The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-01
Knight. and Ladle. of Honor.

Representatives from almost every lodge in
the city have entered the contest for the degree
OF past protector. which will be conferred on all
members who secure ten new members for their
pie OF the handsome past protectors reGa!la
which viii be presented to the successful co con
ofacc.
The new lodge directory Is now In the hands
of the printer and win be ready for dis,ribu-
tion the latter part OF this week
vacation I VIII WITH II friends in washington. Nj No. % She
has found time during the last week to 10 some
the charter list for which now contains many
nance. The lodge will he ready for institution
Mckinley Lodge will be honored hy rrceivirx
the first visit Of the Grand Lodge officers since
seventh and Ann avenue. Candidates will b..
initiated. and an interesting time is promised
sylvan Lodge will receive yisi, from the
Grand L9dES officers next & Inessay evening a,
time C;rand Protector John d. VKecic viii pre-
ing the largest gain in membership; for the last
term. eighty seven new members being added 10
is expected, and royal time promised; The
committee have an cntertainment in charge
st, Louis IodEc, held a short business, session
last Monday e;cnins. receiving four applications
a cuchre and dance was was sisen which was large;
s attended BY the members and their friends
rangemcnts perfected for an entertainment. 70
he given H b the Sdss at tss ms,ls hall in Faterna
cote Brilliantc Lodge initiated one candidate
% Membership last wednesday evening which WAS
followed by euchrs among the prize win; vim;
and Brothers William Minier and Otto Kerr. Re:
freshments were served after the awarding OF
Rising sun Lodges mcmhers are displaying de-
termination TO place the lodge In the l'9-member-
plioations were read by Secretary Ludwig MARI
and candidates were initiated at the meeting last
Wednesday evening. which was largely attended.
Tro,hcrs. George II. Peters ami George Bassin
presented APPLICATIONS.
Lodi last intprpat-
ing by the initiation OF one candidate and the
sSl we're or o sister lodges and e
joyed the brief addresses by Protector George r.
and Brothers Henry Wagner and Dennis Wood
The usual good time followed the close of the
olive Branch Lodges last asst, meeting gave cyl
dencs that the members win u, lay & claim to the
tendance is on the increase. Candidates received
the re and Grand t %GsT MnTy Fos
ship. At the close OF the meeting an entertain
sni HSea Mf Sna ST e8aiS1 music ''
Garnette L5dge,s last meeting was was l,,, unusually
msmisrship were received and. candidat re-
SSlyed tn The pesa @eEIee The being een
sylvan st. I.onls south End and Victoria
second and fourth Mondays at Ninth and Barton
Chippewn Lodge initiated 1--WE candidates and
received seven APPLICATIONS at an interesting meet
Ing ~ % was appoea tps no rex annss 1sr
Friday evening, March - at the hall. Oregon
strlicted Ito invite the grand officers.
Royal Lodge received one application at the
last meeting. The attendance was uD to the
standard and Brothers II 8. Foster. y. s. JEFF
fries and NJ D. Hlnchman made things interest
ing under the good of the order t.'al
West Ga'c Lodge had q roufing big meeting
from sister lodges tn witness the examplincaton
Of the degree on three eandlda,ss ., and T the re-
bcfehip degree team IL to be organized by
the lodge.
sunset Lodges meeting last Tuesday evening
was interesting. One new name was added TO
the roster and applications were received Owing
to the activity and enthusiasm being displayed
II Wa. decided to give dance at O.Connells
Hall. Marcus md Ea<top avenues. Thursday
evening. April l6. Protector Captain Edward