The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-24
FRATBRNITIEs AND ORGANIZATIONS.
The Secret Societies.

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Raper Commandery, No. l. K. t. win assemble in
full Templar costume at the asylum in Masonic Tenn
pie this morning. at O'clock for the purpose of at
tending the funeral Of Sir Knight VIM. II. Iingen
felter. who died last Tuesday. Mr. Lngenfelter
ceived the orders of knighthood in Raper Command
cry, Aug II, 1S4S. while working under dispense
ten, and was the last survivor of those who were
present at the constitution Of the comnanery under
its charter.
Past Grand High Priest Benjamin F. Dawson, of
| Angola, attended the annual meeting of the grand
chapter r. A NJ. ON the 22d inst and while here be-
came intoxicated and expelled from all the rights
and privileges of Royal Arch Masonry 1t is the first
time in the Masonic history of the State that grand
body has expelled of its members for like offense
Members of the order, we'll versed in Masonic law,
say that the case is one which fully within the
scope of the chapters powers. similar was
that of Editor Moore of Ohio who was expelled from
| the Ohio Grand Commandery.
oDD-FELLows.
| Centennial Lodge had three applications for mem.
bership last Wednesday night.
| Grand Master Kenner has been visiting among the
| lodges of Fayette and Franklin counties.
General Smith of the department of the lakes, last
week mustered three cantons Patriarchs Militant In
Dakota.
Nv. Cosler of Corinthian Lodge, died on Friday
night, and will be buried this afternoon by ms Iodge
| and the U. @. III.
Martinsvlle Lodge eontemplates erecting business
block three stories high the third story to be used Tor
| lodge purposes.
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evening whether it will purchase new costumes for
| the degree work.
The Rebekah Degree Ledge at waverly has been
revived and is now working nicely The grsnd III
structor will visit them, by request shortly
E. G. F. Harper, P. g., of Sherlock Lodge, Madi-
son. in the city during the week, He reports
siderable activity in his city among the lodges.
johnson Lodge of Franklin. conferred the third de-
gree Monday night under the direction oft grand
| instructor. number of visitors were present who
were much pleased with the work.
The oyster supper given by Fidelity Lodge D. of R.,
last Monday evening grand success, both fnan-
cialy and socially The hall was filed and the ladies'
did their best to entertain their guests and succeeded
| admirably.
The Odd-fellows Mutual Aid Association of Indiana
will close its fourteenth year Nov l. The association
was never more prosperous than now and has 4, 500
members m the several divisions. It's business is
| fined to this State.
| The work of Olive Branch Lodge D. of R.. last
night, was much admired by the large number pres
ent. The music excellent and the evolutions
| we'll executed. The feature introduced adds
much to the work.
The degree staff of Eden (R. d. lodge, of Thorn.
| town, was instructed in the beautfed work by the
grand instructor on Thursday afternoon and at night
they conferred the degree IN very credtable style. T.
| b. bradshaw will take charge of them. ss.
The building owned by the lodges of Lafayette has
been reraodeled and the 18th inst. it rededi
Gated to the and purposes of the order Thomas
Underwood. p. G.. NJ, and member of Lafayette
Lodge No.15, delivered address which was attent
lively listened to by many people could get into
the hail. and is highly spoken OF by the press or that
| city.
! The committee having in charge the erection of
monument to the memory of Schuyler Colfax will pre-
! pare for q concert in Grand Lodge Hall Wednes-
I day evening Nov. II, for the benefit of the menu-
mant fund. The Emerson Quartet, eff the best in
| the State, viii render of their best pieces.
There will also be rectatons and other exercises all
| going to make up enjoyable evening. The pro-
ceeds will DO turned over to the monument fund.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
indianapolis Lodge, No Sc conferred the amplifed
| third rank upon four candidates on Thursday night.
| Olive Branch Lodge No. q had two candidates for
second rank and two for the third last Saturday
| night.
| There quite number of Knights in this city
who desirous of becoming members of the Orient
A meeting of this branch should be held at early
| day.
| Past Chancellor Frank Richardson of Excelsior
Lodge, No. IS, has far recovered from the effects
of the injury he received several weeks ago. by being
| thrown from buggy to he able to attend TO his
| duties with the Singer Sewing machine Company
| Centervle Lodge No. 154, instituted at Oentervle
on Thursday night of last week installed the follow
mons, G. c.; VIM. Fl. Smith, V. c.; Charles F. Bailey
prelate John @. Harvey, NJ. of E.; Lloyd K. HiI M.
Of F. A. r: Jones, K. of R. s.; Homer NJ. Hammond,
NJ at A. Oliver Turner. L Co. w. F. Bailey o. c.; G.
W. Staats Thomas Jackson, ]. c. Stevens trustees.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
/ Martha LODGE No. 236 received one application at
their last meeting and will have degree work at their
next.
Elizabeth Lodge is making extensive preparations
for the ball be given the benefit of their lodge in
| the near future.
| Hope Lodge No. 9, conferred the degree on two
candidates at their last meeting and received APP
| phcation for membership.
Prospect Lodge, No. 795, viii have degree work at
their next meeting and invite all members of the
| der to their meetings.
Prospect Lodge, No. 1856 gave interesting enter.
tairment Tuesday night last and their membership
| was well represented on that occasion.
| Compton Lodge, No. ], 1877. admitted one member
by card ut their meeting Thursday night last and
received two applications for membership,
| Hope Lodge No. 6, is making an earnest effort to
furnish the members of the order an ENTERTAINMENT
Oct 81 this being the eighth anniversary Of their
I lodge. - e'..' = 81 -
/ The order of the Knights and Ladies of Homer have
fully as safe males, and is increasing it's member.
ship of this class rapidly than any time
since its organization. t...t
| THE SECRET LEAGUE. , 800
| Merchants No. II, will hold their monthly social
on Wednesday evening. An instructive programme
will be presented.
| There have been reported upwards of fifty acces-
sions to the order in the various lodges during the
past week. the largest number being in the lodges re-
Gently organized at Upton, No. 20, and Washington,
No II, Warsaw.
The ARK. the official organ of the order for Dc.
tober. has been placed in the hands of the members.
The issue creditabe to the managers and contains
classified list of the city membership which s val
liable to every member.
Greenleaf, No. H. North Indianapolis, viii dedicate
| their new hall on Thursday evening next. P. w.
Bartholomew, supreme cardinal will deliver the dedi-
catory address, The exercises will be interesting and
it is hoped many members win participate.
| Meridian, No. 49, at their last meeting supplied
vacant offices by the election of the following: W. A.
Davidson cardinals D. P. Winnings. vicecardinal;
Charles W. Bridges. petitioner. and CHARLES Moeueh
treasurer all of whom duly installed by the
| prerne viceeardnal, r. N. Harden.
MYSTIC CIRCLE.
q. L. Mcmillan. the supreme deputy of the Mystic
Circle is in the city looking after the interests of
the order. A ruling instituted here last winter
and is now IN hourishing condition. Mayor Denny
J. X. Carnahan NJ. V. McGilliard W. q. Hobbs j. D.
| Eagle and others among the charter members.
Grand Army of the Republic.
There has been marked increase in membership
within the year from recruits Joining cid orgarza