The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-14
.FRATERNAl ORDERS
ARE kept BUSY.
Many New Members Received
Large Attendance at Royal
Arcanum Councils.

Notwithstanding tire summer heat there
appeared to be no abatement in the en-
thusiasm among the members of the Royal
Arcanum, ard the councils all had large
sttendances last week.
Deimar Council initiated one candidate
end received two applications. Plans were
perfected for summer and fall campaigns.
An anecdote contest between Brothers
knight. Newman. Hopkins. Scott, Green,
Sweetland and Elias produced much merri-
meat.
North End Council received one applica-
ton and initiated two candidates. Address
es were given by Grand Regent Meiser and
Deputy Hake. songs by the Vollmecke sis
tiers and instrumental music by Professor
Noilmecke.
At Euclid Councils meeting Deputy
Grand Regent Gum installed Brother NJ. J.
Cream as vice regent. Songs by Doctor ].
c. Nidelet and John Christmann, recitations
by A. E. Little and NJ. J. Cream. readings
by Philip Schmitt and ]. b. Niehaus. piano
solo by ]. F. Ryan and addresses by Dep
uty Gum. George w. Steinbaker. Philip
Christman. Jr, and II. l.. Waggoner COM
pleted the programme.
Elk Council had very large attendance
and transacted great deal Of business.
Deputy Moller addressed the meeting.
Missouri Council elected Brother W. c.
EOl HSteUe as secretary, VICE w. H. ISOUlL-
son, deceased.
From reports received from subordinate
councils the grand jurisdiction OF Missouri
appears to have had net increase Tor tne
members, equal TO 10 per cent net gain. The
most successful councils in numerical In
Carr Lane I'll; OZARK. 90; Ka-Ci-Mo-Ra. ~;
Forest Park, %; and In percentage, ka-Ci-
Mo-Ra. ss per cent; Joachim, AZ per cent; st.
Joseph, 81 per cent; Old Orchard, u per
KfrkUoOd I:acIpdp Is
per cent. From the efforts being made by
the councils generally 1t is evident that a
net gain of from LOCO to LOO will be shown
this year.
Compton Hill Council has completed itS
elaborate arrangements for the annual
on July g.
Grand Regent Meiser and Deputy Grand
Regent Doctor II. c. Blackmer visited
night. The. grand regent complimented
Joachim on its work and presented a trophy
cup to Brother A. F: Sapper for larsese
| number of initiates. Joachim has already
| Meiser 100 by the end of the year.
Ozark Council at Springfield initiated two,
reinstated one and received two applica-
| closing check for $50. the prize won by
| Ozark, was received with great enthusiasm.
0d nad Large sha exc!ea
to Webster Groves. but it was defeated by
an overwhelming majority. the trustees be-
| ing authorized TO secure a new tease on the
/ present hall for three years Deputy John
| b. Thompson communicated the semian-
\ nual password with eloquent remarks upon
its practical application.
Kirkwood Council prefers that Grand Re
l gent Meiser defer the presentation of she
| trophy cup to Secretary E. H. Lycett fol
| largest number of initiates until cooler
! weather.
Grand Vice Regent F. H. Bacon made ar
| address at Valley Councils meeting which
| aroused much enthusiasm. Regent +. E
Cooke expressed great qualification at the
work performed by the officers Of Valley
Professor Froelich delighted the member.
| with Instrumental music.
Cabanne Council received the grand re.
gent with q good attendance. The trophy
cup was presented to Brother Julius w
Koch. who responded In Il grateful ant
happy vein.
Ka-Ct-Mo-Ra Council at Kansas City, ii
q pleasant communication from its regent
| w. r. Anthony. expresses it's appreciation
of the prize of $50 conferred upon 1t fo
best work in its class in the recent con
test, ind reports at its last meeting two in
citations and one member received by card
1t has now passed the 100 mark and expect
to be the largest council In Kansas City b.
December.
Reports from Easton. Gate City, Hicls
DRY, Sedalia. Spanish Lake, Spring Rive
and Victoria councils indicate that they ar
| all doing effective work.