Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-16

awaiting to hear from the ladies. After Drfef
one to another OF the ladies as If to consult with
them and then left the room, and the others
followed her.
Mutual Benefit Organizations.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The convention of delegates of mutual ben
eft associations throughout the country, which
opened its session yesterday morning at Ma
sonic Temple. re-assembled at O'Clock last
evening. The following papers were read and
referred: "a Brief History Of the Bank Clerks
Mutual Benefit Association, of New York, /" Mr..
E. D. Butler New York; Contracts Between
the Member and the Association" Mr.. c. II.
Smith, Montrose, Pa; "Benefciaries-The1
Legal Aspect Considered, Mr. j. A. Stoddard,
Chicago, Ill.
The following reports from committees were
adopted: From the committee on reserve fund,
necessary to secure future payments, and re-
commencing that each association hold in
reserve an amount equal to $50, for each men,
Der on its rolls, that 1t may thus be provided
for any contingency that may arise. From the
committee on the presidents address, report
recommending the following as topics for con-
sideration: LIST, reserve funds; I'd, bookkeeping
and blanks; Sd, graded assessments; 4th, dlvis-
Ions into classes; 5th, medical examinations;
9th, codifcatton of laws; 18th, rights OF men,
oefs; sth. controversies with contending tnsti-
tutionS, and 9th, statistics. Also, recommend
ing. THAT there should be no question as to the
mode and causes OF death or previous course Of
life OF any deceas ed contributor Of our associa-
tloDs-in other words, that when members die
In good standing financially, the rights Of their
legal beneficiartes properly presented should
be indisputable." From the committee on
graded assessments: report in favor OF MI.
Lakes plan of equities Of graded assessments
In mutual benefit associations. From the COM
mittee to whom was referred the paper on pay
ment Of SPECIFIC benefits, &c, by NJ D; s;
Oh the propositions submttted-1st, that aSSo-
Citations should pay fixed amount at death,
and not as many dollars as there are members
when the death occurs; I'd. grading the assess
ments according to age, and Sd, adopt plan to
prevent an increase in the age of its members
by substituting new members at the same age
as the deceased member was when he Joined.
From the committee on medical examinations,
a report favoring this important measure.
TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
The convention reaSSembled at 10 O'Clock this
morning. The Committee on reserved fund,
through the chairman, Mr.. j. +. Havenner,
made report recommending such fund for all
mutual benefit organizations as matter OF ne
cesstty-such fund to be ample for any emer-
gency-at least equal to twenty death assess
ments. Discussion followed. Mr.. Larner Of
tered an amendment that the amount. of such
association from its own experienced; adopt
ed; and the report as amended was adopted.
The committee on the paper submitted by
Mr.. Stoddard, on the payment OF bene1ctarleS,
made report recommending the reference of
the subject to the law committee hereafter to
be appointed adopted. The committee to whom
WdSIeIeTTeO tile topic Vi DOOkh6eplQSanu Drinks
made report recommending that the subject
be referred to a committee of five, to report at
the rext annual conventions; adopted. The
chair appointed Messrs Gardner, Lake, Ander
son, KOperl1ch, Butler and Smith as the COM
mittee. The committee to whom was referred
the subject OF graded assessments reported in
favor OF a graduated plan for such assessments
Considerable discussion followed In which the
majority Of the speakers favored the admission
of fewer old men, and more young men to men,
berslhp in mutual benefit associations. Va
the adoption of the report on the ground that It
would be too sudden an innovation upon e5tab-
lished rules, and that the plan would
meet with dl sa Or in their sssoei,
level OF uniform assessment plan:
In the course Of the discussion Mr.. Clifford
spoke OF the associations being OF Two classes
benevolent and business, or money making.
Mr.. Keech, Of Baltimore, referred to the nece5si-
ty of strictly limiting, age &C., and the lodges
could show true benevolence by keeping up the
stanced as not to be able to pay. MT. Young
referred to the Telegraphic Association, now II
years OF age, with 1000 members, fund of
$4,000, accumulated from So Initiation fee,
and fee on each DEATH and this was on the
level assessment plan. Mr.. r. Ball spoke OF the
Masonic Mutual Relief Association Of this city,
and referred to its early difficulties, when
young men were not inclined to join to aid the
the level plan could be successful, and it was to
their credit. The subject was referred TO Sc
The delegates are to be entertained this even
ing with banquet at ODD Fellows hall, and
tomorrow with trip to Mount Vernon and an
oyster roast at Marshall Hall.
GERMAN ORPHAN ASYLUM OPENED. - The
trustees Of the German Orphan Asylum So
ciety have rented the premises No 1927 L street
northwest, and opened the house as an orphan
asylum, with nine children and the Necessary
nurses. A ladies' association has been formed
to look after the little waits, with Mrs. Sophia
Angler as president.
THE NATAToRIUM PROPERTY, on north side
sold by George Truesdell, auctioneer, yester-
day, afternoon, to Mr. Otis Btgelow, for s14, 600.
This lot fronts 72 feet on E street, and has q
depth OF nearly 100 feet.
ALEXANDRIA NoTEs.-In the case OF F. j..
Olden, convicted Of marrying negro woman,
jury, and the cause was continued until Janu-
airy. THE meeting at the German bank
Tuesday made all the arrangements for the
building Of large three; masted schooner for
Capt. A. j. Newberry, Of Jersey City, at the
marine railway, and yesterday the contract
was signed. The work will commence imme
dfately. 80. The new bonds of the corporation
will arrive the last Of this week and the fund
ing will commence the first of next.
DISTRICT VISITORS TO FREDERICK FAIR.-The
Uniformed Patr1archs, /. o. o. F., commanded
by Capt. Edward Dunn, left yesterday morning
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for the
FREDERICK 1a1T and returned last evening, well
pleased with their trip. Company A, W. L. In
fantry, Col. w. G. Moore, left this morning,
carrying about 60 muskets, headed by Donchs
infantry band, and, with their friends, they
made party Of nearly 200.
THE new crop OF Virginia tobacco grown In
1878 contains portion or leaf OF remarkable
fine quality, which possesses rare fragrance
and mildness of an uncommon degree, so much
sought after by connoisseurs, combining the
Quality which has rendered the Turkish tobacco
SO long an especial favorite for cigarettes with
the rare and delicate flavor peculiar to the Viz
ginia. In these times, when the Havana to-
baceo is so devoid of quality, 1T is surprising
that the lovers of sweet smoke do not take
more kindly to the pipe or cigarette. The i'm
proved condition of smoking tobacco and cigar
cites now made by VIM. S. Kimball & Co. will
be noticeable at single trial. While 1t is an
established fact that certain kinds of Virginia
and North Carolina tobacco surpass all other
kinds for pipe and cigarettes, even these have
to be sought for and selected, as every expert
knows, certain soils and districts alone pro.
ducing the particular grade fitted for the pur-
pose. We allude, to the Vanity Fair and Fra
grant Vanity Fair brands In particular, and the
manufacturers claim that they have never been
able to produce better smoking tobacco and
cigarettes than they are now manufacturing. +
THE MANAGERS OF THE LABOR EXCHANGE
met last night at the residence OF Mrs. Kennedy,
1907 n street, with Mr.. HitZ In the chair and
Mr.. L. s. Emery secretary. The condition Of
the exchange was fully discussed, and it was
decided not to reopen for actual work at present