new applications for membership and it is a very progressive condition. The regular meeting of the 1.

0. 0. F. of Valley Falls at their lodge room January 2, was attended by a large number, the installation of officers followed by an oyster supper being in the order of business. They may be Odd in name but they have a good time like other people in their great work of making the world happier, says the Vindicator.

The subordinate and Rebekah lodge of Mankato held joint installation of their officers on January 11. There was a good attendance and they all partook of refreshments at a neighboring restaurant. J. B. Dressier is N.

and A. De Hoff, V. of the subordinate and Mrs. Sadie Vaughan. N.

and Mrs. Lulu Murphy, N. of the Rebekahs. January 8 the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Osborne had joint installation ceremonies. After the exercises tables were spread and refreshments in abundance were served.

About 60 were present. The following officers were installed: Odd Fellows; John McFarland, N. G. E. B.

Roadhouse, V. G. Rebekahs: Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, of the Odd Fellows hall at that place A. M.

R. Burbank, W. A. Evans, A. T.

Hoge, E. H. Jones, W. F. Keller, F.

Kunkle, B. A. Lord, F. J. Liscomb, Jno.

McCool, L. W. Mil-lis, C. S. Moak, C.

Nelson, A. W. Oursler, F. Ohlhausen, L. T.

Rees, A. W. Stuchberry, Paul Radford, 0. J. Twogood, G.

0. True, L. W. Wen-cil. At the joint installation of the of V.

G. and of the Rebekahs Miss Bessie Corbin, N. and Miss Lena Croan, V. G. The 1.

0. 0. F. lodge of Pleasanton had a big celebration January 10, the occasion being tbe installation of their new officers. After the lodge ceremonies were over all of the members of the Rebekah lodge were invited in to join with the "Fellows" and enjoy a feast of good things to eat, a flow of soul in wit, wisdom and con- It Roaohos AT.

tho Pooplo ficers of the subordinate and Rebekah lite lodges of Falrview a large assemblage versation and a general happy time and is therefore a I with music, games dancing and was present, about 150 in all. Fol uood Advertising I Medium. other forms of amusement. J. S.

Palling was the deputy grand master and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: N. Alva Root; V. E. E. Cross.

Printers Ink accords the paper a place In the ROLL OP HONOR, and says money could not buy it if not so entitled. If you want to do a mail order busi McPherson lodge No. 876 I. 0. 0.

F. one of the strongest lodges in the state owning their own building, is making some very extensive repairs. The entire hall has been refinished. The old plastering has been taken off, the wainscoting removed and the ness try )) Western Odd Topeka, Kan Grand Officers. SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE.

Robt. E. Wright, grand sire, Allentown, Pa. E. 8.

Conway, deputy grand sire. Chicago. woodwork replaced. The entire ceiling is to be frescoed in tints with designs emblematic of the order. A handsome border design will blend the ceiling with the effect of the side wall which will be papered.

This hall is one of the largest lodge rooms in this section of the state and when the work on it is completed will be one of the finest in this section. At the 1. 0. 0. F.

hall in Clifton January 6 the Odd Fellows and Re J. Goodwin, grand secretary, Baltimore. B. J. Ourry, assistant grand secretary, Baltimore.

M. R. Muckle, grand treasurer, Philadelphia J. Cockrnm, grand marshal, Indianapolis O.H.Lyman, grand E. L.

Plllsbury, grand guardian, Boston. Rev. J. W. Venable, grand chaplain, Hop-kinsville, Ky.

Gband Representatives 8. G. L. From Grand Lodge-Geo. W.

Brown; Cherokee; Gomer T. Davies, Concordia. From Grand Encampment T. O. Frazler.

Coffey Fred J. Oosattt, Wichita. Next session, Toronto, September, 1906. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. no.

I. Saunders, grand master, Cheney. A. W. Hershborger, deputy grand master, Greensburg.

M. Powell, grand warden, Neodesba. W. Kemper, grand secretary, Topeka. lowing the installation came a drill by the Rebekahs which was the most interesting part of the program.

The drill was conducted splendidly and the ladies performed their part with the utmost precision and caused many remarks of a favorable nature. After the drill the next thing in order was the sumptions repast. Prairie Rose encampment at Iola installed the following officers C. A. Iliff; H.

M. F. Saylor; S. W. R.

McFife J. W. M. Knapp. After the installation, there was work in the Golden Rule degree which was followed with an oyster supper.

The floor was then cleared and a fine dance enjoyed. A special feature of the evening was one dance in which no one but the grey headed representatives of the gathering participated. Edwin Tyler writes I will try and comply with your request, will cut it as short as possible. January 18, 1906, Bro. H.

L. Shore of this lodge died and was buried by the lodge. February 6, 1906, Clara Barton Rebekah lodge gives there ban quet to the Odd Fellows children. January 80, Sister Hattie Luce will lead 20 or more Rebekahs to Lamed to the Rebekah school of instruction and we anticipate a. fine time as the Rebekahs of Larned are fine entertainers.

The members of the Odd Fellow lodge of Onaga, had quite a blow-out January 6. After the installation of officers, a supper, which was prepared by the Odd Fellows themselves, was served. The members of the Rebekah order and a few others being invited. A good time was had, and the Rebekahs say the supper was "out of sight" especially when all had finished eating. The supper and entertainment given by the members of Frankfort I.

0. 0. F. lodge to their wives and a few Invited friends, January 6, was a pronounced success. The occasion was the installation of the officers of the lodge for the new year, and while the services were not public; the visitors were allowed the use of the bekahs had a joint public Installation.

After the regular business meeting of the Odd Fellows the Rebekahs were invited in and they proceeded to install the newly elected officers into office. The Odd Fellows installed and then the Rebekahs. The work was fine and was finished up in about two hours. After the new officers were placed in office the lodge closed and all were invited to the dining room where an oyster supper with all the necessary accessories, was served. After the supper the sixty or seventy ladies and gentlemen engaged in social conversation until -it was time to go home.

H. S. Holden of St. John writes N. G.

Miss Lizzie Hilton, v. t. Humboldt lodge No. 80 and Venus Rebekah lodge No. 805 had a joint installation of officers January 8d.

D. D. G. M. J.

M. Lintner installed A. E. Woodward, N. and Dale E.

Dove V. G. The officers of the Rebekah lodge are Clara Olsen, N. Marie Pickarts, V. Minnie Wakefield, sec; Blanch Black, treas.

After installation an oyster supper was served by the Odd Fellows. The local order of Odd Fellows of Moran made a bargain recently, for the purchase of the two story brick building on the corner of the block south of the postoffice. The building has been owned by the Interstate Mortgage Trust of Parsons, for several years, the company taking it for a mortgage it gave on the building and which was never paid. The price paid is $1200. D.

S. Gordon, secretary of No. 290, writes: "One of the most enjoyable events of the season was an oyster supper and social gathering given under the auspice of the Odd 'Fellows of Scott City lodge No. 290, at their hall in Scott City in the evening of January 18, 1900. Over 100 invited guests and friends partook of the re n.

i. sievens, grana treasurer, Topeaa. John Lamont, grand marshal. Kansas City. J.

M. Bridenstine, grand conductor, Wichita. Rev. 0 A. Finch, grand chaplain.

Topeka. Henry Isley, grand messenger, Kingman. L. E. Abbott, grand guardian, Concordia.

B. Buls, grand herald. Longford Next session, Hutobinson, October, 1006 GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF KANSAS. Lee Stanford, grand patriarch, Lyons. E.

C. unter, grand high priest, Kingman. G. W. Titus, grand senior warden, Harper Chas.V.

King, grand Junior warden, Burlin- game. Lew T. Rees, grand scribe, Leavenworth. H. J.

A ten, grand treasurer, Hiawatha. ('. N. Baker, grand outside sentinel, Wamego J. D.

F. Dudley, grand inside sentinel, Arkansas City. J. W. Guthrie, grand marshal, Cbanute.

E. Pyle, grand instructor, WlchlU. Next session, Hutchinson, October, 1006. REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF KANSAS. Mrs.

Clara Rlggs, president, Wichita. 4 Mrs. Nellie B. Humphrey, vice-president, Nickerson. Mrs.

Hattie Lne, warden. Great Bend Mrs Mary Mayes, secretary, Columbus. Mrs. Gertie K. Johnson, treasurer, McLouth Mrs Harah Hanna, chaplain, Kansas City Mrs.

Bertha WWis, marshal, Wichita Mrs. Sadie Holmes, conductor, Oswego. Mrs. Lulu Pcckett, inside guardian, Galena. Mrs LiKSIe outside guardian.

Chanute, Mrs. Fannie Stover, messenger, Caldwell. Next session, Hutohlnson, October, I90fc Well brothers, what are you doing for Odd Fellowship? Are you doing the best you can to make this the banner year for Odd Fellowship in Kansas? I will say that St. John lodge No. 589 is working to that end we gave two candidates the third degree, received one by card and have four candidates for the initiation the first Monday night in February.

Our lodge is cal'ed to order promptly on time and the business of the evening disposed with punctuality and dispatch. We have good Interest and Masonic hall until the lodge adjourned, where they were entertained with musio by the Frankfort orchestra un- good order. Our regular attendance is from 85 to 40 and from 1 to 5 vial (Continued on 6th page.).