Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-01
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The entertainment OF Nathan Hale Coun.
Gil Monday was we'll attended and enjoy
able.
Shiloh Council received two propositions
for membership Wednesday evening, and
will have four to initiate at the next meet
ing.
The new Council organized at Frackville,
Pa. is the result OF efforts of members of
Major Jennings Council No. S61, OF Shen-
Rndoah.
The committee in charge of the ATTAIN tic
City demonstration have decided to hold the
parade on Tuesday, June q, at p n, to
avoid confiction W 18th the sessions or the
National Council
McKeesport Council No. 1os and Tube City
Council No. 37s, both of McKeesport, will
shortly be engaged in an military contest, TO
demonstrate which eXcels In the perform
ance of the ceremony.
State Vice Councillor Raymond says that,
while the middle district is not adding q
great many new conncils. the membership
is steadily increa sing, and nearly all of the
councils there now are doing well.
By the laws governing the State Council,
the State Vice Councillor is elected alter-
nately from tie Eastern, Middle and Western
districts. This year the Pittsburg district is
entitled to the occupant OF the office.
The officers elected for the ensuing year at
the recent Fourth Of July parade conven-
tion, at Connellsville, are A S. Saxman,
President; {. S. Bush. Secretary. both OF
Greensburg, where the parade will be held
An informal entertainment was given by
Sons of Liberty Council No. 425 after the con-
clusion OF its business Wednesday evening.
Brother A. ID. Wilkin, DR.. Diehl and Others
made addresses, and there were musical
features of especial excellence.
Jr. P. c.. Edward G. Merriman, of Man
chester Council No. l24, put in appear
ance at the meeting of the Council Monday
evening, with n box of "perfectos' rs peace
offering, for getting married without the
consent of the Council. He was forgiven.
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hall, corner OHIO and West Diamond Streets
Friday eveninE, May 6 Ten minute
Cochran and others. music and refresh
ments will constitute the programme.
George b. Donaldson, of Pittsburg Coun-
Gil No. liz, has decided to become a
candidate for State Vice Councillor Mr.
CouTcil (pioneer council of this section OF
the Statel for tine past II years, and during
that time has always been prominently
identified with all movements that would
benefit his council and the order at large.
He has always been a stanch advocate of
the old name. =
P. S. c. H. j. Deiley, Secretary America
Defense Association, will visit Pittsburg
Monday evening, May ., Manchester Coun.
Gil No. l24: Tuesday evening May g. John
GRAY Council No. 294 and Smoky City Coun-
ell No. lI9: Wednesday evening, May L Wei
come Council No. ISi and Thursday evening.
May s. Pittsburg Council No. III and Twin
City Council No. l2L All members are
Quested to attend at least one OF these meet
ingS-
William T. Kerr has been announced as a
candidate for State Vice Councillor. Mr..
Kerr has for several years been one of the
foremost leaders OF this order, has served
three years as Chairman of the State Council
Committee on Law, being considered an
tho;ity in this line. Since his entrance into
the order, he has risen steadily in its ranks,
having been Chief Marshal OF the big parade
last February in Pittsburg. He is well
known over the State. is a speaker and
parliamen tartan of ability. and his friends
are confident oG his success which means
the highest Office within the gift OF their
large and influential order the following
wear,