The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

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to receive attention.
Carr Lane Council and Laclede Council of
the Royal Arcanum had well-attended
meetings. at each of which one application
was received. Jointly. the two councils
gave a boat excursion. which proved one
of the successful social events of the sea-
SON Fully 1000 persons (the Grand Coun.
Gil represented by the grand secretary and
the grand treasurer) enjoyed the cool river
breeze. Deputy Grand Regent John H.
Bohle. for Carr Lane Council, presented the
trophy cup to Brother c. E. Scott. The
committee having the matter in charge
will publicly announce the result, as soon
as ascertained. of the guessing match. The
executive committees of Laclede and Carr
Lane councils are preparing plans for an
elaborate afternoon and evening excursion
and picnic up the river for the month of
August.
Compton Hill Council did not have va
cant seat at It's meeting Monday night,
Seven applications were received and seven
candidates initiated. Deputy Grand Regent
Bonner and Grand Secretary Moller adj
dressed the meeting. Secretary George II.
Frederick presented his personal prize OF
a Royal Arcanum pin to Brother +. NJ.
Schreiner, and Brother II. a. Funk pre-
scented his prize Of Ii pair of trousers to
Brother Frederick. Light refreshments fol-
lowed.
Benton Council distributed ut its last
meeting tickets for its annual boat ride on
July 80
Mentor Council received one application
and distributed prizes to the winners in
the contest for securing new members. The
stag swimming party on Wednesday at
Benton swimming School was very largely
attended and was an enjoyable AFFAIR. An
exhibition was given by the Polo Club OF
fancy swimming and diving. Brother w.
l.. Spicer received the prize for the most
graceful and brother MGsick for the fast
est swimmer. Substantial refreshmenN
were served. The entertainment was in
charge eff Charles H. kreh, chairman.
Grand Regent L. j. Meiser, whose indie
fatigable work in the interest of the Royal
Arcanum has earned him q vacation. De-
parted for the East a week ago.
Marquette Council had well-attended
meeting. Addresses were made by Regent
kennon. Past Regent Thomas s. Ward and
Regent Eeimuth presided at the meeting
of Missouri Council. at which resolutions
were PASSED on the death of the late Sec
rotary, w. e. Robinson.
Supreme Vice Regent A. S. Robinson has
returned from Boston. where he attended
q session of the Executive Committee OF the
Supreme Council.
St. Joseph Council had good meeting
and received six applications.
Reports Of good attendances have been
received from the following councils: BAN
ner. Boonville, Forest PARK. Mound City,
Olivette, Violet and West Plains.
Compton Hills Membership League meet
ing was success. Three trolley cars took
the party to Schoenlan's Grove in time for
supper. Addresses were made by Brothers
c. .. Fischer, Doctor E. Q. Greer and A.
prize in the contest for applications be-
tween A. L. Shuman and F. NJ. Schreiner.
the latter secured the prize. a lady's stick
pin with Royal Arcanum charm attached.
Brother G. H. Frederick. who had secured
the trophy cup, responded happily to a call
for remarks and outlined the future work
for Compton Hill. Dancing followed, inter
spersed with music by a minstrel troupe,
until an early hour.
St. Charles Council las thirty names on
Its charter list. Installation will take place
early in August.