The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

brothers sullivan and He'll made very interest
ing addresses and Brother Joseph Meieiros gav'
All excellent recitation emitted SHADOWS.
Brother scnuier celebrated his birthday by IN
wiling all the members to The dining hall be
low. where. an elegant lunch and refreshment.
were served. a large deleeation. of ST. Loui
Lodge paid this lodge a fraternal visit and Ben
ton Lcogs has decided to return the visit in tn'
The last meeting Of Hickory Lodge. on las
Wednesday evening. viii! be long remembered b.
those who attended. A short session was held 4
transact the necessary business. after which tn
lodge was closed and the doors were thrown opei
TO the members and their friends, who took par
In a euchre party. The first prize was won D!
Brother /. C.. Lindsay, and the second prize b,
Mr.. Edgar toIweii. After the prizes were award
ed the tables were cleared and get with an ee
CANT repast. in which all present were invited L
take part. Addresses we're made by Grand Recs>d
dent OF the English Worknen's Association; =
y. Gillespie. recorder Of West Cat. Loog.. an
Buck OF Hickory Lodge.
Tower Grove Lodge; at Its last meeting. initi
the euenye reported having scored a social ant
financial success; Arrangements are being rnaa'
er Grove lodges in the near future.
The meeting Of North Star Lodge, held on las'
occasion being a fraternal visit from a large dele.
cation Of Jefferson Lodge. Members were aisc
by Brothers Drechsler. Schultz. stroeher. Beck;
mann and Several others Of Jefferson Lodge. and
also by Grand Recorder Henry W. Meyer. Aftct
hall below. where refreshments were served.
Degree of Honor.
several 1s sne ea meEdans 81 viii fh"f be initiated iiaaf q This np' lodge g
at Anchor Hall. Jefferson and Park avenues
West End Lodge enjoyed one OF Its excellent
large aittendance. Fsour appiicaiions were present
ed. Chief of Honor Elizabeth Turner and Sister
ter Turner introduced an ess-eraeking contest;
the participants being Sisters Ff.iier N9e and
sisters were declared the winners, and thu broth,
es will hustle for candidates under forfeiture OF
a banquet to the lodge. Addresses were dei.'eIs'
gramme was rendcted: Piano selection. Miss Maud
hsmos Mar sP p jnSc sole ,on ala, Mi haf annie I 1emTlSH:
piano selection. Mrs. Clara Dau; recitation. Cher
q Honor Anna Fiber; 4 committee eomposttd, .,
meeting. April 20.
attendance. TWO applications for membership
were received. seven bailotod for and elected. and
Keane and Erother J. A. +. wilson were pre-
sented past chiefs badges. Chief of Honor Mar
This lodge .~accerted an Invitation extended BY
Oriental o. E tai, Ledge a; 9. 7. ~; to visit that i tTnm
South End and Murrell lodges.
.I HYDE :, Park ;u,s, I L9aes met Wsanesday evening;
applications for membership and FIVE applications
for beneficial certificates. This lodge Will give a
suchre PARTY and hop on Saturday. April 20. at
Union Hall. Broadway and Benton streets.
L.. o. r. II.
Queen Bee Hive at their last meeting received
many applications.
Address all communications for the Sunday pa
so that they will reach him not latter than Fri
day morning.
Royal ArcnnuIn.
The ".Campaign Of Education goes on with in
CEASED and Increasing interest as the niember-
state draws TO a ciofe.
The interest has become 80 intense that many
councils will no longer state the number of APP
or number Of th.se initiated. and this Keeps
Is. now to get all the applicants to be ex-
amined. and those who propose. as well as those
will have to spend. much time and thought to
the solution Of this question. or many Of the
piicants will fall behind in the number Of in
and it is the latter which count in the
Thc visits the coming week will continue and
able speakers with their stats of efficient work.
Carr Lane gave a SMOKER for eligibles only.
and about 400 were present; 49,
orous. fairly outdid hersclf at the last meeting
by holding an early, business session. and a later
ozark and Banner held a joint meet
ing to greet Deputy Supreme Regent E. Lind.
d. isap sei1a in Esther sither his address ID or the re-
of the evening" work ,d fGT they ha aft ssvf fhe
Hickory had a splendid meeting and gave a
E:aston had a thorough awakening from the
visit of Grand Regent Meiser and Supreme Depu-
~ Grier.
Fiorlssant Valley held a public meeting. and this
interest and enthusiasm was at the hlshest
pitch. The hall was SO crowded that standing
valley surpassed herself in attendance. interest
md enthusiasm. and many members long absent
rom council meetings were present. Good work
vas done. with many pleasing innovations by inc
;r,er were followed by the presentation OF q
handsome fountain pen to Brother GIier as a
birthday gilt upon behalf OF the council by
Kirkwood turned out in force to welcome
Felix had a rousing meeting. occasioncd by
social visit from Victoria and the presence
I Brothers Meiser and Grier.. .-
Gate CITY had quite an innovation in their
Id-timers' meeting. The old fellows were out IN
orce. and gave the youngsters quite a merry
A deIegation was present from Ra-Ci-Mc.
IA. The result of this reunion will be watched
interest by all councils. .
lake and stsff. as we'll as By a return visit from
elk Council. !