Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-17
Mutual Benefit Organizations.
CLOSE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Mutual Benefit Organizations.
CLOSE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
After our report closed yesterday this con-
| vention took up the topic of Divisions into
| Classes" and, after discussion, it was referred
| to special committee, with Instructions to
| report at the next annual convention. A report
was READ from the committee to whom was re.
and the report was adopted. 1t recommended
IT'S fn1t her reference to a committee of medical
| gentlemen for report. The topic Of "Codifi-
| lie insurance" was discussed at length, and
Ie1erred TO- special committee Of legal gentle
men me- to to compile such work and submit It at
| report Of the committee adopted, to
| the erect that such rights be respected, and
| vious course of life or causes Of death. The
topic OF :" Controversies with Contending In
tut Vas the next subject and the
mutual benefit organizations keep aloof from
all SUCH" was adopted. The committee on
statistics" submitted report recommending
that the subject be referred to a special com.
mittee, to report at the next meeting, and it
was adopted, 1t is expected that this commit
tion, relating to life insurance, at the next con-
yention. The subject of security Of funds by
investment 10 Y. S. bonds or other securities
was debated, but not acted on The report OF
the committee to submit a form of insurance
contracts WIS referred to a special committee
consisting cons ting Of Messrs Gardner. Berry and Wal
in favor OF decreased assessments wherever
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
TIE convention then proceeded to the election
OF Cheers for the ensuing year, resulting as
follows: For president, A. A. Adams, OF Erie,
Pa; II st-vlce president &C Clifford, OF Roches-
Of LOUISVILLE, Ky; corresponding secretary, c.
81. Smith. MontroSe. Pa; recording secretary c.
F. Lake, Titusri;le, Pa; treasurer, Noble D.
lected as the place for holding the next conven-
ton, tie second Wednesday in October, 1880
The following committees were appointed: On
Pa; Adams. Erie, Pa; Smith, Montrose, Pa :
Woodruff, Macon, Ga !; Stoddard, Chicago, Ill;
Gardner, Washington, D. G.. On coditication OF
johnson, and ostrander. Resolutions of thanks
were adopted to the local Organizations, and
citlzens of washington for hospitaltles, etc.,
and to the local press Adjourned sine de-
TIE BANQUET.
Last evening the visiting delegates were en-
tertained at banquet at Odd Fellows Hall,
and shortly after O'Clock at the two tables set
MI. Alex. Gardner presided at one table, and
Or. Z. +. Stansblry at the other. The guests
1 were assigned sea seats by Messrs ChambsE
the viands, prepared by w. W. Wonn, were dis
cussed. Then toasts were announced by Mr.
Gardner. as follows: The First Relief Associa-
Ostrander, Of Wisconsin, who referred to the
handsome manner In which the delegates had
been treated, and gave short sketch OF the
0d % . Eeliows, Relief Association III his state
Associations" and referred to the fraternal
feelings existing between them, for they were,
whether on the level or odd, engaged in doing
good. The Jewish associations. from an hum.
bic beginning, now had 40. 600 members, had
contributed 100000 relief in the last five
years. and had reserve fund Of s3I4,ooo,
The order Of The Golden Cross" was responded
to by DR.. S. A. h. McKtnl, who after referring
to the delegates being In unity, gave short
sketch Of the order, formed only four years ago.
ferred to the statistics Showing that but one
temperance man died to three drinkers, and he
noticed the p1edisposltion Of drinking men to
Relief Associations was responded to by MIR.
Stoddard, of Chicago. Mr.. John r. Thompson
replied to sentiment to the "knights OF At
lantis," and gave sketch of that young order
now but two months old. ''The Oldest Ma
sonic Relief Association" {of Brooklyn, was
responded to by Mr.; Osborn, and 1.-THE Oldest
Smith, of Mentrose, Pa, TO hts feet in an
appropriate speecn Tie ;.knights Of Faber
No. 2the Press was responded to by Mr.. C.B.
R. Colledge, OF the Sunday Herald, and by the
representative Of THE STAR, Interspersed in
these proceedings were several capita readings
by MIR: John Tweedale and vocal music by Sc
let choir, lead by E 5: Holmes, and a., the MT.
o.
nell and Paddon. This interesting occasion was
closed by singing "Auld Lang Syne." To day
the delegates are on visit to Mount Vernon,
and will wind up their visit with an oyster
roast at Marshall Hall.
Washington Market, fetal Prices.
MEATs.-Beef, sirloin, zoe. per h.; do. porter
house, 2Oa25c; rib roast, 12a2Oc.; steak, 12Ha2Oc
Corned Beef, sa1oc.; Dried Beef, Clipped, 25asoc;
Mutton, l2hal5e.; Pork, 1oha121c.; Sausage,
PKG; Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 1211a14c.;
Shoulders, sasc:: Breasts, 1Oallc.: Lard, sa1Oc
6Oa15c per doz.; Lemons, 30a4Oc. per doz;
Bananas, aOa4oc; per doz;; Peaches, 5oal5c. per
p Gears Sec Per Pk 9anees 5al Per
90 California, Csc. per To-; Pumpkin, 1oa15;
rIsu.-Perch, 4oa5oc per bunch; Rock, large,
20a25c. per h., 40a50c. per bunch; Mackerel goa
25c.; Halbut, 15a2Oc.; Goldfish, lOc.; Blue fish, 30
a50c per bunch; Tay lers, 40a5Oc.; Sheepshead,
12a15c per h.; Black bass 15a20c. per h.; Pike,
4oa6oc each; Taylors, 25 cents each; Lobster,
BuITER.-Phlladelph1 Print. soas5c. per h.;
Western Creamery. 25a39c.; New York. 25a3Oc.;
roll, 2oa2Sc.; Cheese, 12a2oc.: Eggs, 1sa2Oc per
.vEeETABLEs.-Potatoes Irish, 9oasoc. per PIX;
do. sweet 20a3Gc. per PIX; Cabbage, 5a10c.;
2oc per PIX; Beets, sasc. per bunch; Lettuce.
ease. per head; Corn, 10a20c. per doz.; Radish,
ease. per bunch; Tomatoes 15a2Oc. per peck:
peck; cucumbers isa2oc.' per doz; Cym6lins s
10c. per doZ.
Po6LTRY-Cnickens, 5Oa75 per pair; Ducks,
c.aS1 per pair; Geese, 5Oca$1; Turkeys, 16a1s
per Id.
GAME.-Partridges, 50 per doz; Ortolan, ST. so
per doz.; Snipe, 81 per doZ.; Black Birds, CSC.
per doz.; Ducks, (blue wing, so cts. per pair;
do. shutters, 81 per pair.
Amusements. Etc.
NATIONAL THEATER.-The version Of GO Uncle
Toms Cabin" now being played at the National
Theater is q new one In many respects, and IN
creases the interest that will always cling to
"Uncle Tom, " Topsy" and " Little Eva" The
manner In which the play is produced also adds
much to the interest," The scenery is realistic
and elaborate. Southern scenes are reproduced
to the life. An Improvement in the lobby of
the theater is to be noticed in the hanging OF
an excellent oil painting OF Richelieu and
Julie, lent by the owner.
FORD's OPERA HOUsE.-The Lfngard company
continue TO keep the fun going at Ford's. They
are all good artists and carry out their pro-
gramme smoothly and give most enjoyable
entertainment. Next Monday night the new
musical burlesque, " Buttons" of which Capt.
Page McCarty of this city, is the author, and
the music by Operti, will be produced.
THEATER CoMIQUE.-Th1S place of amusement
Is doing large business with "Kentuck" and
its excellent variety bill.
TALLMADGE HALL.-Ten lessons In the art OF
nA0knrV Miss .Tu1ipt COrSOn Sllnprjntandant