The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-26
SECRHT ORDERS.
pYTHrAv

oSAAAo . ioSCatty
a prosperous condition now. The proceeds
will bs given to the assembly
KNIGHTS OF PYTHI4S.
The recent trouble at the Knights Of Pythias'
fair. given under the auspices of Palestine Divi-
sion No. 3, R. k. Of p, will culminate in the
withdrawal of several members OF the lodge.
Those who intend resigning were slow in deter
mining as to whether 1t would be exDedient, but
now have made up their minds TO do it.. Some
will Join the new Rathboue Division. Among
these is Mr.. w. H.W. Bannister, who Is promi-
nent In the Palestine Division. Mr.. Bannistei
says that his only reason is that the order W as
disgraced at the fair, and he has no desire to
continue In membership with the lodge und err
the circumstances. He will probably tender his
resignati on at the next meeting OF the lodge,
This movem emit will ipjure Palestine Division
considerably. e
woodland No. s, meets tomorrow night at
Pythian Hall. 1t will be a business meeting.
Franklin, No. 81, of Kingston, n. Y, the ban
ner lodge of the State. Sir Knights Bowman
and Judge Rencke are members of this lodge,
which is in Palestine Division.
Palestine Building Company will be in cor
porated next week and the sale of shares will be
on the first Of June. GOD shares will be sold at
SIS q share, making a total OF $4,000 which is
the sum they desire 10 raise. The shares are
payable in ~installiments of 81 monthly.
The armory will probably be located Ia the
most central part OF the Heignrs. where it will
be easily accessible to all lines of cars.
The Palestine Building Company already has
81 1900 cash on hand.
Brother Albert Stelworth has now thirty-five
names on the chatter list OF q new lodge that he
is ambitious to start. The new lodge will meet
in the vicinity Of Montgomery street and Bergen
avenue.
Sir Knight Major Kidder is a very sick man.
He was the first membe of the uniformed rank
In New Jersey, having placed his name at the
head of the list of the founders of Palestine
Division in this State. He is also the oldest Sir
Knight in the State.
Sir Knight Captain Shanley makes the finest
appearances in uniform of any MEMBER of Pale
slime Division.
Sir Knight John b. Torns makes a good Sir
Knight Guard, and the members are not dis
appointed in the new appointee.
Rathbone Lodge, No. 10, will meet next Mou-
day evening. At the same time Rathbone
Division will be permanently organized The
requisite number to orma.divisio twenty-nine,
has already been secured and the new division
will start out with most encouraging circum-
stances.
Hudson Lodge, No. 81, K. of P, is preparing
for its anniversary reception, which will probably
be held on either the second and third Thurs
day In Juue. The exact date has not yet been
decided upon. Hudson recently worked two
special degrees -under special dispensation
granted by District Deputy Grand Chancellor
E.. r. Vessels.
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS.
The death of John Mcfnners, who lived on the
Paterson Plank Road, is much regretted by his
many friends in Eagle Lodge, No. So, F. & A.
M. Mr.. McInners was well known among the
lodges of that section of Hudson City, and as a
member OF Eagle Lodge, his loss will be con-
siderably felt Resolutions CT sympathy and
regret nave been sent by the lodge to the family
OF the deceased.
work the third degree at the next communica-
ton. A number Of the grand officers will be
present. Rising Star meets in Third National
Bank Building, Pavonia avenue and Erie street.
this lodge for eighteen years
CHOSEN FRIENDS.
In addition to an unusually interesting bust
ness meeting last evening, the members of
Columbus Council No. IS, Order of Chosen
Friends, enjoyed an air rifle shooting contest
for prizes. Two new members were initiated.
The project of building a hall for its own use
was further discussed, aud quite a number pres
ent assured the council they would take stock
District Deputy J. p. Covert was present. at
the conclusion of tina meeting. two rifle teams
were organized and contested for superior
Workmanship. Councillor Clarence Miller s
team made the highest score. The teams were
composed of Councillor Miller, Friends Mr.. aud
Mrs. SALISBURY. Mr.. and Mrs. D. Desmond Fen
s. Palmer, Mrs. Meals, Mr.. and Mrs. ~Stringhsm,
Mrs. Horace Ellington. Mr.. aud Mrs. Samuel
Molyneaux aud Mrs. j. Smith of Jersey City
Council.
Ever Faithful Council No. 237, A.. L. of H /,
will hold a reception on June "a. The best of
talent will be secured for the occasion.
Jersey City Council No. s., A. L of H.. still
hold its own sthe banner council OF the State.
It's membership now exceeds 30, AL still it is
growing. The council meets at Union Hall,
Grove and Fourth streets, on the first and
President John +. Madden has been treasurer
for tsu years. Jeremiah f. Hogan is the pres
ent co nmander, AMI Frank DAVIS the secretary.
William Nichol,, the collector, is said TO be the
most efficient one ia the State. This council
frequently gives social entertaiam its to WHICH
the members invite their friends. They are
usually like big family affairs. The last one on
Friday night last was no exception TO Inc & en-
eral Iute. Barley Corliss, to whom the success
of these entertainment is greatly du-, was
chairman. Ex-Grand Orator J. Gordon En-
mons Is q member OF the council, who is con-
vincing outsiders that they ought to join the
order, has few equais in the State, was the
principal speaker.
b. p. o. E..
Ahost of talent has voiunte sred to contribute
towards the SUCCESS of the Etk's benefit enter
tainment to be held in thu Academy on June S,
This talent includes soma of the very best in the
United states vino have finished their work OF
last season and are now ia New York and who
have positively Pied ed the committee of their
appearance ae~ ths benefit. Brother McCabe,
O'Meallia. Kapp and Weed are working hard
for the success of the affair. II will b. a gr ca
one. Don't miss 1t.
F~ORESTERS.
The COMMITTEES on Games for the big picnic t.
be given by the Foresters, Association of Hudson
| County at Schuetzen Park. July q, went TO New
York yesterday and selected the badges to be
| competed for. They are very handsome.
One of the badges, which cost S1GO,
will be contested for on the grounds by
various brewers as to who brewS the best beer,
the contest to be decided by vote of the people
| who attend the picnic.
Court Pavonia No. $3.50 will give its annua
excursion to. Forest Grove, on the Hudson, on
| Monday, Jply IA.
Bro. Weed was missed at the last nesting of
| Court Pavonia, having been called to q higher
| court meeting. where the transfer of books and
paper were being made to the Grand State
Court.
coming quite q pariiamentarian. Bro. OGrady
is considered the champion Woodward. He
| carries the axe like q pioneer. Bro. Truesdale
is still making reports as to what happened at
| Elizabeth. Bro. Foley often wakes eloquent.
| chaser of every ticket for Court Payonla's ex-
| cursion. Bro. LAWN is still at the old stand.
| Bro. Gormley is letting his WHISPERS flow. Bro
| Seaman is still able to go around without a
more seen over the books Of Court Pavonia.
A, o. III.
There was a meeting of the County Board o
Representatives of the divisions of the Ancien
| Order Of Hibernians at HUMBOLDT Hall las
| evening. but nothing but routine business wa
transacted.
ROY4L 4RCANUM.
Excelsior Council No. 200 will make an ex.
cursion to Oscawana Island on July IL. Toe
| Iron Steamboat Cygnus has been chartered fol
the occasion.
JR. b. U. a. M.
Valley Forge Council No, 81. Q, U.A.M., held
/ a well attended meeting last night at Union Hall
and unanimously decided to join the big
parade on Decoration Day
of the A. U. A. NJ. and the j. o. U. A NJ. will
listen to a sermon on Memorial Day" by the
Rev. DR.. Hall, OF Staten Island.
q. o. II. M.
Among the members Negontatogue Tribe No
16i, j. Q. R. M. Bro. Parks, of the Degree