Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1906 — A RECORD BREAKING LODGE FUNCTION. [ARTICLE]

A RECORD BREAKING LODGE FUNCTION.

A joint public installation of officers, of Iroquois Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rensselaer Lodge of Rebekahs was held at their lodge room in the Odd Fellows’ building, Thursday evening. The attendance of members and invited guests was considerably reduced by the severe weather, but as it was there were 400 present and partaking of the festivities. This, without doubt, is the largest number ever present at a similar lodge function in Jasper county. The Odd Fellows officers were installed by District Deputy Grand Master L. H. Hamilton, and the Rebekah | officers by Miss Ora Dnvall holding a similar . position in that order. ; Aside from the installation services, which-are extended and impressive, the other exercises were brief addresses by Judge C. W. Hanley, and District Deputy Hamilton. Refreshments of turkey sandwiches, cake, coffee, ice-cream and pickles were served. Music was fuanished by the Rensselaer Orchestra, and by Mrs. H. J. Ksnnal who sang a solo, and Mrs. Orlau Grant, who played the piano. The following officers were installed for the Odd Fellows: John F, Bruner, N. G., J. W. Coen, Y. G., 8. C. Irwin, Secretary, E. G. Warren, Financial Sec’y, E: D. Rhoades. Treasurer, H. C. Pancoast, Warden, W. J. Wright, Conductor, H. J. Kannal, R. 8. N. G. H. L. Branch, L. 8. N. G, Walter R. Lee, R. 8. V. G. Ghas. Osborn, L. 8. Y. Q. C. W. Platt, I. G. J. L. Adams, O. G. Guy Daniels, R. I. 8. W. F. Osborn, L. 8. 8. John Rush, Chaplain. And for the Rebekahs the following. Mrs. Elizabeth Hans, N. 3. Mrs. Ella Hopkins, V. G. Mrs. Sarah C. Barkley, Sec’y. Mrs. Margaret Huston, Treas. 'ftMrs. Mattie Smith, Warden. Mrs. Anna Tuteur, Conductor. Mrs. Duvall, I. G. Mrs. John Schanlaub, O. G. Mrs. L. Strong, R. 8. N. G. Miss Frances Irwin, L. 8. N. G. Mrs, Hattie Randle, R. 8. V. G. Mrs. Ida Pierce, L. 8. V. G. Mrs. Sadie Parcels, Chaplain.