The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-07-19
.RAPS, SIGNS AND GRIPS.
Another Chapter Of the In
teresting History of the
Malta knights.
fYFhIAN OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Foreslers, odd Fellows. Junior Me-
chanics and Rel Men.
R0IAl ARCANnM.


W. L. Dickinson held a liveiy session
on Friday evening. There was i good at
tendance and two applications we're re-
celveil. Supervising Deputy Grand Re
gent Merrjck was present to receive the
semi-anuual reports and give them the
new password. In good Of the ORDER;
Orator Marvin provided q splendid enter
tainmenI. to Which the members listened
while enjoying fragrant Hayanas fur
nished for The occasion. Deputy Mertick
made an interesting address. Orator
Marvin and Regent Alder sang solos.
Grand Guide Baxter told in humorous
manner how he was treated AT the State
camp in Peekskili br Sergeant Alder. and
speeches were made by Past Regents
hough, Van Reyper and others.
Pioneer Council No. % met on Thurs
day evening" and received two apDEica-
tons. Grand Trustee Kalman was pres
emf, acting for Supervising Deputy Dewey.
who was down in camp at Sea Girt The
council is In a heaIfy condition, and cojue
along smoothly. Regent Purcell makes
an excellent presiding officer, and keeps
the bOys In order
Pavonia Council No. 1889 held an in
teresting session ous Thursday evening
Supervising Deputy Styoh was present
and found the books and accounts In good
shape. Payonia has been somewhat
handicapped since its conception, but
they have gradually overcome ali OBJ
staclcs, and its future seems very
bright. One application was re-
ceiyed and Brother w. L. Whit
more was installed as orator, vice
L. G. Holmes, Jr., deceased. good selec-
ton, and Brothers Whitmore Will un-
doubtedly make record as an orator. In
Duty xvi. remarks were made by
Deputy Stroh. Grand Guide Baxter,
Grand Trustee Kallfnan, Chaplain Doane
and many others. Sentry VERMONT sang
in his usual style, aud very pleasant
evening was speut.
Excelsior Council No. 20G met on Mon
day night and received Supervising
Deputy Dewey. who came up from the
State Camp in full regimentals The re-
ports show the councii 10 be ia excsllent
condition, both numerically and fnan-
cially. Brother Dewey made an excellent
address, in which he commended the
council very highly for the excellent
manner in which the business was CON
Quoted. Brothers Adams and G0ode
were appointed a Press Committee.
Jersey City Connect No. SO will meet on
Tuesday evening Deputy Grand Regent
Dewey viii be present, accompanied by a
number of other Grand offlsers, and it is
expected that all the Councils in the city
will be represented. Three candidates
will be initiated. and Orator Williamson
is going to spread himself Ali members
of the order are cordially invited to at
tend.
Supervising Deputy Crispin, accom-
panied by Grand Guide Baxter, visited
William I. Sherman Council No 1910 on
Friday evening One application was re-
ceived, and the Secretary. Warden and
Sentry were installed into Office. Speeches
were made by Brothers. Crispin and Bax-
ter, and most eloquent ADDRESS was made
BIZ Regent Black of Excelsior Council No.
206, The Council adjourned at an early
hour, in order that the doors might be
thrown open. and the friends OF the men,
hers admitted TO social session.
ArbonetG Council No. 1907, will meet
on Tuesday night, aud receive Deputy
Stroh with all the honors This exceed
ingly lively young council Is rapidly
climbing the ladder of popularity, and a
visit TO any Of their sessions Will repay
anyone who calls on them. They meet
in Schnbnel's Hall. No. 40s Palisade
avenue
An extra assessment has been called,
payable on the 10Th of August, which
makes only the second extra one called
this year. truly remarkable showing,
and proves conclusiyely that the Arcanum
is s. grand order and the business man
agement A No. J. We are now close on
To 120. 600 strong and steadily advancin z
Grand Sentry Nixon has the sincere
sympathy Of every one in his present
affection. His four children are suffer
ing with diphtheria
The total membership in this State on
July was :, 245, and all of the seventy
councils doing good work.