Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05
THE SECRET ORDERS.

Brmingham's secret organizations are moving along in the even tenor of their way. All of them are reported in fine condition, and constant acquisitions to the ranks are being made.
 The Pythians.
 Since the meeting of the grand lodge at Selma tht PythiaEs have taken on more ei.ergy and zeal, and are each vie Ing with the other in gaining members. Birmingham has been honored by Grand Chancellor Lomax by two ap- pointments, or commands, as follows: State of the Order-J. Rivers Carter. Conformity of Subordinate Lodge Con- stitution-W. H. Wilder
 During the past week Sir Knight J. R. Stephens of Chattanooga has been in the city in the interest of the Endow- ment rank. This is one of the leading side issues of Pythansm
 Masonic.
 The several Masonic lodges have held regular meetings and transacted much important business.
 Zamora Temple shriners will make pilgrimage to the Mecca situated on Mo- bile bay on next Thursday, and are prom ised great time. The circular sent out notifying all nobles of the event is as unique as 1t is mysterious
 Cyrene commandery Friday night com pleted arrangements for the annual con Sie'N v Ol thC Sidili COIHTfldnuefY WHlCn IS to be held in Mobile next Wednesday' A large delegation will attend from this city.
 f-t. Improved Order of Red Men.
 The grand council to be held in Green Vile next week is the subject of general conversation among Red Men here, and the event Is being looked forward to with anticipations of great time when the great council fire is lighted.
 a Odd Fellows.
 In two weeks the grand lodge of Odd FeHows for the state of Alabama will assemble in this city. From indications there Will be an immense attendance. Ridgely Lodge No. 8S, Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, at Blocton has pre- Sented pr. R. A. Moseley of this city with a handsome gold and silver badge val ued at S25 as token of the high es- teem they have for him. Since the or ganizatlon Of this lodge, in 1884, Dr. Moseley has delivered three anniver- sary addresses-in 1885. 1888 and 1895. The recent anniversary picnic. held on the 26th of April, was one of the most thor oughly enjoyable events the lodge has ever given
 Woodmen of the World.
 This order, while yet in it's infancy in this city, is making rapid strides and soon will be formidable candidate for public fovor. The camp organized last Tuesday is of healthy stock and prom ises to grow and thrive as the bay tree.
 K. A. E. O.
 At the regular assembly of Birming- ham Senate No 2 on Wednesday, the 1st instant, there being a full attendance, several changes were made in the by laws, one of them being that the regular assemblies are to be held hereafter on every Thursday night, instead of regu- lars on Wednesdays and called on Sat urdayS, as heretofore.
 It was also resolved to have the next social session on Thursday night, the 16th instant. At this session there will be short addresses, vocal and instru- mental music, followed by refreshments The intention is to have a social and in- formal meeting, when the members and their families will become acquanted and the unmarried members have an en- joyable time with their lady friends and sweethearts.
 This order, though new one here has large and enthusiastic member ship, who thoroughly believe in this fea- ture of sociability among the members and the lady members of their families At this social session the committees will be composed of the following:
 Entertainment-W. A. Moody, Tryn- dam Mason, T. M. Allen E. L. Bridges A. F. Smith.
 Music--Willam Calder w. J. Pearce r. J. Sheppard, c. A. Nleissner, F. F. Putnam.
 Reception-E. w. Finch, Jr., Harry Hawkins, Will J. Hutton, A. c. Crowder James A. Stratton.
 
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