Howard's Odd Fellowship Up to Date

By Percy Howard

Book Overview

Howard's Odd Fellowship Up to Date is a comprehensive guide to the history and practices of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, written by Percy Howard. This book covers the origins of the Odd Fellows, tracing their roots back to medieval Europe and their development in America during the 19th century. It explores the organization's philosophy and principles, including its commitment to charitable work, mutual aid, and the pursuit of truth and friendship. The book also provides a detailed overview of the structure and governance of the Odd Fellows, including its various degrees and rituals, as well as its role in promoting social justice and community building. With its engaging prose and thorough research, Howard's Odd Fellowship Up to Date is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and significance of this venerable fraternal organization.1909. Initiation; Opening ceremonies; Raising or reducing the lodge; First degree; Second degree; Third degree; Encampment degrees; Opening ceremonies; Patriarchal or first degree; Golden rule or second degree; Royal purple or third degree; Closing ceremonies; Ladies' degree; Rebekah or ladies' degree.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116257755X
• ISBN13: 9781162577555
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"