Club Activities in Roanoke Rapids, May 2, 1919

From The Roanoke Rapids Herald, May 2, 1919

Odd Fellows Celebrate Their Centennial. . . Mr. Henry A. Dennis, Business Manager Henderson Dispatch, Delivers Strong and Illuminating Address on Accomplishments of the Lodge

The 100^th anniversary of the Odd Fellowship was celebrated by Carolina Lodge No. 225, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at a meeting held in Rosemary on last Monday night. Mr. Henry A. Dennis, Business Manager of the Henderson Daily Dispatch, was the speaker of the occasion, delivering a most interesting address on what Odd Fellowship has accomplished in its century of existence in America. Mr. Dennis stated that there were now 2 ½ million Odd Fellows in the United States and point out the much broader opportunities for service made possible by this membership.

After the close of Mr. Dennis’ address refreshments were served and an informal smoker was held.

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Choral Club in Concert. . . Local Musical Organization Delights Audience Monday Evening

The Roanoke Rapids Choral Club gave its first public concert last Monday evening at the Central School Auditorium. An encouraging audience was in attendance and their approval was manifested by their generous applause.

The concert was under the direction of Stanley White, the efficient club director. Miss Roberta Crews was the accompanist. The following program was rendered.

America—Club and Audience

Hail! Orpheus, Hail!, De Reef—Choral Club

The Americans Come, Fay Foster—Miss Stout, Mrs. Stainback, Messrs. Faison and White

Calling Me Home to You—Mr. Jackson

Till We Meet Again—Mr. Jackson and Quartette

Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, Bland: Sweet and Low, Barnaby—Choral Club

An Irish Song, Parker: Roses of Picardy, Weatherly Wood: Mattinata, Marras—Miss Stout

God Be With Our Boys Tonight. Sanderson—Choral Club

Sans Toi, d’Hardelot: For You Alone, Geehl—Miss Moore

Juanita, May: In the Time of Rhoses, Reichardt—Choral Club

Good-night, Good-night, Beloved, Pinsnti—Mesdames Hancock and Stainback, Misses Moore and Jones, Messrs. Faison and Jackson

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Benefit Social a Delightful Affair

On last Friday evening a host of friends enjoyed a benefit social given by the Order of the Eastern Star in the Masonic hall. The rooms were beautifully decorated with lilies and ferns.

Conversations and a musical program were enjoyed after which, through the untiring efforts of Mrs. Fred Peck, Mrs. W.P. Taylor and several others, refreshments consisting of coffee, cake and home made candies were served.

This social was for the benefit of the Orphanage Educational Fund. The guests were invited and asked to bring a penny for every inch they measure in height. A sum of about $75 was realized, which was very gratifying to the ladies in charge as the local chapter’s quota was only $50.