The St. Louis Republic., 1901-09-22
SECRET SOCIETIES
HONOR mckinley.
Resolutions of Regret Were Made
Special Order of Business
Royal Arcanum's Action.
Royal Arcanul,a.

S'NN 'SeShI ieCOLuHeHQS tndt ever,
council in the Grand Jurisdiction of Mis-
souri, appoint a Committee on Resolution
on the death Of our late beloved and much
iamented President, William Mckinley. tn,
committee to report at the earliest practica
BILE date
benton Council initiated at its last meet
ing 1--WE candidates and received seven ap
phcations. The attendance was very large
including eleven past regents. The enter
,ainment. selected by Orator NJ r. Wind
nofst, was OF the highest order throughout
frosessor E. l.. Mcdowell. orator of Val.
ley Council. recited Shakespere's .Sever
ages OF Man" and Mrs. Alexander's 1.-THE
nuriai OF Moses" Two beautiful vocal So
ios oy Mrs. Lizzie Gruen and two piano
auets by Professor Louis Hammerstein, the
organist. of Benton Council, and his pupil
MISS Hermina Haag. Doctor E. F. Brady
regent OF Carr Lane Council, addressed the
meeting and outlined what might be ex-
pected of his council this year.
usage Council held its last meeting at
broadway and keokuk Wednesday evening.
having rented Luekin's Hall on Iowa and
arsenal Seven applications were received.
Regent August Garlic promised the grand
secretary. who was present, an increase in
membership by December 81, to 150 The
entertainment Committees report was
adopted for vaudeville entertainment in
,he month OF November and a grand masque
naii on Mardi-Gras evening. In recognition
OF valuable assistance, Past Regent John
b. Thompson of Forest Park Council was
unanimously elected an honorary member
OF Usage Council upon motion of Orator
sehot ot,emueiier. and the council voted to
attend in body the grand officer,s visit to
Forest Park Council, October Is. :.
carr Lane Council received seven anplica-
.'ohs- Secretary Stecker announced that the
oeath claims in the cases on the late Bros
anL ana Mannart were paid the beneficiary
INSIDE OF fifteen days. committee was ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions upon
the death of President Mckinley. Orator
sarnes had prepared quite an entertain
ment. Among the numbers were violin solos
by L. Fl. Ball; recitations by H. r. McIAin.
ana piano selections by A. ]. Yandall; ad-
dresses by Doctor Young of Compton Hill
ahd Bro. Hoffman of Felix councils.
hiIrKWood Council initiated at its last
OF the Episcopal Church at Kirkwood.
Forest Park Council received one applica-
se tion and initiated one candidate. The Of
their new robes. under the direction of the
past master In the secret work, Doctor
biackner Addresses were made by deputy
Rro%ns OF GId q Orchard Gouncs Brother 4
Felix and J. b. Thompson of Forest Park,
followed by one OF Doctor Blackner's inimit.
aple recitattons. Don't miss q treat by
not attending visitation night. October Is.
There win be deputations from every city
council and all the grand officers including
Srand Orator e. A. Barbour OF Spring.
held. to whom hes been assigned the prin-
cipai address, will be present.
compton Hill Is saving wood. though she
oniy initiated one candidate. and received
lained by the Isbell Mandolin Club, songs BY
J. Cahill. A. g. Blanke. Jr, NJ. Fraser and
Orator Heckel.
Grand Regent Mefser is back with us
greatly benefited by his trip north.
South End Council had a good meeting.
Kegent Ha Michel presided. but turned the
duty nine. when three candidates were in
tlated. A large delegation will join the
omctal visitation to Forest Park Council
October IT, Orator Nick Hoock asks all
GENT Meiser on visitation night to South
End Council October II. Entertainment
and will only call upon grand regent and
1eputy for remarks.
Missouri Council had an old-time meeting;
s6sI. addresses @ by Joseph Burt and s. ]. Junkin.
The following visitations will occur this
week: Tuesday. to Euclid Council. Thir-
feth and Olive. with Carr Lane Council ac-
,onpanying. Thursday to Old Orchard
Council with Forest Park Council accom-
1anytng.
Supreme Vice Regent A. g. Robinson left
Saturday for the East to attend the meeting
Il the Executive Committee Of the Supreme
Council.
olivette, Laclede. Banner. st. Joseph.
Marquette and Mentor councils had all good
meetings with INCREASED attendances.
The Marquette Council at Its last meet
ug, adopted fitting resolutions on the death |
Il President Mckinley.