Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-27
STATE HEADQUARTERS ITEMS.


Yern w. Jones, state secretary Of the
r. Z. A. relief committee, sent TO hcnd.
quarters the most Interesting report so
far received and which shows Cie relief
fracture Of the Texas division TO meet
with the earnest approval OF all members
who understand Il. Secretary Jones
earnestly requests all post secretaries aud
all members TO be certain to send along
with their applications or al renewals
forwarded 81 extra for the state relief
fund, which is necessary to remain q
member in good standing In the Texas
division, The 81 pays for q whole year
toward that fund. which is one Of the best
features of the II. L. A.. As usual with
all of Secretary Jones reports. this last
Is perfection IN brevity, accuracy, aud
necessary information.
State President Benson writes all post
presidents that where 1t is possible he
earnestly requests that meetings Of the
various posts be held on Saturday even
ing, instead Of Sunday, as many members
prefer TO spend the Sabbath day at home
with their families or by attending
church ut the usual church hours. He
realizes, however, that In some cities in
the state the train arrives at an hour 50
late Il is not possible for all to attend
Saturday night meetings, Houston aud
San Antonio for instance, In such
meetings per month be held. one Of which
Mt least shall be on Saturday night, Civ
ing all interested members an Opportunity
to participate in the business Affairs of
the II. II, A.
state Secretary William Payson says
he often has complaints made at ms
office by members who claim that they ia
not get their cards or certificates prompt,
Iy. Secretary Payson says that many OF
IL ..nr,.tuuinga OIiaa bspnugp tlp mem
bcrs fail to give a correct n0stoihce adj
dress, and some change their addresses
without notifying the secretary ~ all.
Mr. pavsnn says that frequently lett0rs
nre returned to this office Is unclaimed,
he having sent them 10 the latest address
given. and he feels that 1t is hnrdlyfnir
10 blame the office where very often II
iies nj The door Of the complaining mem
her. The secretary says Notwithstanding
Tho hard times the Il. T., A. continues TO
grow IN n very satisfactory manner;
The state president has appointed Hugo
Kaufman OF san Antonio, chairman OF
The state railroad committee, vice John
a. Stewart. resigned. All chairmcn OF
post railroad commlttees VIII please re-
called to hs aid a standing committee
from the state At large, the names OF
whom will be given as soon as they
notify him OF their acceptance.
II Il. Roberts. second yiceprcsldent OF
mo Arkansas Travelling Passengers as
ISOLATION division has been spending
several DAYS In San Antonio aud was
frequently 4 caller at state headquarters;
~ IL. Frederick was gladly welcomed
Mt state headquarters last week, after
nm absence of several weeks.
The Texas division, through her, OH
c,rs extends to the daily press OF Texas
their sincere thinks f0r kindness shown
the organization.
State headquarters in the, Maciey
bIofk. San Antonio. are visited daily by
Travelling Passenger association men aud
their friends. where Secretary Pnyson
makes them feel at home. All travelling
mon are invited to come In, rest, write
letters. read papers, aud get cool south
President henson requests al npost
presidents 10 haze elected or AsFcluicd
a member from each post IN the state
and serve on the relief committee. and TO
notify Secretary ycrn W. Jones, llous-
ton. whom they elect or appoint. Secre-
t9ry Jones has called attention 70 this
matter and 1t Is time they act or show
good reason why. >,
shoot. Luke, or give M the gun"