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THE SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

The order of the Sons of st. George is
beneficial and social Anglo american
fraternal organization. 1t is composed of
Englishmen. their sons, grandsons. and
great-grandsons. also sons of members on
either the paternal or maternal side. 1t
provides it's members means of helping
each other in sickness or distress, by
financial aid, and generally looks after
the welfare of all worthy Englishmen.
1t has lodges all over the United States,
British Columbia. and Honolulu. 1t en-
courages its members to become natural
lied and to be worthy citizens of the
United States. There are upward of 40.
600 members, and between 400 and 500
lodges. There are two lodges in the Dis
trict of Columbia. Capital City lodge
meeting on the first and third Wednes-
days, and Columbia lodge meeting every
Tuesday evening in Malta Hall, Pennsyl
yania Avenue.
This order aims to perpetuate the Eng
lish love of liberty, and to unite in true
brotherhood those sons of old England
who believe in fraternity. concord and
love, thus tending to produce better
class of citizens in this our adopted
country. II affords opportunities for So
cial intercourse and Improvement. 1t helps
its members in times of distress, and
looks after the welfare of its members
generally.
1t supports its members during sick
ness, with money and lodge physician. II
provides a burial fund of 800 for it., de-
ceased members. and $50 for deceased
wife of member. The sick benefits are
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are ladies', members Of the auxiliaries.
According to the last biennial report.
which was issued in May. 1900, the
divisions are shown to have s1i9, 954.
and TIE auxiliaries, s94,2O6.4O, a total
of 1914 100 40. And this sum has mate
rally increased since that time. The
next report will be issued during the con-
yention to be held IN Denver in July.
Ritualistic features have re1c-tly been
adopted, adding much to the i-terest al
ready shown in the order.
The local branch of the order. OF which
z. F. Downing. the well-known lawyer,
is State commander, has ten divisions,
md there are three auxiliaries in the
District of Columbia. The total member
ship in the District is about 1,20O.
The Hibernians are particularly well
organized, the national body being di-
vided into State and these again into
county organizations. The national off,
GERS are: P. j. Heating, Of Chicago. ma
I ionaI president; James E. Dolaa. OF SYRIA
q Sc. national vice president; James p.
Bree, of New Haven, national secretary,
and p. T. Moran, of this city, national
treasurer.
The members of our order are now
bending all their efforts to make the En-
met celebration this year more attract
i've and impressive than ever before.
Every man should take personal pride
in making the occasion a national festi-
val and in surrounding it with the pa
triotic enthusiasm it so emineutly de-
serves. p. ]. HALTlGAN,
Editor "The National Hibernian."
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tically entertain the G. A. r. hosts at the
Eext national encaplpment, which it has
tentatively voted shall be held in the
National Capital next October.
Il believe that Washington will be def
nitely selected by the executive commit
tee as the city to entertain the G. A. R.
at its next national encampment. OF
course, the action of the Board of Trade
threw somewhat of a damper on our
plans. but the Business Mems Associa-
ton has come most generously to the
front ard l have no fear but that they
will convince those having control that
Washington can and will entertain the
Grand Army in a most generous manner.
Ten years ago. when Washington last
entertained the c. A. R.. most elaborate
arrangements were made for the visitors;
barracks were erected, cots placed there
in, and in reality. thousands OF dollars
were wasted. The G.. A. r. is not band
OF mendicants, ard all that they require
or request is that they may have an OPP
portunity to occupy the various large
halls, ETC., for sleeping purposes free
Visiting posts will be amply able to pro-
vide all other necessities to sustain them
selves during their visit.
at the meeting OF the executive COM
mittee next Wednesday, however. all the
questions which have arisen as to whether
the G.. A r. national encampment shall
meet in Washington this year or else
where will be settled. l think Wash
ington will be chosen.
ISRAEL w. STONE.
Department Commander"
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and morality, in an age when these char
acteristics did not predominant, Ito be
faithful in every good deed and work; to
do good to all men" The history OF the
knights Templar is closely interviewer
with the five crusades that followed, and
at their close, the order became estab-
listed in western Europe and Great
Britain.
Independent commentaries Of knights
Templar were in existence in America in
the latter part of the eighteenth century,
but it was not until 1916 that the Grand
Encampment of knights Templar for the
United States was organized. Dewitt
Clinton, of New York was the first grand
master. A. the time there were but two
grand communicates; since which time
there have been twenty-eight grand mas
tiers, and the grand Communicates now
number forty-four with membership OF
12G, 600. Henry Bates Stoddard, of Texas,
is the present grand master The Grand
Encsmpment meets triennially; the TWEEN
tyninth cOnclave will be held in San
Francisco in 1904. The fifteenth grand
master was Benjamin Brown French, of
this city, who served in that capacity
from 1859 to 1865. He was a man of great
force of character ana administered the
affairs of the order with marked ability.
The Hon. James H. Hopkins, of Pennsyl
vana, was the nineteenth grand master
and since his retirement from public
life has been a resident of Washington.
Although Knight Templary has been
represented in the District of Columbia
since 1925, it was not until 1896 that a
grand commandery was organized Ire.
The first grand commander was Mr.. Noble
d. Larner. and the present grand com
mander is Mr.. George Gibson, both prom
inent men in orr community. The order
here is represented by five communicates
as follows: Washington, chartered 1926;
Columbia, chartered 1866; Potomac, char
tered 1871; DeMolay (mounted), chartered
1874: Orient, chartered 1895, with a total
membership of 1.500.
FRANK H. THOMAS,
Grand Junior Warden, Grand Encamp-
ment K T. L. S. a.
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FRATERNITY AT ST. LOUIS.

The fraternaI societies are all much
concerned in the approaching exposition
at Saint Louis The fair has an auxiliary
organization known as The Worlds Fair
Fraternal Building Association. This was
Incorporated for the purpose of providing
a magnificent building where all the fra
ternal societies could have comfortable
headquarters during the progress of tho
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Much in
terest was aroused by the beautiful ad-
dress of Lieut.. Gov. John \ Lee, of Mis-
souri,. at the Fraternal Congress which
recently met in st. Louis. He said: 81
think that the greatest and grandest per-
scnal exponent of the principles of true
fraternity the world has ever known was
Christ the NaZarene' and that his teach
ings of fraternalism were the trucst, gen.
tlest and wisest ever impaired TO man
kind. We have all heard the beautiful
stories of Damon and Pythias of David
and iona han and other examples of ex-
allied friendship and fraternity. and have
been charmed and delighted with them.
but they do not stir our souls and melt
our hearts as do the words of the Man
of Galilee. Fraternalism takes up and
carries onward ana practically applies the
teachings OF religion; not with i purpose
OF superseding religious hope and faith
by its teachings. but because of condi-
tion which has arisen from necessity.
That necessity has arisen because un-
fortunately the world has always been
cursed by religious dissention, fanaticism.
and intolerance. and fraternalism has
been compelled to intervene and to eX-
tend to mankind the blessings and bene-
fits which should be the practical part Of
religious work from the broad platform
of the universal brotherhood Of mankind
and the fatherhood OF God.
THE popular principle OF personal
equality based upon equal merit and char
acter is recognized, and is main fea-
ture of fraternalisn.; and into the portals
Of Pythianism. Masonry. Odd Fellowship.
and other orders the great. the rich the
proud. walk on equal terms beside the
humble, the poor and the meek. The
great fraternal organizations are eN
amples of unselfshness OF purpose and
pure philanthropy. They are not con-
Quoted for the enrichment of a few and
the Improvement of many, but for the
protection and blessing of all and the i'm
poverishment of none. There is spirit
of independence in fraternal membership.
Each contributes to the support of the
organization proportionate to the benefit
received and none are oppressed. The
benefits are not charitable. but are given
to those who deserve them because ii is
their right to receive them. and tho
spirit of independence is kept inviolable.'
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National Bank. Pittsburg, s62 .O1237
Third National Bank, St. Louis, So, 075
Bank of Toronto, Ontario, $43 1874; In
surance Departments, Canada, $40, 000
Commercial Bank, Port Huron, Sis, O15.72
in office, 81 800; total cash balance, s4S3,
1857. Invested funds-Government am
municipal bonds, l.19s ,929.S7; total re
sources, s1.6S2. 7O5.54.
The Supreme Tent keeps at all time
these eight repositories replenished wit
The 2ctGal cash TO meet promptly al
laims against the order. During tn,
month of December 1880 was paid il
disability claims. This is one of tn
many commendable features of the Mac
gabees. II a member becomes total,
and permanently disabled his assessment
cease and he can draw one-tenth annual ,
upon his certificate until its full valu-
has been drawn. The first ten days OF
this month sixteen new members wer.
taken into the order in this city.
The Maccabees of Washington are ac-
lively engaged in making preparatio!
for the reception OF Hon. ID. p Marke,
supreme commander. Each tent in m
city appointed a committee of three
act as joint committee to arrange
a reception and entertainment of the 81,
preme commander early in March The
committee, which consists of twenty-sev-
en- members. held it's first meeting on
Wednesday night. All the members of
the committee were present. II organized
by selecting DR.. J. II. Junghans as chair
man, and DR.. Il. ID. Thompson as 3ecre-
tary The committee decided to have a
banquet in honor Of the supreme com
mander on the 18th Of March if it will
suit the convenience of the supreme ccm-
mander to be here at that time. We ex-
pect an event in every way enjoyable and
successful.
d. w. GALL,
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Secret societies were first formed
amidst persecution and with only their
own votaries did they receive any sane
non. Public opinion was very bitter
against them. They withstood the storm
snd gradually gained the confidence of
part of the public, and slowly increased
in membership.
In odd Fellowship opposition marked
the early days of its history and 1t did
rot receive the endorsement OF the pub
lie. Even its name suggested there must
be something very strange and outlandish
in the organization. The members were
Of a convivial disposition and held meet
ings at places which the general public
I today would not approve Of.
No act, however. on the part of the
membership of Odd Fellowship could
cause unkind criticism. Their benefcent
acts were soon learned by observation
and those persons who were disposed T.
lie charitable ard fraternal were knock
ing at the door for admission.
On the part OF the order. there has
been no effort TO cultivate a favorable
public opinion. The line of duty as Odd
Fellows was laid down. 1t was the Guilt
Fation OF friendship with each other. tn
exercise of love and charity. both In ana
cut of the order and adhering to truth
as the safeguard in the walks of life.
Odd Fellowship makes no claim for
tiquity of origin. It's strong points ar
the principles underlying 1.-THE father
hood Of God and the brotherhood of man
the great principles of organized char
ity and mutual helpfulness. In these prin-
cipies exist a special reason why bridge
of sympathy should connect the citizens
of Washington and the Independent Or
der OF Odd Fellows. II represents frater-
nifty and broac-souled humanity. 1t looks
forward and not backward; upward. not
downward. and 1t lends a helping hand. |
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American Odd Fellowship will be cele-
hrated with becoming ceremonies at the
eighty-second anniversary on the 26th OF
April next. On this occasion the Grand
Sire, Hon. A. c. Cable. of Covington,
Ohio, is expected TO attend. The Sover-
eign Grand Lodge over which Mr.. Cable
presides has jurisdiction over Odd Eel
lowship in each State and Territory of
the United States. Canada. Mexico. New
foundland, Chile, Peru, Argentine Repub-
lie. Cuba, Assiniboia, Alaska, Japan,
France, and also the independent
jurisdictions of Australia Denmark. Ger
many, Sweden, and Switzerland. The to-
tai male membership being 9ii,312- TO
which should be added 217.9 44 lady mem
hers of the Rebekah Degree, making
grand total of 16217S souls dispensing
the rich blessings of Odd Fellowship on
every hand.
odd Fellowship does not wish appli-
cants to seek admission into its social
union from idle curiosity There is lit
tie, very little in the lodge to crafty
such a feeling. 1t does not tempt the
uninitiated with offers to unfold some
mighty mystery: it can impart no super
human wisdom for it does not possess
the elixir of life, nor the philosophers
stone. 1t cannot and does not profess
that it will be bound by any ties but such
as are consistent with duty to themselves,
their families. their country, and Al
mighty God. II has no peculiar mode of
purifying the life and correcting the
heart for from reason and revelation is
drawn the healing doctrines.
But if the applicant is good, the heart
open to the appeal of misery, and ready
to pour balm into the wounds of the af-
ficted; if he loves man and fears and
reverences God, he is joyfully received
into the ranks. confided in, honored, re-
joiced with in prosperity, visited and
comforted in affliction and at all times
and in all places hailed as a brother.
J. D. BRADFORD,
Grand Master. l. o. o. F.
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THE NATIONAL UNION.

The National Union is a distinctively
American beneficial order. organized and
incorporated under the laws OF Ohio in
May. 1881. Its principal object is to pro-
vide a benefit fund, from which, upon the
death of a member, sum Of from $1,000
to 5000 shall be paid to such bene-
ficiaries related to the deceased member
as may have been designated by the mem
Der.
Councils Of the order are established in
cities and towns of the healthy portions
Of the United States and Canada, there
being now over 600 councils. with over
5000 members. The personnel of the or
der, it is claimed. is second to no like
organization in the United States, and it
is socially unsurpassed.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The numerical strength of the order of
Knights of Pythias of this domain is 1.419.
At the last report it was 1882. The finan-
cial condition of the several subordinate
lodges is more encouraging than it has
been for the past seven years. Nearly all
the lodges show decidedly improved
financial condition, and all are free from
Indebtedness The lodges which show the
greatest increase are Century. No. Sc;
Superior. No. 81; Amaranth No. IS; CAL
anthe, No. II, and Myrtle, No. %, re-
sDectively. 1t is fair to presume that
the impetus which the order is now en-
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present an opportunity for those Pythians
who enjoy a dramatic ritual to spend an
evening or two in each month in associa-
ton with kindred spirits. where they
may participate in ceremoniaIs enliyen-
ing, entertaining, and provocative Of
amusement as we'll The Dramatic Order
has in the United States about fifteen
thousand members, there being a temple
in nearly every large city of the country.
There is an active renewal of interest in
the d. o. X. X. in this city and much
good is expected to result from meet
ing to be held at Pythian Grand Lodge
headquarters in the Warder Building next
Monday night.
WILLARD s. ROBBINS,
Secretary Ascalon Temple, No. ST.
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THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

In the year Ills, between the second
and third crusades, in Jerusalem, Hugh
de Payens and Godfrey of st. Omar, to-
gether with seven other valiant and mag
unanimous knights formed the order of
knights of the Temple. (now known as
knights TemplarJ so named from the
fact that their house was near the Tenn
pie Church. close to the foundation of the
ancient Temple of Solomon. 1t was
strictly a religious body. They were en-
Joined to be examples OF wisdom, charity,
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THE MYSTIC SHRINE.

Almas Temple is in excellent condition,
financially. and in every other way. The
net gain in membership during last year
was 81. The net gain during the preced-
ing year was 70. The membership is now
about LOO. We have had a larger mum
Ter of affiliations than in any previous
year in the history of Almas Temple. and
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|. 0. OF ODD FELLOWS.

It is the desire of every organization
and individual to receive the good will o.
the public, but as public opinion is OBJ
serving and exacting it is almost i'm
possible to obtain that good will from all.
/: received from large majority of the
better class of people it is safe TO con
clude that public opinion is friendly.
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KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Admiral Schley has become a life hon
orary member of the Loyal Legion. He
was prevented by age from becoming a
benefit member. The following CORE
spondence took place: -.'
Winfield Scott Schley, Admiral
Washington, D. C.
Sir: l have the hc2or to inform you
that you have been elected a life honor
airy member Of the knights of the Loyal
Guard.
Il hope you will accept such member
ship in the spirit which has actuated, the
supreme division in naming you, prompt
ed by the knowledge that our society. as
well as every worthy organization and as
ISOLATION on the American continent, can
well feel honored to have in its member
ship. one whose distinguished services.
and whose outrageous. correct, and sue
ceSsful discharge of every duty imposed
upon him. has placed him as an ideal
that the American people will ever look
up to as the highest type OF American
patriotism. ..- -.
II have the honor to be. very truly and
fraternally yours,
EDWIN O. WOOD,
Supreme Commander in Chief"
My Dear Sir: beg to thank you sin
cerely for the high honor you apprise me
has been conferred of life honorary mem
bership in the knights of the Loyal
Guard, by the supreme division. L ac-
cept it devotedly and deeply appreciate
the high tribute. My delay in replying
loses nothing of its sincerity and appre-
citation on that account. and l hope the
Loyal Guard will consider me always,
Gratefully. fraternally. and sincerely,
wv. 5. SCHLEY.
Edwin o. Wood. $50
Supreme Commander! IN Chief"
The Grand Lodge knights of Honor is
twenty-three years old. In that time there
has been paid s250, GOO to the benoficiaries
OF deceased brethren living in this Dis
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KNIGHTS OF KHORASSAN

The Dramatic Order of knights of Kho-
rassan is particularly designed with a
view to furnishing a middle ground upon
which the members OF different Pythian
lodges can meet. mingle. and know one
another. thus preventing the lines of sep
aration that sometimes exist between the
membership of different lodge organiza-
tions. Its ritual is very dramatic and
beautiful one. with plenty of pleasure in
some features. The object OF the Knights
is to cultivate the social side of life. and
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opening to close. At the conclusion Of
the programme refreshments were served.
The following were among the features
OF the evening: Jonadab song. by audi
ence: vocal solos, by Mrs. Newport Potts:
guitar and harmonica selections, Mr. B.
Speiourg; recitation. Mr.. Charles Weston;
violin solo. Mr.. Charles Mccarthy, Mrs.
Newport-Potts accompanist: recitation.
me Raven" Mr.. Robert A. L. Dick.
Addresses were delivered by Messrs. J.
w. Nichol, John j. Weed, and R. A. L.
Dick. G. F. Sudwarth was chairman.
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KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES.

On the first of January the Supreme
Tent. X. o. T. NJ, has in actual total re-
sources s1,6s2. 7O5.54, as follows:
Deposited in banks for the purpose OF
paying death claims: First National
Bank, New York, ss1 81 "A; Bankers Ma
tional Bank, Chicago, sl03, 1920: Second
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SON OF J0NADAB.

Pioneer Council. No. l. Sons of Jonadab.
held an open meeting and complimentary
entertainment at Jonadab Hall, which was
filed with friends of the order The enter
tainment was received with applause from
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ANCIENT ORDER HIBERNIANS.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is in
a fiourishing condition, having a member
ship which can conservatively be esti-
mated at 100000 of which about 10000
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B. P. 0. ELKS.

The carnival which has been held by the
Order of Elks in the city for the last two
weeks has given a great deal OF pleasure
to the public OF Washington and added
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materially to the charity fund of the 10
cal lodge, which is destined during the
next few months of cold weather to do
very much toward giving comfort to many
Of the poor both in and out of the organ
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no greater than another that it was a
source of sincere pleasure and joy to
know that we could make their lives
brighter if only for brief period of time.
FRANK K. RAYMOND,
Illustrious Potentate of Almas Temple
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-13

Panama. May 12.-News has reach
cd here from Costa Rlca that the mill
tary element IN the nelghborhood OF
San Jose. the capital Is In insurrectlon
refusing 10 recognize the authority OF
Asunsin Esqulvll. who was Inaugura
ted president May 8. The insurrec
tionists are proclaiming Demetric
Ygleslas. the former Costa Rican min
lister OF war. as president OF the coun
try. Senior Yglesias has declined e
take part In the revolutionary move
ment. Important changes have beer
made among the government officials
OF Costa Rica.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-13
]. w. BATS,
Real Estate Agent.
Have IN once the only set OF abstract
books OF BrAzos county land titles.
FOR SALE.

South half Of block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About one and one-quarter acres
uear schoolhO use in southeast part
of town. Small new cottage, tenant
house and well on premises. Price
1850.
Six room house and one lot of
ground on west side OF town. Price
800.
Six room house and two lots of
:round located four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
The y. b. Cole home place. Two
and half lots and g room house.
Place well improved. Price $4,000
300 acre Brazos Bottom farm.
Price, 5000 per acre. Will sell In
small tracts.
70 feet front on Railroad steet out
Of Otto Boehme's property. VIII
sell part or all.
The Ed Pochila place; 3 lots and
large two-story residence. Price
$500.
Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-13

,...~ a,,pnOuatc anu "A numncr VINO
were unable 10 enter began stoning
the circus employees i've OF whom
were injured one had his skull frac-
tured and probably will die. The
crowd numbered about 1000. They
cut the tent ropes and several thou
sand persons forced their way into
the arena. The troops were called out
and finally drove the rioters away.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-13
Isam.y.. ILs.elullon 90. Over.

Washington. May 12.-In the SEN
ate the resolution offered by Senator
Bailey Of Texas Saturday, relative 10
special embassies 10 the coronation,
was called up, but after some discus
sion went over
, The bill TO fix the compensation OF
oriers and balliifs IN the United States
courts atsS3 per day instead OF 81 a
day, was passed.
Consideration OF the Philippines
government bill was then begun, Mr..
Foraker OF Ohio addressing the SEN
ate 10 support OF the measure.