The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-06-07

Regent Geistweft welcomed all III
hearty manner. Six applications wer'
received, aud che degree was conferred
upon one applicant. the work being douI
by the grand officers a pleasant feature
OF the evening WAS the presentation OF i
b0utonniere to every oae present. After
an address by the Grand Regent. the
meeting adjourned, and all hands des
cended to the dining hail, where an ex
ceilent repast WIS in waiting.
When the cigars were passed the real
enjoyment of the evening took place,
Speeches were made by Brothers Strah
Herbert, Noete, Francis aud Meilor. and
Brothers Baxter, Nixon, Nash, Young
aud Figarotto contributed songs. Brother
Griffin executed some wonderful solos
on the harmonica, and Brother Stncke
played on the zylophone It was a late
hour when the festivities were brought *
close.
Jersey City Council, No. SO. held an en-
joyable session on Tuesday evening.
Three applications were received and con-
siderable routine business was transacted.
Although this Council pays no sick ben
efits, it has paid out nearly S159 for the re-
lief OF members since the first of the year,
besides paying the dues and assessments
Of all who were sick. IL is likely that the
side degree will be discontinued for the
summer season. as the costumes are very
warm, and not conducive to comfort
when the IHelulDit1ebef Is 5uak1I& l1A u.
Brother Nolte, of the Committee on the
State of the Order, will undoubtedly
make himself felt during tho present
term He is an excellent orator, Il deep
thinker and draws every one to him with
magnetic influence. He is very popular
with all who know him.
Pioneer Council No. % has again suf-
fered Il loss in the death of Brother Sny-
der. A large number of the members at
tended the funeral services on Tuesday
evening.
Brother w. w. Baxter, of this city. has
accepted the position of New Jersey rep
resentative for the Guide and Candidate,
of Boston, iii place of Brother Vreeland,
who has resigned. la the hands of
ment will no doubt retain its present
popularity.
Graud Regent Mcdowell has called his
staff together for Wednesday night, at
No. 43 Montgomery street, this city, to
hold q conference and lay plans for the
present year, A number of new idea
will be brought forward, and q different
mode Of propagating the work Will be
tried. 1t is expected that nearly all the
grand officers will be present.
A paragraph in these columns two
weeks ago made it appear that Grand
Regent Mcdowell would start out with
tine avowed intention Of eciipsing all
lOLI1eE EGCOiAS. sk1uCu ID uOO tlc CttStf ttS
Brother Mcdowell intends TO devote the
greater part OF his time looking after the
institution Of new Councils and Ia work.
ing up fields that are not rs yet cultl-
waited.
Grand Trustee Kallman and Grand
Guide Baxter, killed 'sewo birds with
one stone" on Friday night. by visiting
vile, and Woodside, No. 1858. at Wood
side Both are new councils, and are in
a healthy condition. The members evince
a deep interest In the work, aud both
councils have bright futures before
them.
Pioneer Council, No o. held a well at
tended session on Thursday night. Visit
tors were present from Guiding Star aud
w. l.. Dinson Councils. Eight candidates
were initiated into the mysteries, and one
application was received. In good of the
order, Brothers Young, Nixon, Purcell
and Miller rendered songs. and speeches
were made by a number of the visitors.
Regent Baxter and Treasurer Dayton
of Jersey City Council No. 50. on Monday
evening paid over to the widow of the
late A. ?. Ball, the well known clothier,
q check for three Thousand dollars, the
amount Of his benefit certificate. Al
though Brother Ball was q member of
several beneficial orders, the Arcanum
was the first order to pay the claim, thus
oEJTkilA tt4OLACfl fkGtOIy.
Next week we will give @ synopsis of
the proceedings of the Supreme Council,
now in session at Atlantic City.
The members Of Arboret Council No.
1901 certainly know how to enjoy them
selves, and their hospitality is un-
bounded. Any one who once calls on
them vii. certainly go back again.
Supervising Deputies Herbertand Stroh
have fallen right into the harness and will
make successful officers
at the meeting of Bridgewater Coun-
Gil, No. 1875, of Somervllle, held last
Tuesday evening, Past Regent Horton
was presented with solid gold Past Re-
gent jewel. This council was instituted
on May II, mainly through the efforts of
Brother Horton, and the members took
this method of showing their apprecia-
ton. Supervising Deputy Rand made
the presentation address.
w. 7. Sherman Council, No 1340 held
their regular monthly sociabie on Friday
evening. The cosy council room was filled
with the members and their wives, sweet
hearts and friends. The entertainment
opened with q short address by Brother
yreeland- Messrs. Baker and Keller
played duet on the piano, and Mr. Sid
ney Jordan sang: Mr.. Walker Smith
gave a humorous recitation, and Mr..
Meyers played the banjo. Mr. e. G.
Martin sang, after which Messrs. Muir
dnA NduNciVOofb ptdJed u SIOllu QueG.
Mr.. James Court rendered selection on
the either, and Brother A. NJ Bocardus
of New York made an address. Misses
Macdonald and Allis played piano
duet, and Mr.. Max Salinqer
sang a bass solo. Grand Regent
Mcdowell made an address and was fol-
lowed by Supervising Deputy Crispin.
Grand Guide Baxter recited, aud after a
number of musical selections by the
Harmony Club, the entertainment came
TO a close
Pioneer Council No % have accepted
an invitation from Guiding Star Council
No. 522 to call on them tomorrow even.
ing. The members Of Pioneer Council
will meet at Nos. % and 25 Newark ave-
nue. at eight o'clock and march in a body
TO the meeting.
The address Of Vice Regent Batiey Of
Guiding Star Council at the meeting of
Pioneer Council on Thursday night.
made deep impression on all who heard
it. Brother Batley talks good, sound
seuse.
w. L. Dickinson Council No. 54s met
on Friday evening. There was a splendid
attendance, and one applicant was ini-
tiated In Duty XVII an interesting pro-
gramme WAS carried out, and an enjoy
able time spent.
CADETS OF TEMPERANCE.
Brother Saundry, of Hudson, is grow
ing enthusiastic over the temperaace pic
mic, which will be neld July 4, on Staten
Island. He is visiting the various sec
lions and explaining the committees