The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-05-25


was that the lodge was charged a hand
some advance on the purchase price.
When this came Co the knowledge of the
lodge they felt Justly indignant, and dealt
with the q. c. as his actions merited.
The Rev. Dr. Brett. of the Bergen Re
formed Church, will preach a memorial
sermon to Rathbone Lodge No. 10 on Sun
day evening, June s
Brother Cropsey tells an interesting
dog story. He waited two hours for q
policeman to release what he supposed
was his imprisoned dog. He released the
dog and TO his establishment found it was
some other fellows dog
In 1875 the Supreme Lodge had $50 in
its treasury and in 1889 it had about S35,
600 This shows the marvellous growth
ofthe Pythian organization.
independent Order of odd Follows.
Every member of the order in this city
who can possibly be present should be at
Bergen Hall next Thursday night. An
entertainment will be given for the bene-
fit of the Dad Fellows, Home, that adfni-
rable charity established by the noble
order. The entertainment will be far
above mediocrity, as the Fisk Dramatic
Society, an organization of talented
young people, have volunteered and will
present in capital style Led Astrayo
The cards OF admission can be had at the
modest sum of twenty-five cents. The
entertainment is under the auspices Of
Monticello Lodge No. l40. Let the bene-
fit be mammoth success.
Garfield Lodge No. 50 held very inter
esting meeting last Wednesday evening.
The third degree of the order was CON
ferred on one brother by the lodge de-
gree team in good and welfare. p G.
johnson, OF Jersey City No. "a and
Brother G. E. Sutcliffe, of Garfield, as
interesting debate, which occupied
nearly two hours, and was attentiyely
listened to. 1t is probable that these de-
bates will be continued. The subject for
discussion next Wednesday evening will
be, why Did / Become an Odd Eel
Iows" and it is probable that it will be
ably discussed, as there are number Of
talented brothers in the lodge. Among
the visitors present at the meeting were
p. G. johnson, of Jersey City No. "a; v.
G. Shane, OF Mechanics No. &c; Brother
Roche, of Mechanics No. &C. and others.
All there, GILL How about that stag
support
session last Monday conferred the second
degree on several candidates. A number
OF visitors were present and a good time
was enjoyed by all. Odd Fellows who
visit other lodges will do well to drop in
some Monday night and see the new style
OF working the initiatory degree which
this lodge works.
Ii the stay away members of Garfield
No. 65 will take the trouble to drop in
next "Wednesday night they will hear
something which will do them good.
On Tuesday evening Mechanics Lodge
No. GO, at its regular session, conferred
the third degree on Brother Upwright.
2. G. Hall, of Garfield No. 65, acted as
master of ceremonies and conferred the
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lodge team, was creditably done. This is
one of the oldest Odd Fellow lodges in
Jersey City. Many of Its members can
look back with pride at their long men,
bership and connection with this lodge,
and although Its members. like members
Of all other lodges, succumb to the dread
King OF Death, yet they have line sur
plus left and fear nothing. A visit to this
lodge on any Tuesday night will repay
any Odd Fellow.
Summer is almost here. How about
Garfield Association? Are they asleep?
Where is that fishing excursions Come,
boys, let us hear from you.
Harmony Encampment No. o. meets in
Booream Hall the first and third Friday
of each month. This encampment mas
at the present time about one hundred
and thirty members and there never was
a time in the history of the encampment
when it stood better financially than it
does at the present time. With only one
or two exceptions work has been done
every meeting night this year. The
average attendance is about forty.
Everything in connection with Harmony
No. AZ, under the supervision of an eff
cient corps of officers. is being done to
make this the banner encampment of
this State. Especial attention is called
TO the low price of initiation. 1t is only
s.. Odd Fellows having desire to Join
M a ord nr will
do well to enquire about Harmony No. AZ.
How is that, Lawn Mower Brother
Spur Don't cut too deep or you will
strike Mother Earth.
We are glad to hear that at last there
is prospect Of having an Odd Fellows
been started and we wish them every
success.
Canton Jersey City No. 2, p NJ, under
the able supervision of Captain Moors, is
making rapid progress. Captain Moors
has the respect of every member of his
command and the time is coming when
Canton Jersey City will be the one long
felt want to make Odd Fellowship be
properly recognized
District Deputy Bagley will exemplify
the unwritten work Mt the meeting Of
Iroquois Lodge No. 80 next Thursday
night. An invitation is extended to
members of sister lodges.
Ancient Order of Foresters of America.
The executive council held an informal
meeting on Wednesday night All were
present but Brother Bender, the high
Junior woodward, who would have to
travel long distance, as he is located at
Cramer Hill, near Camden. 1t was de-
cided to meet twice u month, on Satur-
day evenings. The meetings will be held
al Newark. Brother Balm, the high
treasurer, was designated as the commit
tee of one TO secure suitable place for
the sessions of the council
There are three vacancies on the list of
deputies which will be filled shortly.
A delay has been occasioned in the in
stitution of the new court, near st.
Bridget's Church by the illness of
Brother James Tumilty, who ORGANIZED
the court. 1t will be instituted probably
this week, as everything is in readiness
for establishing the new court.
The executive council has determined
to keep the interest alive. They have de-
cided to pay an official visit to every court
in the State.
A movement has been started to inter
est the Germans of Hoboken in the order.
There are four English courts in a -four
ishing condition in the sister city and
although the Germans are in the ma
jority in the town there is only
one German court, Fritz Reuter-, and its
growth has been painfully slow. Bro
Their Goldram, a hustler, has been ap
pointed deputy for the court, and Bro
ther NJ. It. Londonberg, III. S. @. r.. and