The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-23
RAPS, SIGNS AND GRIPS
A Successful Masonic
Grand Lodge of
Instruction.
FROM PYTHIAN CASTLES.
Forestic E(cts-Odd Fellow Gossip
Ind Cadet Chat.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs.

Lafayette Association rave It's annuaI
entertainment at F0Ee Hall on IuesMay
evening. 1t was a decided success. Ing
committee had prepared a very, lnIeresc-
ing programme. DAILY ana Woods 10 tnsar
latest song and dance and sketch, roi-
Ience and Fun made a big hit. Walter
Smith gave a humorous recitation wnlcn
was well received; George. Il. Hlg9ons
sang Wrecked and Saved and was en-
cored: George Eldridge in Dutch recita-
lions was immense, and William HaIuy
danced well. The programme conGlmaea
with u laughable sketch entitled .Dutch
Justice, Brother George Eldridge as
judge. 1t was received with roars OF
laughter. Dancing was then begun. Inc
grand march was led by P. G. Kline ana
lady followed by thtrty-five couples,
among them d. G. G. G. and Mrs. 5es-
C. W. Galloway and sister; Brother 2
Mrs. Stewart; p. c. and Mrs Jonn Scrin,
fngour; Messrs. Hill and Wilson,, ana
Misses Sadie Point and Grace Eames.
The Finance Committee OF the Grano
Lodge will hold its sessions quarterly
residence of the Grand Chancellor at
New Brunswick.
The Association of Hudson Lodge will
give a picnic at Pohlmap's on Wednes-
day evening, June 1, to raise funds for
uniforms for the Pythlan band.
Grand Inner Guard. DR.. William n.
Hitchcock, of Black Prince Division, has
been appointed Judge Advocate with q
rank Of Colonel on the staff OF Brigadter
General Rhodes. At the last meeting OF
thedivision he was presented with a gold
jewel OF honor.
Palestine Division No. 1 will holds its
regular meeting Monday evening. Full
uniform with forage cap. An election
will he called for Captain.
Calanthe Division gave q reception on
Wednesday evening at It's armory, NO.
a661 Broad street.
Centenary Lodge No. 100 will confer
the Knights rank Friday evening at
BamEer Hall.
Grand Chancellor Mrs. Stephen Van
Wart, PytFian Sisterhood. accompanied
by Il large delegation Of sister from Cal
anthe and Lincoln Assemblies. visited
New Brunswick on Thursday evening,
and Instituted a new assembly.
The Grand Assembly will hold its an
nual meeting next week at South Amboy.
Grand officers will be elected.
Lincoln Assembly No. z. ,Pythian Sis
terhoou, received on WedngSday evening
several propositions for membership.
Palisade Lodge No. 1873 conferred the
knights rank on five Esqhires Monday
evening. This lodge is RAPIDLY growing.
sherman held q well attended conven-
ton on Monday evening. The rank of
knight was conferred on one candidate
w p. G. Lewis. d. d. G. C. Berrian. as
sisted by p. Cts Higgins and Grant, In
stalled as Vice Chancellor Brother Old
and Prelate Brother Halsey.
Hoboken Lodge No 400 also received
an official visit from u D. G.. G. Berrian
on Monday evening. NThe secret work
was exemplified and thf ran of Esquire
was conferred on thfee Pages by Past
Chancellor Glostien. Arrangements are
complete for a grand picnic to be held at
Pohlmans on Juhe %.
Rathbone Lodge No. 10 held an inter
-estsng convention On Tuesday evening.
George Patterson conferred The rank of
Knight on several candidates. A large
delegation ofsvisitors was present. G.. M.
at A. Ralph Donath entertained the lodge
with remarks on the growth OF the order
In the State. Brother Dan Davis has been
elected M. of E.. and will be installed by
y. D. G. q. Thomas Sayre on Tuesday
IafaT cite Lodge No. 70 on Wednesday
presided " by Vice Chancellor
*. Ross. The rank of Knight was
errian. The committee has still power
dispose Of six lots in the New York
Ay Cemetery.
Jersey City Lodge No. Is held its regu-
lr convention on "Wednesday evening,
nth all the s'owners'' present. Three APP
lHcations for membership were received.
: is proposed to raise the entrance fee to
IS after July l..
lGrant Lodge No. 80 conferred the rank
knight in the amplifed form at its on
6htion on Thursday evening.
Lincoln Lodge No. SO at its convention
p Thursday evening5feceived an official
Fisit from G, M. at a. Wonath. -Four ap.
(piicattcns for membership were received
Ind tep candidates will receive the ranks
next month.
Hancock Lodge No. ia is still doing
good work. The Knights rank was con-
ferred o. Friday evening. The next ses-
sion VIII be devotedsto 9.good and welfare
hour. G. c. Preston expects every MEM
her.
There lisa good prospect for the forma-
tfon Of a new lodge at Hackensack.
Sixty lodges in his State are working