The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-15

luAtfobtus ledtuFc VI INC ia2E.
Lodges are warned against travelling German
named John G. Fink. He is pronounced by the
press of Battle Greek, Mich, TO be dead beat
and frst-class fraud.
Champion Division No 8, of Kokomo, re-
ceived a challenge, during the past week. from
Fort Dearborn Division, No. l, OF Chicago TO a
competitive drill, $1,000 side. or more. to take
place the State fair grounds at Columbus. O..
Friday, Sept B. the same TO be under the super
vision of the State Board of Agriculture OF
Ohio. The Kokomo division declined to accept
the challenge, and among other things gives
the following reasons for not desiring to enter
into contest of the description named: ''Ko-
komo Division. No. 6, u. r. X. of p,
of Indiana, cannot enter into a contest
of skill under the conditions you pro-
pose. We have no conscientious scruples
against competing Jor prizes under the rules and
conditions prescribed by the Grand and Supreme
Lodges OF cur order. These prizes were wisely
designed TO excite chvalrous emulation be-
tween the divisions of the Uniform Rank, and
to secure the highest possible perfection of drill
and discipline throughout its entire membership.
whenever practicable we have entered the lists
at various tournaments held under the auspices
OF the Grand or Supreme Lodges. Without Inn
putting any improper intention to the Sir
Knights of Fort Dearborn Division. we
must say that competition for stakes
put up by the contestants would be
derogatory to the dignity of the Uniform Rank,
and would reduce both divisions to the low grade
of common gamblers for gain. In our Judgment
it is not becoming the Sir Knights in our chival-
rous rank and order thus to employ their time
nor thus to prostitute their accomplishments. 10
our knowledge. M proposition of like character
has ever before been made by one division to
another within the bounds of order. But
even it there should be precedent found this
division declines to become partner in pools or
bets for any purpose"
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
Victoria Lodge, No %. had initiatory work on
last meetinQ night Several applications
pending.
Brightvood Lodge had fourteen applications
at one meeting and have taken in ten new mem
bers since the LIST of July.
Thomas Fl. Clapp representative to the SUI
preme Lodge, is about to return. having deter
mined to cut his vacation short.
Victora No % received nine new members at
their last meeting, have three new candidates,
and will confer the degrees on three. Monday
night.
The members of Washington Lodge. No 114
were ont in force on last Tuesday night. Bust
ness of Importance was transacted Brghtwood
Lodge visited them in q body and had good
time.
Indianapolis Lodge, No. 9. had important work
last Tuesday night. They have amended their
bylaws, and will meet on the second aud fourth
Tuesday nights of each month, beginning In Sep
| TENDER. Under the rule of the new officers the
lodge is prospering. s ~
Eureka Councils lawn social was a success,
everybody enjoying themselves.
Miss May Chaplin, of Alpha, No. l. and short
hand reporter for Supreme Reporter Lynn, has
been i'll during the last week. s rs M
True Friend Council. No. 3d. are having a
boom after their "sunfower social Six appli-
cants for membership are knocking at the door,
Ed Pray is hustler The council by unani-
nous vote have determined to repair and
brighten up their beautiful hall. The financial
condition or the council is excellent, under the
management of her efficient trustees, G.. B. Man
love- A. j. Stewart and A. D. Miller. The treas
ury is full. and the prospects are that the pres
emit term will be one of the most prosperous of
her history
UNITED ORDER OF HONOR.
Lodges were instituted at Carthage. Charlotte
vile and Arlington, this State, last week.
vincennes will have a lodge in short time
Vessel and Gratz have been at work there.
Pleasant Lodge, No. 1873. had two limitations
last Thursday evening. and two more applica-
tons for next week.
Powell Lodge, No. 3d. had very full and in
reresting meeting last Friday evening. Four
applications were presented.
The Marion Lodge lawn festival comes off on
Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. at No. 751
North Pennsylvania street.
Wabash Lodge. of Terre Haute, instituted by
deputies Vessel and Gratz, has started on
good footing. and promises to be one of 1.-The
| lodges of the State"
| The funeral of the late A. B. Summers, on
last Sunday, was one of the largest ever seen in
this city. The ritualistic services at the grave
were conducted by Past Supreme President Geo.
w. Powell, in very impressive manner
Appropriate resolutions in memory of the late
A. b. Summers, were adopted by his associates
the supreme trustees, George w. POWELL VIM
FL. Doll. Matthew Roth and d. l.. Williamson,
and were entered upon their records
On Friday, Aug, 20, lodge win be instituted
at Evansville by Deputies Vessel and Graft
which promises to start off with charter mem
bership of from sixty to seventy. thirty applica
tons having already been forwarded to Dr.
Combs, grand medical director, for approval
Schiller Lodge. No. 1877, is still booming,
bership Another social by this lodge early in
September will be looked for. The lodge re-
ceived its charter. beautifully framed by
Brother Casper Keifgen, on last Monday even
ing.
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
President Cleveland is an Improved Red Man.
Indiana has thirty six tribes scattered through
out the State
The State of Massachusetts has initiated over
1000 members in the order since Jan. l.
At recent election in Frankfort, this State,
all but one on the successful tickets were I'm
proved Red Men.
The next "Great 1ncohonee" of the United
States will, in all probability, be Hon. Ralph
Gregory, of Muncie, Ind.
The next meeting of the Great Council of the
United States will be held at Detroit this fall.
Extensive preparations are already being made
by the local committees.
The Order of Red Men are having a grand
boom all over the State. All Objectionable mem
bers have been dropped from membership and a
healthy growth started that bids fair to rival the
other large orders.
V;o;t;cr.Rad Ha~ - ~ood ,+nnd;o- 49, n1rd;.1 T.
ly invited attend one of the council meetings
of the order, namely: Mondays. Palmetto Tribe;
Wednesdays Red Cloud Tribe; Thursdays, Min
newa Tribe; Fridays Hiawatha Tribe.
Minnewa Tribe, No. 80, last Thursday even
ing adopted I. v Cook, the well known painter.
The extreme not weather prevented large at
tendance, but the work was performed by past
great sachem Jno. A. McGaw, prophet F. r.