The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-28
FRATERNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Odd-EeiIows.

Odd-FeiIows.
Germania Lodge on Thursday night conferred
the iuitiatory degree.
j. B. Kimball, P. G. NJ, Of Kendallville, was
in the city on Thursday.
The charter OF Palace Lodge. ct Winslow,
Pike county, has been restored.
Harris Lodge, OF Mount jackson. gave q social
IN its lodee-room on Thursday night.
A canton Patriarchs Militant will be mus
tered at Valparaiso on the 10Th Of November.
The Grand Encampment meets in annual ses-
sion Nov. 20, and the Grand Lodge on the 2lst.
The net increase in membership in the order
in this State, for six months ending June 80, Is
1891.
After Jan. 1, 1889, the Degree of Rebekah
can only be conferred in a degree lodge Of that
degree.
The initiatory and probably the first degree
will be conferred by Philoxenian Lodge on
Wednesday night.
Indianapolis Lodge is preparing to give an ex-
hibition of the degree work during the coming
session Of the Grand Lodge.
r. L. Reynolds, of PhiIoxenian Lodge, has re-
turned from his trip TO California, Denver and
Kansas City. He c~ontemplases a trip to Mays
vile, KY.
The Odd Fellows Mutual Aid Association Of
Indiana has paid Mrs Plank. OF Logansport,
and Mrs. Brenton, of Petersburg, each 81, 500,
aud Mrs. Ward, OF Altamont, Kan, 81. 900.
There will be a called meeting of Canton In
dianapolis, tomorrow night, for the purpose OF
receiving uniforms. The meeting will be an
open one, and the members OF the various lodges
OF the city are invited to meet with them.
Grand Patriarch Milice. of Warsaw. was 10
the city on Thursday. He in also commander
OF this department, Patriarchs Militant His
canton, lodge and camp rendered him q recep-
tion on his return from Caifosnis. last week.
knights aud Ladies of Golden Rule.
The grand commander of Indiana, Sir knight
w. II. Hall, with the aid of his deputies, ex-
poets to double the membership in the State
within the next six months.
Castle Good Will rs in good condition. The
attendance at meetings Is not quite the average,
but there are some very enthusiastic members
and the castle will yet be among the most pros
porous In the city.
Castle Marion is holding its OWL, the attend
ance being good. An evidence of interest IN the
that are being received nearly every meeting
night. This castle will attend, In q body, the
social to be given by Castle Enterprise.
The Supreme Commandery Of this order, at its
session IN August. made q complete change in
Its beneficiary laws, which are much better in
is members. The superiority of the new over
the old law is shown by an increase in member
ship of nearly three hundred In less than two
months. At the present time there are three
castles in this city with a very fair membership.
Castle Enterprise, in this city, is increasing
in numbers. It's sessions are we'll attended and
a deep interest 10 always manifested. This
castle is noted for its socials and entertain
meDts, which are we'll patronized by the public,
the admission always being free to all. the ex-
pense Of conducting them being met by serving
refreshments. The castle will have another
socisl at its ball. southwest corner Tennessee
and Washington streets, on Wednesday night.
Nov. IA A literary and musical programme
will be one Of the attractions, after which all
who may desire will trip the light fantastic
toe.