| Independent Order of Odd Fellows: Decoration Day |
Beginning in 1877, the local branch of the International Order of Odd Fellows (also know as the Three Link Fraternity), a benevolent society, began to annually decorate the graves of their departed brethren. This practice is still carried on on the second weekend of August, although now a general practice, rather than an Odd Fellows event.
The following articles from the Evening Guide describe the activities if the day, as well as listing the departed brethren being honoured:
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Peter and Barbara Bolton - Port Hope, Ontario
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