Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-21

NEXT WEEK THE FUNERAL BENEFIT
~ Association connected with the Junior
Order Of United American Mechanics patri-
otto order. will meet in this city. The executive
committee representing the six councils in this
city. which has charge of the arrangements,
have headquarters at the Randall Hotel The
details are about completed and the indica-
tons are that there will be large gathering of
members of the order from all parts of the
country Some of the delegates will arrive
this evening and others on Sunday. Large
delegations are expected from Norfolk, Phila-
delphia Chicago and from other places
The convention will be held in Will
ards Hall on Monday, beginning at
O'Clock. All the delegates in this city on
Sunday as well Is the members Of the several
councils in this city. will attend services in n
body at Hamline Church sunday evening. The
pastor Rev. DIR. Naylor. viii preach a sermon
appropriate to the occasion. The business
sessions will occupy the time of the delegates
on Monday and in tho evening grand concert
will be given In honor Of the delegates at Lin
coin Music Hall An elaborate program has
been arranged The District Commissioners
have been invited TO occupy one of the boxes,
and addresses are expected from Senator
Stewart of Nevada. Representatives Grosvenor
OF Ohio and Hooker of Mississippi On Tues
day the delegates viii make a pilgrimage to
entertained at banquet to be given at Acad-
envy Hall, 1906 sd eet.Georgetown. Wednes-
day will be devoted to general sightseeing.
SKETCH OF THE ORDER
The Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics organized a: Germantown.a suburb
of the city of Philadelphia, on the 18th of May,
1853. Ii was instituted By one of the subordi-
nate councils of the Order of United American
Mechanics for the purpose OF educating the
rising generation in the principles Of that
order. The order has however. gradually
drifted away from the idea of its founders and
now the two organizations are separate and
distinct 1t was not until December. 1859.
that No. 2 Was organized Others followed
rapidly until March, 1860 when the order COM
prised eight councils, all located in the city of
Philadelphia
On the 18th of March. 1860 the state council
of Pennsylvania was organized and for over
nine years the fountain head of the order.
About one year after its organization the civil
war commenced and for a while the order eX-
listed more in name than reality. Council after
council disbanded until the entire membership
was comprised in four councils. The advent of
peace in 1s65 brought back many members and
number of the defunet councils were reor-
ganized and soon the order bad regained all
that was lost. In 1869 it was deemed advisable
TO organize a National Council. This body is
the supreme head. composed of representatives
from the several state councils, and lis the final
source Of appeal.
The order exists in forty states and terri
tories. and comprises within its jurisdiction
Oser one hundred and twenty thousand men,
beers.
The objects of the order, as stated in its
declaration of principles, are as follows: First.
To maintain anu promote the interests of
Americans and shield them from the depressing
effects df foreign competition Second To as
sist Americans in obtaining employment.
Third. To encourage Americans in business
Fourth. To establish sick and funeral fund.
Fifth. To maintain the public school system of
the United States Of America, and prevent Sec
tartan interference Herewith, and uphold the
reading of the Holy Bible therein.
The organization consists of National
Council. state aud subordinate councils. The
subordinate councils are directly under the state
council of the state in which they are located,
and each state cOuReil is entitled to representa-
tlOn IN the national council.
coUSoILs IN THIS CITY.
The first appearance of tine order in this city
was the institution of Golden Rule Coun ii.
No. 2, In the West End, on tn 18th Of Ju'y
1858. with about twenty eharte- member.
After a SIX years struggle they surren red
their charter in the spring of 1888. Several
members of the then fOnrishing No in the
spring OF 1850 organized council known
Western Star Council, No. 8. In the same loca-
ton. but this council surrendered to the in
eyitable after few mouths duration.
BY action of the National Council. the Dis
trict of Columbia placed under the juris-
organized in 1885. This action helped to in
Grease interest here.
During the summer of 1887 few members
conceived the idea of trying new locations and
Is a result Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. was
Instituted in East Washington the 18th of
August, 1851. just thirteen members answered
the call The outlook poor one; only
four members we're admitted during the first
SIX months.
In the spring Of 1883. however an era of pros
periJy dawued and since then the order has
rapidly grown.
Potomac Council, No. 20, was instituted
on the 10th of May. 1887. 1t now numbers
among its members some prominent business
and professional men af the West End
couple of members of No. 10 placed the
story OF another council on record in the insti-
tuition Of Jasper Council, No. g. ON the 18th
day of October. 1859. Columbia Council No
81. instituted On the 18th day of july 1880
Having four councils located in this city the
members conserved the idea OF giving one to
Alexandria, Va. After a short active campaign
Alexandria Council. No. 30, was instituted on
the 18th day Of September. 1880, with large
membership. On the 5th day of February
1891, the entire membership united and insti-
tutec the baby council of the District This is
Constellation Council, No 80.
TUE COMMITTEE ~ CHARGE.
The delegates to the Funeral Benefit Associa-
tion attached 20 the order viii be the guests
while here of the Washington councils. The
ecutiye committee, representing the different
local bodies and composed of the following:
George F. Howard. chairman; W. l.. Denly
vice Chairman; Oliver P. Brown, recording sec
rotary; David Grams, assistant recording sec
rotary; A W Ward, jr-, corresponding secre-
tary' e. o. TaseRner, treasurer Il. Cunning
lam, j. NJ. Patterson. jr., W. l. Godfrey Geo.
Recar. VIM Zimmerman. ThOpias NJ. Crown
A l. Whaling. r c. lIahoney, Samuel Moore
J. VI. Ba keT. JIG Boyd, Vim. L. Boyden. Edgar
Lyles, W. W. sherwood, James :. Graves, b. F.
Hall.
George +. Howard
the chairman of the ex-
ecutiye committee and
- = the state vice councillor
IN ~ of Virginia. was bora in
n ~ Georgetown, d. T., Aug
ust 2, 1865. After re-
eelylng common
Tln( school education, dur
S\ VZM ing which he made a
TMs\h-hAs creditable record he
entered upon his pres
u W. III ZAE4 epr urOfSs-lOn Of en-