The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-26

were reversed and the action of Indiana Grand Com
mandery Endorsed.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
Olive Branch Lodge No. q conferred the third
rank upon candidate on last Saturday night
John Morris, of Excelsior Lodge No 25 is
ported ILL., at his residence, No. 247 Huron street,
1t is stated on good authority that the Kokomo Di
vision will not give exhibition drill at the State
Fair the coming week.
Indianapolis Lodge, No. SO, had one candidate for
the first rank and also conferred the amplfed third
rank upon candidate on Thursday night.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Bowers has
granted dispensaton for the instituting of Otter
bein Lodge No. 154, at Otterbein, Benton county.
Past Chancellor Robert E. Smith. of Excelsior
Lodge, No. 20, Is gaming something of reputation
as a farmer. DE knows good corn when he sees it,
Major-general Carnahan and Grand Keeper of Rec
ords and Seal Frank Bowers of this city, were pres
emit at the insJituting of Liberty Division No. 80 u
r., at Liberty on Tuesday night.
Washington Lodge No. 94, of Michigan City, win
give its sixth annual reception on Thanksgiving
evening 1t is the intention to make it the grandest
society event of the season. Music will be furnished
by Major Nevanss military orchestra, of Chicago.
Three divisions took part in the drill contest at
oils Division, No. q Damon. of Cincinnati, and Day
ten Division, or Dayton, KY. AS has already been
stated. Indianapolis Division captured first money,
5000 Damon Division receiving second.
Upton Lodge, No. ISL was instituted at Upton
Wednesday night, Past Chancellor A. N Grant, of
Kokomo being in charge. He was ably assisted by
No. %. of Kokomo, and Bernice Lodge No. 100, of
Nobesville The new lodge branches out with thirty
four charter members.
Vevay Lodge, No. 49, was instituted at Vevay,
Switzerland county. on Monday night I apt A. D.
Vanosdol, of Madison, had charge of the exercises.
aid was assisted by the Knights of the place.
ing officers installed: A J. Craig, P. CT w. F.
Tandy @. Co. G. A Vanosdol, V. c.; r. T. f. Abbott,
greate Dwight Smith, M. at A.: &c. LOring, M: of
E.; A. p. Drefour K. of R. s.; A. Y. Shaw NJ. of F.;
f. NJ Griffith. |. G.; j. V. Oakley, o. G..
Liberty Division No. 80, u. R., was instituted at
Liberty Tuesday night with forty-three members.
Visiting Sir Knights were present from Richmond,
Connersville and Oxford o. fine parade given
and an elegant supper served. An informal reception
was held In the evening at Castle Hall, and Major
general Carnahan delivered an interesting address.
The officers are follows T. G. Bul nside command
err II. c. Ham, lieutenant commander; N. A. Cooper,
herald Jacob Fox recorder: w. w Synder treasurer;
W. .. keffer guard; G. j. Murphy, sentinel.
UNITED ORDER OF HONOR
Decline Lodge initiated one candidate last Wednes-
day evening
Indiana Lodge No. 81, initiated one candidate last
Thursday evening.
Grand Vice-president Vessel goes to Seymour next
week to organize a lodge there
Mr.. Maynard. of Washington Lodge No. 4 is
having harvest in applications. He presents new
batch every Monday night.
Washington Lodge, No: 4, initiated candidate
last Monday evening, and received two by card, and
seven new applications were presented.
Washington Lodge. No A. will have dssolvng-
view entertainment tomorrow evening. Icecream
will be served and general good time is anticipated.
Goodwill Lodge was instituted at Vincennes on the
10th inst, with charter membership of fortynine,
by Grand Vicepresident Henry Vessel and Deputy
William Gratz.
The wife of Harvey Russell, of Marion Lodge, was
agreeaby surprised her birthday. last Thursday
evening. A large number of members from Hope
Lodge No. s. and Marion Lodge No. 80, were in at
tendance and a very enjoyable time was had.
The entertainment given by Enterprise Lodge No.
l.. Thursday evening at Pfaf1in'S Wa de-
cded success. A beautiful gold brooch, emblematic
of the order voted the most popular lady present
Mrs Elizabeth Schmidt. of Enterprise Lodge the
lady chosen. The gold emblem pin voted the most
popular gentleman present fell to j. f. Feser,
tary of Enterprise Lodge. After voting
of hours were very pleasantly passed in dancing.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
The grand protector will visit all the lodges of the
order here this week.
Miss Annie Kline, Guide of Hope Lodge, No. 6, has
returned from her summer visit.
Prospect Lodge No. 785, will have degree work at
their meeting on Tuesday n ght next
Prospect Lodge, No. 785, received three applca
lions for membership at their last meeting.
Geo T. Brucnig of Hope Lodge No. g. was in
stalled as protector, on last Wednesday night
The death in the Knights and Ladies of Honor
for the just closed only six for every thou
sand members.
Grand Secretary A s. Lane win visit Prospect
Lodge Tuesday night next, and witness the degree
work of that lodge.
Mrs Roberts, vice-protector of Compton Lodge No.
1887 is recognized by ali of the faithful work
ers for the success of the order.
Grand Protector G. Fl. Godfrey and Grand Secre-
tary A. S. Lane both expected to visit Compton
Lodge No, 1887 on Wednesday night
Hope Lodge No. g. had very pleasant time at their
last meeting 1t would be good thing for all con-
cerned more of the members would turn TO their
lodge meetings.
Grand Secretary A. s. Lane reports that the lodges
of the Knights and Ladies of Honor in Indiana are in
both in in "A
cal standing. Reports received daily from many
subordinate lodges of very aterng increase in men
ceived sixteen applications at their last meeting and
have six to be presented at their next meet
ing
THE SECRET LEAGUE
Anchor No. 16 will entertain at their hall Wednes
day. Oct. 6.
Merchants Lodge No. IA on Wednesday evening
last held social, which was largely attended. The
evenings festivities consisted of music charades and
games, closing with a social hop.
D. Wintrowd, with the assistance of A. D. Miller
supreme recorder instituted Upton Lodge No. 20. at
Upton, Ind, Monday evening last. The new lodge
starts out under favorable auspices.
G.. W. Fisk, of Napoleon O., writes that he has
under way three lodges which he expects organize
at an early day. Mr. Fisk is a Jealous advocate and
will put in his time in the interest of the League.
Crescent, No. Is, will hold special session or
Monday evening when arrangements will be effected
to hold thor sessions hereafter in the hail. the
south rooms of When Block. A good attendance is
expected.
The trustees of the Secret League Hall are pressing
forward the sale of the bonds. j. L. Hunt of Hunt
Pray, treasurer of the board is authorized to re-
ceive applications and make terms for tenants The
hall is elaborate in its furnishings and is suitably
adapted to society purposes.
The Military Companies
The Light Artillery have selected their drill team
for the Washington encampment, and are drilling
with the intention of winning.
The l. L. l. will hold their regular business meeting
next Saturday night. There will be eight applications
for membership to be acted on.