The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-17
SECRET SOCIETIES HAD
: BUSY SOCIAL WEEK.
EXCHANGE OF FRATERNAL
IDEAS AT MEETINGS.
Entertainments and Excursions
Planned-Prosperous Condi-
ton of the A. o. Z. w.

Applications for beneficiary certificates
still continue to roll into the A. o. Z. w.
grand recorders office in goodly numbers,
and indications from all parts of the State
nre that the order is pushing forward rap
! idly.
Mechanics Lodge had n very well-attend-
ed and Interesting meeting Thursday night.
The hall was filed with 1embers and visit
crs. \ fraternal visit was received from
Jefferson Lodge, siXty-five members strong,
and Grand Recorder Henry w. Meyer.
Much enthusiasm and interest in the well
fare of the order We're manifest. Inter
esting addresses were delivered by Broth
ers Thiele, Drechsler. Chas. f. Wenneker
and Henry Bus of Jefferson Lodge, also by
Brother Walter h. Mcl;ntire, chairman OF
The Grand Lodge Finance Committee. The
Entertainment Committee had arranged for
the occasion a programme which was very
much enjoyed by the brethren present. 1t
was as follows: Musical selections. Poole'S
Orchestra; songs by Thos.
Joseph McGrane and Brother Mccarthy:
musical selections by Brothers Grundler
and Hoffman: recftations by Brother David
II. Rowe: Curt Jones. monologue artist and
comic singer, accompanied by VIM. IL. Ho-
bic. After the conclusion of the enter
tatnment all were invited to the dining
hall below. where an elegant lunch ana re-
freshments We're served.
Western Lodge received a visit on Thurs
day evening from Western and Phoenix
lodges, Degree of Honor. Western Lodge
met previous TO the reception of the
Degree of Honor lodges. with a full house.
and initiated three candidates. They then
repaired to the entertainment hall. where
they were met by the ladies of the De-
gree Of Honor. Sister Turner acting a
made by Grand Master Workman Miller
and Past Superior Chief of Honor, Sister
Miller. Brother Sanders and Sister Turner.
Several excellent musical numbers We're
rendered, after which an elegant supper
was spread, followed by dancing until the
morning hours.
jefferson Lodge had an interesting meeting
on last Thursday evening and received sew
en- applications and elected four candidates
TO membership. After the meeting closed a
large delegation of this lodge paid a frater-
nal visit to Mechanics Lodge. where they
were heartily welcomed and royalty enter
ing. March IS. a fraternal visit will be
paid to Germania Lodge; April S, to North
Star Lodge, and on April % to Cote Bril-
liant Lodge. The social meeting of this
lodge will be held on Thursday. March Is.
to which all members are invited.
On Monday evening Glendale Lodge held
cations from Vera and Tower Grove lodges.
The grand master workman and grand re-
corder we're present; After a number o!
short. interesting addresses from the grand
officers and visiting brethren, an excellent
lunch was spread and all went home happy.
Security Lodge. No. a. had a fair attend
and initiated one candidate in both degrees.
Several more applications are in sight. The
master workman, Brother Guy
not being able to attend the meeting, Past
Master Workman John Weerts of Majestic
Lodge was asked to initiate the new candi-
date. which he did in a very able manner.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday
evening. March rs. at the Fraternal build
ing, and all members OF this lodge are re-
Quested to attend.
Washington Lodge will give its twenty
fifth anniversary and jubilee festival cele-
bration on March 80. at Eckhardt's Hall,
southeast corner Cherokee street and Texas
avenue. From indications the affair will
be a grand and successful one, and all MEM
bers and their friends are cordially invited
to attend.
Phoenix Lodge had an interesting meeting
on last Thursday night. 1t initiated two
candidates. elected three to membership and
received one application. This lodge is max
Ing rapid strides to the front and will soon
reach the 400 mark, having at the present
time about 3S5 on the rolls.
Missouri Lodge will give its twenty-ffth
anniversary and Jubilee festival celebration
at Benton Park Hall, No. 2914 South Jefferson
avenue. on Saturday evening. March q. It
Is expected the affair will be a grand one,
and all members and their friends are cor
daily invited to attend.
Hyde Park, st. Louis, Germania. Cote
Briltante and Missouri lodges have reported
applications to the grand recorder for pub
LEGATION in the next weekly circular.