The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-29

assist in this district deputies win he appointed upon
recommendation of local lodges. 1t is earnestly de-
sired that live energetic members be recommended,
and that too. at early day possible that the
good work may be pushed forward at once
THE SECRET LEAGUE
Greenleaf No II. has awarded the contract to build
its new hall to Mr. Staples. Work has already been
begun and win be pushed to an early completion.
Forty members have been added to Mercantile
Lodge No IL the institution and it now has 10
charter members on the list among them lot OF lady
its next meeting.
The past week has been one of marked success to
the Secret League. On Monday night 4. N. Harden,
Supreme Organizer instituted Meridian Lodge. No.
10, in Hooser Hail. When Block. The charter list of
this lodge embraces many leading citizens, of whom
w. F. Henley ]. R. Mckee. Arthur Jordan William
J. Craig, William B. Burford James III. Matock. Mil
ton Poqder. A. Mechanically. M Talbot, W: H.
W. Ponder. Lee Dr. ''I Allison :" Maxwell DTssI
dis, d. P. Winnings E. E. Thomas n &. D. Beeson L.
A. Miner. w. A. Reading. Dr. A. j. Spinner e. w.
Koehler. J. L. Griffith. John Edwards Thad Rollins
Charles Henderson, L. H. Gibson, Cal Holland. Fred
Holt A. Fearnaught. E. Metzger Mr.. Ransburg
Newton Ramsey John Sched, Lee Sylvester Worth
Wright Charles Sylvester and Judge ID. w. Howe
The following elected and installed in their re-
spectiye Offices: w. III. Doll past cardinals William
J. Craig cardinal; John Edwards. vicecardinal John
L. Griffith, petitioner: A. f. Mccormick. recorder;
Levi Sylvester collector: Arthur Jordan treasurer;
w A. Reading, marshal; Charles Henderson, guard.
The election of Waterman and trustees postponed
till the next meeting.
The height of success of the League was reached
On Wednesday night in he jubilee celebration of the
second anniversary of the order by literary and
ical entertainment given at Pfafiin's Music Hall.
character this season The hall was crowded and
many were turned away. Mr.. P. w. Bartholomew
presided and made welcome the vast audience in
appropriate address followed by Judge William Irwin
This eman spoke in regard TO the order the ben
efts it afforded and its rapid growth. The remainder
mental solos and Rotations DR.. Robert Waides
certina performances were highly appreciated Miss
Hattie Ludlow in "Biddys Trials with the Yankees"
brought forth an enthusiastic encore. Miss Nettie
Johnson gave usical selection in her artistic style
entitled Whom Dost Thou Lovea" Mrs. Leon Bailey
sang in her usual pleasing manner. Love Comes
Like Summer Sigh" from the Little Tycoon"
which supplemented in excellence by her duet.
when the Morning Light Is Beaming" by Kueken,
with Mr.. Smith. The latter's tenor solo. White
Wings, by Winter, was also greatly appreciated.
Miss J. May Miller piano solo; and her duet, violin
plause. Miss Miller the accompanist of the
ing and the plaudts of apt musical critics. and
was made the recipient of handsome bouquet. pre-
sented by Star Lodge, No. lS. Mrs. Lucia Julian
Martin rendered personation entitled Fhe Conven
ton of Realistic Readers" Mrs. Martins portrayal
cited why He Wouldn't Sell the Farm" in pleasing
manner.
ROMAN KNIGHTS OF ST. GEORGE.
The Roman Knights of ST George and friends sur
x,
| dence No. 274 East Merrill street, last Thursday
evening, by presenting him with beautiful chair it
being the thirteth anniversary of his birth. After
refreshments served dancing the order, and
it continued until late hour Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Brandt Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dersch Mr.. and Mrs. John Waller Mr.
| and Mrs. William Meadows. Mr.. and Mrs Peter
Holzer. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowery Mr. and Mrs. Vanstan,
Mr. and Mrs Ryan Misses Lizzie Knurr, Tlley Knurr,
Mary Teiner, Martha Pich, May Woman. May
Wench, Kitty Curran. Bridget ONeil. Nora Sullivan
Miss Welsh, Nellie Savadge, Mary McGuages, Mary
ONeil; Messrs. August Hitsteen, William SCHNEIDER,
John Knurr, Robert Kutzner, George Taner. Nath
Zion, aud - Wichler, Albert Pich Frank sWosiffer
Harry Wetzel Val Kinkel Joe Wright, John Fern
kase, Herman Theiley, - Kostell and Asher Winch.
Grand Army of the Republic.
Application has been received for new post at
Bryant.
There 551 pensioners who draw pensions for
loss of both eyes.
The g. A. R. post at Remington which had been
bisbanded, will be reorganized.
The G. A. r. and the old soldiers reunion at New
Albany the past week was great success.
The Twentieth Regiment Indiana Volunteers will
hold reunion at Logansport ON the 1st inst.
Reports have Esver been made more promptly by
the posts of this department than during the present
year.
Indiana having had hundred comrades in line at
the San Francisco parade ought be able
it ten times next year at st. Louis.
The work which w. H. Armstrong of Terre Haute
has done for the department of Indiana g. A. r. is
worthy of any recognition within its power of con-
ferring.
The growth of the order in this department during
the present has been principally in the Southern
part of the State where the e.d has not been well
occupied.
General Sherman in his address to the national
campment undertook to undeceve the single battle
by assuring him that there battles fought
other than that in which he (the onebattle mani
hustled for glory.
The number Of pensioners who have lost both arms
Is 2l; both legs %; both hands. z; both feet IL;
insanity 100. There only two persons who
ceive higher pension than $72 per month, one of
whom receives $75 and the other, Commissioner of
Pensions Black, 500 per month.
The National Encampment was of unanimous opin-
ion that there bowling call for the hosting of
the stars and stripes the Department of the In
terror the occasion of the death of Jacob Tno-
son. who in the old clio business during the war;
but who dealt only in infected articles.
T. W. Bennett, department commander is still lin
gefing the Pacific slope. He probable the
best kissed man in attendance the encampmenti
having been oscuated IN detail by large proportion
of the citizens of Idaho-of which Territory he at
one time Recommendations regard to age sex, or
previous condition of servitude.
The Military Companies.
Captain Kelleher, who has been away from the city
on pleasure trip to Madison, returned yesterday.
hal shall he hr;r 5;or-c