Posted by SSIgirlsomeone in here mentioned about a hundred pages ago that they had talked to a fellow on Salt Spring about some tunnels, curious does anyone know who he is?? (I'm sure we are related, small island and all, lots of sheep...) Cheers! SSIgirl |
Posted by SSIgirl If some one has some ideas for me on how to get further with this picking of family history that would be great. |
Posted by A. Lien Actually the women's equivalent of Odd Fellows was/is The Rebekahs. When in public members of either group would put their hand in a certain way to indicate they were a member. If the guy saw this gesture, he would start talking to the lady, knowing she was a member. If in your shoes, I would 'infiltrate' to use a rare term, their meetings, in an above board way, of course, saying you're considering joining. Maybe hold off mentioning your GGGF was Grand Master Flash, rode a white camel faster than speed of light, etc. And then once a member, well, research across to the Odd Fellows. I believe the Rebekahs use the same building, which is full of very unique and cool historical stuff. Hopefully there will be another Open Doors event. Perhaps contact the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, or the Visitor Centre. I believe you about Moby's it's a pub, not everyone is into pubs. |
Posted by A. Lien I totally have that album! It's rad but I prefer the spunky beat and chirpy lyrics of The B 52's From Wikipedia: The Rebekahs (or the Rebekah Lodges) are the female auxiliary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.[1] The Rebekah Lodges were founded in the early 1850s, largely due to the efforts of an Odd Fellow named Schuyler Colfax. Initially, the Rebekah Degree was granted at Odd Fellow Lodges, but by the 1880s the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows conducted separate lodge activities, as they do today. The Rebekah Lodges get their name from the Biblical character of Rebekah. Rebekah Lodges are still active, despite the fact that the Odd Fellows now accept women as full members. There are male and female Rebekah members. Girls too young for membership in the Rebekahs may join the Theta Rho Girls' Clubs, just as boys can join Junior Odd Fellow Lodges. Rebekahs observe the Odd Fellows' creed of "Friendship, Love and Truth", and are engaged in many social and charitable activities worldwide. *The name Colfax here may be slightly ironic, there is a member by the name J.T. Colfax on UER. |
Posted by KublaKhan Also, COLFAX IRONIC, a post-industrial synth group formed in Berlin, circa 1976, that performed dressed as fire hydrants. |
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