Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

day. II there be less patriotism there is
no less zest in the modern way Of Celebrat-
ing, and mighty few people who live in
large cities miss any noise. While the
old-fashioned frecracker may not now be
found, the modern bit Of dynamite wrapped
in paper makes far more noise and does
more damage the blank cartridge con-
tributes we'll, and the a Il booms as
nolsily as {. yore. Recen. events in Ameri-
can history proved beyond doubt or cavil
that the fountain OF patriotism is still as
pure and its waters as plenty as in the
days OF the old-fashioned Fourth OF July,
and there is no immediate danger Of either
pollution or diminution Of the stream.
Omaha's Commercial club well sustained
it's reputation as a rainmaker in it's trip
through northeast Nebraska, as the journey
was accompanied by copious showers every
where. But while the rain from heaven fell
on the visitor and the visited the sunshine
OF prosperity lit up all, and the business
men who took the trip came back firmly
convinced that It was one OF the best Of all
the visits they have paid to their friends
in the interior towns.
One OF the recognized necessities OF life in
a modern city Is the Young Woman's Chris
tian association. 1t Is Just as much needed
for the detached young woman, even more
so, maybe, as the Young Mems Christian
association Is for the detached young man,
At all events, It has come to be firmly es-
tablished, and the girls who avail them
selves OF its advantages and opportunities
enjoy many privileges they could not other
wise have. One OF its features is the gym
nasium, where the classes are in charge Of
a trained physical director. Miss Helen
XVn,Japnan ubo bac until rrpant1v bpan at
the head OF the gymnasium of the Omaha
Young Woman's Christian association, is
known to readers of The Bee through the
very interesting articles she has con-
tributed on physical culture for women and
girls. She is to be succeeded by Miss Flora
Tichnor OF Muncie. Ind. Miss Tichnor has
been assistant instructor in the woman's
gymnasium at Indiana university since
her entrance of the institution. She
is a member OF the Pi Beta Phi
sorority and the Strut and Fret"
the university dramatic organization. Miss
Tichnor Is regarded as the best amateur
actress in the university and one of the
most popular young women in its social
life.
The grand lodge OF Masons and the grand
chapter OF Royal Arch Masons Of South Da-
kota recently held their annual meetings al
Huron, where much business Of interest and
Importance to the fraternity was trans
acted. Frank A. Brown CT Aberdeen, who
was elected worshipful grand master OF the
grand lodge, has attained much distinction
in the fraternity. He is a native OF Illinois
and a graduate OF Illinois university. His
Masonic history begins with his reception
OF the Master Mason's degree at Aberdeen
in 1885. He then took the chapter and com
mandery degrees and the Scottish Rite de-
grees at Yankton. He has been honored by
his brother Masons by election to the ofhces
Of master, high priest, commander and
grand commander. Mr.. Brown is a lawyer
by profession, but at present is engaged In
the loan and real estate business. Ed s
, Ames OF Hot Springs was chosen grand
high priest OF the Royal Arch Masons. II e
Is a native OF Wisconsin, but was raised al