The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-28
TIME OF MUCH INACTIVITY.
GRAND LODGE MEETING OF THE
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED
WORKM
WAS THE FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Council Royal Accommodates
Matters of Interest.

week, have been unusually inactive, be-
ing characterized by events of only
minor Importance, save among the
lodges of the Ancient Order Of United
Workmen, which were occupied during
the early part of the week with the
annual convocation Of the grand lodge.
The gathering Of this body in st. Paul,
with the presence of members Of the
auxiliary order, the Degree of Honor,
was an occasion of more than local
interest, which was recounted in the
G b 9 Of the first Of the week.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
One Of the pleasant events in X P. circles
during the week was the celebration held by
Webster lodge at their hall in the Bowlby build
ing, Thursday night. Chancellor Commander
L. G. Hoffman, presided over the open meet
ing and was ably assisted by Paul G.. Zanders
who acted as master Of ceremonies. Lieut.
W. B. Beltz acted as custodian Of the pipes -
The entertainment consisted Of a smoke So
cial, which was followed by a musical and
literary programme. The evenings entertain
speeches, delivered by L. G. Hoffman,, Paul
Zanders, Ed Hazard and others. Light re-
freshments were served. At the close of the
meeting Commander Hoffman, said that sew
eral other meetings Of similar nature would
occur before the summer season commenced.
Brose orchestra was present and furnished
uuSIC during tue evening.
MODERN WOoDMEN OF AMERICA.
The benefit entertainment of Liberty camp
at Conover hall Thursday night proved a
great financial and artistic success. This Is
the first entertainment Of the kind given by
the camp, and it has every reason to feel
proud OF its success and the work of the COM
mittee who was in charge. Fred w. HILL
clerk of the camp, was chairman of the COM
mittee, and also acted as stage manager for
the occasion. The programme was a long
and excellent one and was very much appre
ciated by the large audience present. The en-
tertainment was for the benefit Of the sick
fund Of the camp.
The camp held a large and very interesting
meeting at their rooms in Odd Fellows block
Wednesday evening. Eight new applications
were received and seven new candidates were
initiated The prize for the members sell
ing the greatest number of tickets was
awarded at Wednesday nights meeting to
Chief Forester Robert McRae. The camp APP
pointed committee to arrange for monthly
literary and musical entertainments, with
instructions to report at the first meeting in
April.
Scandal Camp No. 1884 will celebrate it's
photograph entertainment April 80. Re-
freshments will be served.
ROYAL ARCANUM
Commercial council had a rousing meet
ing last Tuesday evening. Four members
were admitted at the business meeting
party for gentlemen. Prizes were won as
follows: First, L. Neuru; second G. w.
Smith; third, T. A. Keller; foot, Mr.. Howe.
MODERN WODMEN OF THE WORLD.
La Sale Camp No. Z had a very large at
tendance of members at the last meeting, and
considerable business was transacted. Thurs
day evening, April 1, the members of La
Sale camp will visit their fellow Woodmen
Of the Mill Citq at the invitation of Mime
sofa Camp No. 1, of Minneapolis. The start
w ar at fpOr tho Eror
Central hotel, which Past Consul Com
mander Charbonneau has kindly put at our
disposition. Interurban cars will be boarded
I corner Fifth and Wabasha.
ORDER OF RED MEN
White Cloud Tribe No. kindled council fire
as usual last Tuesdays sleep. Considerable
routine business was transacted and Brother
Charles Swenson was duly exalted as a chief
On Tuesdays sleep there will be degree work
Any brother not in possession of all the de-
grees will please be present.
MACCABEES.
St Paul Tent No "a held regular review
Monday evening Considerable routine bust
ness was transacted, and the committee re-
ported that they had the tickets for the May
ball. The convention committee reported
that the visiting committee would go to Du-
luth on May l, at O'Clock. Any members
wishing to join this committee, please notify
J. H. Tregilgas, chairman, at once.
I. o. o. F.
Thursday evening the initiatory degree was
conferred by Twin City lodge. 1t has everal
candidates for the first degree to be con
ferred Thursday evening
Excelsior lodge will celebrate it's twentieth
anniversary tomorrow evening by comforting
the initiatory degree on three candidates.
Refreshments will be served. Addresses will
be made by prominent Cdd Fellows, Judge
Greer NJ. Orr acting as POSTMASTER.
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
st. Paul Community No. 154 will give
social ball April G. One Of the best times
ever had will be guaranteed.
ASSOCIATION STATIONARY ENGINEERS.
st. Paul Lodge No. will give their an
nual ball at the Metropolitan hotel this year.
The event will take place Monday evening,
April 26. An important meeting OF the lodge
will take place at their rooms Tuesday even
ing, at which all members are requested to
be present. The ball committee is composed
of T. F. S. Hays, Thomas r. Fearing, H III.
German, John Murphy and julius Keller
The committee will have tickets ready for
distribution at Tuesday nights meeting, and
a large attendance of the members Is re-
quested.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Wabasha council gave an amateur minstrel
performance Tuesday evening to a large num-
Der Of members and friends. 1t was a highly