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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-29
HAPPENINGS or week
AMONG The LODGES
Silver Anniversary of Royal Area
mum Celebrated by st. Louis
Branches of Organization.

The celebration Of Royal Arcanum's silver an
niNe'sary was dgu'tI,s the most successful ever
attempted in Missouri. The group pIcnics were
WEI! attended and in every instance the pro-
sIam'ne Of events carried out without
break 10 the delight II all. The same may he
SAID Of the observance OF the occasion by indi-
vidual councils Compton Hill's excursion to Fern
Glen. Elk's family picnic at Roth's Grove. North
End river ride. and others. The day itself was
ldcal and not single unpleasant incident &C.
CURED at any OF the gatherings the cele-
hiati9n. Grand Vice Regent T.. a. Barbour was
a a welcome visitor at Creve Occur. where he made
Vest Plains Couacil celebrated in unique
lasllun There were no formal exercises hut
siiiSniening friends TO the merits Of the order
Int entrance To- the haii decorated with 4
iHI ~ execution. which was work of otto
h'FSSHblum. West Plains is working for a gain
"I ND Ter cent this year
Feii& had one. application and two limitations
nv Ii 'ttSFtea1iY entertained with vocal duets
Gress by Deputy George ". ]. Knight.
South End Council received one application. inI-
uited one candidate and entertained itself with
IttG. and instrumental solos by Orator & A.
di.gsh: Several visitors from sister councils were
,r Joa'htm , Council held stated and open meet
adjourned 10 the lower hall. where a iirst-class
musiCI! and literary entertainment was cnioyed
~ 'H. heinntis and their visitors The hall was
nt'It 10 oN"riiowtng with III" beauty and chivalry
- - lhtTC Were songs by the best talent
n I, the place and speeches from supreme Vice
regent R2hinson. Past Grand Regent Haldeman.
Stzte, Medical Examiner BlaCkner and Ben E
Jekyl. regent Of the council Refreshments were
served IN genuine profusion AMI a grand ball
CLOS Il The evening.
Hickory Council had one application and one
IMITATION. 4. 9. Kohr favored the meeting with
instrumental selections and Jacob Drrssler told
or MS experiences in riding the turroS. Hckory's
haSthai team will meet the St Gencvieve club
IN q game 81. tierevieVe
Jtll.rsUn city Council had a good turnout OF
members Three candidates Were Initiated and
~ al new Officers selected fill vacancies
Grand Orator Amedee FetinE and Past Grand
Regent l.. j. McScr present and greatly
assisted in the business OF the evening giving
much valuable Information and instruction. TIE
indications are most promising that jefferson CITY
membership '' " 10
Elk -Councii's meeting was specially interesting
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Tribe of Bpp-Hpr

Century Court; at its last meeting. had a large
attendance, initiating ten and receIyine fo,,rsss1
applications. At Jhe next meeting ore ~ tse
largest classes in the history OF the court will
be Initiated. 'N win
Eureka Court, at their meeting on the a4,b bod
large turnout Of members and visitors 2bo
enjoyed good programme. Mr. Sanikey eave
two songs, Next meeting being instaiiaiion Of
officers. all members are requested to he y1res-
ent The meeting will close with a banquet
Equality Court had good attendance Wed1es-
dav night the meeting being devoted TO good
himself. =" e-A'''
St Louis Court, at its last meeting "Wednesday
night. initiated ten and received eighteeen anpIf-
cations for membership. At the next meetfns ice
cream and cake viii be- served free This court
Will also Install officers and initiate a large class
OF appicants All members Of the order and OF
q. Louis Court in particular are requested to
be present
simonides Court, at its next meeting. on Tues
DAY night; Will have a good old time under good
or the order The Entertainment Committee has
a big surprise in Sore for the members
Benton Court initiated four at the last mess,
ing ana had a number OF proposals. There
VIII be a large c.ass for Initiation at the next
meeting and members are requested 10 turn out
IN IN f9ll force; The meeting will close with an
The ne following courts viii meet this week. most
an OF them installing officers: Smonides Eureka
ana Wsau Century, Tuesday night; St Louis Court.
night: PhHAsao ~ Missouri. Saturday night
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Ladies of the Maccnbees.

Lady AIdrich Hive. No 52 l. o. T. NJ. held
its regular review Thursday afternoon In the
Burlington building. Mrs Stuckey invited the
hSe members to her home in MaplewoOd Tues
day July I. TO 'porcn party" Mrs Carvin,
the lady commander. leaves the fol owing FRI
Gillespie. recoTdkeeper Of Oak HIN Hive. one
OF the visitors. Lazy Adrich Hive appropriated
It's share toward the Temple Of Fraternity, 10 be
erected the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
and Immediately forwarded the money TO the
supreme recOrikeeper. The women's organiza-
tions have pledged themselves to try to raise
$4,000 OF the 500, TO- which il is estimated that
the Fraternal building will cost, and the amount
IL distributed among the great number OF women
fraternities so that per capita tax OF from
TO 10 cents collected from each member is all
that is required to raise the amount. the Ladies'
member. Lady Aldrich Hive sent 10 cents per
member its quota.
The Board of Managers of the Fraternal Build
ing Association has conferred honor upon
women in fraternal work by the appointment of
auxiliary Board of Lady Managers. to assist
ders. This board is composed Of Mrs. Glnevra
L. Miller Of ST. Louis. Mo. president: Miss Rna
NJ. West Of Port Huron. Mich. first vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkn Of Chicago, III.
second vice president: Myra b Enri-ht OF Kan
sas City. kas.. third vice esldent: Mrs. George
J Frankel of ST. Louis Mo. secretary. Commits
tee on Ways and Msans-Mrs: Sall'e E. Dillon
ern Star: Mrs. Eunce Melville, Minneapolis.
MINI. chairman for Rebekahs: Mrs E D.
Watt of Omaha. Neb.. chairman Royal Neigh
bors Of America: Mrs. Lillian NJ. Hollister OF
Detroit. Mich. chairman Ladies of the Macca-
bees Of the World: Ms. Ella II. Mantur of
Gecrgina Rabv OF st. Louis No. chairman
Press and Publicity Committee.
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The programme f.! the Fair Grounds celebra-
tion on Sunday July l3. has been completed by
announces a card 0f eighteen events. Eve of
which will be for Wooimen only one an automo-
hile race and the balance athletic events. gov
efned by the rules Of the Western Association.
A A. I. The fifth event on the card. a 40
yard relay race for Wooimen. will prove very
interesting there will be four relays. s25
WIN close Monday july = :, with u. c. ViehIe.
California avenue Entries may be made and
blanks obtained from William Crian. No. 713
Fine; H. H TENN & son; Marcus and Easton;
Mount Auburn Camp had interesting meet
ing Friday evening a large attendance and in
itiated one candidate: Past Consul Conmanier
as iritatory and installation work was on. Sow
erelEn Wilson showed his ability 10 perform the
work without reference to the ritual on ac-
count Of the resignation Of Consul Commander
George q. Jung. who mas taken up his residence
In Iowa. an election Of officers necessary
and the following changes made: c. c. r. NJ.
Snedegar.
Mercantile Camp received four applications
and appropriated so for the Fair Grounds cele
bration on sunday July l3 Mercantile Camp
promises TO have competitors in all events on
that day; which will be open to Woodmen. es-
event. when four Of their best runners will be
entered Sovereisns Madison Richardson. Sam
and interesting talks on the good OF the order.
Montefiore Camp entertained a large delegation
from Elk Camp. chaperoned by Clerk George l.
at lis meeting last Monday evening. One candi-
date was Initiated and one application received.
The camp decided to donate four costly and
ton. At the conclusion Of the work of the
meeting refreshments were served and Consul
Commander Crohn. Clerk Berg, Clerk Rosenblatt
arg others spoke on the welfare and good OF the
order.
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The latest meeting of Nels % Lodge was well
attended President BaFdsey presided. one
candidate was initiated and two applications re-
ceived. Mr.. Il. w. Gethin elected TO fill
vacancy on Board of Trustees. The delegation
which accompanied District Deputy Grand Presi-
dent Chestire to Crystal City. Mo-. on the oc-
casi"n Of the installation OF officers OF British
Oak Lodge; reported. The St. Louis members
were royalty entertained bY the Crystal City
brethren. and the secretary was instructed to ex-
tend the thanks Of the lodge to the members OF
British Oak Lodge for their courtesy and kino-
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Ladies of the NIaccabees.

Anderson Hive held review Saturday evening.
Three applications received and balloted
upon Lady Barboro of Liberty Hive was pres
ent At the close of the review refreshments
consisting Of ice cream and cake were served
and the usual good time enjoyed
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The regular monthly meeting OF the Missouri
Fraternal Congress will he hCii tomorrow at }
.. m. in healquar;ers. room No. 52s Odd Fell
lows building. Important matters are to come
before the congress. including the election OF a
delegate to the annual meeting of the National
Fraternal ConTre This Is the last meeting OF
the congress for the summer and large attend
ancc OF Inemhers is urged.
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well as visitors f:ogn other councils. gave veri
uI.c.ul.si..L t4!ks L.-e. goa Iile U.der. A.
away I,v.InI -liCnOr. NO. 9oS. knoVs:
hLw 10 N.sttyTs I,ci wet ONE. and that tne3
wUulu sgyi. Tsutat Jhc SlsI,- Juy a class q.
hNG wI!i be .II,lattu. Refreshments VIII u,
.e.NeG. .AlI members Of the Oruer invited.
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Alpha Council held It's regular meeting Tues
day evening a"d there d large number OF
repaid for coming out after witnessing the i'm
proved form Of initiation on candidates This
new form was arranged 10y Past Chancellor Rae
and was Of "A most impressive character. and IL
this new plan After c1nclud!ng the Initiation
prop-r tire Scc0nl Degree was conferred IN fuuf
candidates. Alpha Council t. to be cangra atuIated
on II" delightful manner Of tuHferring this Sec
ure. rot only TO the members present but To the
chnd!dat= 8. The paraphernaiia used Is Of the
most improved character. The feature most TO
De CONNER rded in this initiation th- work Of
Of the work. rot ritual a piece OF paper he
Ing used BY any one of them. Alpha was favored
a th!s me. ting With visit from supreme Re
- Louis Council met in regular session on
Monday evening. The attendance was unusually
large. and great deal Of int rest and enthusi-
asIn was displayed ny all present.
ne supreme Council will hold its scmannual
routine business will 10 transacted The q. pre-
StatativeS to tfc Supreme Council are discuss
iEE rlars for grand reunion Of the entire order
70 lake place some ;iTne in tha cary fall. which
mcnt. This matter will be bought before the
supreme Council Tor its Endorsement
me month"; statement Issued by the supreme
recorder VIII be in the hands OF the members
Will read THIS statement carefully. md viii also
road the fEafhrnal notes the back Of the state
meit, and profit by them.
Benton Council No. %. Of Kansas CITY Mo.
meeting. Ore application was filed. one applicant
itiated.
The following councils will meet this week
Tay: Tdy,, hrkwood. Grove and WEBSTER. Saturday.
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and was marked by an unusually large attend
ahce OF members and visitors the latter IncluI-
ls Grand Gthcers Bacon. Meiser. Haldenan
GoInh, GftTu.hhsOh, Hake. Palmer Bruyer and Regents
M"cher OF North End. Clausen Of Victoria
barneS OF Carr Lane. WestcLtt of benton an,
Ie'esati0hs OF members from North End. Compton
t,I ii ana "ther councils. all of whom grace
seven applications We're received and SNORT taIKs
made by the visiting officials after winch the
GGrifntal degree was conferred upon six candi-
Ka-Ci Ra Council had one application and
thtee limitations. and was entertained with reel
tationS by John 7. Fisher an orig nal poem by
v. +. comStock and addresses ON the good Of
me order by Past Regents W. r. Anthony and
Vandcvenr"r council decided to give a lawn
party July %, and was entertained with songs by
w; F.: English, piano solos by NJ. l.. Jones and
Delmar Council read two appIir rations inItiat-
81 o 'ndidate for Felix Council and deter
Hlihen 10 pay fTHteTnal visit TO st. Charles
CIuhcll July is Regent William l.. Stecker. with
other members Of Felix and Regent ] e Gas
XII Of South End Council We're visitors. After
adjournment ice cream and cake were served
oSage Council received two applications and
With music by Frank ] Tytle. rectations by
W E Nersen and readings by Regent August
Garle 4: II KIrchner of Benton and Jean b
ISxlsr 81 Compton Hill were visitors.
haHeV Council had two applie atonS and seven
limitations. II was decided 10 have the member
snip league banquet at the Mercantile Club in
July. Under the dire-t on OF orator Dustin N,
council was entertained with songs hy Johnnie
aenmi naarTai monoiSsuG by Harry Forrest. instru
K9dney F. Boone and address by Regent
John f. Gaskill cf South End Council
me stated meetings Of Chevalier and 81.
tb,s Ibhares councils 'ail on the Fourth Of July;
JJheTefore. Chevalier will meet instead on July
s. ana ST Charles July
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Degree of Honor, A. O. U. w.

Murreil Lodge had meeting Friday evening
June 20 at which CHIEF of Honor Clara Il. Muir
rell rendered her resignation and Miss Alice
Thorey elected to fiIl the vacancy for the re-
mainder of the term. Arrangements were made
for the installation CT officers to be held on Fri
day evening. July IS, as the first meeting OF the
postponed. All members of the lodge espe-
ciaily requested to be present on this occasion.
Murrell Lodge degree team Is doing considerable
rehears!ng In, the pleasant weather. and their
captain is well pleased with their progress. They
will meet on Monday evening of this week at the
home of their chief Of honor and all members OF
the team are requested to be present IL possible.
Miss crane formerly of Newark. o.. but now re-
siding in St Louis recently Joined the team. and
proves to be quite a splendid addition. having
had two years practice in that line at her old
hcme: Miss Crane and her parents contemplate
transferring their membership to this lodge.
they intend 10 locate permanently in st. Louis.
Mrs. Crane was chief of honor OF Arbutus Lodge.
No: IL, Of Newark o. eefore coming here.
North End Lodge gave its annual lawn party on
Saturday evening, June 81. at the home Of Sis
er Brady. North Broadway Despite the in
clement weather the grounds were thronEed with
members. their families and friends. Refresh
ments were served by the committee and neat
little realized for the treasury Of the
lodge. The promise Of several new members was
meeting Of this lodge. will occur on Tuesday even
ing. Jrly l. 1902. at Oberbeck's Hail. No. 19f3
North Broadway. Visitors welcome.
Germania Lodge will hold its next regular meet
Ing on next Wednesday evening, Iuly z. at their
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hall Lynch street and s1cNafr avenue


nan. Lynch street and McNair avenue. All mem
beis Of the order invited TO attend.
Phoenix Lodge had large and enthusiastic at
tendance present at their meeting on lset Tues
laE night. at which several applications for nerr
bSishlp wer" received. Two applicants were
elected to mem ership and two instructed in the
secret Work OF the order who also made applIga-
tlon for beneficiary certificates. Among thc in
s.teS'irE features Of the evening a visit from
sister MuchleT. deputy grand chief Of honor and
large Delegation ~ men'peTs from GeTTns.ia
LoGG". Interesting remarks were made by the
VISITORS present the general welfare of the or
der The programme wound up with a bing bang
party. Or What Happened to Hooligan. = The
fortunate pri2e winners IN tEe contest we've Mr..
Mmchttsr Nisftr and Mrs Ganatsy hrst prizes: Mrs.
MuShieF ana Mr.. Murphy. second prizes. and Mr..
Mu!Ecy and Mrs. Sailcr. third ufizcs The in
stallauon of officers for the nsu.ng term will
take place AT til" next REGULAR meeting. July s. at
which time an entertainment ana other matters
Of interest will be presented {, the members
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Ancient Order of United workmen.

st. Louis Lodge had an interesting meeting last
Tuesday night and transacted large amount If
routine business. member OF Egypt Lodge OF
Cairo. II; was present and delivered an inter
ticles from the Bulletin and short addresses were
made by other members. This lodge will install
its officers for the ensuing term on July ]. after
refreshments served.
Banner Lodge has completed all arrangements
for its complimentary picnic 10 be given at Ha-
MOI mona Pa, Park & on the Fourth Of July: All Tnemsers
The prizes will be awarded by a committee con-
sIsting Of J. F Ryan. j. E. Foley. NJ a. Hig-
Phoenix Lodge had a good attendance at its
applicants by, card were received and two appll-
oants were elected to membership. The instala-
place on Thursday evening July g. and it is mr.
gently requested that all members be present En-
nshed and "A good time is in store for all who at
tend
Benton Lodge. on last Thurs day evening, held
its monthly assessment drawing. Brother Charles
Chairman Of the Ball GommItteee. reported that
his committee had secured the ST. Louis Turner
= iSO2 Benton Lodge viii make this the event in
secret society circles the coming .eason. A num-
Surprise s party to Brother C j. Hsinsitz on SAT-
qrday night h June a. Among th9se Presea,
I,a;s Joseph a Izard di,,a Ben R2fes Ge95ss H
R0ckenbrodt. ] Herman joeTn ard ar oStrs beau.
tiful silver water pitcher was presented 10
half Of the party. The recipient respnnded in a
very appropriate manner. aiec which sumptu-
joyed
Farmers Lodcc had a good meeting on last
Wednesday evening. and transacted considerable
business. The committee reported everything in
readiness for the public installation Of officers
which viii take place on next WedneSda" July
. prominent feature OF the evenings enter
tainment will be magic-!anterr exhibition. set
ting forth the fraternal and 1;uer features os
the 4. o. I. W. In injection with 4 lecture
on the order by Professor NJ A Hisyns Of
Barner Lodge. No L..
Western Lodge had large and interesting
meeting on Thursday night. At which onc aprl;-
cation for membership was received arg enc
candidate was initiated f. p Walsh. pres ient
OF the English WOrkmen's Association. AMI ST.
pervislng Solicitor Henry B1ehning We're ini-iatei
in the third degree OF Western Lodge. ,husiqg
much amusement for those present Brother
Walsh had his kodak with lin and took snap
shots of Brother Boehning white he was being
initiated. Under the good Of he order adtlr 81,
were made by the president of the work:nen's
Association. Henry Boehning. and Master Work
man Sanders OF Western Lodge, which were well
received and appiaujed
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SECRET SOCIETIES,
KNIGHTS OF coLUHnU
NATIONAL UNION.

ASsA MOUND CITY COUNCIL. NO. la.
KfSStA National Cnon-Our next meeting will,
lSSASM BY special dispensation. be held June
hhHSET ri. at l-iederkranz Hall! Thirteenth and
SS&V Chouteau avenue Grand joint inltia-
ton services Mound City wants large delega-
tion. f. T. GINN. fresiuent.
Richard f Berger. Secretary
FUTURE GREAT COUNCIL, NO e6. Ma
tional Union meets second and fourth Mondays
each month at Howard's Hail. Garrison avenue
and OLIVE street. Visiting friends always well
JAS q. JENNINGS. President.
Geo. G. Hufft. Secretary.
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Order of scottish Clans.


the term ,nuinG June 20. lsy2 viii show heal;7
/ TO hand X
! evening at the hall. corner Grand and EastOr
. avenues. ana transact routine matters. after
fourth annual picnic OF the combined clans .
this city ut Normandy Grove. July 4. will bt
Iussed and the committees Of the clan receive
their nnal Instructions. The members Of the clar
/ VIII be we'll represented among the contestants
| % The different events. and It is confidently ex
pected that several Of the prizes will be awarded
| the programme of the twenty-fourth annua
! picnic OF the combined Scottish Clans at Nor.
icing Sy hfs he shee and az h
programme begins at l:Sr L. m: smart and J:
hr made with Mr. Gu-rr- on the grounds. The
rrizes which Will he distributed to the winners
me Ine a j. y jordan ''t; cutlery m GO Company on North
Rroaiway and have been greatly admired. En-
tries for the events. among them Several we'll
known local athletes. have come in rapidly ths
be Highland dancing and bag pipe music by
Major Alexander Robertson and p. C. Gum
evening a trlutiful display Of fireworks from s
TO II p. m. will wind up the festivities
Royal Leaguc.
Charles les, Pper 1uPemy s,rhe ;s visa Sc
Of the various councils how 10 render their re-
Mbnb N qpe rees in 6S 9e eet &c ecRy n with the
Every council in the city was represented at
IT, t LiEia ] Hotel % The Con commttse nj t'S on State OF
the order met at same time. ". Z. Newman,
Ivanhoe Council bad zig meeting at its last
session. The new business proposed for next
meeting will bring cut large membership. one
candidate initiated and several applications
atr ready for the next meeting.
South Side COGaC.l distributed the prizes won
by the various members in the euchre tourna-
The last meeting Of 81 Louis Council was
w,tl attended and many new features OF an in
t'-sstjTg character were introduced. one appii-
cation was received
Good work Is being GCEe by Eureka Council.
that GuTc far this year exceeding all accom-
pIlshci in several years past. one candidate was
initiated.
Among the visitors present at Greeley Council
last Wefir~ -laV W. T.. Newman, who en-
teTtained tE. members with interesting talk
Several members also spoke for good Of the
order one application received.