The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-12-21

I Deen q member StAGB IT'S Df&tlttAhelOH
Brother H. C. Traphagen, the sub chief
ranger-elect of Court Glenwood, will do
credit to his Office as did his predecessor,
NJ. J. Kavanagh, and Will be a valuable
assistant to the G. r.
Brother T. Z. Norman, chairman of the
Board of Trustees of Court Glenwood. re-
tires from office leaving very nice sum
in bank to the credit of his court Ed is q
good fellow, splendid worker and was
ambitious to go higher; but he has
changed his mind, and will for the future
remain a private member.
Who will win the badge presented by
Or. Pyle, of Court Glenwohd, for propos-
ing and having initiated during the term
just ended the greatest number OF candl-
dates? 1t is two to one that p. @. r.
O'Neill will draw the prize.
The members of Court Glenwood show
ed their appreciation of Sergeant-Major
Clements at the last meeting by increas-
ing his wages $50 per cent Billy is a
good fellow, fully competent and very
willing to perform any duty that he is
called on to do. and on him as well as on
all financial secretaries depends TO great
xteut the success of a court.
Brothers james +. Mccormack, Wood
ward-elect; Mortimer j. Gleason, beadle-
elect, and Walter NJ. Dickson, trustee
elect, are all gentlemen of excellent
ability and are willing to serve their
court in what ever capacity they are
placed. They are also ambitious to I'LL
The highest chairs. and it is safe to wager
that Court Glenwood will crafty with
pleasure that desire at the earliest pos
sible time This is the material to place
in all the minor positions so as the courts
will not, as some, go begging for conf
petent men to fill the highest offices.
Genial Tom Welsh surprised Court
Pride OF the Hill with his presence at the
last quarterly meeting. In che good and
welfare Tom made quite hit, singing
'sSlnce Bosey Runs tne Flat"
''YacobN Berg is generally known as
the Gentleman from Heidelberg in Court
Pride OF the Hill.
A great many members of Court Pride
of the Hill would like to know il Com
Coffey will ever run another candidate
for doctor again. Ten to one on Muttart,
Con.
.sDinn Dever is making proud record
for himself in the fire department.
"Din'sn face assumes a startled expression
when he hears even an alarm in Court
Pride of the Hill.
Joe Blacker's greatest joke was perpe-
trated during the week when he sent an
army OF Foresters 10 attend Pat keely's
wake.
Jack Tyson's cherished ambition is to
become benedict. Court General
Lafayette seconds him in his ambition.
In big John Dunn's wet goods empor-
ium the only mixed drinks one can re-
ceive since John made the break is
Micked ale.
The members of Court Pride Of the Hill
are struck at the present time on the fol-
lowing things lin Baker, on dictionary;
Joe Blacker, on jokes; Con Coffey, on
ladies; Dan Smith. on ice; Tom Welsh.
on fancy drinks; jake Berg, on Germany;
Mike Connolly, on brick houses; Malachy
Corbett, on bagDipes; John kaiser. on
fishing; Dan Coffey, on plumbing; Louis
James. on skating; Captain Gaffney. on
piano playing; Pete Coffey. on dancing;
Din Dover. on contiagrations; Gus Ciefer,
on drumming; Dominick Mahan. on Par
nell; Ed. Harrigan. on Jewels, John Muir
ply, on spuds, and Dominick Costello, on
mugs.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELL0WS
Rising Star Lodge No. 2iO met last
Monday night. The first degree was con-
ferred on three candidates by N. G.,
James A. Wilson. assisted by the degree
team. The work was well done and
three new propositions we're received. On
account OF number of visitors being
present the good and welfare was very
lively and interesting. Rising Star Lodge
is indeed Rising SDar.
Brother Brown would make good in
side guardian, even if he would have to
stand OH q chair TO reach the wicket.
The reward for Brother Wasnidge, sup
posed to be lost, is still open. Informa-
ton gladly received by Rising Star
Lodge.
Brother Charles Davis did not deliver
his prize essay as was expected as be for
got MS manuscript, and without 1t he Is
like the man who fell out Of balloon
not In it.
Brother Dexter came in late but smil-
ing, and. to the surprise of everyone. had
received clean shave. This is too bad
as Brother Dexter would have certainly
received first prize if he had his whiskers.
Lincoln Lodge No. 1876 met last Thurs
day night. No work was done other than
lodge business. I'VE will have an initia-
tion soon." said one brother: 1--WE have
one proposition"
Brother Ed Randall had blood In his eve
last Monday night He was looking for
a brother to come in. There was to have
been four-round glove contest. Fortuu-
ately for Brother Randall his rival did
not appear, and the lodge saved 500 in
funeral benefits.
The second degree will be conferred on
three brothers in Rising Star Lodge to
morrow night. All Odd Fellows are in
vited.
Garfield Lodge No. 65 met last Wednes-
day night. The third degree was conferred
on two candidates by p. G., George Met
calf, assisted by the degree team. Nom
nations for officers were made and a good
meeting was had. Visitors are always
welcome.
BRO. Charles Davis was at the meeting
of Harmony Encampment last Friday
night Like all members who attend
occasionally, he was bound to let every
one know he was there. Come again,
Charlie, was the urgent and sincere
request of all.
Sumner Lodge met last Monday night.
They are making active preparations for
degree team. T. G. Betsy has bought
'Upton's Manuel" and is going to make
a study OF II In order to successfully drill
his team.
Sumner Association will meet early in
January, and no doubt.the coming event
of the season will be fully discussed. All
presidents of the various associations are
cordially invited to attend.
Lincoln Association has made rapid
progress. They number about fifty mem
bers. Financially they stand we'll The
entertainment which was given lately
netted handsome sum to the treasury.
1T is the intention to give an anniversary
entertainment soon, and all who are
fortunate enough TO secure tickets may
BE- sure of a good time. The following
officers were elected to serve for next
year:-Presideut. Fl. L. Crome; vice-presi-
dent, z. Hermans; secretary, Fred Vogt;
treasurer, Charles Ballerstadt.
Harmony Encampment. No. AZ, met
last Friday night One brother received
the Golden Rule and Royal Purple De-
grees, which were conferred by S. w,
james A. Wilson, acting rs c. p. In new
business the following officers were
elected:-C. p, James A. Wilson: S. w.
p d. Fl Carter. Pacoydiney eaorasorv u