The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-22
ROYAL, AgeANuM


True to his promise, Regent Baxter had
fifteen men in line for initiation at the
meeting of Jersey City Council. No. 50,
last Tuesday evening. and the sight was
one well calculated to arouse the en-
thusiasn of the sixty odd members
who were present. The initiation
ceremonies were exemplified in
an impressive manner. and the
Side Degree was worked in a way that
maue the candidates think they had
strucha firstclass circus Sixteen appli-
cations were received, and Prof Baxter
promises to have twenty-five men IN line
at the next meeting. The Council viii
celebrate the Initiation Of their two hun
dredth member with grand banquet,
and committee has been appointed to
make arrangements for the same
Pavonia Council No. 1,z6S conferred
the degree upon one candidate and re-
ceived four applications at their meeting
on Thursday evening. The members
propose keeping up The good work and
will eDdeaFor TO reach the one hundred
mark before the next Grand Council
session.
Pioneer Council. No. 2, met on Thurs
day evening and had very enjoyable
session. One candidate was initiated,
and eight applications received. The
Council done a good act by donating
$25 to one Of their members who WAS
in need. In good OF the order. Orator
Merity delivered an excellent essay on
Thanks giving Brothers. Grawney and
Johnson sang. Regent Purcell recited
aud speeches were made By Grand
Trustee Kallman, Grand Guide Baxter
and Secretary Francis OF Pavonia Conn-
Gil.
Grand Regent Mcdowell and staff viii
visit Palisade Council, No. 1875 at Engle-
wood on Tuesday evening of this week
The entertainment OF Damon Council
No. ], 1913, In honor Of their having reached
their second birthday, took place in
Bamber Hall, Greenvllle, last Monday
evening, and was grand success. The
large hall WIS packed 10 the doors with
large audience who thoroughly en-
loved the firsf-ciass programme that was
presented. The Murray Brothers played
musical selections in splendid style. MIR.
viii Lyle played the banjo and tickled
his auditors with fnnny songs and JOKES.
Mr. Edward Bush, Jr, as har-
monist was a success. aud Mr..
ID. T. Crispin sang tenor solos with
splendid effect. Mr.. A. D. jackson sang
well and was encored, Grand Secretary
Alberts made au able address on the order
that was listened TO With marked atten-
zion. The committee Of arrangements
consisted OF Brothers Enls. Bacon.
Drury Burkhardt sand jackson. and
they deserve great credit for the ex-
cellent manner in which the affair was
conducted
AS stated IN MONDAYS NEWS the mem
bers of Jersey City Council and sister
Councils turned cut in force last Sunday
evening to listen 10 the sermon delivered
by Rev. John Krsutz, Jr Brother
Krantz preached in a forcible manner,
and was Congratulated on all sides for his
excellent sermon.
The District meeting in Morristown last
Tuesday evening was the most successful
one of the year and WIS well attended.
A tftars If Inra ran fNa
The December number of the Guide
and CuRdiddfe will consist of
twentv-four PAGES and will con-
tain the portraits OF Grand
Regent Nc Dowell and staff OF this State,
aud nearly two pages of news from this
section. 1t will also have the pictures of
the Grand Regent of Pennsylvania and
staff, and cut of the new Arcanum
building in Baltimore. Subscribe now
aud keen posted in the work. Brother
w w Baxter is the representative for
this State, aud subscriptions may be
handed to him.
The brethren IN this vicinity nave been
deeply paiued tohear OF the serious afttic-
tiop that has befelt Supreme Regent Lor-
ing. II seems that blood ciot formed in
his head. and passing down through
tremities, where il lodged in
vein aud stopped circulation. His
foot died. and gangrene set in. SO that in
order 10 save his life 1t WAS necessary TO
amputaie the leg below the knee, The
operation was successfully performed
last Sunday morning. Sud he is now pro-
crossing so favorabiv that his physicians
hope for a speedy recovery. Many tele-
grams Of sympathy have been sent 10
Brother Loring from this State and every
QUE wishes a speedy recovery.
w. L. Dickinson Council No. 54s met
on Friday evening" The committee on
the banquet made their report, which
was very satisfactory, and all bills were
ordered paid. Speeches were made by
Brothers Kallman and Calhoun Brother
johnson recited, ana Grand Guide Baxter
sang. In the absence OF Regent Van Cleft
Vice Regent Alder officiated In good
style.
Guiding Star Council No. 522 viii meet
tomorrow evening at No q Montgomery
street, aud Excelsior Council No. 205 will
assemble ID Nc Pherson Hall Communi-
paw Cauncil No. I3ls will hold . regular
meeting IN MasoAic Hall. Lafayette,
when several candidates will be lniti lated.
The Past Re9ents and Regents Asso-