Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-03
THE A. AND II. O. OF h.
It's Chamber of Horrors Invaded-Its
Awful Secrets Revealed.


The existence in Butte OF a secret society,
whose membership ia confined exclusively
to married ladies, has proved so harrassing
to the interested masculine element, that
the writer FIRST making provision for bis
creditors and family determined to pene.
trate the veil OF seeresy surrounding this
mystic article.
The evening selected VAS q most propi-
tious one. The fair conspirators, had placed
a candidate on ice several days previous to
their conclave, in order that she might
reach a CONCEALED state sufficient to resist
the torrid atmosphere OF initiation. As a
result the novitiate presenting herself at
the outer gates bore a remarkable fresh"
appearance, which, before the ceremonies
we're completed, had become to some ex-
tent, subdued.
Three vigorous kicks on the O. G. started
the machine which only discontinued when
run down.
Sister Sarah, what seekest thou?'
Entrance to this temple erected to Susan
Bond dedicated to Tom Collins"
Possess thou the necessary quallfca-
tons to justify admission to this holy
place.
My head is adorned with costly mil
linery, my rainent represents a mortgage
on my husbands real estate, and my feet
are shod with the last vestage of his bank
account"
Thy credentials are truly acceptable,
enter sister Sarah, and record thy VOWS
with the faithfully
Sarah entered.
'Sister Sarah, thy desires have found
favor with this demented assembly. Having
shown lamentable deficiency up to this
stage OF tue game, you will now approach
the original Mother OF Moses who will
instruct you in the further methods OF the
gang; carry thy form erect and conduct
thy.elf in due and ancient shape, that the
stuffed club in thy conductors hands may
not be required
The O. NJ. f NJ. wiped off her chin,
Strengthened out her bangs and addressed
the candidate.
Sister Sarah! we are pleased to remark
that thus far you are a bird it now remains
for you to give US further evidence OF your
staying qualities, by taking upon yourself
the solemn oath or obligation OF our order,
and before you put your foot in 1t, We do
assure YOU tina it contains nothing which
will interfere with any bills you owe your
dressmaker, vour milliner or your con-
~fectioner, are you still willing to proceed?
| And the solemn answer ame-let no strings
be tied te the OBLIGATION. The 0. NJ. Of NJ.
administered
Il, Mrs. j. E. D., by the example OF Susan
Band in presence OF this band OF female
conspirators, do most solemnIy promise
and swear, that | will ever conceal, and
never will heel the holes in my husbands
sox. That | forever renounce all recognl-
ton OF the family wash tub, and will cheer
fully allow any member OF my family to
sew ON buttons with shingle nails, 80 long
as they do not trouble me to procure the
/ nails. Furthermore that it shall be my
constant study to render the "old nan
as uncomfortable as my abilities will per-
! nit, and the slimness OF his allowances
will Justify. That l will feed him on cold
vietuals, and allow him pure water to
drink, that no portion OF my time may be
taken from my daily avecation Of peddling
| ra fife and church fair tickets to the public,
and that no portion OF his income may be
used for any purpose, other "a the pur-
chase OF my gorgeous raiment which max
eth his purse and my %neighbors heart-sick.
l furthermore promise and vow that, should
my lesser self 80 far forget my moral
training as to return from his club
at an unseemly hour, l will raise
the window-and the neighbors-in an e.
fort to convince him Of bis extra VACANT
folly (even though the mercury be con-
gealed) ere the key shall be turned to ad-
NIT SO unworthy and so naughty a man.
| will ever conform to and abide by the
usual laws, rules and regulations pertain
ing to the sidewalk-the best seat in the
street car and the high hat at the theatre,
binding myself by the extreme penalty OF
having my spring millinery allowance re-
duced to nine hundred dollars, and my
| lao& I,,,%lo o-& off a-I >a-$ o. a., f~..
winds-should ever knowingly overlook
anything that will contribute to my own
happiness, or the unhappiness OF others, so
help me Mary Walker, and keep my
nerves steady and my gall uninpaired to
a finish.
The O. NJ. OF N. then admonished: Sis
ter Sarah, you are a daisy, and from this
moment you will occupy q place with the
precious aowerlets you see blooming about
you-ever continue to display your
seraphic smile and angelic demeanor
to the outside werld-but here, yon
can with safety to yourself and
and the affai : Of the community shall be
mama for t nourishment of our friendly
discussions will now invest you with
the pass-si- and grip OF an A. and H. II.
The pass l. .!orrid, the one giving it will
simply say lIorrid -" the one to whom it
is given will lcspond, The horrid thing
It's significance is too well understood to
require explanation. The signs are given
as follows: The person desiring to make
the test will glance cautiously out OF the
corner OF the eye over the left shoulder, il
the person inspected is an 4. and II. II. she
will toss her head high in the air and grace.
fully elevate the proboscis. The literal
e1planoti~n is-are you al A. and q. H.?
| Tho QnlwaF-tT0f u ia ma -
The grip is pursiy fgurativs, and refers
to certain portions OF your obligation. The
working implements of.an A. and II. 81. are
the small handbag, and the pleasant smile.
They are representative elements, and are
held in high esteem by all A.. and q. HIS.
This Sister Sarah! completes the racket,
and having performed the labor required
OF US, we will now partake OF the refresh
ments permitted by our laws. a doughnut
! and d glass OF water each, after which We