The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-04
HAPPENINGS OF WEEK
AMONG THE LODGES.
National Union of st. Louis md Mis-
souri, Enjoys the Most PrOrper-
Gus Year in Its History.

The last month was one TO fill the hearts
of the Senator and the Deputy with holt
day cheer. as 1t was the most prosperous
month the order. locally, has enjoyed IN
the last two years. The contests between
various councils came to a close on Decem-
Der 81, and extraordinary efforts were put
forth by the councils interested to gather
every possible candidate into the fold be-
fore the year expired. To do this IL was
necessary to hold many special meetings.
and the Office of the deputy and reporter
was a scene of activity. as several councils
held their meetings there.
The preparations for the Jubilee were
6idetracked a little. owing to the elections
and the holidays, but enough councils have
taken favorable action to insure one of the
largest demonstrations that the city ever
witnessed in the fraternal line. Senator'S
Uduey and Huft and Deputy Hanaway. Will
Ntake the matter up with the remaining
councils during the week. and there is no
k]oubt that every council in the city Will
unite in the demonstration. =.
Missouri Council was the only council
hat met on New Years night, and the ex3
PLANTATION given was that it was proposed
10 utilize every possible minute this year
10 continue the good work SO abby inau-
4urated by the retiring president, Luke ES.
ans, who points with just pride to the iacl
that the past year was the most success
rul in the history OF the council.
More than % per cent net gain was mauf.
during the wear. and President Evans ex-
pressed his sincere thanks TO the menper3
who had been so active in bringing apo opa
this result. Particularly did he thank the
he next wear that champion hustler, J. 5.
Nan Leer. who won the indiSiduai p pane
6urtng the Joint initiation, ana VINO KEEP
up his record during the year. frssiue,.
Nan Leer, in taking the chair, asker eNeIS
member to again put on the mamie u WIN
bnd to eclipse, II possible All pfS'to"
birds. !.
g Standard Council and its members are IN
n state bordering on nervous prostration aS
n result of the heartbteaking contest Win
Missouri Council. and the way the new
member were initiated WAS a surprise -
the oldest inhabitant. The result Is ~
known as yet. as the reports are not al IN.
hut enough is known to enable potn coun-
ellis to say that they never had sucn prs rs
porous times, ana I, thair councils .me that viii
do a great deal OF good In the year :"
come.
Snents will be perfected for a grand ceie-
bration, at which the Senate prize and the
gold gavel will be presented to the winning
council. The winning council Is. ny Ine
ferms of the contest, Obliged to entertain
the losers. and as the hospitality OF DOM
councils is well known. a most ehooyapie
time is in store for the members.
Lookout council is another council that
has reason to feel happy over the results
of the past year; Hardly a m me ini1;at HaS
land most of the time there were four or hve
The officers for next year are all active
men, and there is every promise Oh even
better results in the coming year.
Laclede Council held a very enthusiastic
special meeting in the headquarters;a at which
INK new mtIlDeTS vert tuutu. si1N
Long, who takes the chair this month.
makes the promise that the coming year
Will be the banner one in the councils his
tory, and those who know him feel sure
that his promise will be fulfilled.
: Mound City Council had a very enJoyanie
evening at the Odeon last week; which was
well attended. A very delightful programme
was rendered by the octet, which included
eome Of the best numbers of the Hot Time
Minstrels. Beautiful cut-glass souvenirs
we're presented to the ladies. The president
made a pleasing address to the ladies'. in
which he welcomed them, and on behalf of
he council wished them a happy New Year.
Among those present were Senator Huey,
Deputy Hanaway and the presidents of all
he councils in the city. The arrangements
were ably carried out by Friends Grossman.
Popping and Reynolds.
The January issue of the Reporter is now
being distributed at the various councils
and Is worthy of careful perusal. as it con-
tain some sage advice to every officer and
member.
During the coming week the senators will
be kept busy installing officers in various
councils, and the members are urged to
turn out in large numbers to get acquaint-
ed with the new officers.