The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-22
BEHIND Gu SEDDOORS
The Doings Of the Secret Orders
Of Seattle.
SONS or VETERANS TO ACT.
Members Of Thomas Camp WIN Appear
In 'sThs volunteer''-Msso Elec-
tioa - Other Orders.

In ssThs volunteerss-Mssonic Flee.
ton - Other Orders.
The secret orders Of the city seem to have
iaiieu into state Of quietude. although most
OF them report m increase in their member
ship. Nothing worthy Of special notice has
happened during the past week, and one or two
social gatherings are the only things promised
IN the near future. Following II resume Of
the weeks doings:
FREE AND ACCENTED xAsoxs.
Al regular conciave of Seattle Commandery,
No 2, Knights Templar, ON Thursday evening,
the following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Cornelius = Driscoll, eminent
commander; w. w. Poole. generalissimo;
Trnsten P. Dyer captain general; J. NJ. Taylor,
prelate; John Arthur. senior warden; j. C.
Peterson, junior warden; Angus Macintosh.
treasurer; J. IL. Kunzie, recorder; l. H.
Wheeler, warden. These officers will be in
stalled on the evening of Good Friday
Washington Chapter, No. l, Of Rose Croix, will
meet on next Thursday evening 70 observe the
ceremonies Of Maundy Thursday.
Seattle Chapter, No. 8, X. A. NJ, at the special
convocstion on Monday evening, conferred the
Royal Arch degree upon three candidates. After
the ceremony the members Of the chapter held .
banquet at the Pullman sestaurant
Seattle Chapter, No 8, held regular conyoca-
ton last evening for the transaction Of bust
ness.
On Thursday afternoon at O'Clock ST. Johns
Lodge, No. Q. and Lawson Consistory conducted
the funeral services of Past Master John Web
ster, who was the father of ST. Johns lodge.
st. Johns lodge will hold q special meeting
some night this week for work In the Fellow
Craft degree.
At special meeting Of Lorraine Chapter, Or
der Of the Eastern Star, on last Wednesday
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dates. The ceremonies were followed by . So
ciable, during which dancing and games were
INDUCED in and lunch was served.
ODD PILLOWS.
Ridgeley Lodge, Daughters OF Rebekah, gave Q
pleasant social on Thursday evening at Odd
Fellows hall in North Seattle. short pro-
gramme was given, after which dancing occu-
pied the rest Of the evening. There was good
attendance
At meeting Of Seattle Lodge, No. Z, on Tues
day evening, the second degree was conferred
upon six candidates.
RidReley Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, held
regular meeting on Friday night and transacted
routine business
Seattle Lodge win meet on Tuesday evening
for work in the third degree.
Unity Encampment will meet on next Friday
evening for work in the royal purple degree.
The relief committee meets this moi ming at II
o'clock.
Invitations will be out this week for the ball
to be given on April q by Unity Encam pment.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Lake Lodge, No. 6s, which was but recently in
stituted, held its first meeting on Wednesday
evening In Rainier hall, at the corner of Jackson
and Alton streets. The new lodge has over 40
members and 81, 400 in the treasury.
Seattle Lodge, No. 81, held its regular meeting
on Wednesday evening and transacted routine
business. After the meeting lunch was served.
Queen City Lodge. No. 10, will give an enter
tainment at their hall in the Frye block, on the
evening Of March q.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
General orders have been issued from G. A. r.
headquarters rs at Rutland, Vt, calling for gen.
erai Observance of the 18th anniversary OF the or
ganization OF the order by public commemora-
tive meetings the evening of April 8, 1891. At
the last meeting of John F. Miller post there
were nine members received, seven by muster
and two by transfer and Ave applications acted
upon. This viii make more than % per cent. of
an increase since the December report. The
next meeting OF the post will be an open one
upon March 81, and general good time will be
had. The arrangement of the programme is in
the hands of Comrades Bradley, Leddy, Alexan-
der aud Thacker. The post has issued inv ita-
tions to Stevens post, the woman's Relief Corps
and Sons of Veterans. A dance win follow the
camp fire. Friends OF Miller post are invited
On last Tuesday evening, at its quarters in the
Einckley block, Stevens Post gave an open camp
FIRE, which was largely attended by the veterans,
their wives and children. Several addresses
were given and refreshments were served. The
latter part Of the evening was devoted to dane
ing.
The Grand Army of the Republic has issued .
fac smile OF the charter granted to Post No. /, Of
Decatur, ILL.,, the first ever organized. The post
was mustered on April 6, 1886, with twelve char
ter members.
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the Frye block, NJ iller Post will hold an open
campfire. An excellent programme has been
prepared, consisting Of music, war stories, etc.
Mrs. Celeste Langley slauson will recite "The
Coffee Story" and the Conservatory quartette
will render some selections.
detachment OF the s. V. Rifles win take part
in the representation of ssThe Volunteer" to be
given at the Armory three nights of this week.
On Friday night Thomas camp will be given q
benefit.
George II. Thomas camp held its regular meet
ing on last Monday evening. Two applications
for membership were received.
F. s. Crabb has been appointed principa. mu-
stefan of Thomas Camp with the rank of ser
geant, vice George &. Spaulding, resigned
Captain Young and Lieutenant Alien paid
visit to the Tacoma camp on last Wednesday
night
The s. V Rifles held their regular drill on
Wednesday night
Thomas camp VIII DC inspected early next
month.
An excellent programme is being prepared for
q sociable to be given on Monday evening,
March 20, by Thomas Camp.
4 special meeting OF Thomas Camp will be
held tomorrow night to complete arrangements
for taking part in the Volunteer"
COOP TEMpLAEs.
Seattle Lodge, No 6, lost two very valuable
members last week-Brother John Webster and
Sister E. FL. Marsh. The lodge took entire charge
of the funeral OF Mrs Marsh, and also attended
Brother webstcrs funeral. He was the oldest
Good Templar in the United States.
Pacific Lodge, No. "a. initiated one new mem
Der and passed a resolution of coincidence for
the two members of their sister lodge who were
called away They also attended In a body.
Chief Templar Bushell, of the grand lodge, was
present.
Baltic Lodge, No. 100 initiated one new candi-
date During the evening they were surprised
by six of their sisters, who brought in goodly
supply of eatables. During the evening Brother
c. Curtis grand secretary of the grand lodge,
made a few remarks.
Lake Washington Lodge, No. Ill. met at the
Market street sehoolhouse. There was quite a
large attendance. They passed q resolution of
sincere sympathy for the friends and relatives
of their late brother, John Webster. All who
could also attended his funeral.
Perseverance Lodge. No. lilo, of Ballard, failed
to meet this week, owing TO their hall and para
phcrnalia being burnt in Berg's hall. Quite q
number OF the members attended the Seattle
lodges
TheI. o. G. T. are about to establish paper.
The following programme was very success