The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-26
NEWS OF THE LODGE ROOM.

Harmony Camp Wooemen of the World,
with twenty.one charter members. was or
ganlzed at Cannon Falls. MINI. Thursday,
Deputy E: c. Stellenberg. assisted by Deputy
A Ager, s. S. Johnson, H. Peterson G. Ber-
neil and ]. Hartery, from Watervile Camp.
ed and installed: Past commander, C. L.
sawyer; consul commander C. F. Sawyer;
adviser lieutenant John Stoudt; banker D.
5. Dibble' clerk, E. C. Johnson; escort,
George Bremen; Waterman Ed Feiker SEN
try, Leslie Bremen; physician, DR.. A. T. Con
ley; managers, A. c. Austin, one year; C. H.
years; delegate, c. F. Sawyer; alternate. c.
II. Lang: The camp starts out with a good
membership and composed Of Cannon Falls
business men, and we look for a healthy
ana large growth. The next regular meeting
will be held March in the l. o. o. F. hall
Capital Lodge No. 81, X. of P. has held
many successful meetings in the past but
never more successful one than that of
Wednesday last, when fully 120 Knights, rep
resenting all the city and many other lodges
were present to greet the Pythian members
OF the senate and house From the call to
order at p. m. to the singing of America
at midnight, there was not one dull moment
The second rank was conferred, many of the
visitors helping with the work. After the
business meet a social session and smoke
was held, and addresses made by several of
the visitors, including SenatorNR B. Brown
st. Cloud; Brother Stewart. of Willmar
Brother Butler of Saltwater; Brother Ferris
OF cleveland, O., etc, the speeches being in
terspersed with songs and Rotations. The
officers and members Of No. 81 are deter
mined that 1899 shall be one Of the best years
IN its history and judging from the start,
are likely to attain that end Next Wednes-
day there will be work in either the first or
third rank
Next Thursday evening, March 2, Union
Lodge No. As, I. O. o. F., will give mock
trial at their hall. Fifth and Wabasha
fair, as there has been engaged for the oc-
casion some Of the city's best attorneys
Judge Wiilrich will have charge Of the case.
Refreshments will be served later in the even
ing. 1t is hoped that all members who can
will be in attendance
Excelsior-Meridian Lodge No 60, Odd Eel
lows. will confer the initiatory degree on
several candidates Monday evening The de-
gree will be conferred by the new staff and It
is expected that a number of members from
the legislature will be present to witness the
work. The lodge will also act upon emend-
ments to it's bylaws
The visit of Supreme Secretary Granger, of
the United Order of Foresters. to the city last
week, and the very encouraging report filed
with the insurance commissioner has had a
stimulating effect On the order in st. Paul
and much enthusiasm has been awakened
meeting. at Masonic hall, South Wabasha.
on Tuesday evening, March g. is expected to
be an interesting one. The high standing
committee will pay their long deferred visit
and exemplify the new ritual on three can.
didates. Court Hamline the Youngest court
In the Twin Cities. is setting pace for soma
gained drgree team. and tolerate no slip
shod method Of initiation. The court is well
supplied with musical talent and a concert
concludes every regular meeting
Court Alpha meets Wednesday evening
and pleasant surprise is in store for the
ladies.
Court Dayton, o: o. F., met on Friday
night, and after business and initiation en-
toyed social hour, enlivened by selections
from Brother Burgess .gramaphone. This
court expects to meet and beat Court North
ern Pacific at game OF cards on March IN
Court st. Paul, u. o. F.. conferred the de-
gree on a class of candidates on Monday
might, and-i feeling tina. things coming
her way - sp
Court Northern Pacific. u. o. F.. held #,
annual meeting On Friday night and will ac,
cept Court Dsyton's challenge. Brother Eddy
has already secured enough applications to
make good their losses by transfer to Court
Hamline.
Last Monday night at the hall of Hancock
encampment, I. O. o. F., number of patri-
Encampment No. 1, were mustered into Can
ton Apollo No. 3, by Patriarch Militant of
this city. Quite a number of officers and
chevaliers of Canton Minnesota No. 1, Can
No. 12-more than thirtyrayegin full uniform
came from Minneapolis and performed the
beautiful ceremony of mastering. Among
Il: E. Buck, Adiptant A. E.lDemules, Capts.
sehulman, M: F; Henion, J. D. Two and
Lieut. J. F. e Smith In ghatge Of the cere-
assisted by Maj Buck and Gapts. Robert
son and Schulman. After the muster Canton
Apollo elected the following officers unani-
mously leach being the sole nom1nee) viz
Captain, August Hohenstein; lieutenant, q.
F. Olson; ensign. Fred Graupman; clerk, G.
A Rinker; accountant, Theo. Bunker, who
were then duly installed by Col. Street The
partaken o..
At lest Wednesday evenings special session