The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-21
The Secret Societies.
MASONIC.

Fidelity Lodge, D. Of r., will meet tomorrow
night.
Capital Lodge conferred the second and third
degrees on Friday night.
Philoxenian Lodge, on Wednesday, will confer
the first and third degrees.
The wooden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Zone, on
Wednesday night, was attended by members of
both Rebekah lodges.
The weekly social of the members Of Olive
Branch Lodge, D. of R., was held last week at
the residence Of Mrs. Rusoe. near Arsenal av-
enue.
The election of J. E. G. F. Harper, of Madison,
grand warden of the Grand Lodge was de-
served com plment to one of the most devoted
Odd-felows in the State.
The regular meeting of Olive Branch Lodge,
D. of b.. will occur on next Saturday night,
when the degree will be conferred. The staff
will meet for rehearsal on Thursday afternoon.
j. A. Buchanan and family are about to re-
move to California, and the members of Olive
Branch Lodge, D. of r paid Thorn a farewell
visit at their residence on Union street, on Fri
DAY evening
The concert by the Emerson Quartet. on
Wednesday night, not so we'll attended as it
should have been. The weather very bad.
The music was excellent. Mrs. Little. who pre-
sided at the piano, is an accomplished accompan-
ist.
Last Tuesday night the work of the initiating
and three degrees was conferred by Indianapolis
Lodge in the presence of a large number of the
representatives to the Grand Lodge The work
was splendidly rendered by the staff, and re-
ceiyed the hearty plaudits Of the audience
The visit of General Underwood has been pro-
ductive of much good to the order in all its
branches. He was much pleased with the con-
veniences for holding the prize drill of the Pa
triarchs' Militant, offered by the City Hall, which
he spoke Of the finest building for the purpose
in the country He will visit other cities and
pursue his Investigations and on his return
home will decide where the drill will be held It
is hoped Indianapolis will be selected, as there
will be between 900 and 1000 uniformed men
brought together by the event, to say nothing of
the immense numbers who will come to witness
the parade and drill If the efforts of the Mill
tants are seconded by the business men of the
city it is almost certain that Indianapolis will
secure the meeting.
The Grand Lodge closed its session on Thurs
day afternoon. 1t was thought by many that
there were more in attendance than at any pre-
vious meeting. The Colfax monument was To-
Gated at Indianapolis and the exact place
left to the discretion of the COMMITTEES The
Legislature and the CITY Council will be asked
the privilege of erecting it IN University square.
The monument is now in hand, and will be COM
posed of Oak Hill granite and bronze. The
third Wednesday In May next has been fixed for
its unwilling The pedestal viii. be surmounted
by figure of Colfax, of heroic size. This will be
cast in Paris, France, but the work of modelling
will be by an American artist, who is now at
work on it at Chicago. The chief dignitaries of
the order will be invited to be present. and the
day will otherwise be made one of the most no.
table of the order in the State, if not in the
country. The funds to pay for the monument
have been raised, with the exception of ST.. 500,
and this will be contributed by the time the
monument is completed.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Olive Branch Lodge No. 2. had one candidate
for the third rank on last Saturday night
first rank and one for the second on Tuesday
night.
Indianapolis Lodge No, Sc conferred the am
phfied third rank upon five candidates on Thurs
day night
Princeton Lodge, No. 155, instituted at Prince
ton on Oct. 10. has built new hall and secured
an entire new outfit.
Mr.. A. N. Grant, the newly -elected grand mas
ter of the Grand Lodge. l. O. @. F., is q very
prominent member of Good Intent Lodge, No.
20, K. of F., of Kokomo.
Navarro Lodge, No. 157, was instituted at
Morristown, Shelby county, Nov. 8. with thirty
charter members, Past Chancellor j. N. Lucas,
of Shelbyvile, having charge of the work.
Fremont Taffe, the fireman who met with so
sad death during the first of the week. while
driving engine No. to fire. was a member in
good standing of Capital City Lodge, No. 81.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 25. had warm session
on Friday night. One candidate received the
first rank, and from the tone of the meeting it is
very evident that this lodge will do some lively
hustling for some time to come.
Butler Lodge, No. 1885, will be instituted at
Butler, Dekalb county, on the evening of Dec
2, with Past Chancellor J. NJ. HUMPHREYS. of
kendallville, in charge. making the third lodge
Mr.. HUMPHREYS has instituted during the present
term.
Kokomo Division, No. 6, u. R.. will give it's
seventh annual ball on Thanksgiving night
knights will be in attendance from all parts of
the State The Assistant Adjutant general of
the United States army has written to Capt FL.
G. Davis for photograph Of the Toronto detail
OF this, the champion division
Hon. Howard Douglas of Cincinnati. Su-
preme Chancellor of the world. will be present
at the meeting Of Star Lodge No. z, on Monday
night The lodge will have work in and ex-
emplify the first and third ranks, and a general
invitation is extended to the Knights throu ehout
the State to be present and see the Supreme
Chancellor and witness the work. All members
of the order in good standing will be royallv well
coined. indianapolis Division, No. 2. and MANY
Division, No. Is, will be present and assist In
the work.
ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS.
Marion Council, No 16 Order of Chosen
Friends, will occupy Frater Hall, When block.
after Dec. l.
UNITED ANCIENT ORDER oE DRU1Ds.
CAPITAL City Grove, No II. had their public
lhstaila.lon OF o1lcers at their last meeting.
John Kraft, D. G, N. A., conducted the cere-
monies. installing the following ~ a., Joseph
Wambach; v. A., George Gordon; secretary.
John 10th; treasurer, John Kraft conductor,
Phil G. Winkelhonse; /. s. G., Charles Law.
renee; r. H. B. to ". A., II. w. Webb: L. Fl. B.
to n. A., Preston Force; r. II. B. to v A., Jas.
Harrison; L. Fl. B. to " A., William Mofitt.
Ex-Mavor Caven, of Humboldt Grove, No s.
delivered an address upon the history of the
order.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF rroOoD
Prospect Lodge is succeeding well in procuring
applications.
District Deputy Hosman will attend Prosnect
Lodge on next Tuesday evening and install
financial secretary for that lodge
COMMON Lodge, No 1877, conferred the de.
gree one candidate at their last meeting and
expect degree work next Tuesday night