The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-22
AMONG THE LODGES.

Ola. Mr.. Cl1n Is, however. Knight
Templar and Mr.. Christian is following
close behind. Notwithstanding their
youthful appearance, both are bright
Masons and Can fill any station in the
lodge with credit to themselves and
honor to the fraternity.
Thursday night they visited Taylor
Lodge of Salem. Now this lodge is not
noted for young members. The rising
generation has not been particularly
encouraged. Consequently flowing
boards and bald pates predominant.
When the two Roanoke visitors walked
in much merriment was occasioned.
Some one wondered If he Roanoke Ma
sons were taking in boys. Some one else
said they couldn't be twenty years old.
Another brother knew better and said
they were of ''lawful age," and two of
the brightest Masons in Roanoke. 1t
was so reported to the master. That dis
tinguished functionary announced that
as he had the degree of entered ap-
prentice to confer he would be pleased
see the two Roanoke visitors accept the
principal stations. They did SO without
hesitation Mr.. CliG occupied the
masters chair and Mr.. Christian the
senior warden's.
The work was done magnificently, but
1t was peculiar position. Two beard
less youths expounded the ancient
theories Of King Solomon, while men
who had spent years in the cause
listened with apparent qualification.
After assisting in tho comforting of
other degrees, the visitors were cor
daily received and made many friends
among the Salem brethren.
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The organization of the Elks has been
unavoidably delayed. The dispensation
has not yet arrived, but meeting of
the applicants will be held about tho
25th. Preliminary arrangements will
then be made. The initiation Of candi-
dates has been set for April the 18th.
Pleasants lodge No. CO will confer the
third degree tomorrow night.
Lakeland Lodge, 100, A. T. and A. M,
had great time Tuesday night The
lodge was filled with members and
visiting brethren. Worshipful Master
j. r. Hawthorne presided. G. w.
Ramsey occupied the west and J. M.
Cliff, of Peasants Lodge, the south.
Two candidates received the third de-
gree. After the ceremoli lbs, the craft
were called from labor to refreshment
by j. ID. The banquet hall was arranged
in splendid style. Everything to tempt
mason's appetite was plentifully
spread. Mr. Cliff presided at the head
of the table and called them on again"
when the oysters disappeared.
1t was pleasant meeting and such as
Masons always have when refreshments
are announced.
visited Reliance Council, No. 1S, Jr o. u.
A. NJ, Thursday night and conferred
the degree on one candidate.
The following representatives have
been elected by the Odd Fellows lodges
OF this city to represent the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia in its next session at
Richmond, April IL: Mountain Dale,
No. 40-G. w. Chenault l.. Gardner,
alternate. Mt. Vernon, No. 9O-W. E.
Eutsler, j. A. Page, alternate.
Warhoo Tribe, No. 80, Red Men, tried
to elect representative to the great
council on Friday night. Two candi-
dates were nominated and several ballots
were taken, but each time tie re-
suited. They will try it once again,
and the Sachem declares if some one
don't yield, he will be compelled to use
the tOmahawk.
R. E. Thompson, grand master of the
Shield of Honor for the State of Mary
land, paid an official visit to Roanoke
Lodge, No. 2, Thursday night Mr..
Thompson gave instructions in the I'M
written work and transacted other i'm
portant business. Ono candidate re-
'ceived the degree and one application
was received.
This is one Of the most beneficiary
organizations in the country. 1t pays
S. week to sick members and the reg
ular death benefit is 1000 1t has
lodges in nine States, with a member
ship of nearly 5000. The order was
founded in Baltimore in 1878.
Nearly all the lodges in the city are
in good condition. A general activity
prevails among the members and there
is good attendance every night. This
is owing in a great measure to tho alb
sence of night-work at the manufactur-
ing establishments.
Perhaps there is no one man in Roam
oke who belongs to a greater number of
the popular clerk of the Hastings Court.
He is at present member of Bayard
Commandery, Knights Templar; Muir
ray Chapter, No %, Royal Arch Masons;
Lakeland Lodge, 100, and Peasants
Lodge, No. 60, A. f. & a. NJ; Brooke
Lodge, ISL, Knights of Honor; Roanoke
Lodge. knights of the Golden Eagle;
Roanoke Castle, No. l., Knights of the
Mystic Chain; Osccola Lodge, No. AZ,
knights of Pythias; Mountain Dale
Lodge, No 40, and Magic City Encamp-
ment, No. 33, 1. o. o. f.; Roanoke
Council, 1,22S, Royal Arcanum; Mohawk
Council. No. Is, Chosen Friends; Hia-
watha Tribe, No. 66, /. O. r. NJ, and
1a wi i 10 ~;