Hello:
If Lady Minto Rebekah Lodge waas founded between 1898 and 1904 it was
probably named in honour of Governor General Lord Minto's wife.
Clemm larsen
>From: "susan chamberlin" <susanchamberlin@...>
>Reply-To: b0h1t0@...>
> To: http://www.ioof.org/odd_fellows.htm%5d
> The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is one of the largest and oldest
> fraternal orders in the United States. Odd Fellowship was founded in
>England
> where it grew up during the 18th century. The Patriotic Order in England
>was
> followed by the Union of United Orders and the Loyal Order. In 1813,
>various
> lodges of the Union Order organized the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows.
>
> American Odd Fellowship was founded as the Washington Lodge #1 in
>Baltimore
> in 1819, and the following year affiliated with the Manchester Unity.
>
> The three links of Odd Fellowship's symbol represent Friendship, Love,
>and
> Truth.
>
> ODD FELLOW VALEDICTION
> I AM AN ODD FELLOW:
> I believe in the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of man.
> I believe in Friendship, Love and Truth as basic guides to the ultimate
> destiny of all mankind.
> I believe my home, my church or temple, my lodge, and my community
>deserve
> my best work, my modest pride, my earnest faith, and my deepest loyalty,
>as
> I perform my duty "to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the
>dead
> and educate the orphan" and as I work with others to build a better
>world,
> because, in spirit and in truth, I am and must always be, grateful to my
> Creator, faithful to my country and fraternal to my fellow-man;
> I AM AN ODD FELLOW!
>
> To Improve and Elevate the Character of Man [http://www.ioof.org/%5d
> In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the
>purpose
> of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit
>of
> all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd
> Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity"
>which
> stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.
>
> The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American
> Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey
>and
> four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No.
>1.
> This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in
> England.
>
> Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men
>and
> women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20,
>1851.
> This degree is based on the teachings found in the Holy Bible, and was
> written by the Honorable Schuyler Colfax who was Vice President of the
> United States during the period 1868-1873. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were
> also the first fraternal organization to establish homes for our senior
> members and for orphaned children.
>
>
> Rebekahs [http://www.ioof.org/rebekahs.htm%5d
> Odd Fellows, recognizing the need for a woman's touch and her
>helpfulness in
> carrying out the principles of Odd Fellowship, brought into being the
> Rebekah degree, founded upon the principles of faithfulness,
>hospitality,
> purity and dedication to the principles of the Order as portrayed by
>women
> characters of the Bible.
>
> http://www.ioof.org/rebekahs.htm<http://www.ioof.org/rebekahs.htm>
>
> The degree of Rebekah was accepted in 1851 as written by Schuyler
>Colfax.
>
> The degree was originally written for Brothers to confer on their wives
>and
> daughters and was considered an "Honorary Degree". The degree could only
>be
> conferred at a special meeting and Brothers could also receive the
>degree,
> much the same as today.
>
> Later the Sisters were allowed to confer the degree on other Sisters, a
> ritual was adopted with the Sisters taking the parts. Rebekah Lodges
>were
> instituted and have continued to flourish.
>
> This ritual has changed very little since 1851. It includes lessons from
>the
> biblical stories in the Old Testament of the women of the Bible.
>
>
> We use emblems teaching lessons that are invaluable to be a Rebekah. The
> beehive, representing associated industry and the result of united
>effort.
> The moon and seven stars which teaches us the value of regularity in all
>our
> work. The dove, the beautiful emblem of peace. The white lily, a symbol
>of
> purity.
>
> COLFAX BUILT BETTER THAN HE KNEW
> When in 1851, the Grand Lodge of the United States gave its sanction to
> establish the Rebekah Degree, it added the fairest pillar which adorns
>and
> supports the Temple of Odd Fellowship. Woman's valuable cooperation in
>our
> work of benevolence has long been recognized and at last, to her, was
> cheerfully assigned to her a place in our history thereby attesting the
> claims to nobility of character, to faithfulness in friendship, to
> self-sacrificing love and non-deviating perseverance in all that is good
>and
> true. That she has been noble, vindicated that claim is the universal
> testimony of the Order everywhere and Odd Fellows are not only proud but
> thankful that her sympathy has been enlisted and her womanly influence
>added
> to our strength.
>
> Woman is naturally an Odd Fellow in our acceptance of the term. Did ever
>the
> cry of the suffering or the moan of the disconsolate fall unheeded upon
>her
> ear? Did ever distress or want call for active ministration of woman in
> vain? Never! The natural promptings of her heart, kindness, love and
> tenderness forbid the thought. The full measure of woman's influence in
>the
> work of Odd Fellowship has never been properly estimated and only time
>will
> enable us to establish its true value and then glancing backward upon
>its
> glorious achievements know her true value.
>
> Man in his pride and vigor, when health, like a strong arm circles him
> about, enabling him to battle alone against the storms of life, may
>refuse
> to acknowledge and recognize the true worth of woman but when sickness
>lays
> its prostrating hand upon him and strength departs, leaving the boasted
> giant helpless. When adversity, like a cloud of darkness encompasses him
> about, when friends who once sang his praises and fattened upon his
>plenty,
> turn coldly away and desert him in his need. When life is slowly fading,
> Rebekah assumes her station.
>
> By J. Edward Stallings.
>
>
>
> FROM
>http://www.ioof.org/atlantic_provinces.htm<http://www.ioof.org/atlantic_provinces.htm>
>the following contacts:
>
> Atlantic Provinces
> Grand Lodge of the Atlantic Provinces, IOOF
> Leslie Beazley, Grand Secretary
> PO BOX 347
> Windsor NS BON 2T0
> Canada
>
> Tel: 902-798-9207
>
> Next Annual Session: July 11 to 13, 2005
>
>
>
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>
> Rebekah Assembly of the Atlantic Provinces, IOOF
> Patricia Murchy, Assembly Secretary
> PO BOX 94
> Middle Musquodoboit NS BON 1X0
> Canada
>
> Tel: 902-384-2454
> Fax: 902-384-2561
>
> Next Annual Session: July 11 to 13, 2005
>
>
>
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>
> Grand Encampment of the Atlantic Provinces, IOOF
> James Hood, Grand Scribe
> PO BOX 222
> Stellarton NS B0K 1S0
> Canada
>
> Tel: 902-752-4011
> Email: jhood1@...<mailto:jhood1@...>
>
>
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> PM of the Atlantic Provinces, IOOF
> Donald Brooking, Adj
> 4 Dawson St
> Dartmouth NS B3A 3A7
> Canada
>
> Tel: 902-463-1833
> Email: lenethel@...<mailto:lenethel@...>
>
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