The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-07-27

few John p. Bowman, John F.
Ryland, W. III. Russell, Rev. f. 5.
Dulin, Edward Winsor, Jas. Clowdsley,
.. 5. Mcclure, John L. PigOtt and W. Il.
| Steele.
The asylum of the commandery is in
third story, v Lexington Savings
Bank. 1t has a splendid hall, recently
of the order. They have recently added
full and complete regalia, furniture and
costumes.
This order of Christian knighthOOd is
founded on Christian religion and the
practice of the Christian virtues. A
number expect to attend the Triennial
C%onclave at Boston. in August.
The l. .. o. +. has two prosperous
lodges in this city, which have done
much toward making many citizens hap
pier, because, as everyone knows, its
whole tendency is toward purity and
manliness.
Orion Lodge No. ~ was instituted
Feb. ~, 1850. They have seventy-five
members. The present officers are: DIR.
J. G Crist, n. G.; Geo. II. Taylor, V.
e.; Lee Ii. billiard, Rec. Sec; Jas. A.
Wilson. Per. Sec; John Taubman,
Treas.
Gutenberg lodge, No. 1923. l. O.. .. F.,
was instituted May q, 1874, with ii.
Sinauer as the first N. G.. The present
officers are Andrew Ruppell, N. G.;
John Sumuelson. V. G.; e. q. Ludwigs,
Rec. Sec; John Fegert, Per. Sec; j. f.
f. Winkler. Treas. This lodge has a
membership of forty-twO, making the
total membership of the noble order in
this city ll9.
Itaska encampment, No. g., was in
stituted April 26, 1867. 1t has a men,
| harol,tn nf Gixfy with Tho fOllnuinn oo
its officers ThOs. Walton, G. f.; DIR. j.
G. Crist. Z. p; l.. Rostagno, L. W.; j.
Samuelson. j. W: &. q. Ludwigs,
scribe; j. +. +. Wmkler. Treas.
The A. y. L. W. also has a good rep
resentative in Lexington, some of our
best citizens look after its welfare. Har-
mony lodge, No. 81, was started No
vember %, 1873. 1t has paid out in ben
iiciarits since Its organization, 81 600.
This society combines fraternity and
mutual aid. 1t relieves the suffering;
orphan. They hold their regular meet
ing on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, in the X. of L. hall. There
are forty members in Lexington with
the following as officers; G.. K. Smith,
Pm. W.; Daniel Ruebel, M. W. L.C.
Yates, foreman; Chas. II. Royle, over
seer; G. q. Ludwigs, f~nancier, Geo. W.
Clark, receiver.
Lexington lodge, A. q. u. W, selected
knights, in connection with the subOr-
dinate lodge, has a membership of nine.
Edmonds, A. V. Robinson and M.F.
Royle.
Probably the strongest lodge IN Lex
ington in numbers is the order of X. Of
T.. Lexington lodge, No. 152, was in
stituted May %. 1880. d. Bartels, 7.
Goodwin, Geo. Price, Leo Keller, Chris.
Walk and r.. Sam Hays have served as
chancellor commanders Of this lodge.
The present officers are /: &C. Schawe,
Chas. p. Anderson, r. II. Moreland,
Louis Gratz, 10 A. Wilson, VIC. Marrs,
F. j. Kohlman, J.. W. Kerseur, j. W.
Cheatham and j. n Price. During the
has done much toward bringing the
members aud their families into closer
communion with each other. 1t has
paid in sick benefits during the last four
years, $S25; for funerals, $3.50; and to
the widows and orphans of deceased
brothers the sum of $3.50, which should
be a recommendation to all who feel an
interest in the welfare of humanity.
They hold their meetings every Thurs
day evening in the hall in the kreihn
block.
Keller Division Uniform Rank X. of
z. vas started in this city June 9Th,
1892, with a membership of thirty-two.
They hold their meetings the first Mon
day of each month. The following are
officers: j. A. Wilson, F. j. kOhlman,
X. r. Hammer, G.. G. Schawe, w g.
Mars, Z. z. Anderson and W. b. Wad-
dell.
There are also lodges of the Knights
of Honor and Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans.
All of these orders are in good work
ing condition, and in them may be
found some of the best men in this city.
May they continue to do as much good
toward ~elevating mankind in the future
as they have in the past. May their
members be made better, and may we
all profit by their teachings and good
deeds. Then lives will be happier, and
Christian influences felt in every home,
which should ne our every aim III this
short life.
Mas. JOHN GORDON.