Democratic Sentinel, Volume 4, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1880 — [Communicated.] Anniversary of Odd Fellowship. [ARTICLE]

[Communicated.] Anniversary of Odd Fellowship.

Tl;e sixty-first anniversary of the introduction of < )<ld Fellowship Into America was celebrated at the Hall of the Iroquois IzMlge I. O. O. F., No. 143, last Tuesday evening. The opening ode was sung by the choir, Miss Belle Alters presided at the organ, Dr. Bitters, Hale Warner. Miss Em Rhoades and Miss Lilly Alti 1 singing respectively, tenor, bass and sopranno. Aller the opening ode, Chaplain Charles P. Mayhew invoked the divine blessing. Charles C. Starr, Secretary, then read the proclamation of the Grand Lodge of the United States and the State of Indiana. After which Noble Grand, Geo. Sigler, and Vice Grand L. B. Warner, gave a colloqml history of Odd Fellowship. The anniversary hymn, “Sixty-one Years,” was rendered by flie choir, which was followed by an address on ‘‘Friendship.Live and ’1 ruth,” by Horace E. James. The Reiissehrer orchestra then gave a few selection ; of music, ( has. il. Price, District Deputy Grand Master, (\a-: introduced and eloquently pres nied tin- (what perhaps might be termed) “Beaut and Behevolence of Odd Fellowship.” Aitor another hymn by the choir, Fast Grand M. 1- :’i>idei was introduced, and delivered a good address, whicli lie says has no name. The exer-cises-.vere a success, and tlie audience was well entertained. w. A. Hare Cliance io Er joy a Holida On ednesday. last we were visited l-'j Mr. Frank H. Rose, press agent for AVelsh & Sands’ Great New Orleans and San Francisco Railroad Circus ;tt>d Royal English Menagarie. This giant consolidation of Railroad shows is to exhibit at Monticello, on Tuesday, May 11, at which time the great Electric Light will be exhibited both afternoon and evening, and also bv far the largest collection of animals and the best tp ray of circus talent ever in this part of the country. We are informed by this gentleman that by an arrangement with the management of the I. D. & C. RR. till persons wishing-to visit this rnrocollection of amusement and marvels or, in other words, “see the elephant,” will be carried for half fare between Delphi and Rensselaer and Monticello. This is a good opportunity to enjoy a day’s recreation and at the same time be benefited therebv.

As regards the special possessions a id presentations of this great exposition, they will be found duly set forth in the various advertisements; suffice it here to say that they embrace a host of genuine features, including the miraculous Electric Light, and added to these is a grand arena, brimful of illustrious riders, superemiaent gymnasts, seven-league-boot leapers, clever downs, and a whole caravan of acting-up educated animals. Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America, rolled into one, and all for one ticket. Go! of course you will; and want to do so more.