The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
ROYAL ARCANUMS OF STATE
MEET HERE EXPOSITION YEAR.
Large Mt Session of the
Missouri Council Which Has
Just Adjourned.

The recent session of the Grand Council
attracted the largest attendance in its his
tory. The f~ffty-0ne councils in the Stat,
were fully represented, and Grand Chaplain
Charles Mueth was the only officer absent
being confined to his home with a hrosen
limb. Grand Regent Bacon presided turing
The session. and was reelected. John &
Killingsworth was elected grand secretary.
But few changes were made in the lis; OF
officers. The new officers Were installed by
Deputy Supreme Regent Horace l. BOVINE
of New Jersey. The organization of a Roy
al Arcanum Hospital Dead Fund Asscc:a-
tion was begun. The Supreme Council was
invited TO hold its annual session in 1891 in
ternity was warmly Endorsed. All oeic!l!
acts OF Grand Regent Bacon were approved.
An hour was devoted to a session in III
DRY Of the late past grand regent, Carl .ivl-
Ter, during which Il number cf appropriate
tributes We're paid. Past Grand Regent Il,
X. Bonner read r. beautiful and touching
paper in memory Of the lightweight breth-
rem who had died durin;. 1902, which WIS
adopted by a rising vote.
The Grand Council dd ,ourned 10 meet
again in 81. Louis. TUESDAY, February il.
Compton Hell Council had It's usual large
attendance. Seven applications were received
and one candidate initiated. Regent J.
Elspermann in the chair. Orator 4. n.
Poss presented a splendid programme of
entertainment. as follows: Selections by
Amphion Quartet. composed of Miss Lotto
F. Boehman; Messrs. {. i. LcFaivre. +.
Boehmen. +. L. Fitzgerald: contralto solo.
Miss Lottie F. Boehmdn: violin solo. Miss
Dorothy Boehman: duet. Miss Lottie Boeh-
men ana T.. T.. lltZSeFilii. coon song. f-
Boehmen: barytone solo. F. l.. Fitzgerald;
quartet. Miss Mac Boehman. accompanist.
Addresses were made by Grand regent
Horace H. j. Boone of New Jersey: Past
Past Grand Regent j. j. Meiser. Past Re
gent William H. Taylor OF Westport Coun-
Carr Lane Council had a well-attendad
meeting with Doctor +. F. Brady in the
chair. Four applications were recsived and
two candidates initiated. Considerable rou-
tine business was transacted. Piano selcc-
tions were rendered by Organist A. ]. YAM
dell. A pledge by the brothers present to
have twenty-five applications at the next
meeting was one of the best features of
the evening. Another pleasing incident was
the initiatory work. which was conducted
under the auspices OF the Arcadian knights,
the officers appearing I'm their new robes.
Mentor Council had FIVE applications and
ing. Steps wore taken to give an open en-
tertainment at an early date. The meet
ing was favored with songs by Louis Appel
and ]. &. Jones; instrumental music oy
Professor Charles II. Kreh: recitations by
e. Mestemacher. addresses by Regent
Clucas and others.
Mound city Council had three applications
and one initiation. Regent j. II. Ahrens in
the chair. Arrangements were perfected for
the twentieth anniversary celebration,
March IL. The newly elected grand secre-
tary. John C. killingsworth. received an
enthusiastic welcome, and in response made
a rousing address. Tho meeting was also
entertained with instrumental selections by
F. T.. Becker and an address by w. NJ. Ar-
plehaus.
Marquette Council had an enthusiastic
meeting. with Frank Higgins presiding.
Five applications were received. The enter
mental music by Messrs. Jutz. Hickey. Ma
her. Clark. Feldes. Scion. Riley: recitations
and readings by Messrs. Hart. Kelleher
Cabanne Council received two applica-
tons. Regent A J. Quinlan in the chair.
and organized a membership league, The
Entertainment m announced that
something would be provided at every
meeting hereafter. and offered as its initial
kins of Forest Park Council: instrumental
selections by a. ID. Green; songs by Thomas
Carroll Of Olivette. AT the next meeting
there will be a stag euchre party for MEM
bers and prizes will be awarded.
Old Guard Council had an enthusiastic
meeting. with Regent Louis Tisch presiding.
Three applications were read and two can
dtdates initiated. The bylaws received
their first reading. after which the council
Was entertained with songs by c. J. Barry
and Fred Halter; instrumental music by
Fred Halter and the Oriental Mandolin
Club; Rotations and readings by Martin
J. Melton. s. p. Fenwick. c. 3. Nicholson.
p p. Stanton, and an address by Onward
8. Delaplane. Dow
Victoria Council received two applica-
lions. Regent James Clausen in the chair.
the attendance was large. Among the VS.
itors were Regent George A.. Brooks. f.
Council. A Hustlers' club was orxani ZEN
which held its first meeting last thursday
evening. The meeting was entertained with
Charles Reese: recitations by +. EsseIborn
ana r. t. Perry. and addresses by Regents
Valley Council had a large and enthusi-
astic meeting. with Regent John p. Ker-
shaw presiding. One application was re-
the by-laws. The meeting was favored with
songs by A. l.. Cunningham and an address
by Past Grand Regent L. J. Meissr.
MISSOURI Council received two applications,
with Regent p. J. Givnan IN the chc.r.
Messrs Stall and Hesse entertained the
A euChrp followed tho nYizea hafp~ ,xro, H.,
Messrs- Hesse. Lasar. Logan and Junkin.
Cote Brilliante Council had three appiica-
ker presiding. Arrangements were made to
give the Membership League supper early
IN March. Duty II was very entertaining.
Bucher; instrumental music by George VI.
Ga.iaway and F. e. Kitchener: recitations
Brockmann and THOMAS staeke ADDRESSES n; e:
by T, H. Baker and H. LeweIIin.
Meirose Council has chosen the first and
third Tuesdays for Its regular meetings.
Charles A. Knecht OF Osceola Council.
SS1oonifh. !. y, was a visitor at the Grand
Council meetings this week: Monday
ozark, Delmar. Ka-ci-mo-ra. Joachim.
TuesdayIHickory. Euclid, Florissant Val
day.North End. Thursday-VaiIey. kirk
EGed. Old Orchard. Gate City. Cabanae.
~PnnIayy Rie Victoria; Spring River.
Knights of the Mace. bees.
Camp headquarters and transacted sonside GafSe
held. 9 S99ioh was
As soon as the official figures are received
ION the supreme record keepers Office the
cnrSks VIII be issued 10 the tents winning III.
cash prizes I'm Missouri. "'
Treat Record Keeper Summers held a school
OF instruction with Chillicothe Tent. 10 "a
TUESDAY evening. February 16. One of the larr.
est attended reviews of the season was held
members being present who had not attended
INC reviews for years. The degree team ex-
Sfupnhcd the work and several applications
were received. The principal addI ess was made
% INC great record keeper Sir knight Smith
cnmnlander Of Sumner Tent. also made a sp4ech'
tfI.er the review refreshments were served
The great commander. upon invitation. maid a
= where a large class OF candidates was mi.
uated that had been secured by Deputy r. r,
Gnrd- The floor work was exemplifed BY the de-
tfcc team from Boonville Tent. They came over
t0. New FRANKLIN tiirty-ive strong. having char
Icred a special train for the occa sion. They
were assisted in the work by three officers from
riot Grove. Mo. Visitors were also present
from Fayettea Mo. After the floor work was ex-
ernPiiiied all the visiting members as the guests
OF New Franklin Tent. We're invited TO a ham
quet, provided for the occasion. The tables were
presided over by the wives or some OF the
menbers, assisted by their friends in New
franklin. After the banquet was over the
members repaired 10 the hail. and several i'm
prompuu speeches were made by various visitors.
rs well as a lengthy address by the great com.
msnder on the good of the order. The visiting
fnelnbeis then went to the depot and took ne
fnr nanNtla lot 49,