Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22
SECRET soCIsrIEs.
Patriotic Ord.r Sons Of America.

Patriotic Order Sons Of America.
Camp SO, Dayton, are very anxious for .
Commandery Of the Blue Degree Of our Order,
and vhile under the laws OF the Order they
are not entitled to the same, only having one
Camp in that Montgomery county, they are
naneuveriog in every direction to overcome
this obstacle, and we would not wonder If
they would go to the length Of institutiug
the required number Of Camps within the
county to accomplish their end, if they can
shown during the past week in the request OF
the Camps IN Clark county to consent to the
consolidation Of the two districts, - this
would give the required number Of Camps
to en,itle the district to Commandery. The
greatest difficulty to this move being that
after the consent of camps here 10 granted for
them to get the State executive committee to
see the wisdom Of the move, but as State
Commander R. L. Mills, of Columbus, has
been enlisted in their behalf, there may be
more in it than seen at first glance.
We learn upon pretty good authority that
efforts are being made, with . very good
showing for success, of the chartering of .
new Camp at Xenia, but as to exactly who
has the matter in charge we have been un-
able to learn.
Members holding certificates in the Nor.
tuary Benefit Fund have received notices Of
the call of assessment number ii, which
is due and payable at the Office of tho
National Secretary, on or before April 9th.
This is the first call for over q year, assess-
ment No. 10 being called in February and
due March "a, 1884
Camp "A made an effort at their last meet
ing towards having regular weekly meetings,
instead Of semi-monthly, IS now being held.
As this is move in the right direction, and
the ball being started, We hope 1t will not be
allowed to stop rolling until the end desired
to be reached is accomplished; and, BY the
way, Camp 81 il likely to follow suit.
1t is desired that there be large and full
attendance Of both Camps at the regular
meeting OF Springfield Union Degree Council,
which will be on Tuesday evening, March
81. Business Of great importance to degree
members.
Secret League.
The first regular meeting Of Hope Lodge,
after institution, was held on last Friday eve
ming and the members present were more
than impressed with the beauty and In
pressiveness of the inner working of the
order as well as the benefts to be derived.
Several successful candidates were initiated
aad there were also several others who have
passed the necessary medical examination
who were prevented from bsing present
ready and waiting tor the next meeting.
To all those who desire a safe and ecooom-
ical method Of insurance for benefit of
loved ones We desire to call attention to the
Secret League, and also call their attention
to the fact that now is the time to become
members, As the charter list 10 still open, but
will remain 50 but few days longer. The
cost OF admission at present is but trias.
considering the benei . to be derived, 81;
which includes medical examination and en-
tire cost Of admission.
Brother Supreme Vice Cardinal, Charles D,
Spsigh, was with Hope Lodge again last
Friday, to give further instructions and go
that the officers had . good send OF.
The Committee on Bylaws will complete
their work and be ready to report to the
Lodge at the next regular meeting.
The Trustees, after "lookine" at several
balls, have not yet decided where to make
nnal arrangements for permanent meetings,
and until sucn arrangements are made the
lodge will meet 10 It's present quarters, in
Commercial Block, Limestone street,