The Saint Paul globe., 1902-08-03

Otis and Hancock and Paul Revere,
and blended forever with it's history is
the memory of "Old South Church.
and "Faneul Hall"
p On that memorable evening when the
colonists met in "Old South church" to
register their indignation at the au-
dacity of the king, who had. just sent
three ships laden with tea to the
American shores, when Samuel Adams
mournfully announced that this meet
ing can do nothing more to save the
country" SiXty-five men disguised as
Indians took up the cry of Freedom -
and, rushing to the wharf, dumped
342 chests of tea into Boston harbor
The leader of the men who thus BRAY
ed the wrath of the British crCavn was
Paul Revere. He was the real founder
of the Red Men. On account of the dis
guise assumed the various Societies
of Liberty were called Red Men,"
Washington a Member.
Societies of these "Red Men" main
tanned active organization throughout
the seven long years of struggle which
ended in the independence of the
American colonies, and through the
dark days of Valley Forge they gave
to the Continental army continued and
valuable service and assistance.
During the war these friendly So
cieties did a great deal of good, and
there are records to show that Wash
ington, Lafayette and other prominent
leaders were duly initiated sons of
Saint Tamina.
At the outbreak of the Civil war the
Red Men numbered about 10000, and
the division of North and South cous-
ed temporary standstill. From 1865
down to the present day, however, the
order has grown and increased stead
lily.
Royal Neiehbors.
Mayfower camp, R. N. A., will hold
euchre party and rattle Monday
evening at Odd Fellows hall, Fifth
and Wabasha street. Each ticket en-
tiles the holder to one chance on an
elegant Morris chair, which is on ex-
hibition in the window of Smith &
F,arWel company. The committee in
charge is Mrs. w. A. Bamford, Mrs.
Ida Flick, Mrs. E. A. Otto, Mrs. Doos-
ley and Miss Hattie Krey.
Capitola Camp No. 1910, r. NJ A.,
will celebrate it's third anniversary on
Saturday, Aug. 9, with an ice cream
social at the home of one of the mem
bers. The event will take place at 561
Burr, near Hopkins. All Royal Neigh
bors, Woodmen and friends are cor
daily invited, and will be we'll treated.
Red Men.
Gopher Tribe No. 21 initiated a large
class of candidates Thursday evening.
The baseball team of the tribe will
play today at South st. Paul. The
team has also arranged for a match
game with the Elks' team, which takes
place at Lexington park in the near
future.
Royal lArcanum.
Terrace Council No. 1910, r. A., will
have an outing at Wildwood on Mon
day evening. A good time is expected
Knights of Pythias.
st. Paul Lodge No. 2, K. P. (the
consolidated), will work in the first
degree next Wednesday night. 1t will
be a big night. All Sir knights are
expected to be present.
Foresters of America.
Court Evergreen, F. of A., met Fri
| day evening, at which time all ar
rangements were reported in readiness
for the big consolidated excursion or
| Wednesday the 9Th The friends OF
the Foresters who have not yet Sc
cured tickets and are NOT able to meet
members can obtain them at the boat
landing on the evening of the excur-
| sion. The committee wishes to cal
| attention that the steamer will leave
| at $3.50 sharp. Chartered cars from
Minneapolis will be held until the re.